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02-04-2009, 01:18 PM
sai_ANN

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoj19

Will the 2005 projector headlights fit in ours? Because if I had to change my headlights in my 02 EP3 I would put in FL ones I guess

it's been discussed many times...fits the same...but has different wiring...

iirc nepolian was going to give it a go...not sure whether he's done anything yet...
02-04-2009, 02:09 PM
FlyingChicken

Quote:

Originally Posted by sai_ANN

whereabout are you from? i'd suggest speaking to IMG if you're in sydney...it's definitely BS that you can't import the FL one (maybe they can't themselves, but who knows)...

but yeah...like kongu said...it's probably going be too expensive to get a FL one nowadays thanks to the horrible exchange rate...i was just lucky enough to get mine while the dollar was strong

Melbourne! How is it up there in Sydney?
02-04-2009, 02:43 PM
EP3EVA

what engine oil you guys are using and how many litre of oil you put in when changing oil?
02-04-2009, 02:53 PM
sai_ANN

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyingChicken

Melbourne! How is it up there in Sydney?

i'd suggest that you speak to IMG anyway...i'm sure they would be able to send one down to melbourne or you could always come up and collect it...

sydney is currently very gloomy and crappy weather for driving around... :(
02-04-2009, 03:21 PM
Mugen_B16B

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaZe86

TRUE THAT YO!! lol

i was thinking of blacking out my headlights i like the shadow chrome headlights but black does look good what do you guys think?

dont do that! u got genuine headlights there, unlike some other members along with myself who got EU headlights.....
02-04-2009, 03:23 PM
rpm boy

Quote:

Originally Posted by sai_ANN

i'd suggest that you speak to IMG anyway...i'm sure they would be able to send one down to melbourne or you could always come up and collect it...

sydney is currently very gloomy and crappy weather for driving around... :(

thats the best for driving :p oversteer FTW!!!!!!!!
02-04-2009, 03:26 PM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by EP3EVA

what engine oil you guys are using and how many litre of oil you put in when changing oil?

i use Castrol Edge 5w30 and will try the 0w40 for the next change.

u'll have a little left from a 5L bottle.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sai_ANN

i'd suggest that you speak to IMG anyway...i'm sure they would be able to send one down to melbourne or you could always come up and collect it...

sydney is currently very gloomy and crappy weather for driving around... :(

x2.

it's bucketing down here in Bne as well.
02-04-2009, 03:27 PM
Mugen_B16B

Quote:

Originally Posted by n5920787

Yeah need whole new headlights. Too many scratches on mine left by the previous owner. One of the downsides of getting a used car.

plastic polish:thumbsup:
02-04-2009, 03:27 PM
sai_ANN

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpm boy

thats the best for driving :p oversteer FTW!!!!!!!!

lol...i did some unintentional wet weather drifting around a roundabout in my ED yesterday during the heavy rains...shitty tyres + wet roads = fun! ehehe...
02-04-2009, 03:35 PM
ITRDC2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

i use Castrol Edge 5w30 and will try the 0w40 for the next change.

u'll have a little left from a 5L bottle.

x2.

it's bucketing down here in Bne as well.

do u recommend redline?
02-04-2009, 03:50 PM
rpm boy

Quote:

Originally Posted by sai_ANN

lol...i did some unintentional wet weather drifting around a roundabout in my ED yesterday during the heavy rains...shitty tyres + wet roads = fun! ehehe...

Have u got a bigger sway bar at the rear of the ED? Ep3 has nice oversteer through a corner, power off a bit and the ass of it comes around.... fun IMO
02-04-2009, 03:56 PM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITRDC2

do u recommend redline?

never tried Redline engine oil.

but i have tried their gearbox oil in the past (not in the civic). seems alright but i wouldn't put it in my civic tho. heard horror story on clubitr.....
02-04-2009, 04:30 PM
rpm boy

why do u want to put redline in it? get royal purple or go to honda and get it from there... spent more now and u wont have to rebuild your engine for a long time
02-04-2009, 04:41 PM
ITRDC2

i think redline is not the cheap one at all, and actually redline is the most recommended engine oil i heard around
02-04-2009, 05:02 PM
chargeR

I use Red Line and it works okay. I have used both 10W-30 and 10W-40 in my car for the last 2.5 years, 15 track days in all weather, and my car is yet to blow up. My car is on 125,000kms now and I started using it when it was on around 70,000kms.

