EP3 Type R

[Symphorced]

With regards to anything in particular, or does the whole situation seem shady?

Imo, find out exactly how much an engineering cert is going to end up costing you and ensure that it will pass with no issues before you even consider buying the car.

Or just buy a clean and relatively stock EP3 and save yourself the headache.. The fact that you've come on here and asked everyone more than once what we think of it shows your hesitation towards buying the car. Not sure why you're still considering it when theres much cleaner examples for sale.

[chargeR]

Silly question I know dc5r owners buy ep3 front sway bars on their cars is to clear aftermarket headers right?, would a front sway design for a dc5r fit our ep3's?

Yeah Perry, any front sway bars designed for the Aussie DC5R will fit your EP3R.

[Poeter]

Yeah Perry, any front sway bars designed for the Aussie DC5R will fit your EP3R.

You probably would need to use the AUDM headers to clear though.

[chargeR]

You probably would need to use the AUDM headers to clear though.

Oh yeah, sorry didn't think of that!

[flop101]

Imo, find out exactly how much an engineering cert is going to end up costing you and ensure that it will pass with no issues before you even consider buying the car.

Or just buy a clean and relatively stock EP3 and save yourself the headache.. The fact that you've come on here and asked everyone more than once what we think of it shows your hesitation towards buying the car. Not sure why you're still considering it when theres much cleaner examples for sale.

I'm just after the knowledge and experience of the members on this board. My hesitance is more a sign of my lack of understanding in what to do and how to go about doing it. Initially I was put off by the speedo issue and the SRS issue...but when I drove it I was mind blown. Food for thought I guess. I've gotten all the information I need now. So hopefully by this weekend I will have a clearer picture on what my next car will be.
Thanks everyone for their input.

[charliebrown]

I'm just after the knowledge and experience of the members on this board. My hesitance is more a sign of my lack of understanding in what to do and how to go about doing it. Initially I was put off by the speedo issue and the SRS issue...but when I drove it I was mind blown. Food for thought I guess. I've gotten all the information I need now. So hopefully by this weekend I will have a clearer picture on what my next car will be.
Thanks everyone for their input.

sure it feels fast when you drive it around the block... after a week it'll feel meh

[Perry]

Oh yeah, sorry didn't think of that!

ok how about if the front sway is designed for US RSX and ep3 si I assume I'm going back to square one again but is it a 100% definate I have to run AUS dc5r headers to clear a dc5r front sway on a EP3?

[flop101]

sure it feels fast when you drive it around the block... after a week it'll feel meh

Is that how most of the ep3 owners feel about their cars?

[butterfingers]

Is that how most of the ep3 owners feel about their cars?

with any car in general. when i forst got on my L's my ek1 felt fast.

after awhile of driving the ep3 your butt dyno gets accustomed to the torque. people i know with other faster cars say the same about theirs as well.

i think the only situation where a car will feel fast every time you drive it no matter how long youve owned it is if its got like 500+hp or something.

[EKVTIR-T]

not really

even high power you still want more

r35 for example

[butterfingers]

^ well there you go

applies to all cars lol.

[chargeR]

ok how about if the front sway is designed for US RSX and ep3 si I assume I'm going back to square one again but is it a 100% definate I have to run AUS dc5r headers to clear a dc5r front sway on a EP3?

Clearance varies with the sway bars I think, ie. the Whiteline swaybar on Australian DC5R will clear most JDM headers when set on full stiff, and would most likely be the same on EP3. But to be assured of fitment though you'd need to run an Australian or US spec header, either OEM or aftermarket. Stuff like Skunk2, SSR, ASP will fit with the Australian DC5R front sway bar.