If u r a baller and loves cf bling, u can get gruppe m or j's racing ones, if u r on a budge. Maybe u can get injen or similar.Quote:
Originally Posted by ep3_ctr
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If u r a baller and loves cf bling, u can get gruppe m or j's racing ones, if u r on a budge. Maybe u can get injen or similar.Quote:
Originally Posted by ep3_ctr
if you considering the injen i picked one up for an awesome price from o/seas can pm you supplier details.Quote:
Originally Posted by ep3_ctr
I haven't really heard another intake before but I reckon the gruppe m sounds mad... Try youtubing gruppe m ep3.. There's a few videos there...Quote:
Originally Posted by ep3_ctr
yehh prob dont want to spend that much jst on an intake, so prob injen or aem then. Anyone know of anyone who wants a mugen air box?
Does anyone use magnetic drain bolts on either the transmission or engine? Do they actually pick up anything? Is it worth changing either of the bolts?
Oh snap! I have the exact same problem with my EP3R (check code P1166), I bought a Denso #234-9004 Air/Fuel sensor and awaiting for it to arrive from overseas. I dont know if this sensor will work or not on it, will update when I try.Quote:
Originally Posted by YIZ23R
btw. is Air/Fuel sensor and O2 sensor same thing?
Common problem on dc5's and ep3's. Would of bought an CAI if it wasnt for this sensor. Well goodluk with the sensor ur getting. btw.. its the same thing : D
Yeh I had the same prob yen I bought my car. I changed the sensor on the cat then had 2 check the pipein on the CAI. Havnt seen the engine light sinceQuote:
Originally Posted by YIZ23R
Which sensor is the one that needs to be changed most commonly? Before or after the cat? thanks
O2 sensor main one, intake one rarely fuks up
But there are two O2 Sensors in the exhaust, one before and one after the cat :)
WTF are you guys talking about? There is no O2 sensor on the intake, just an air temp sensor. The front one (primary) with the 4 wires is the most common to go. Most aftermarket race headers will trigger the secondary one.
If in doubt, just run diagnostic and it'll tell you which one
Something strange happened to my ep3 yesterday.
I went for a drive for about 5 mins in the 32degrees heat and when I parked my car I took they key out of the ignition. And my engine didn't turn off. All lights were on, like the seat belt and handbrake light. I put my key back in and turned it on and off and engine stayed on. Waited about 30 secs and then It turned off. Wth? Turbo timer??? I didn't even vtec it on the drive.. It happened twice, during the day, out of 5 drives. Like I couldn't even lock the car when engine was still running...
Has anyone witness this happen to their car, you know what it is??
My aftermarket alarm (Mongoose) has a turbo timer function, I thought about setting it but for most days, its not really needed so I haven't bothered. Make sure you haven't enabled that function of your alarm (to program mine, it involves turning ignition on and off about 8 times then pressing the unlock door button to enable it)
Other than that, I've never heard of, or experienced this. Let us know if you find out what caused it!
I never said anything about an O2 sensor in the intake :p thanks for the answer butQuote:
Originally Posted by Nepolian
Sorry wat I meant about the air intake is if the connection is loose that can also cause the engine lightQuote:
Originally Posted by stoj19
i think noddy was refering to the air temp sensor cause i told him about this problem
Sup everyone (waving from China)
Sup....China....in China!Quote:
Originally Posted by Perry
We'll have that photoshoot meet 'n' lunch soon!
When you back P?
hahaha hows china perry, bring back some goodies aye
:( Still havent gotten car back. Meant to get it on Friday but it went worst when I got it back so now there fixing it again...Quote:
Originally Posted by Nepolian
so, what happened to your car??Quote:
Originally Posted by denrie
to much hooning with supersteve:P hahaha sorry i had to say it... hahaha
I'll be back on the 21st.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nepolian
Was in Beijing last week just missed the snow by 1 day :(, trying to look for parts next week.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mugen_B16B
..................................:thumbdwn:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mugen_B16B
>_<
Steve Steve still hooning hard.Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperSteve
youre not driving unless youre in vtec..
its all love bro lolQuote:
Originally Posted by SuperSteve
So mugen, u sold your car yet?
gonna post it up for sale end of next week, got exams so no time to do anything lol
Can anyone explain to me the advantage of getting a aftermarket fanswitch and thermostat?
