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12-01-2010, 09:36 AM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by c01567

thinking of changing the ep3 back to stock height. currently on stech tein springs.

any thoughts?

err what's the reason u wanna change back to stock?
12-01-2010, 09:42 AM
c01567

just convenience, i'm not used to having a low car, my old dc2r was stock height.

how low are you guys running for street day to day use?
12-01-2010, 10:22 AM
tang(oO)

how much lower are the tien springs?
12-01-2010, 11:17 AM
Philip Lee

i'm on SS but i'm not too low. my car measures around 64cm from top of guard to ground.

doesn't scrap anything but i have 18" wheels with 225/40/18 so the car is raised slightly.
12-01-2010, 12:45 PM
c01567

tein springs are around 1.5" lower... its mainly cos of the after market exhaust i think that it sits pretty low
clearance looks like 10cm
12-01-2010, 01:03 PM
white_ep3_civic

Quote:

Originally Posted by c01567

tein springs are around 1.5" lower... its mainly cos of the after market exhaust i think that it sits pretty low
clearance looks like 10cm

I pretty sure mine 1.5" lower (20mm) n the exhaust does scrub a bit. Just gotta be careful over speed humps.
12-01-2010, 01:13 PM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by c01567

thinking of changing the ep3 back to stock height. currently on stech tein springs.

any thoughts?

Im not sure how low mine is but if your measure from the outer tyre to the guard front is 1 finger space gap and rear is 1/2 finger space for a me its a good clearance since my car was dump on its asss before.
12-01-2010, 06:39 PM
Rai-C

if we have a photoshoot please let me know cos im a little bit of a photography guy lol
12-01-2010, 07:20 PM
blk_shadow

anyone here knows how to pull the door trims off? need to adjust my window glass on the reg, they r a bit loose atm.

thx guys
12-01-2010, 08:57 PM
pair08

random question boys, just wondering if you c-package boys have a light/s near your windscreen (so you can see your cup holders and shit at night) or is it just the middle lights which turn on when your doors open?
12-01-2010, 09:27 PM
Philip Lee

If u mean map lights for driver and front passenger, then yes we have a pair near the windscreen.
12-01-2010, 09:34 PM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by blk_shadow

anyone here knows how to pull the door trims off? need to adjust my window glass on the reg, they r a bit loose atm.

thx guys

Push the silver trim off from the door handles, there is a small hole at the base where u can use a hex key to push the silver trim out. Which then exposed some screws. U need to undo those screws, then pull off the black trim near the mirrors. Do that very carefully as the clips snap very easily. Then check if there is screw near the silver door catch thing, undo them if there are some and I should be able to pull the door trim off.

Pull from the bottom and side, there should be a few clips around and make sure u don't damage them. Then u should be able to lift the trim off the top. Also make sure the door catch is clear. U will then need to unplug the power window plug and the trim should now be free.
12-01-2010, 09:39 PM
pair08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

If u mean map lights for driver and front passenger, then yes we have a pair near the windscreen.

jesus i miss those lights bad. always fumble for my remote. hopefully my h/u will brighten things up.

guess this 'super racing spec' is more then just privacy glass and power windows :P
13-01-2010, 06:44 AM
white_ep3_civic

Quote:

Originally Posted by blk_shadow

anyone here knows how to pull the door trims off? need to adjust my window glass on the reg, they r a bit loose atm.

thx guys

There should also be a few more screws in the lower part of the black handle of the door trim. I think there is about 6 - 8 screws in total
13-01-2010, 01:05 PM
mtonep3

Ey anyone got defi gauges?? I'm looking to get some when I go hk next week... Any idea if tere is a defi hood cover for ep3??
13-01-2010, 01:47 PM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtonep3

Ey anyone got defi gauges?? I'm looking to get some when I go hk next week... Any idea if tere is a defi hood cover for ep3??

no defi hood cover for EP3 as far as i know.

maybe get DIN gauge if u wanna integrate them.
13-01-2010, 01:54 PM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtonep3

Ey anyone got defi gauges?? I'm looking to get some when I go hk next week... Any idea if tere is a defi hood cover for ep3??

