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17-12-2009, 10:47 PM
Philip Lee

215/45/17 should be cheaper as it's a popular size.
17-12-2009, 11:03 PM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

215/45/17 should be cheaper as it's a popular size.

215 is wider yeah?? mind blank ATM lol
17-12-2009, 11:21 PM
bigbaby0223

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perry

That's the quote I got from Campsie Bridgestone.

Is that for the RE-001 or something else?
17-12-2009, 11:32 PM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbaby0223

Is that for the RE-001 or something else?

RE001's..
17-12-2009, 11:47 PM
bigbaby0223

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perry

RE001's..

Holy cow...the price for like 235/45/17 was like $190 per corner just last year. But I would not recommand these tires, to me they are just cheap Bridgestone tires garnished with loads of advertisements. And I found them hydroplanning when the road surface is very wet.
17-12-2009, 11:56 PM
bigbaby0223

Just wondering how fast is the engine speed for EP3 when at 110 kph? Mine is like 3500RPM, is this normal?
18-12-2009, 12:48 AM
white_ep3_civic

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbaby0223

Holy cow...the price for like 235/45/17 was like $190 per corner just last year. But I would not recommand these tires, to me they are just cheap Bridgestone tires garnished with loads of advertisements. And I found them hydroplanning when the road surface is very wet.

Yeh I found the same when the road is wet. No traction at all
18-12-2009, 07:46 AM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perry

215 is wider yeah?? mind blank ATM lol

Yeah wider and a little taller side wall but not too much.
18-12-2009, 09:04 AM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

Yeah wider and a little taller side wall but not too much.

umm might look into that size than. thanks

Is it really that bad in the rain with the new RE001's?
18-12-2009, 09:57 AM
i-vtec

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perry

umm might look into that size than. thanks

Is it really that bad in the rain with the new RE001's?

yeah its pretty bad ... i have the same problem also ...
and mine is made in japan also not the aussie ones.
18-12-2009, 10:15 AM
white_ep3_civic

Quote:

Originally Posted by i-vtec

yeah its pretty bad ... i have the same problem also ...
and mine is made in japan also not the aussie ones.

Mine r also the Japanese ones as well. Do the Japanese tyres hav less grip? Or r they a softer compound?
18-12-2009, 10:18 AM
SuperSteve

Hey Perry I'm running 215/45/17 bridgestone adrenalines which are the re001 on my stock rims. I love them ! Been to track and drags they grip very good n I still got heaps or meat left. I drive my car daily n I have no problems. Driving in the rain is fine with them aswell. If ur after them I think they r having Xmas specials on. Try hursville or smithfield bridgestone n see what prices they have :)
18-12-2009, 10:44 AM
icecrm

just got mine for $200 each i think
18-12-2009, 10:57 AM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperSteve

Hey Perry I'm running 215/45/17 bridgestone adrenalines which are the re001 on my stock rims. I love them ! Been to track and drags they grip very good n I still got heaps or meat left. I drive my car daily n I have no problems. Driving in the rain is fine with them aswell. If ur after them I think they r having Xmas specials on. Try hursville or smithfield bridgestone n see what prices they have :)

Thanks Steve I'll give Smithfield a call I use to go to them when I lived in the area there always out of stock for some reason.

Smithfield quote $209 for 215/45/17 wooow big difference....
18-12-2009, 11:36 AM
bigbaby0223

Quote:

Originally Posted by white_ep3_civic

Mine r also the Japanese ones as well. Do the Japanese tyres hav less grip? Or r they a softer compound?

I think you are talking about the RE-01R...
18-12-2009, 11:38 AM
bigbaby0223

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperSteve

Hey Perry I'm running 215/45/17 bridgestone adrenalines which are the re001 on my stock rims. I love them ! Been to track and drags they grip very good n I still got heaps or meat left. I drive my car daily n I have no problems. Driving in the rain is fine with them aswell. If ur after them I think they r having Xmas specials on. Try hursville or smithfield bridgestone n see what prices they have :)

Funny that, when I had my Evo with Adrenalines, big chunks of rubber started to peel off the tire after one session at Wakefield, maybe it's because Evos are heavier cars. Found a pic for what I mean.

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z...3/image048.jpg
18-12-2009, 11:56 AM
mtonep3

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbaby0223

Just wondering how fast is the engine speed for EP3 when at 110 kph? Mine is like 3500RPM, is this normal?

Mine is also like that too...

Re01r are sickest street tyres!!!
18-12-2009, 12:00 PM
bigbaby0223

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtonep3

Mine is also like that too...

Re01r are sickest street tyres!!!

