i got re-01r potenza which are really sticky basically semi slicks and really happy with them. got them in 205/45/17....any reason for going with 215's?
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i got re-01r potenza which are really sticky basically semi slicks and really happy with them. got them in 205/45/17....any reason for going with 215's?
did u get them from US?
many tyres in 215 is cheaper than 205 cos it's a more popular size.
215/45/17 are more commonly available. Atleast in OZ :)Quote:
Originally Posted by typercivic
Boys did anyone ever heard of/or used products of "Password:JDM"??
They got pretty hot air intake but don't know how good it really is,
theay say dyno proven 18.1 horsepower gains over base line with no other modifications made to the car.
link
http://passwordjdm.com/PasswordJDM-C...P1910C343.aspx
http://passwordjdm.com/images/Products/1899_4.jpg
^^^ Look like you'll have to lose the battery tho?? Some carbon blingage there!
Can get the same result for <$200 tho. But it wont look as cool tho :)
Yeah battery needs to be relocated (they sell separate kit), I know you can get CAI (AEM or Injen) cheaper but they don't look as good plus I'm a bit afraid of water getting to them, do you think that 18HP@wheels is possible??
Not gonna start another debate about water and CAI!Quote:
Originally Posted by Malenic1981
IMO, it'll never happen unless you go for a drive in the lake or beach!
18 HP atw alone is a big claim. CAI and GruppM is about 8-10kw on a chassis dyno, which equates to 13-14hp at best.
Never dealt with any of the password products, so never say never I suppose!
Not gonna start debate hehe it's just from all those debates I developed some sort of fear of using CAI hehe
i got them from tire rack, they are dot stamped so completely legal on the road in oz.Quote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
i saw this when looking for an intake but went for a gruppe m and have no regrets.Quote:
Originally Posted by Malenic1981
where is the battery located now??
most probably in the boot...Quote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
Hi guys,
I'll be getting 2002 CW EP3 very soon, probably 1-2 weeks time. Just had a test drive on the car yesterday and it feels really great. lots of power and great handling.
So if you guys dont mind, i'll be joining this thread and i will be asking some technical advise to all of you EP3 owners. I am really looking forward to join the CLUB!
I think i goes under the air filter, they have this kit that you fit there (like same sort of stand bolted in) and that's where you put it
welcome...who you getting the ep3 from?Quote:
Originally Posted by questera
that's kinda stupid isn't it? in order to access the battery you have to remove the air filter every time then?Quote:
Originally Posted by Malenic1981
Yeah I know, it's a bit to much fu#king around just for air intake
too much fiddle around just for a CAI, i'd get gruppe m anyday.
welcome questera.
i going to buy it of my friend. apparently, he decided to sell one of his EP3 to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by sai_ANN
I assume most of you import them directly from japan?
sell ONE of his EP3...? how many does he have?! LOL
i got mine from IMG...but i know philip lee did all the legwork himself...
Surprisingly, he have 2 of them. haha.Quote:
Originally Posted by sai_ANN
At first, i wanted to import them myself but i thought i might just spend a little bit more. At least i can see the car right in front of me and get to sit on it rather than just looking at auction photos which worry me the most. I believe its time consuming as well. :)
There is always a risk unfortunately when buying without looking!Quote:
Originally Posted by questera
Sometimes saving a couple of grand comes back to bite you real hard!
does anyone know if 225/45 fit the standard wheel?
mate doing it yourself won't save you a lot of money and it's a real hassle. i found out the hard way.
in a way i kinda regret not buying from IMG now.
i may saved $1k but it probably took me longer to get it onroad + efforts in organising, imho it's not worth the saving.
i think 215 is probably the widest you should go. the side wall on mine is pretty vertical.Quote:
Originally Posted by 8a8y8
225 will go outwards but i don't see why it won't fit tho.
Tyre will fit std rim easily. Depends if your car is lowered. If not you may get away if so you may just get a little touch here and there :)Quote:
Originally Posted by 8a8y8
what would you guys recommend me for my first mod on the ep3?
put it this way, whats the best in terms of value, performance wise?
The usual I/H/E!Quote:
Originally Posted by questera
Probably do intake first as it is probably the cheapest.
Header and exhaust will cost a bit and should be done together out of convienence.
The rest is up to you!
Thx Nepolian for the info. actually i agree with you. would you know a rough estimate how much KW can be gain by putting an intake?Quote:
Originally Posted by Nepolian
what sort of mods have you done so far if u dont me asking?:)
For I/H/E usually about 10-15 kwatw....but the gains are not just in the end kwatw but in the middle where it matters. Especially with the header, which would give you a good rise in the mid range (from 3500rpm or so) without giving you alot more atw.Quote:
Originally Posted by questera
Intake itself would get 5-10ish pending on which type etc....