Most guys in HK dont use hood cover they use the gauge holders which you can purchase from the parts shops.
13-01-2010, 02:52 PM
mizone

anyone know what is the max depth for speakers i can fit in the doors without modifications?

i removed the trim once before, and forgot to note down the size. I have gathers speakers.
13-01-2010, 03:03 PM
tang(oO)

has anyone got hasport engine mounts in their ep3? any comments on ride comfort? i heard it gets softer over time is this true?
13-01-2010, 04:00 PM
mtonep3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perry

Most guys in HK dont use hood cover they use the gauge holders which you can purchase from the parts shops.

Nice! You know the best place to get parts? Without travelling too far, and got good price too.. Any sugestions?
13-01-2010, 04:22 PM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtonep3

Nice! You know the best place to get parts? Without travelling too far, and got good price too.. Any sugestions?

If your after 2nd parts u have to travel out of MK now unfortunetly or grab a mag from the magazine stand option mag or something like that they usually list the parts there.
If your after new parts some shops in MK might sell them.
13-01-2010, 04:29 PM
Philip Lee

but i'd imagine MK prices aren't cheap......

TKW has a few shops or u'll have to travell to YL.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tang(oO)

has anyone got hasport engine mounts in their ep3? any comments on ride comfort? i heard it gets softer over time is this true?

i dun have hasport but i have engine mount inserts (which is less hardcore) and u only really notice the vibration when u stop, however u'll hear a lot more rattles and they tend to come and go depends on the rpm.
13-01-2010, 05:55 PM
mtonep3

Aw k I heard usually mk shops are over priced like top racing. Will have to find someone to take me to YL. That seems like the place to go..
The 2nd hand parts for sale in options, are they private sales or via shops??
13-01-2010, 06:18 PM
air23box

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtonep3

Aw k I heard usually mk shops are over priced like top racing. Will have to find someone to take me to YL. That seems like the place to go..
The 2nd hand parts for sale in options, are they private sales or via shops??

places in MK are just normal prices.....dun the exchange rate between Jap Yen and HKD.......plus you need to know them to get some good price....

If you travel to YL you really need to know where to go...there are million of places have 2nd hand parts but not everyone have parts for EP3.......and if you are just some random ppl walk in believe me their price ain't cheap too.....unless you know them......
13-01-2010, 08:32 PM
blk_shadow

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

Push the silver trim off from the door handles, there is a small hole at the base where u can use a hex key to push the silver trim out. Which then exposed some screws. U need to undo those screws, then pull off the black trim near the mirrors. Do that very carefully as the clips snap very easily. Then check if there is screw near the silver door catch thing, undo them if there are some and I should be able to pull the door trim off.

Pull from the bottom and side, there should be a few clips around and make sure u don't damage them. Then u should be able to lift the trim off the top. Also make sure the door catch is clear. U will then need to unplug the power window plug and the trim should now be free.

Quote:

Originally Posted by white_ep3_civic

There should also be a few more screws in the lower part of the black handle of the door trim. I think there is about 6 - 8 screws in total

thx guys!
13-01-2010, 08:52 PM
wtfhax

Hey friends, are camber bolts the only way to adjust front camber on stock sussy? Anybody know where to get some aswell?
13-01-2010, 11:02 PM
tang(oO)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

but i'd imagine MK prices aren't cheap......

TKW has a few shops or u'll have to travell to YL.

i dun have hasport but i have engine mount inserts (which is less hardcore) and u only really notice the vibration when u stop, however u'll hear a lot more rattles and they tend to come and go depends on the rpm.

Fair enough. i really like the oem mounts its just that they break all the time....

Sorry if i sound like a newb but like when you say insert do u mean diy poly inserts? or like actual proper aftermarket inserts?
14-01-2010, 07:54 AM
Philip Lee

^ I have energy suspension engine mount inserts.
14-01-2010, 03:27 PM
Mugen_B16B

Quote:

Originally Posted by tang(oO)

has anyone got hasport engine mounts in their ep3? any comments on ride comfort? i heard it gets softer over time is this true?