I am just worried that if I go like that for extended time, it's not good for the car. Cuz Ill be driving down to Melbourne with my wife. :(

Aparently the new replacement for RE-01R, the RE-11 is even better. But we cant get them in Australia.:thumbdwn: I think the Yokohama Neova AD08 has became the best street tire after the HKS Evo X did 0:59 at Tsukuba.
18-12-2009, 12:13 PM
lil_foy

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbaby0223

I am just worried that if I go like that for extended time, it's not good for the car. Cuz Ill be driving down to Melbourne with my wife. :(

Aparently the new replacement for RE-01R, the RE-11 is even better. But we cant get them in Australia.:thumbdwn: I think the Yokohama Neova AD08 has became the best street tire after the HKS Evo X did 0:59 at Tsukuba.

It will be fine, dc2r's rev much higher at 110kph.
18-12-2009, 12:20 PM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbaby0223

Funny that, when I had my Evo with Adrenalines, big chunks of rubber started to peel off the tire after one session at Wakefield, maybe it's because Evos are heavier cars. Found a pic for what I mean.

it looks like you need more negative camber.

i wouldn't put all the fault on the tyres when alignment wasn't spot on.
18-12-2009, 12:22 PM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbaby0223

I think you are talking about the RE-01R...

there are jap made RE001 and aus made ones.

i think he was referring to that.
18-12-2009, 12:29 PM
bigbaby0223

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

it looks like you need more negative camber.

i wouldn't put all the fault on the tyres when alignment wasn't spot on.

My alignment was done at Heasman steering the day before the trackday, my camber was set at -2.5, this is the max you could go on stock Evo suspensions. I suppose it's more to do with Wakefiled being a small and tight circuit with a lot of turns, and Evos being a 1.5 tone car puts a lot stress on the tire when cornering. That being said, I still think the Adrenalines are a little over rated.
18-12-2009, 12:43 PM
white_ep3_civic

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

there are jap made RE001 and aus made ones.

i think he was referring to that.

Yeh they came with the car when I bought it. They r a really soft compound cause i got only bout 10000 k's then they were down to the wear indicator. I got quoted $265 a corner from bridgestone a little while ago so $205 is pretty gud.
18-12-2009, 01:46 PM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbaby0223

My alignment was done at Heasman steering the day before the trackday, my camber was set at -2.5, this is the max you could go on stock Evo suspensions. I suppose it's more to do with Wakefiled being a small and tight circuit with a lot of turns, and Evos being a 1.5 tone car puts a lot stress on the tire when cornering. That being said, I still think the Adrenalines are a little over rated.

fair enough.

but at the end of the day, these are street tyres and not semis/slick what are built for the track/hard driving.

also did you look at tyre pressure?

ps. i have never used RE001 so i dun know but i'll be running some soon. will see how they go.
18-12-2009, 03:58 PM
Nepolian

Perry, have you thought of using KU36's or Falken 615's, I rate these above the 001's and pricing is competitive. KU36's I got were $179 each fitted!
18-12-2009, 04:44 PM
blk_shadow

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbaby0223

I am just worried that if I go like that for extended time, it's not good for the car. Cuz Ill be driving down to Melbourne with my wife. :(

Type r engine is designed to rev high and spin faster. So thats why u'll find its sitting in that rpm range.
19-12-2009, 03:21 AM
wtfhax

Which Injen CAI kit are you guys using? The RSX or Civic Si?
19-12-2009, 03:26 PM
Rai-C

Quote:

Originally Posted by wtfhax

Which Injen CAI kit are you guys using? The RSX or Civic Si?

should be for the 02 or 04 civic si hatch.. the dc5 one is too big for our smaller engine bays
19-12-2009, 03:31 PM
Rai-C

hey george were you still selling your rota's? or has someone taken them from you?
i think im due for a wheel change lol
19-12-2009, 10:11 PM
nesnum

hey i saw an fellow ep3 owner in adelaide tonight parked on gouger street. I thought i was the only one. are u by any chance on these fourms???????
21-12-2009, 01:05 PM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nepolian

Perry, have you thought of using KU36's or Falken 615's, I rate these above the 001's and pricing is competitive. KU36's I got were $179 each fitted!