Does that make sense?
the first mod i did on the ep3 is the gruppe m. There definitely is a performance increase as well as having a nuts sound now. I have a fuji rm=01a exhaust on order so when that arrives it will be the second thing so I can't comment on which one made more difference yet but follow what Nepolian said and you can't go wrong.
My first mod will be lowering rail as i can't stand the high sitting position lol.
i don't really care about power mods at this stage. 140awkw is enough for me (coming from a MX5 which has 70...). but when i get bored later, i might start with intake.
i'm doing cosmetic/personalising bits atm, i have some Rays sitting in the garage now.
i have been running around trying to get a spare key cut.
my car has the OEM immobilisor and all the places i went to can't program the key for me. i wonder how much it will cost at Honda dealer....
anyone has any advise?
in a way it's good that nobody can make a spare key easily but on the other hand it's a PITA.
i had to do that with my old car...you're looking at 150-200 for the dealer to program the key...Quote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
including the key or extra?Quote:
Originally Posted by sai_ANN
that was not including the key...the key cost me an extra 80-100 from memory... X(Quote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
thanks man but i'm in Brisbane......Quote:
Originally Posted by santa3563
i picked up some front 4 point under body bracing today to go with rear bar so it will be interesting to see how it affects things. also got a fuji rm-01 exhaust on order atm along with some suspension work. can't wait
what suspension did you got for, mate?Quote:
Originally Posted by typercivic
I have heard rumours that you're not able to have additional remotes for unlocking car programmed by Honda dealers in Aust because they use different equipment to Japan, and you're not able to have one made without the car present, thus you can't have one sent from Japan programmed. Is there any truth to this, or have people been able to have remotes programmed?
I re-programmed my own remote successfully using these steps on a spare Australian Honda Remote I had.Quote:
Originally Posted by micka
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...U/AAM32043.pdf
just some springs at the moment as getting for next to nothing then will get some coilovers down the track some time.Quote:
Originally Posted by lukits01
cool, will give it a try as i have a spare JDM remote given as a "surprise gift" by the Japanese auction place......Quote:
Originally Posted by p3p5y
how do you guys think a set of 7.5" wide and +50 offset wheels will sit on an ep3 considering stock is 7" and +45?
Quote:
Originally Posted by typercivic
WIll sit fine stock.
When you lower it more it will scrub the inner guards and chasis on full lock turning.
Even with camber itll still scrub.
Usualyl when u get wider wheels u should get more aggressive offsets.
This is a very good question which i will be finding out soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by typercivic
my wheels are 7.5 + 43 and 7.5 + 48 (a pair each obviously). i saw in HyperRev that +48 should fit alright. and i'd imagine +50 should be ok too.
but not 100% sure.
As far as i know +50 offset will fit ok into EP3 however Personally for me, i still prefer +42 offset if i am goin to buy a new set of rimsQuote:
Originally Posted by typercivic
In terms of the look, +42 will place the rims just nice under the fender whereas +50 will push the rims further inside the fender. Well, Unless you are goin to lower the car, +50 is a better choice. :)
how will lowering affect it? I am going to lower it soon by about 20-25mm front and rear.
I believe part of your question has been answered by "chi" in the previous post.Quote:
Originally Posted by typercivic
Anyway, when you lower a honda car, the rear camber will adjust by a certain degrees depending how low your car is.
when you have lower offset there will be more risk your tyres/rims will rub the inner fender guards. but i think 20-25mm will not cause any problem assuming you are using >+42 offset for the wheels and also considering the stiffness of the stock suspension EP3 has
if you have a lower + offset number, the chance of rubbing fender is higher.
if you have a higher + offset number, the chance of rubbing from the inside is higher.
to reduce the chance of rubbing fender, put more -ve camber on but the inside of the tyre wears out faster (depending on how you drive).
ps. typercivic, what sort of wheels are you looking at buying??
typercivic what springs did you get for your EP3???
speaking of springs...has anybody gotten coilovers for their EP3 yet?
my EP3 came over with buddy club racing spec's on it :)
just some tin s-techs through w.a suspensions, known the guys there for years so they look after me except they have to come ex japan so it will take a while. if your interested I can pass you their details and who to speak to when your ready.
I wanted to get coilovers but not enough money at the moment so will wear out stock shocks first a bit more then replace the lot.