im pretty sure they dont get any softer, ive had mine for awhile and still the same, if they were to get softer then wats the point in hasport innovative etc making stronger engine mounts if there gonna get soft again? prob best go with poly inserts like phillip

if u want the softest ones id be looking at 60A, 70 + will kill u unless u wanna track. if i were u go for the 60A, hasport only make 62A so id be a tiny bit more stiff but i doubt id be that noticable
14-01-2010, 03:43 PM
mizone

i have headers installed with a loud exhuast, I want to be rid of the loud exhaust and was wondering if I could keep the headers and use the stock exhaust, or am i better off leaving it until i can afford a fujitsubo exhaust?
14-01-2010, 03:48 PM
Philip Lee

what headers do u have?
14-01-2010, 04:09 PM
Mugen_B16B

just get a high flow cat on stock exhaust with ur headers, should be fine until u can get enough for rmo1a, maybe u should try the new range from j's racing?
15-01-2010, 11:13 AM
tang(oO)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen_B16B

im pretty sure they dont get any softer, ive had mine for awhile and still the same, if they were to get softer then wats the point in hasport innovative etc making stronger engine mounts if there gonna get soft again? prob best go with poly inserts like phillip

if u want the softest ones id be looking at 60A, 70 + will kill u unless u wanna track. if i were u go for the 60A, hasport only make 62A so id be a tiny bit more stiff but i doubt id be that noticable

Thanks! yeh i heard that they dont go full soft but sort of smooth out or rattle less kinda thing
15-01-2010, 12:14 PM
Philip Lee

1 more thing i forgot to mention.

apart from rattle noise, the car seems louder after installing inserts. i have spoon street muffler which is quite quiet and i dont know who bad it will be if u have loud exhaust.
15-01-2010, 12:23 PM
white_ep3_civic

Hi guys I recently got buddyclub racing spec coil overs installed in my car and there is a clunking sound whenever I come 2 a complete stop or excellerate hard. I've checked over all the bolts and they seem tight. I think it mainly the fronts that do this. Is it normal? Or is it the camber tops making the noise? Thanks
15-01-2010, 12:34 PM
tang(oO)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

1 more thing i forgot to mention.

apart from rattle noise, the car seems louder after installing inserts. i have spoon street muffler which is quite quiet and i dont know who bad it will be if u have loud exhaust.

how much louder? just abit or like noticeably louder?
15-01-2010, 12:35 PM
tang(oO)

Quote:

Originally Posted by white_ep3_civic

Hi guys I recently got buddyclub racing spec coil overs installed in my car and there is a clunking sound whenever I come 2 a complete stop or excellerate hard. I've checked over all the bolts and they seem tight. I think it mainly the fronts that do this. Is it normal? Or is it the camber tops making the noise? Thanks

are these second hand? if they are they could be knocking
15-01-2010, 12:39 PM
white_ep3_civic

Quote:

Originally Posted by tang(oO)

how much louder? just abit or like noticeably louder?

No I bought them new and were installed by the sane place I bought them from
15-01-2010, 01:20 PM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by tang(oO)

how much louder? just abit or like noticeably louder?

This depends on your car. For mine, under 5000rpm was ok but over that is quite loud. It will be better if the window is open tho.
15-01-2010, 08:01 PM
Mugen_B16B

saw a ep3 today in toowong, anyone here???
15-01-2010, 08:10 PM
ekhybrid

Quote:

Originally Posted by tang(oO)

how much louder? just abit or like noticeably louder?

i have a stock exhaust and its much louder on the inside
cant see it being louder from the outside with inserts
15-01-2010, 08:59 PM
Twest

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekhybrid

Are u going thru insurance for this repair?

Yes, I am going through insurance for this repair...and they have provided me with a stupid shitty slow Corolla...I'm just trying to see whether I can find the part myself and pay the panel beater any difference to just get my car ASAP...It's been out for 2 months now.

twest,
15-01-2010, 09:55 PM
c01567

hey guys i'm thinking of getting new tyres currently running 205/45/17 on the stock rims
is it ok to run 215/45/17 on the front and 205 on the rear?
15-01-2010, 09:59 PM
ekhybrid

check your pm twest
15-01-2010, 10:51 PM
SuperSteve

Quote:

Originally Posted by c01567

hey guys i'm thinking of getting new tyres currently running 205/45/17 on the stock rims
is it ok to run 215/45/17 on the front and 205 on the rear?

sorry to say mate but if u search u should b able to find that people ( including myself) are running 215/45/17 on the stock rim
16-01-2010, 01:37 AM
pair08

hi guys,

i know this is pretty stupid considering i have the only non-cpackage ep3 lol...

but the other night, the window lever (to open and close the window) fell off and when i put it back on, i forgot the base. any idea on how to take it off now T_T (note this is not power windows, its the manual windy thingo)

cheeers
16-01-2010, 08:13 AM
c01567

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperSteve

sorry to say mate but if u search u should b able to find that people ( including myself) are running 215/45/17 on the stock rim

i was more asking about using wider tyres on one axle than the other
16-01-2010, 09:55 AM
SuperSteve