Red Line is too expensive for daily use though, just use FEO and change it often.

My K20 isn't JDM though :p.
02-04-2009, 05:32 PM
Philip Lee

find the option list for JDM EP3 if anyone is interested.

click on "modulo", "exterior" etc on the left.
02-04-2009, 05:53 PM
Perry

spotted another ep3 this time its Silver
02-04-2009, 07:39 PM
Malenic1981

Guys don't put redline oil in your EP3 gearboxes, I did and it wasn't good, I was lucky I only drove car for few kms other whise I could have fu#k up my box, I'm speaking from my own experience, I changed back to oem and no truble at all.
02-04-2009, 07:47 PM
chargeR

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malenic1981

Guys don't put redline oil in your EP3 gearboxes, I did and it wasn't good, I was lucky I only drove car for few kms other whise I could have fu#k up my box, I'm speaking from my own experience, I changed back to oem and no truble at all.

I am guessing you used the shockproof? I wouldn't put that blue crap in any gearbox unless it was being changed very often. Red Line MTL is quite good however.
02-04-2009, 07:50 PM
Malenic1981

it was shockproof one, bloody expensive stuff but not good for EP3 box
02-04-2009, 08:36 PM
KaZe86

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen_B16B

dont do that! u got genuine headlights there, unlike some other members along with myself who got EU headlights.....

yeah it was a thought only i was thinking if i got the normal chrome ones i'd do it but yeah these are not that bad if anything ill buy a set

do you guys know if J's make a rear strut for our car? also if they have a rear sway bar or anything??

Cheers Steven
02-04-2009, 08:48 PM
Poeter

Quote:

Originally Posted by kongfu

no one dare to import facelifted EP3 nowadays, due to too expensive will set you 35k plus.

Wow, still 30k +?

I saw a white FL model, 2004 with 41000kms for 29k on carpoint.
02-04-2009, 08:50 PM
blk_shadow

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poeter

Wow, still 30k +?

I saw a white FL model, 2004 with 41000kms for 29k on carpoint.

2004 still hasn't got the FL bumper and taillight tho...has this got them?

I think interior is also PFL ones
02-04-2009, 09:34 PM
Poeter

Quote:

Originally Posted by blk_shadow

2004 still hasn't got the FL bumper and taillight tho...has this got them?

I think interior is also PFL ones

http://carpoint.com.au/used-car/HOND...sn6969700.aspx

It's probably late 04. See for yourself
03-04-2009, 06:22 AM
blk_shadow

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poeter

http://carpoint.com.au/used-car/HOND...sn6969700.aspx

It's probably late 04. See for yourself

yeah its prolly late 04 that is registered as 05 model.

cos i got the Type R guide book.
03-04-2009, 07:37 AM
Nepolian

Hi Di,

Didnt end up getting the headlight due to me spending money on another part of the car and other toys :o

Paul, Di & C0.....

I have sometime during the school holidays, maybe we can meet up for a early cruise and lunch??

WSID on the 15th this month.......for anyone who's interested!
03-04-2009, 08:20 AM
rpm boy

... if i get mine b4 then im there for sure :)
03-04-2009, 08:24 AM
rpm boy

Are they aftermarket lights on that ep3?
http://carpoint.com.au/used-car/HOND...sn6969700.aspx
03-04-2009, 09:05 AM
burak213

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpm boy

Are they aftermarket lights on that ep3?
http://carpoint.com.au/used-car/HOND...sn6969700.aspx

looks factory
""Everything else is factory standard; including Xenon HID with Projector Headlights,""
03-04-2009, 09:27 AM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by blk_shadow

yeah its prolly late 04 that is registered as 05 model.