Hey George,
I was about to try Falken's but last night I ended up having a 6mm bolt going through on of my tyres :(, so I ended up this morning changing all 4 tyres to RE001's.
21-12-2009, 03:05 PM
SuperSteve

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perry

Hey George,
I was about to try Falken's but last night I ended up having a 6mm bolt going through on of my tyres :(, so I ended up this morning changing all 4 tyres to RE001's.

congrats :D i havent been disappointed at all with mine. I hope the same goes with u
21-12-2009, 03:12 PM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperSteve

congrats :D i havent been disappointed at all with mine. I hope the same goes with u

215 is pretty wide on my rims I like thanks for the recommendation Steve, sooo when is the next meet?
21-12-2009, 03:42 PM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perry

215 is pretty wide on my rims I like thanks for the recommendation Steve, sooo when is the next meet?

i'll be down at Sydney next Tue/Wed (29th and 30th). let's meet up!!

ps. how wide is your rims? 215 should fit alright on a 7
21-12-2009, 04:46 PM
Nepolian

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

i'll be down at Sydney next Tue/Wed (29th and 30th). let's meet up!!

ps. how wide is your rims? 215 should fit alright on a 7

Where is sydney are you staying? I'm off that day :)

Coffee meet n greet :)
21-12-2009, 04:48 PM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nepolian

Where is sydney are you staying? I'm off that day :)

Coffee meet n greet :)

i'm staying at my fd's place near Double Bay.

but i'm driving down in my Golf so i can go anywhere.

ps. where to buy inverted tie rod ends in syd? lol
21-12-2009, 05:49 PM
Nepolian

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

i'm staying at my fd's place near Double Bay.

but i'm driving down in my Golf so i can go anywhere.

ps. where to buy inverted tie rod ends in syd? lol

Might do our usual Homebush glorious gesus or malaysian feed at macquarie?

You want inverted rods? JDM Yards just had them @ 15% off yesterday :(
21-12-2009, 09:20 PM
wtfhax

Hey guys are these the nuts you turn to adjust the headlights (see attached photos), because a previous post said to look for a phillips head screw but i cant find any...

RHS headlight shown in pic.
21-12-2009, 09:28 PM
bigbaby0223

Quote:

Originally Posted by wtfhax

Hey guys are these the nuts you turn to adjust the headlights? RHS headlight shown in pic.

:thumbsup: 99.99999% sure they are...
22-12-2009, 12:21 AM
bigbaby0223

Just wondering which header would you recommand for a street legal exhaust system setup? Just had look at a Mugen 4-2-1, it costs almost $3k landed + installation. Please add you 2c. Thanks!!!:thumbsup:
22-12-2009, 08:11 AM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nepolian

Might do our usual Homebush glorious gesus or malaysian feed at macquarie?

sounds good. What day (29th/30th), time???
22-12-2009, 08:16 AM
icecrm

hey guys, need a new clutch

wat you reckon i should go with
22-12-2009, 09:00 AM
bigbaby0223

Quote:

Originally Posted by icecrm

hey guys, need a new clutch

wat you reckon i should go with

Exedy sports organic, The ORC light series are not bad either...:thumbsup:
22-12-2009, 10:04 AM
icecrm

cool

i will prolly get one from JDM yard not to distant future. is there any real point to change the fly wheel now or not really
22-12-2009, 10:32 AM
bigbaby0223

Quote:

Originally Posted by icecrm

cool

i will prolly get one from JDM yard not to distant future. is there any real point to change the fly wheel now or not really

I suppose it all comes down to personal preference, if your stock fly wheel has heaps meat left maybe just get it machined. It's not worth the extra $400 for worse driveability.:)
22-12-2009, 10:48 AM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbaby0223

I suppose it all comes down to personal preference, if your stock fly wheel has heaps meat left maybe just get it machined. It's not worth the extra $400 for worse driveability.:)

i agree.
22-12-2009, 05:26 PM
pair08

woot rm01a into my door today :) just waiting for the car lol, dotars is so slack
22-12-2009, 05:39 PM
Philip Lee

what is holding u up?

you have completed compliance in qld right and got the car shipped to Melb?

and the RAW has supplied paper work to Dotars and now waiting for approval so u can get the plate?
22-12-2009, 05:42 PM
pair08

na car was sent from brissy to melbourne to do compliance.

compliance has been done, rwc has been done, just waiting for DOTARS to process the RAW application.. their taking their sweet time lol (must be getting drunk for xmas)
22-12-2009, 08:14 PM
jneration

any1 selling their ep3? im about to get one!!
22-12-2009, 09:05 PM
Philip Lee

Check the for sale section mate. There were 1 or 2 last time I looked.
22-12-2009, 09:23 PM
jneration

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

Check the for sale section mate. There were 1 or 2 last time I looked.

can i get one with 22k?
22-12-2009, 09:33 PM
Mugen_B16B

Quote:

Originally Posted by jneration

can i get one with 22k?

im selling mine, got innovative mounts and injen, pm me and we can work something out
22-12-2009, 09:49 PM
SuperSteve

Quote:

Originally Posted by jneration

any1 selling their ep3? im about to get one!!

pm sent :)
22-12-2009, 11:17 PM
white_ep3_civic

Quote:

Originally Posted by jneration

can i get one with 22k?