Quote:

Originally Posted by c01567

i was more asking about using wider tyres on one axle than the other

no i dont see any problem. If you choose to put thicker at the front for that bit of extra grip by all means go for it. Howeva when i was looking up tyre sizes when i was shopping for some rubber i found out that the 205/45/17 was more expensive then the 215/45/17 nfi why. Weird
16-01-2010, 09:59 AM
SuperSteve

Quote:

Originally Posted by white_ep3_civic

Hi guys I recently got buddyclub racing spec coil overs installed in my car and there is a clunking sound whenever I come 2 a complete stop or excellerate hard. I've checked over all the bolts and they seem tight. I think it mainly the fronts that do this. Is it normal? Or is it the camber tops making the noise? Thanks

i use to have noises with my RSD's after driving for awhile, they just kept loosening up a lil and just needed abit of tightening. Just take it back to where u got them installed and show them the noise. They problem didnt tighten something up enough. Also check that ur spring doesnt freely spin. It should sit pretty firm in the coilover because if its not and when u turn the spring turns and move hence creating a annoying noise :S BUT i could b wrong ! lol Best get it checked out by the people that installed them
16-01-2010, 11:57 AM
mizone

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

what headers do u have?

Tri y 4-2-2 headers with skunk2 exhaust

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen_B16B

just get a high flow cat on stock exhaust with ur headers, should be fine until u can get enough for rmo1a, maybe u should try the new range from j's racing?

How much are rm01's going for these days?

Or alternatively, anyone want to swap my skunk2 with something more quieter?

I love the sound, but as an everyday car waking up the entire unit complex every morning is no longer sustainable.
16-01-2010, 12:27 PM
c01567

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperSteve

no i dont see any problem. If you choose to put thicker at the front for that bit of extra grip by all means go for it. Howeva when i was looking up tyre sizes when i was shopping for some rubber i found out that the 205/45/17 was more expensive then the 215/45/17 nfi why. Weird

Thanks dude, i think its cos theres alot more 215 oem rims areound, 205 is a bit narrow for normal 17's

[aaronng edit: No advertising/selling for newcomers
16-01-2010, 01:35 PM
Mugen_B16B

genuine one???
16-01-2010, 03:55 PM
Philip Lee

^ I thought u are selling your car? Lol
16-01-2010, 04:02 PM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by mizone

Tri y 4-2-2 headers with skunk2 exhaust

How much are rm01's going for these days?

Or alternatively, anyone want to swap my skunk2 with something more quieter?

I love the sound, but as an everyday car waking up the entire unit complex every morning is no longer sustainable.

no silencer for skunk2??

Rm01s around $1200 from traders.
16-01-2010, 04:59 PM
KaZe86

buddy club RSD on my ep3 was fine no noises what so ever me and the guys installed them aswell only problem i had on them were they didint go low enough... =/ other then that was happy with them

could be loose bolts or spring movement but yeah not sure make sure tops are tight and just double check everything

or just get someone that does suspensions to check it out or the guy you got that installed it
16-01-2010, 06:15 PM
Mugen_B16B

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

^ I thought u are selling your car? Lol

hahaha yeh but nothin wrong with asking hahaha i might add it on
17-01-2010, 10:45 AM
c01567

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen_B16B

genuine one???

of course! :P
17-01-2010, 11:02 AM
Rai-C

how much!
17-01-2010, 01:34 PM
white_ep3_civic

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaZe86

buddy club RSD on my ep3 was fine no noises what so ever me and the guys installed them aswell only problem i had on them were they didint go low enough... =/ other then that was happy with them

could be loose bolts or spring movement but yeah not sure make sure tops are tight and just double check everything

or just get someone that does suspensions to check it out or the guy you got that installed it

Ah k thanks. I will have 2 check the springs.
17-01-2010, 03:23 PM
Perry

spotted a fellow ep3 at Kingsgrove this afternoon anyone here?
17-01-2010, 08:38 PM
JohnO

hey guys finally looking into getting a ep3! :D waiting for the next one to come in at img next week or the one after for a test drive and hopefully get it. opted for a s2k/dc5r to avoiding another lux car but nah i started with a civic gonna drive another civic ahahas. both those cars were appealing but after looking at ep3s around sydney, the body grew on me. rarity or so is what i think is good about it not many around unlike dc5's for the same price.