cos i got the Type R guide book.

i recall the FL starts early/mid 04 and EP3 was canned around Aug 05.
03-04-2009, 09:28 AM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpm boy

Are they aftermarket lights on that ep3?
http://carpoint.com.au/used-car/HOND...sn6969700.aspx

it is factory. part of the FL upgrade.
03-04-2009, 09:29 AM
sai_ANN

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nepolian

Hi Di,

Didnt end up getting the headlight due to me spending money on another part of the car and other toys :o

Paul, Di & C0.....

I have sometime during the school holidays, maybe we can meet up for a early cruise and lunch??

WSID on the 15th this month.......for anyone who's interested!

oic...

when are the school holidays anyway? i'm only free on saturdays...sundays are out
03-04-2009, 09:36 AM
rpm boy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

it is factory. part of the FL upgrade.

oshi, ill be buying those then
03-04-2009, 09:54 AM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpm boy

Are they aftermarket lights on that ep3?
http://carpoint.com.au/used-car/HONDA/CIVIC/New%20South%20Wales/csn6969700.aspx

looks like stock ones to me.
03-04-2009, 11:16 AM
Mugen_B16B

nope thats a facelift model
03-04-2009, 11:44 AM
Philip Lee

Mugen, are we meeting next weekend?

date/time/venue?
03-04-2009, 01:55 PM
_CiVIC_

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekhybrid

theyre in bad condition just because stereos dont fit properly? LOL

plus heaps of scratches on the door trims.. pretty shabby... :thumbdwn:
03-04-2009, 04:41 PM
NightRyder

No worries G!
whenever we're all free I'm good to go with. I'm assuming school holidays starts next week from Good Friday, so let's all combine our thoughts and decide on a day and an event...LoL

Hopefully all can come.

:)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nepolian

Hi Di,

Didnt end up getting the headlight due to me spending money on another part of the car and other toys :o

Paul, Di & C0.....

I have sometime during the school holidays, maybe we can meet up for a early cruise and lunch??

WSID on the 15th this month.......for anyone who's interested!
03-04-2009, 07:42 PM
SuperSteve

dam i got no saturdays off for for the next couple of weeks. I guess ill have to miss out on this 1 :(
04-04-2009, 04:56 AM
Mugen_B16B

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

Mugen, are we meeting next weekend?

date/time/venue?

yeah gotto round up all the brissy ep3 members up to see which date suits best
06-04-2009, 12:28 PM
rpm boy

Hey guys, will 225/45/17's fit on the stock rim?
06-04-2009, 04:37 PM
Nepolian

225/45/17 will fit but will be a little on the big side!
06-04-2009, 04:56 PM
Perry

Guys im getting bored of the steering wheel already any good suggestions? Nardi?
06-04-2009, 05:10 PM
EP3EVA

ep3 r steering wheel is one of the best oem one's...imo
06-04-2009, 05:11 PM
Philip Lee

err i want to change steering wheel too. not becos i dun like the stock one but i'd like it closer to me. dun think i'd do anything becos of the airbag.....

size wise, stock momo is pretty good and i like the red H hehe
06-04-2009, 05:53 PM
rpm boy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nepolian

225/45/17 will fit but will be a little on the big side!

inner guard rubbing?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perry

Guys im getting bored of the steering wheel already any good suggestions? Nardi?

... Nardi deep dish are awsome but alas ur car has an airbag so u cant have it, not only is it a defect, if u crash they ur not covered by insurance and may be in for many thousands of dollars if they want to be tools...couldnt be as bad as an EM1 or EK driving position though :)
06-04-2009, 05:58 PM
Nepolian

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpm boy

inner guard rubbing?

