EP3 Type R

**RPS.13** · 13-09-2011 09:24 AM

Thanks for the info guys. I'll most likely extend metal intake pipe I have inside and screw a nipple onto it, then run the hose back into the intake. But for now I'll unblock it and dummy up a filter.

**RPS.13** · 13-09-2011 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

my mechanic said he blocked that hole on his old DC5R track car with no problem. i never tried tho.

Ahh, damn it... Just read your post whilst typing mine... So I guess it won't damage anything then? If I leave it blocked???

**Philip Lee** · 13-09-2011 11:44 AM

that's what he said but i never tried.

**bennjamin** · 13-09-2011 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by chargeR

If you can't route it back to the filtered side of the intake then I would fit a filter to it. I think that it is part of the PCV system and that air is meant to be able to be sucked into and out of the VC there.

correct this pipe , sucks filtered air from the intake arm to the cam cover , which gets circulated around the head and gets sucked down past the pistons and back into the inlet manifold via the PCV system.

Guys please try and run like the OEM setup - IE run a pipe from the cam cover to the intake arm.
If you run a filter on the camcover - be weary that you can get defected for it (emissions based i believe)

**RPS.13** · 13-09-2011 08:18 PM

Thanks guys ^^^

Anyone know where I can source eye bolts (for a harness) for the EP3??? Having a hard time finding any online. Either in M10 1.25, UNC 16 1/4-20, UNF 24 1/4-20. I think they are the equivalent bolt size and thread pitches in the imperial measurements.

**chargeR** · 14-09-2011 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by RPS.13

Thanks guys ^^^

Anyone know where I can source eye bolts (for a harness) for the EP3??? Having a hard time finding any online. Either in M10 1.25, UNC 16 1/4-20, UNF 24 1/4-20. I think they are the equivalent bolt size and thread pitches in the imperial measurements.

I just went to my local race supplies shop, GMP racing products in Clayton, and they had a whole variety of suitable eye bolts. I think Revolution Racegear will have similar stuff if they are closer to you.

**RPS.13** · 14-09-2011 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by chargeR

I just went to my local race supplies shop, GMP racing products in Clayton, and they had a whole variety of suitable eye bolts. I think Revolution Racegear will have similar stuff if they are closer to you.

Thanks chargeR!

Clayton and Revolution race gear are quite close to me. I might head down in the next few weeks to see what they have.

I emailed a local bolt supplier last night, which had the right sized bolt. They were nice enough to call me back today advising me that there eye bolts weren't suited, as they were not high tensile. Oh well at least they were nice enough to call!

**Philip Lee** · 15-09-2011 09:32 AM

are you going to drill holes on your chassis to fit those eyebolts?

that's the proper way but i wasn't game enough.... hehe

**RPS.13** · 15-09-2011 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by Philip Lee

are you going to drill holes on your chassis to fit those eyebolts?

that's the proper way but i wasn't game enough.... hehe

If i can find the correct sized bolts, I was going to simply use the existing seat mount holes at the front and the seat belt buckles from the rear. Yeah, drilling through the chassis isn't something I'd want to do. But then again I have done it before to mount rollcages! (I don't know, there is just something about the EP3 that makes me not want to go drilling holes/cutting stuff here and there.)

*** Ahh! Awesome, I just received a call from GMP racing products (I emailed them last night). The chap their confirmed that they do have a new batch of the m10, 1.25 ones in stock. He said they're around $10 bucks each. He wasn't 100% sure they're the 1.25 pitch though, but I told him I'd go in and match it to my bolt anyway. I might head down on Saturday.

**av90** · 15-09-2011 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by Blackep3

Hey boys, what's a good seat cleaner for the recaro seats???

i had coke stains on my recaro's. sprayed some carpet spray lol and steam cleaned them off easily. just dont keep the steam cleaner on one spot for too long. and no scrubbing of course.