i just went to enqure about getting a spare key made up at my local lock smith.
he wants $100. apparently they need to reprograme the key to start the car. is this right?
thanks
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i just went to enqure about getting a spare key made up at my local lock smith.
he wants $100. apparently they need to reprograme the key to start the car. is this right?
thanks
hell no Philip Lee. I have the pre face lift model (2002) and when i got my keys cut it was a simple grab a piece of metal and copy the original key. No programming needed at all. 14 bucks each key it cost me
Unless FL has chip in key!
Anyone for WSID tomorrow??
well mine is a c package which apparently has factory immobilisor. but the key itself looks to me just like a normal key with no chip inside. i have a seperate remote for locking/unlocking.
my key looks like this (remote is diff):
http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/0...ob-resized.jpg
honestly i was a bit shocked that's why i asked here.
thanks for the comments.
btw steve, the copied key can still start the car?Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperSteve
becos the locksmith asked if i'd like to start the car, if not no programming needed.
thanks
take the keys apart and take alook inside hehe
But there is nothing to take apart.
it's just moulded plastic/rubber. no screws or anything.
Just copy the key son!!
Got the exhaust on yesterday, it is actually stupidly loud for the street and i get a lot of annoyed looks + setting off car alarms,Quote:
Originally Posted by egads
ill either need to get a silencer or a new exhaust :p
however response is 10 times better and the sound is dam awesome.
nice one brother ! ! sounds awesome :D congrats on the aftermarket exahaust ep3 is 2 quiet stock it needs abit of a grunt to it heheQuote:
Originally Posted by BongStyle
Phillip Lee i got 2 keys cut and they both turn on and start my car. I reckon get the keys cut mate all sweet
that key has a transponder chip. all FL models have that key. wheres preface are normal keys. transponder keys to be cut at locksmiths are $80-100Quote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
oooo i seeeeeee i seeeeeee
what exhaust is it?Quote:
Originally Posted by BongStyle
Quote:
Originally Posted by typercivic
buddy club spec 3 i believe.
oh damn.....Quote:
Originally Posted by egads
thanks for the info.
another topic. did they change your seat belts during compliance??
thanks
Yup thats the one :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by egads
oh another question regarding air filter. is it the same as DC5R?
thanks
Yes, for a drop in, but you will be happy with it for 30 minutes :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
I have a Top fuel SRI if your interested?
oh stop tempting me, how does it look like? foam filter? any hp gain and how much? Also reason for sale lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Nepolian
PM me if you prefer thanks.
Dont know about HP gain but response and butt dyno is good. SRi is good for I/H/E mod, I did 13.9 with it, so it cant be that bad!Quote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
If your gonna do cams etc.... go CAI or similar!
do you have installed pic?
i'd assume the filter is tucked back facing the firewall??
thanks
Yeah, kinda right angle with the filter pointing towards the steering rod exit hole on the passengers side, if that makes sense.Quote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
Sorry no pics!
How are you liking the car?
still learning about it. i'd prefer the seat lower and the car slightly louder, stock is very quiet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nepolian
the steering isn't straight atm. when the wheel is in centre, it goes to the right. not sure if it's alignment or the steering rod problem lots of people have in UK.
otherwise love it very much.
By the look of things, you just need a wheel alignment. Steering rod only becomes a problem when you start lowering it mre than an inch or so, otherwise you're ok.Quote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
Yeah when I first got it, I thought it was a little quiet for a Type R.
sorry i got it wrong on the steering rod, i meant steering rack.
they have a thread on UK forum:
http://www.civictype-r.co.uk/forum/v...hp?f=40&t=4636
yeah, DC2R sounds so much better stock.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nepolian
indeed the ep3 stock sounds quiet. Get a good intake system and that should louden things up hehe or better yet purchase a exhaust system
Just try the buddyclub spec III if you want sound :p i have a mugen intake too and the car was practically silent before i put the exhaust on.Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperSteve
i think they should. im pretty sure they do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
i have a mugen intake + twinloop exhaust. sounds great in the mornings/startup, but otherwise yeah not that loud.Quote:
Originally Posted by BongStyle
Any I/H/E FTW!!!!