anything i should be looking out for ? i mainly know of the package c and probably need to buy new mounts is that right?
17-01-2010, 09:09 PM
c01567

http://www.civictype-r.co.uk/forum/v...p?f=1&t=134247

=)
17-01-2010, 10:49 PM
JohnO

thanks buddy
19-01-2010, 10:55 AM
k0e1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perry

spotted a fellow ep3 at Kingsgrove this afternoon anyone here?

probably one if you saw me on canterbury road
19-01-2010, 11:06 AM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by k0e1

probably one if you saw me on canterbury road

Did you beep at me?
19-01-2010, 12:45 PM
Mugen_B16B

hahaha have u guys been following the fd2r vs fn2r thread which just got closed?? i lol'd so much when fasthonda compared a ep3 to a megane rs26 lol
19-01-2010, 01:01 PM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen_B16B

hahaha have u guys been following the fd2r vs fn2r thread which just got closed?? i lol'd so much when fasthonda compared a ep3 to a megane rs26 lol

Nah I haven't I only read like the first page than gave up. Interesting video though on the straight fd2r picks up speed pretty quick.
19-01-2010, 03:55 PM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugen_B16B

hahaha have u guys been following the fd2r vs fn2r thread which just got closed?? i lol'd so much when fasthonda compared a ep3 to a megane rs26 lol

haha let it go mate, that thread is locked for a reason.

but i still lolol hard....
19-01-2010, 04:01 PM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

haha let it go mate, that thread is locked for a reason.

but i still lolol hard....

LOL I might have a browse through it later.
19-01-2010, 04:04 PM
Philip Lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perry

LOL I might have a browse through it later.

only if u're bored tho. it was a classis case of "everyone jumping on a FN2 owner who talked BS to justisfy his purchase"......
19-01-2010, 04:13 PM
Perry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

only if u're bored tho. it was a classis case of "everyone jumping on a FN2 owner who talked BS to justisfy his purchase"......

ohh one of those ones ill pass than.
19-01-2010, 04:17 PM
mtonep3

It's what happens when someone starts talking shit about other peoples cars... When they the one driving something worse lol! But it was funny.. An ep3 as a bread van hahahahhahahahahahaha makes me proud
19-01-2010, 04:19 PM
pair08

bread vans are sick man ;)
19-01-2010, 04:29 PM
Philip Lee

getting back OT.

for ppl who run inverted tie rod end, do you have play on the steering wheel after a while?? (read that on clubRSX forum), has it been reliable? does it need regular maintenance? do they really improve handling?

i am running Tein SS and lowered by 2cm (running 225/40/18 so only 1 finger gap between guard). the car starts to develop slight clicking noise when i turn the steering wheel at low speed. before the SS, the clicking noise barely happened. i think my steering rack need some lube but i wonder if i should also get some tie rod ends to reduce the steering arm angle to reduce stressing the steering rack. however after doing some research, it seems the rod ends will wear and develop play in the steering.

i think my car doesn't have bad bump steer but it definitely tramlines a bit. will get wheel alignment sorted once the springs have settled and if i should get tie rod ends, i'd rather get it done b4 alignment to save $$.

also anyone installed steering arm bracket?? do we need to replace the washers and rings? can we buy them locally?

thanks
19-01-2010, 04:59 PM
Nepolian

Syd guys up for a cruise/photoshoot/yum yum this weekend?
19-01-2010, 06:59 PM
Rai-C

sundays a no-go for me.. got a work-related outing to jamberoo hahah

so i have brown juice all over my engine mount, this thread tells me it means my mount is munted. suggestions? how much is a stock set of DC5/EP3 engine mounts just for reference?
19-01-2010, 07:07 PM
Rai-C

its my drivers side mount btw
19-01-2010, 07:32 PM
Nepolian

can prob pick oem for 50-100 buckaroo 2nd hand. wash that oil off. It stains!
19-01-2010, 07:47 PM
Rai-C

the whole set or just that side? yeah.. any stain in my bay is very unwelcome lol that sh*t was cleaned ASAP.
19-01-2010, 08:02 PM
Nepolian

Usually just the one mount. You never know! Just ask around someone's bound to have one laying around!

FYI if you didn't know. Its the same as DC5!

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