I understand they open at a lower temperature than stock to start cooling earlier, but if I'm on the track, won't I be at a higher temperature already and the stock ones would be 'open' anyway?
so what's your plan next???Quote:
Originally Posted by Mugen_B16B
something slow lol prob a jazzQuote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
r u kidding or not
bs ! u cant hoon in that ! !Quote:
Originally Posted by Mugen_B16B
maybe he is taking the K20 out of the EP3 and dump it into the Jazz lol
all my engine parts are here...
my camshafts arrived today... so i have all my parts for my engine re build
does anyone have a kpro there selling as my mugen N1 :( wont work with the cams as they are to big...
yeh i cant hoon in a jazz, but i still get i-vtec:p
as much as id love to keep the ep3, a house is more important atm in my life to aim for, but once everything is sweet, i might be back in one :D
Anybody installed the BuddyClub Short Shifter? Any difference compared to stock?
Hi guys done some research and couldn't really find 100% definatly. But does a dc5r gearbox fit in2 a ep3?
Yes...same gearbox!Quote:
Originally Posted by white_ep3_civic
Good on ya mate :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mugen_B16B
Thought they would just aNtes 2 make sure. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nepolian
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Originally Posted by wtfhax
Not that much difference
Really? :( So not worth the ~$300? lolQuote:
Originally Posted by ekhybrid
Anyone know where to purchase centre console cover for our EP3s?
somthing like CF.. i thought about respraying it, but im too lazy...
or somthing like this one:
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._5438792_n.jpg
this ones very nice imo :]
dude, this was a factory option for the EP3's, think they're around $300 for it from Japan. Try eBay maybe.
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Originally Posted by mtonep3
Go to Japan Parts.com - They're selling it for $310Quote:
Originally Posted by mtonep3
Item No.: 175-002-001
http://www.japanparts.com/db/partsli...volkey=&page=3
Has anyone weighed our stock rims?
not rim alone but with tyres i think it was around 16kg each.
man thats expensive ....Quote:
Originally Posted by n5920787
Yep sure is. But I think all Honda parts are expensive. lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by mtonep3
Random question here. Does EP3 have the same gear knob thread size as DC5 and S2K?
I am pretty sure it would as most car makes are all the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by bigbaby0223
Coooool. Thanks for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by white_ep3_civic
All hondas have the same thread......Quote:
Originally Posted by bigbaby0223
Cheers!:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Nepolian
1.5 i believe for the gearknob.
hmm wheel weight with the tire can vary wildly so ill bring a set of scales along next time i change. unless someone selling their rims would be able to weigh for us!
also, our flywheel is what, 4.5KG right? FL has a lighter flywheel than that too?
From memory, PFL EP3 is round 4.7-4.8 and FL is about 4.2-4.3.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jibz
OEM EP3 rims are round 11-12 kgs each.....very heavy for what they are!
wow they are that heavy are they ??Quote:
Originally Posted by Nepolian
dam i couldnt notice with my massive cannons :cool::cool:
hahahahahahaha jokes jokes hahaha
Hmm where can I pick up a facelift frontbar+lip? :D
oh really, as high as 4.8? hmm.
Ill be looking at getting a clutch soon and was planning to do the flywheel at the same time.
Would you guys recommend removing material from the stock flywheel, (like 2-300 grams) or not touch it at all and get a TODA flywheel if I want a lighter one?
Also, 12kg's is bloody heavy for our 17x7 rims! Damn, a CE28/TE37 is ~7kg for a 17x8.5 according to the wheel weight website!
Hmm....4.7kg is heavy? Stock AUDM DC5R/S are 7kg!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jibz
Why would you spend $500-600 for a 3.8-4.1kg flywheel and probably get nil difference in terms of performance? If you want to lose rotation mass....change the rims....
No point in comparing OEM rims to Racing forged rims? is there?
I hate my light flywheel on my FL. Every change must be super quick or the revs will drop down too much. On a steep hill there is no chance not using the hand brake and needs to rev to like 3000 or it'll still roll backwards. Traffic jam is not fun!!
I tried my fd's pre FL and it's much better. Honestly I won't bother replacing the flywheel.
I think FL front bar is the same as EU front bar u just need the lip and grill. Grill isn't that expensive from Japan. Maybe u can try our traders.Quote:
Originally Posted by wtfhax
If it's me I'd probably just get a mugen spoiler.
