EP3 Type R

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24-11-2010, 05:39 PM
PeppeX

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Originally Posted by twelve

post pics of the entire car and some details peppex.

You mean the tacho doesnt work, did you not drive it first?

Mine has the plug as well, my thinking was alt power source if required. Anyone confirm this?

I post some pics later :)

I am still kinda learning manual, i can drive the back streets but not confident enough to drive on the highway yet.

I got Stateroads to look over it and the guy even test drove it... and he didnt notice itMy friend drove it home for me and he didnt notice it. When i was driving in the back street first thing i knew was the rev meter wasnt working:(. I hope its not a big problem. I am taking it back to the dealer to get it fixed in the next couple of days.

Also can a mechanic check if the speedo shows the correct speed? Just want to double check everything on the dash.
24-11-2010, 05:43 PM
c1v1c

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeppeX

Hey guys i got an EP3 today! Only there are a few problems. The mechanic who inspected didnt eve realise the rev meter doesnt work.....

Also i found this plug that doesn't have anything connected to it next to the clutch. Is there suppose to be a plug there?

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...12010520-1.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by twelve

post pics of the entire car and some details peppex.

You mean the tacho doesnt work, did you not drive it first?

Mine has the plug as well, my thinking was alt power source if required. Anyone confirm this?

That is the Diagnostics Plug, if ever your engine warning light comes on. Conect pins 4 and 9 with a paperclip or anything metal, and switch on the car to accessories. The light will start blinking, I cant remember where to get our codes from, but they are definately on the net somewhere.
24-11-2010, 07:58 PM
Poeter

I've got greddy infometer that plugs into that diagnostic connector you had took a photo of.

You can ask ur mechanic to check with their ODB2 scanner or PM me if you wanna check if ur revs/speedo are sync'ed with ur ecu.

I think your cluster has been tampered with. Most likely who did it has pushed the needle into its shaft too far such that it tightens up and is no longer free to move. A friend of mine had the same issue but all he had to do is to remove the needle and pushed back into the shaft gently without seizing it up. After that, the needle was free move again.

If what's been said above doesn't work then you basically have a fried up tachometer due to dodegy tampering imo.
24-11-2010, 08:04 PM
mattatnoosa

Hey anybody bought lower rails for the seats? I was in a dc2 the other day and the driving position was brilliant, I want my civic to feel more like a race car!
24-11-2010, 08:24 PM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeppeX

Hey guys i got an EP3 today! Only there are a few problems. The mechanic who inspected didnt eve realise the rev meter doesnt work.....

Also i found this plug that doesn't have anything connected to it next to the clutch. Is there suppose to be a plug there?

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...12010520-1.jpg

wooow you picked up the car pretty quick, wish we could of test drove the car that day.
25-11-2010, 07:56 AM
flubbar

@ Peppex: Welcome to the EP3 club, yo! =)
it'll take time, but with more confidence, you'll get the hang of manual. Heck, i feel weird and unsafe driving automatic transmission nowadays. Almost hit the brake with my left foot once as well! any of you guys done the same thing?

btw...we having an end of year meet? would be a good time to plan it out now. Wouldn't want another "we'll plan it on the day".
25-11-2010, 11:15 AM
Lukezen27

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Originally Posted by flubbar

@ Peppex: Welcome to the EP3 club, yo! =)
it'll take time, but with more confidence, you'll get the hang of manual. Heck, i feel weird and unsafe driving automatic transmission nowadays. Almost hit the brake with my left foot once as well! any of you guys done the same thing?

btw...we having an end of year meet? would be a good time to plan it out now. Wouldn't want another "we'll plan it on the day".

I have this problem with the work vans

"""i feel weird and unsafe driving automatic transmission nowadays""

Feels like I have no control
25-11-2010, 11:23 AM
Philip Lee

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Originally Posted by mattatnoosa

Hey anybody bought lower rails for the seats? I was in a dc2 the other day and the driving position was brilliant, I want my civic to feel more like a race car!

i have lowering rails and they make a huge different.

but driving position is still not perfect. the steering wheel is too far away from me. i must say the stock DC2R driving position is perfect.
25-11-2010, 12:42 PM
SuperSteve

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Originally Posted by Philip Lee

i have lowering rails and they make a huge different.

but driving position is still not perfect. the steering wheel is too far away from me. i must say the stock DC2R driving position is perfect.

agreed i wish the steering wheel from factory had the option to bring the steering wheel forward >_<
25-11-2010, 12:48 PM
Lukezen27

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Originally Posted by SuperSteve

agreed i wish the steering wheel from factory had the option to bring the steering wheel forward >_<

You guys got midget arms or what :P
25-11-2010, 01:21 PM
JohnO

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Originally Posted by SuperSteve

agreed i wish the steering wheel from factory had the option to bring the steering wheel forward >_<

adjust your seat forever you hoon
25-11-2010, 01:23 PM
PeppeX

Hey how do i remove the back plastic thing behind the back number plate? I unscrewed the number plate but there are 3 bolts/screws holding it! I dont know how to get it off!

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...5112010521.jpg