I dont think it'd rub.......just bigger than the stated oem size! It'll fit and drive fine...but will put speedo a little out tho!
06-04-2009, 06:48 PM
stoj19

Quote:

Originally Posted by EP3EVA

ep3 r steering wheel is one of the best oem one's...imo

Yeah I love the EP3 wheel. Why would you change it :eek:
06-04-2009, 07:18 PM
SuperSteve

yeah i was looking into getting a momo steering wheel and a boss kit with quick release b4 xmas because the steering wheel just feels so far away. But as rpm boy said if u get in a accident, your not covered by insurance so im just gonna stick with oem wheel and have my seat angled straight up.

Perry 1 more week and ill call up about the windscreens bro ! :D
06-04-2009, 07:31 PM
Nepolian

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoj19

Yeah I love the EP3 wheel. Why would you change it :eek:

Only reason is if you're about 170cm or taller the steering wheel sits quite forward from you. You either reach out to it or sit so close your knees sit on the dash :D
06-04-2009, 07:32 PM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperSteve

yeah i was looking into getting a momo steering wheel and a boss kit with quick release b4 xmas because the steering wheel just feels so far away. But as rpm boy said if u get in a accident, your not covered by insurance so im just gonna stick with oem wheel and have my seat angled straight up.

Perry 1 more week and ill call up about the windscreens bro ! :D

Dont get me wrong the OEM sterring is good but I just want something new if you know what I mean.

cool cool steve let me know cant wait.
06-04-2009, 09:28 PM
blk_shadow

oh hahhaa..here we go again..Perry will make this car like his Ek :D
06-04-2009, 09:47 PM
KaZe86

Hey guys you know the OEM carbonfibre option for the console is that a whole replacement? like you have to remove the old one and put this one in or does it go over it somehow?

Cheers Steven
06-04-2009, 10:04 PM
ekhybrid

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

err i want to change steering wheel too. not becos i dun like the stock one but i'd like it closer to me. dun think i'd do anything becos of the airbag.....

size wise, stock momo is pretty good and i like the red H hehe

agreed
06-04-2009, 10:12 PM
ekhybrid

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaZe86

Hey guys you know the OEM carbonfibre option for the console is that a whole replacement? like you have to remove the old one and put this one in or does it go over it somehow?

Cheers Steven

ive seen both stick on and the whole carbon replacement
06-04-2009, 10:21 PM
KaZe86

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekhybrid

ive seen both stick on and the whole carbon replacement

are they both OEM? or is the stick on one a aftermarket one?
06-04-2009, 10:28 PM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by blk_shadow

oh hahhaa..here we go again..Perry will make this car like his Ek :D

hahhaha probably not coz its a R already. probably the usual like wheels.zorst intake etc nothing crazy till I sell my dc2r.
06-04-2009, 10:29 PM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaZe86

Hey guys you know the OEM carbonfibre option for the console is that a whole replacement? like you have to remove the old one and put this one in or does it go over it somehow?

Cheers Steven

Judging from the link that Philip posted a few post back it looks likes a replacement item .
06-04-2009, 11:12 PM
Mugen_B16B

i also heard they were stickers but then id be more simple to just replace the whole console rather then put stickers on it

and i got some good news, ordered my mounts from the states, 450 shipped, so gotto hold out driving the car for 1-2 weeks, mounts are so f$%ked
07-04-2009, 07:16 AM
blk_shadow

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perry

hahhaha probably not coz its a R already. probably the usual like wheels.zorst intake etc nothing crazy till I sell my dc2r.

we'll see, huh? ;) hehehehe..
07-04-2009, 09:23 AM
rpm boy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nepolian

Only reason is if you're about 170cm or taller the steering wheel sits quite forward from you. You either reach out to it or sit so close your knees sit on the dash :D

IM 188cm and its not the most comfortable, try getting lower sear rails... seems odd i know but it actually does help with the whole tall lanky prob like me :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen_B16B

i also heard they were stickers but then id be more simple to just replace the whole console rather then put stickers on it

and i got some good news, ordered my mounts from the states, 450 shipped, so gotto hold out driving the car for 1-2 weeks, mounts are so f$%ked

