Civic Type R - EP3

[m0nty ITR]

Wow! Now we're really getting mixed up. I'll try and clear things up.

I meant tuning a locally sourced DC2 or DC5, not importing an EP3 and getting the same results, if not better. While we don't get the JDM ITR, it's not hard to improve upon it with a few smart mods. I never understood the hatred for the AU ITR.

[Encor3]

Wow! Now we're really getting mixed up. I'll try and clear things up.

I meant tuning a locally sourced DC2 or DC5, not importing an EP3 and getting the same results, if not better. While we don't get the JDM ITR, it's not hard to improve upon it with a few smart mods. I never understood the hatred for the AU ITR.

ohh right gotcha i get it

but still ep3 is totally different class (hot hatch) and a different car that in aus we dont get at all in any way shape or form.

Its sorta comparing apples and oranges, people jus like to choose there own. but the is there really that much hate for AU ITR? im a civic vti-r owner so yea.. *shrugs*

[Nepolian]

Gear position is really weird!! When you drive it, it isnt as bad as it looks tho.

No offence to the teg owners, I just like the look of them. I have always liked the civics and accords. Trust me, in the last 4 months I have looked at that many cars. I test drove the, XR5, MPS 3, Golf GTI, EVO7-8 and i just wasnt really happy with them. Just to add....fark the MPS changes lanes if you dont hold on to the wheel.

Anyway, I drove the EP3 and it was alot better than I expected and the look of it grew on me, the rest is now history.

[misteR_bilzz]

saw this on ebay... i thaught it finished at AU $26,600.00 reserve not met?
how much did u end up buying it for if u dont mind me asking....
also noticed theres no gear knob either when he had listed it id be checking for that when u get it back =)

anyways congratz and welcome!

[blk_shadow]

Audm DC5R are not as powerful as the jap spec one, the EP3 is definitely faster than the jap spec DC5R around the track, as it is lighter. (tested on BMI)

furthermore, EP3 is rare in Aust, therefore expect to pay more than DC5R,

hence, last time I was about to buy the DC5 R AUDM spec, and its 49K driveaway. not really cheaper that way.

[Nepolian]

saw this on ebay... i thaught it finished at AU $26,600.00 reserve not met?
how much did u end up buying it for if u dont mind me asking....
also noticed theres no gear knob either when he had listed it id be checking for that when u get it back =)

anyways congratz and welcome!

Thanks,

I have the gear knob on a pedalstall at home waiting for the car to come home??

The reserve wasnt met coz I paid more for it.

[denot]

cool Civics dude!! I saw some of them @ Ikebukuro last time I went there...

I think I got the answer why you prefer to import this one compare to buy an AUDM ITR... ITS A HATCHBACK FTW!!!!

[Nepolian]

Heres a couple more which was at the compliance shop. The white one has different head and tail lights, and also had different recaros. Must be an updated or later model.

[m0nty ITR]

Audm DC5R are not as powerful as the jap spec one, the EP3 is definitely faster than the jap spec DC5R around the track, as it is lighter. (tested on BMI)

furthermore, EP3 is rare in Aust, therefore expect to pay more than DC5R,

hence, last time I was about to buy the DC5 R AUDM spec, and its 49K driveaway. not really cheaper that way.

Not according to this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00UjCbxodno

But then the new JDM CTR owns it here. Even held up the NSX-S for 3 laps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXwapwrHgIU

[NightRyder]

yeah, the white one with those different headlights is the newer model EP3-102 type. And also the blac and red recaro's comes with this model.

Heres a couple more which was at the compliance shop. The white one has different head and tail lights, and also had different recaros. Must be an updated or later model.

[shinji112]

omfg love them in CW.. cant wait to see them around town

[m0nty ITR]

Not according to this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00UjCbxodno

But then the new JDM CTR owns it here. Even held up the NSX-S for 3 laps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXwapwrHgIU

Hmmm, after watching the second video again I'm not convinced about this video with the FD2. Are they saying it's quicker than an M3? The Z lapped the Top Gear track in the same time as the RX8 and M3. Something's not right here. It looks like a Honda promo video for the FD2 CTR.