I am waiting to get the car on monday but already want to put a fuji RM-01A on it.
truth!Quote:
Originally Posted by Nepolian
thats a nice choice exhaust! :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by typercivic
where did you get your RM-01A?
haven't gotten it yet but have spoken to a few places about getting prices so will wait and see.
hmm what would b better the RM-01A or PowerGetter ??
i don't want something really loud or droney and from what i've seen and read the RM-01A is slightly quieter but the PowerGetter well will get more power haha
thanks mate :)Quote:
Originally Posted by typercivic
i honestly don't know if a catback alone makes much gain in output. however they are usually lighter than stock so there is definitely improvement.
definitely sounds much better and looks hot tho.
i personally can't be bothered moding NA for horsepower. lots of $$ spent for (relatively) little gains.
not trying to rain your parade, just my opinion.
how many of you guys in the list are the pre-facelift models?
it says on the list doesnt it?
FL = facelift??
soo the ones without FL are the pre facelift ones
Quote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
Same for all N/A cars. Good thing is. The K20A will respond to light tuning such as I/H/E and Hondata. Which would not cost the world if you do it smartly!
IMO, if you want to do it cheap, Custom SRI/CAI - Under $300 easy, Headers on EP3 are pretty good - leave them if you want or take them out and cleanout the ports. Get a custom 2.5 mild steel cat back - Between $300 and $400 pending on what muffler you use.
Then Hondata which would give you the most gain once you done it. Can be done for under $2K and the car would be doing 13's (Highish).
lol so sorry my bad.. :P
felixR why dont u sell ur DC2R and join the list of ep3's :D
hehehe
Correct me if Im wrong! But I think his girlfriend has one!Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperSteve
yupQuote:
Originally Posted by Nepolian
1 - Nepolian - NHB (Syd)
2 - NightRyder - CW (Syd)
3 - Super Steve - CW (Syd)
4 - p3p5y - NHB (Syd)
5 - 8a8y8 - CW (Syd)
6 - Philip Lee - CW FL (Bne)
7 - sai_ANN - CW FL (Syd) <- thats her
8 - typercivic - SS FL (WA)
9 - egads - CW (Syd)
10 - samsung001 - CW (Syd)
11 - Bongstyle - Milano Red (ACT)
Ok boys and girls we gotta get a meet up happening soon :D b4 the crap rain weather comes over sydney again ! !
Bongstyle! A red EP3....that would be nice!
Can you post pics, if you dont mind?
Am I the only one with a silver one here jeez. haven't seen one on any stock list or anything.
yes u're a rare breed. lol
LOL...yes..that's me...Quote:
Originally Posted by Nepolian
i'm up... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperSteve
how did u manage to get a silver 1?Quote:
Originally Posted by typercivic
uk spec?
imported one, nah jdm spec.
Japan has 4 colours, white, black, red and silver.
if i'm not wrong your silver one has the c-package ayes?
yeh it does.
So when do we have a meet?..hehe :D
Lets throw some dates and see if it suits most people?Quote:
Originally Posted by NightRyder
Finally got my ep3 on monday and got it registered that afternoon and loving every second of it. Found it to be quiet but i put the gruppe intake on and it's gone nuts!!! love it
Steve, the gruppe is great, the growl even before vtec kicks in around 5k is a cool note, get a lot of stares now with the gruppe on as it's loud as. When i get the chance i'm going to modify the oem scuttle to use with the scoop as not really happy with the gruppe scuttle, how did you find it on yours?
congrad mate on getting your ride.
i want some pic!!!
ps. pls get onto MSN when u have time, i need to chat with you re. compliance.
thanks
hahaha awesome mate ! ! ! the gruppe m makes the car crazy n heaps more enjoyable aye! ! ! I just love the sound of the engine 4000rpm up and when vtec kicks in that sound makes me have to change my underpants from the mess i make ! !Quote:
Originally Posted by typercivic
Im using the scuttle they supply and i got it to sit O.K before when i first installed it. All i did was use 1 strip of double sided tape on the top end of it to hold it down to the window and not long after, it come unstuck and i could hear it knocking and moving everytime i was driving. Now i used up all the double sided tape and it doesnt move at all. Also that black cushion tape they supply i had to put on the inside top end of my hood to stop it rubbing up and scratching the main body part of the gruppe m.
Ive seen how people modify and use the oem scuttle and that job turns out pretty good aye. I might try it 1 weekend if im feeling keen enough LOL
Also Congrats on ur new car buddy :D welcome to the ep3 family ! !
Congrats on EP3 mate, I shell join EP3 family soon as well hehe
me too perhaps... only things im not sure of, is do i want another FWD car, and do i want something faster lol i want an s2k but they cost so damn much!