U can just take ur stock plastic one and get it sprayed like carbon fibre...who would know
07-04-2009, 10:21 AM
Philip Lee

i got Vision lower rail for OEM recaro. it's like 5cm lower now and i love it. i'm 183cm tall and i see out from the middle of the windscreen rather than the top now. i can have the steering wheel lower which is sorta slightly closer to me. but another inch towards me and it'll be perfect.

regarding OEM CF dash kit, it's a stick on thing (not replacement).
07-04-2009, 01:21 PM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

i got Vision lower rail for OEM recaro. it's like 5cm lower now and i love it. i'm 183cm tall and i see out from the middle of the windscreen rather than the top now. i can have the steering wheel lower which is sorta slightly closer to me. but another inch towards me and it'll be perfect.

regarding OEM CF dash kit, it's a stick on thing (not replacement).

ohhh a stick on item :thumbsup:
07-04-2009, 01:45 PM
Philip Lee

i dun really like the OEM CF dash becos it doesn't cover up all the silver bit. ie. around the air cond buttons etc.
07-04-2009, 01:49 PM
Perry

UMmm I need to look at Paul's EP3 again than
07-04-2009, 02:07 PM
Philip Lee

http://f.imagehost.org/0655/0708htup..._si_driver.jpg

this is the OEM CF dash, notice how the area around the 3 air cond bottons and dials are still silver.
07-04-2009, 02:20 PM
rpm boy

... just spray it matt black like the rest of the interior
07-04-2009, 02:36 PM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

http://f.imagehost.org/0655/0708htup..._si_driver.jpg

this is the OEM CF dash, notice how the area around the 3 air cond bottons and dials are still silver.

oh yeah I see it, spotted OEM tweeter covers what ever you call it?
07-04-2009, 02:50 PM
Philip Lee

not sure if the tweeter thing is OEM or aftermarket.

i know you can buy similar stuff from UK.
07-04-2009, 02:50 PM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

not sure if the tweeter thing is OEM or aftermarket.

i know you can buy similar stuff from UK.

Really link please Phil, I know eg's was an optional item.
07-04-2009, 03:07 PM
Mugen_B16B

yea it doesnt match up
07-04-2009, 03:18 PM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perry

Really link please Phil, I know eg's was an optional item.

well you may probably know that JDM Type Rs don't get radio and speakers from factory. you get them dealer fitted as an option during delivery.

there are optional tweeters for EP3 (my fd's had them fitted) but i dun think you can just buy the grills.

i have read posts on this UK forum that tweeter grills are available but i dun have links etc. maybe u can find them on ebay.
07-04-2009, 03:27 PM
KaZe86

thanks for that guys yeah i just got a pm that it was a stick on also =/ not that great then i'd rather a full replacment oh well thanks anyway guys

Steven
07-04-2009, 08:15 PM
Nepolian

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaZe86

thanks for that guys yeah i just got a pm that it was a stick on also =/ not that great then i'd rather a full replacment oh well thanks anyway guys

Steven

I pretty sure you'll that they're all stick ons!

I'd hate to think how much a full carbon replacement would cost!!??
07-04-2009, 08:39 PM
Nepolian

Drag racing ozhonda style ! Wsid booked lane 15 april now !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...22#post2212322
07-04-2009, 10:13 PM
KaZe86

Hey Guys,

anyone heard of a coilover brand called "FORMULA" for the dc5/ep3??

Cheers Steven
08-04-2009, 11:55 AM
rpm boy

Yay, i get my ep3 tomorrow :) just thought id share it with everyone :)
08-04-2009, 12:05 PM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpm boy

Yay, i get my ep3 tomorrow :) just thought id share it with everyone :)

Congrads any pic's?
08-04-2009, 12:12 PM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpm boy

Yay, i get my ep3 tomorrow :) just thought id share it with everyone :)

Yay!!

pic and detail pls.
08-04-2009, 01:55 PM
rpm boy

no pics, its stock as a rock neways, bought it from Gavin at IMG in syd for 24k its champ white

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