Check car sales there were heaps last I looked. I'm pretty sure ud beable 2 get 1 for 22k
22-12-2009, 11:25 PM
jneration

Quote:

Originally Posted by white_ep3_civic

Check car sales there were heaps last I looked. I'm pretty sure ud beable 2 get 1 for 22k

Most of them r ard 25k:confused:
23-12-2009, 12:47 AM
mtonep3

bargain with them
23-12-2009, 07:46 AM
Ozluder

Quote:

Originally Posted by jneration

can i get one with 22k?

Most definitely. Shop around. I purchased mine for a tad over $20k from a dealership. 03 model with 56,000kms. Excellent condition inside and out.
23-12-2009, 09:02 AM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by jneration

Most of them r ard 25k:confused:

There was a black one for sale on ozhonda not sure if its sold yet. I'm not sure IMG will sell it for 22-23K now since EP'3 are a popular car now you get the point selling price raise etc.
23-12-2009, 09:37 AM
pair08

hey guys,

anyone got there engine mounts installed at mech, what price should i be looking at. got quoted 450 loll seems steep
23-12-2009, 01:36 PM
Mugen_B16B

where abouts u located? im sure someone in syd will give a brother a helping hand and install for a carton
23-12-2009, 01:39 PM
jneration

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen_B16B

im selling mine, got innovative mounts and injen, pm me and we can work something out

im located in syd, can u post the ep3 over?? lol
23-12-2009, 03:47 PM
wtfhax

does anybody else's handbrake button have the chrome peeling off? any way to fix this?
23-12-2009, 04:59 PM
denrie

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperSteve

pm sent :)

Are you selling yours? :eek:
23-12-2009, 05:20 PM
jneration

Any1 is selling? let me know!! Cash ready
23-12-2009, 05:22 PM
bbds

Quote:

Originally Posted by jneration

Any1 is selling? let me know!! Cash ready

im selling pm me
23-12-2009, 05:46 PM
Mugen_B16B

Quote:

Originally Posted by jneration

im located in syd, can u post the ep3 over?? lol

wat bout a long drive :P or i can shrink it with my magical gun hahaha
23-12-2009, 06:07 PM
bigbaby0223

Quote:

Originally Posted by wtfhax

does anybody else's handbrake button have the chrome peeling off? any way to fix this?

Yeah I have got the same problem, I am thinking about peeling all the paint off and repaint them with VHT chrome paint.:D
23-12-2009, 06:48 PM
Nepolian

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbaby0223

Yeah I have got the same problem, I am thinking about peeling all the paint off and repaint them with VHT chrome paint.:D

Its just general wear and tear!

Painting is an option I suppose or some how turn it around maybe? Haven't really given it a thought!
23-12-2009, 07:26 PM
bigbaby0223

I dunt really think it can be turned around. I am just leaving it as it is, unless I am really bored one day. :D
23-12-2009, 07:45 PM
white_ep3_civic

Any1 here in campbelltown yesterday or the day b4?
23-12-2009, 08:34 PM
jneration

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbds

im selling pm me

locate in syd
23-12-2009, 08:45 PM
wtfhax

hey guys my friend's passenger door was slammed really hard and now the door doesn't sit flush and get a good seal anymore (it is sticking out 2-3mm). Any way to fix this?
24-12-2009, 03:02 AM
Malenic1981

I got that problem, it doesn't stick out every time but sometimes
24-12-2009, 08:43 AM
icecrm

Before i forget just wanted to say merry xmas to all you fools. have a good one!!!!!
24-12-2009, 02:58 PM
pair08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen_B16B

where abouts u located? im sure someone in syd will give a brother a helping hand and install for a carton

i'm in melbourne.

any good melbournians want to help me install some engine mounts. slab..or two up for reward :)
24-12-2009, 04:22 PM
Jibz

Is there a way to space our stock steering wheel closer to us (ie further out)?

Is an aftermarket steering wheel the only way to go?
24-12-2009, 08:26 PM
pair08

yay plate finally arrived.. so car is ready to go. booked into pits for two weeks time.

spent the past hour installing a leather shift boot.. that truck a-like rubber thing is horrid lol
24-12-2009, 09:00 PM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jibz

Is there a way to space our stock steering wheel closer to us (ie further out)?

Is an aftermarket steering wheel the only way to go?

This is something I wanna know too...
24-12-2009, 09:06 PM
mtonep3

Haha I like the rubber shift boot it makes it look cute

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