Thanks for the insight, Philip. I do know what you mean, even with my PreFL.
My surprise regarding our stock rims is that they are Enkei, I thought theyd be maybe around the 8-9kg mark. Just didnt expect them to be so much heavier than wider rims, makes me think more about upgrading to lighter rims..
Yeah I'm surprised with the wheel weight.
My 18s with tyres are 3kg each lighter than stock. Without rubber the difference would be more.
out of curiosity what rims are you using, and what size?
8.5" width should be adequate to run a 235 section tire right? Some of my friends say running a wide tire over stock can mess with the balance of the car, can anyone comment on the driveability of the car after going to wider rims and tires?
Im assuming the extra lateral grip during cornering would encourage more negative camber settings to take advantage of it, which would in turn affect the feel of the car.
Interesting... time to search around!Quote:
Originally Posted by Philip Lee
if they were 7-8kg then i think no one would bother selling or changing rims since ce28 and te37's arent that much lighterQuote:
Originally Posted by Jibz
Because regardless of beliefs, the fact that it works remains true. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Nepolian
A lightweight flywheel is more cost effective than lightweight rims.
FWIW, the net result of either is similar improvements in lap times.
So why not do both…
..and our stock rims look awesome! :p (of course thats just my opinion!)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mugen_B16B
i have rays forged SE37A (discountinued model). size is 18 x 7.5 +42/+48.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jibz
Wow boys. Was in a Evo 10 Mr and man I was impressed
My experience with my EP3 coupe (a DC5 :)) is that it is hard to have too much tyre width but tyre compound is significantly more important than width. I have used tyre widths between 205 and 275 and whilst there might have been a very slight decrease in steering feel with the wider tyres (this could possibly be attributed to a slight change in sidewall height), the wider tyres just have more lateral grip everywhere. A 235 certainly isn't excessive and I think it is a nice sized tyre for EP3/DC5. Try to use a 235/40 if you can.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jibz
EDIT: My 275/245 tyre combo was significantly faster than RE55s in stock sizes :).
You do know that I have based my statement on a EP3 flywheel and I still think that paying $500-600 to save 800-900 grams is still too much. Unless of course the car is regularly tracked to see the benefits. Having said that, I do know what you mean. Its just that in the real world most EP3 owners here would not reap those benefits as most of us are would be red light warriors at best.Quote:
Originally Posted by TODA AU
I agree with Philip LEE, as he said.....
"I hate my light flywheel on my FL. Every change must be super quick or the revs will drop down too much. On a steep hill there is no chance not using the hand brake and needs to rev to like 3000 or it'll still roll backwards. Traffic jam is not fun!!
I tried my fd's pre FL and it's much better. Honestly I won't bother replacing the flywheel"
Have not been in Evo 10, but have test driven EVO8/MR and AUDM EVO9....and yes they are very impressive to drive. I doubt that EVO 10 would really be that much better?Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperSteve
Next car for me will likely be a EVO9 or Holden V8 :p
LOL!! don't forget to keep the good reputation in front of cops..;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mugen_B16B
yeah, remember they still think were Jazz's!
I've been waved through a fair few roadblocks in this car :P
You guys would never guess what happened to me today on parramatta road.
I was in the middlane lane travelling up parramatta road (near the supercheap auto) i was going to IMG to get some wipers of gavin. THis absolute fuc**** idiot over takes me in the right hand turning lane speeds infront of me, this was at the lights and they had turned red, i can see him in the drivers seat flailing his arms.....he puts it in reverse and floors it into my car. He gets off the car and says 'Sorry my fault, i though i was parking' ..OHHH YEA!...parking in the middle of the road?
His Towball goes straight through my bumper and demolished my radiator, front bumper is goooonneee....the mugen lip is ok, small crack where it joins onto the bumper.
Worst roadrage incident i have ever experienced. Worst part is when my mum started calling the cops, because she was in the car he started getting all pissed off then he says 'If your going to call the police YOU HIT ME'....'I dont need to be nice..blah blah'
So now his statement to the police is that I rearended him, the police have my statement and it is a pending investigation, they want to believe me but the conflicting stories i.e have to presented to their Sargent. Absolutely pissed off i am......
The most uneccessary incident i have every witnessed/been a part of.