The Spaniards EP3 Build

**aRze** · 20-06-2012 10:14 PM

true baller!
awesome gear man.
you'll like the brake stopper, put mine in recently, brake pedal feels much firmer

**JDM EP3** · 20-06-2012 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by aRze

true baller!
awesome gear man.
you'll like the brake stopper, put mine in recently, brake pedal feels much firmer

Thanks man

Yeah I'm looking forward to get the GruppeM and the brake stopper in this weekend and then the following parts in over the next week or two

**Mikeyy168** · 20-06-2012 11:02 PM

the first time you turn on your car after the gruppe m is installed is jizz.

your first drive will be even more jizz.

make sure u hit at least 4000rpm in first. hehe.

**JDM EP3** · 20-06-2012 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by Mikeyy168

the first time you turn on your car after the gruppe m is installed is jizz.

your first drive will be even more jizz.

make sure u hit at least 4000rpm in first. hehe.

I sure will man, I think I will slide a sock on before I take it for a drive

**aRze** · 20-06-2012 11:33 PM

Im guessing you're installing the bushings once you get the Buddy Clubs back.
I'm not sure what how the front LCA bushings were designed, but I would recommend using PCI spherical bushings for your front LCA.
They are a bit offset from stock so you actually gain a bit more castor (which our cars lack) with them.
A few guys over on clubitr I know run them.
More castor = better self-centering and more camber under cornering conditions

Though they will set you back around $265 without delivery.

Just in case you hadn't heard of it =D

**egSi** · 21-06-2012 06:59 PM

nice shit, get it on man

**JDM EP3** · 21-06-2012 09:48 PM

Cheers man. Anyone know of where I can find english installation instructions, or more precisely assembly instructions?

**RPS.13** · 22-06-2012 07:55 AM

Yeah nice assortment of gear

I think there might be some in here: http://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/sh...efore-posting!

I can't view any pics at work, so can't confirm if there is, sorry.

**JDM EP3** · 22-06-2012 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by RPS.13

Yeah nice assortment of gear

I think there might be some in here: http://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/sh...efore-posting!

I can't view any pics at work, so can't confirm if there is, sorry.

Yeah I did check that out but the GruppeM instructions a pretty cryptic. It was more to double check stuff or see if there is a guide to follow for any type of things to look out for, like where to put extra double sided tape etc.

**RPS.13** · 22-06-2012 01:04 PM

Ahh I see. I don't think there is any DIY's in that sense. Not that I've come across.

It's pretty simply anyway. Just dummy fit the whole kit. Line it all up to where it sits the best. Then put double sided tape on all the areas you feel it touches, or might touch. Also check the clearence between the edge of the scoop and the edge of the bonnet, and also the area to the right and left of the intake, near where the Gruppe M tab is stuck on. The corner on the right touched the underside of my bonnet and I had to massage the bonnet a little with a mallet. Check the clearence to the throttle cable and strut brace (if you decide to run one). Mine came with a bit of padded foam stuck on the underside, to minimise rubbing of the cable.

The scuttle panel 'cowl' supplied, i just stuck double sided tape all round. On any edges that touched the window and body of the car.

**JDM EP3** · 22-06-2012 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by RPS.13

Ahh I see. I don't think there is any DIY's in that sense. Not that I've come across.

It's pretty simply anyway. Just dummy fit the whole kit. Line it all up to where it sits the best. Then put double sided tape on all the areas you feel it touches, or might touch. Also check the clearence between the edge of the scoop and the edge of the bonnet, and also the area to the right and left of the intake, near where the Gruppe M tab is stuck on. The corner on the right touched the underside of my bonnet and I had to massage the bonnet a little with a mallet. Check the clearence to the throttle cable and strut brace (if you decide to run one). Mine came with a bit of padded foam stuck on the underside, to minimise rubbing of the cable.

The scuttle panel 'cowl' supplied, i just stuck double sided tape all round. On any edges that touched the window and body of the car.

Yeah it was all pretty simple and straight forward to do but it never hurts to check it out first. What did people do with the weather strip? I fed mine behind the intake and left the last 20cm or so just flopped off in the bay. I guess Ill tape it down, or is that what I am supposed to do? Run some double sided tape behind it and stick it to the scuttle?

I ended up doing it today in about an hour as I was taking my time in trying to adjust it all. Is it supposed to hang in the air basically?
I am disappointed though in the scuttle quality, would have felt much better if it had a perfect fit. I have to press down on the cowling to open the hood with no issues. I still need to have a drive in it though, was too beat after doing it that I went inside and passed out on the couch.