Thanks, really enjoying it at the moment.
Steve, yeh vtec with the gruppe is crazy!!! the gurgle that you get with about half throttle as well around 4000rpm is nice.
yeh i can't get it to sit right so I am going to do that scuttle mod one day when i get the chance. how do you go with washing your car haha? i washed it today and put a plastic bag over it to be safe. i have the same problem with the main body of the gruppe, does yours move around even with the bigger round clamp fully tightened? mine still allows the gruppe to move from side to side or does yours not move?
going to order a rm-01a very very soon as well. what exhaust did you decide on or still thinking?
rm-01a, are they very loud?? I want to get toda high power system and toda headers for mine (well once I buy the car Ill start ordering these things)
How much for rm-01a??
HAHAH the washing issue is funny with me. I put a sheet of cardboard to cover the inlet scoop ! ! i look like a idiot when i take my car for a spray at the local car lovers washing station, everyone looks at me like why the hell has he got a sheet of cardboard on his front window lolQuote:
Originally Posted by typercivic
With my main body of the gruppe m i remember when i first installed it, even though i tightened it right up where i heard the screw chewing into the metal part it attaches to i could still rock the gruppe m body to the left and the right, it moved so freely. But when i got my car serviced at mechanic they said they fixed it right up it wont move anymore and i took a look and i was like wtf ?? how did u guys do that ?? and they said they just kept tightening it till it stopped rocking. so yeah mine sits perfectly still now but b4 it didnt. So i say carefully tighten it up slowly till it stops rocking.
With the exhaust im still deciding, i really dont know which brand to pick and all are pretty pricey ! ! god dam i wish it was as cheap as it was when i modified my pulsar sss lol But yeah been looking at the fuji rm-01a like urself. All the reviews for it are saying its awesome and the sound note of it is nice. Probably get that with mayb toda headers im not sure. With tax return coming up in a couple of months, ill see then whats in my price range and just go for it hehe :D
Hi everyone~ I also picked up my CW EP3 on tues....It's so great...going to have the alarm and HID installed this weekend.....can't stop thinking of it even when I'm working in the office...
Did anyone got any break in or attempt theft for their EP3?
I'm quite worry as I'm sure this car is very attractive to the thieves...btw, I'm from Sydney.
I have read this whole thread and it makes me want to buy an ep3r.
Trying to convince my bro to get one since his looking for a car... if i knew how good an ep3r was i would have bought it instead of my FD1!!
Any one want to trade?
Hahahaha
im also looking into getting one. ive sat in 1 but didnt get to see it go as it was already sold :(
anyone wana take me for a drive? lol
if you're in Sydney, why not go to visit IMG?
http://www.internationalmotorgroup.com.au/
do you guys find that the steering if you loosen your grip flies back to the center really quickly as opposed to my 33 skyline and other cars where it takes longer to return to center? also, the steering goes heavy sometimes mid corner when pushing it, to do with eps?
chris ur a good guy n all but....Quote:
Originally Posted by VTi_b0i
man ive seen u post 1236192873918273918273 times about how your gonna get 1
JUST GOD DAMN GET 1 and stop ranting
:p
ive noticed that tooQuote:
Originally Posted by typercivic
Anyone up for the track days (Walkefield) or is going???
typercivic, im getting that heavy feeling in the steering when im cornering and putting the foot down hmm mayb because of the lsd ?? i dont know. I do recommend to all u ep3 type r drivers that when taking corners have ur 2 hands on the steering wheel. Steering on the ep3 is so tight compare to my old nissan cars where it felt easy to steer.
Nepolian im going to the july wakefield track day hopefully
Its a major trait with FWD'd and two hands :) Especially with LSD as noted!Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperSteve
Personally, I have no complaintswith the steering!
Steve, OK. i had a look and it said that we have to pay to secure a spot :)
Hopefully see you then if not before! :)
Cant wait :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Nepolian
I thought it was to do with the lsd. I quite like it, you have to muscle the car around so to speak. Always 2 hands or your asking for trouble as it can catch you off guard very easily.
hey guy i wanna get some new tires just wanted to see if 215/45/17 fit the original wheels without them rubbing the guards
Mine came complianced with that size tyre :)Quote:
Originally Posted by 8a8y8
No problems at all!
cool thanks im looking at getting some semi slicks
215/45/17 shouldn't be any problem.
i'll be fitting 215/40/18 soon.....