I heard that H&R or Eibach springs (pro kit) on EP3 go very nice, when combaind with some swaybars, very good combo for street and some track work, does simular work to mugen suspension for EP3 (mugen suspension is around $1600 and those springs around $500), lots of guys in europe use those sort of combos and feedback is pretty good
how are they?Quote:
Originally Posted by BongStyle
IMHO would be better to just wait and replace the whole lot with coilovers...saves you having to pay for labour twice...Quote:
Originally Posted by typercivic
I wouldnt be able to compare how the handling is compared to the standard suspension as ive never driven with it stock but from what i can feel the car sits perfectly flat (im sure there wouldnt be much roll with standard too) and just because they are fully adjustable (height, damper etc.) i can change the settings in very little time to suit how i drive.
I have Spoon springs with std shocks. Only about 10-15mm drop and a little stiffer.
I think this would do for me on the road. Coilover IMO is overkill if it is a daily and occasional track. EP stock is very able, but thats just me :)
Money better spent elsewhere. But everyone does things differently tho!
Enjoy it, EP3 is good regardless of what is done!
ahhh but when you know the people running the place labour isn't as much of an issue ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by sai_ANN
i got gg'ed 2day. Had my first flat tyre EVER ! ! i slightly scrapped the top of the rim aswell *cries* NOooOOooOOOOOOOOooooOOOo
I just got my ep3 2 hours ago. feels so excited and a bit sad at the same time since i just let go my 5 years old accord.
First feedback on the car : very satisfying! although i feel the suspension is so stiff. Coilover definitely would be my next "to buy" item after getting an intake.
Any suggestion for Coilover? i know Buddyclub has a good price. i need some input.
Thanks all
I think BC would be one of the best for EP3 since they use them as their race cars (I would assume that it would give them lots of feedback about EP3 so they could make all the parts better), but lots of other brands are there as well, Tein, Tanabe, Cusco Zero all with simular pricing
congrad, what year and colour?Quote:
Originally Posted by questera
seeing everyone are moding their EP3, i'll leave mine stock so it'll stand out lol
cusco don't make any coilovers for EP3...so you can strike that off your list...Quote:
Originally Posted by Malenic1981
No cusco for EP3, idiots, well anyway lots of other good brands around
Its a 2002 whiteQuote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
I'm looking for back seat pix.
I wonder how many seat belts on the back, and if they have head rest.
And also if there is difference on the back seat between non FL and FL.
Thanks for the info.
no difference between non FL and FL, they are a bench seat with no head rest and 2 belts at the back.
Black aswell!Quote:
Originally Posted by typercivic
Car was designed for only one person really :p
Quote:
Originally Posted by Malenic1981
Does anyone of you have bought any BC COilover before? How much?Quote:
Originally Posted by sai_ANN
i wanna get one for myself and i would like to know the normal market price for that. i am afraid i would get ripped off. Thanks
I just order the racing spec coil over
and they sold me its coming mid next month!
I just cant wait!!!
it seems RRP for EP3/DC5 coilovers are more ex than other Hondas like DC2.
this applies to Tein, BC and some other brands that i saw.
You know there are a few quality coil overs on the for sale section for EP3/DC5!
can DC5 ones fit EP3?Quote:
Originally Posted by Nepolian
apparently yes but the rear bushing needs to be shaved a little...sounds plausible...but i would rather buy a coilover that's made for the EP3...Quote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
and also something to do with the tie rod ends on one being bigger or something as well, been through the fitting thoroughly recently.
I've had a friend fit DC5R coilvoers on an EP3R.
You need to use DC5R tie rod ends and you need to shave some of the metal bushings as the DC5R tie rod ends and bushes are larger than EP3R.
You could, but if you can pick up a good used set of DC5R ones for half the price of a new EP3 one , it might be a good choice.Quote:
Originally Posted by sai_ANN
i know...but still tossing up the options and also what coilover to go for...the main thing is that i would prefer to buy something new rather than second hand...but on the other hand...it makes a difference of more than $1000...omg the choices...LOL... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Chi
Yes I agree, it is always better to get new especially when it comes to coilover.Quote:
Originally Posted by sai_ANN
i am saving up now and probably i will go for BC.
anyway, anyone of you looking for rims? its because i know one guy (not from this forum) is stocking work wheels xd9 bronze 18" by 8.
as far as i know the price is a little cheaper than the rrp in this forum. you might even push the price further if you are really keen
questera, i've been looking around for that exact wheel. send me a pm with the details.
sent...Quote:
Originally Posted by typercivic