EP3 Type R

[Azz86]

What size fuse is it blowing? Any chance you could measure the current?

Fuses blow in 2 ways. One is a short which is obvious. Cable fault as above or alternator winding fault. The other is an overload. So as an example if it's a 10 amp fuse it will supply 10 amps forever. Go to 10.5 amps it will blow after a couple of hours. And the time gets shorter as current increases.

Could mean the difference between a shorted cable and a bit of water causing a high resistance earth fault.

[bluey45]

What Tyre size will fit the stock ep3 wheels. I know the stock ones are 205/45/17. Will the 215/45/17 and 225/45/17 fit on the stock wheels?

[bennjamin]

yes both tyres will. 215 is a nicer width - will protect your wheels better from guttering etc.

[Symphorced]

Yeh I found with 205/45/17 on the stock wheels there was a slight stretch of the tyres. 215 is definitely better.

[JDM EP3]

I kinda get a jerky type motion from my steering wheel anyone else experienced this also?

[RiceMeister]

yo guys.

thinking my clutch is slipping

Was driving along all dandy no issues at all, then while I was in 4th gear the car would accelerate and rev normally up until 5k RPM then it would just free rev without actually accelerating as if it was in neutral. Thinking its most likely a blown clutch. Pulled over and tried driving round the carpark and it does the same through all gears. Put the car in 1st and apply normal amount of gas as releasing clutch and the car doesn't move, doesn't actually start moving until I'm at 4-5k RPM. Also can smell burning clutch, smells like shit.

Only question is - clutch? or master cyl? which I know is a common problem on DC5/EP3.

If I do replace clutch does anyone have any suggestions?

Looking at the Exedy Stage 1 Sports Organic...

[UNA91]

I kinda get a jerky type motion from my steering wheel anyone else experienced this also?

Is your car lowered? Does it mostly happen going over bumps/bumpy roads? Steering bump is apparently common with the ep3/dc5 suspension set ups, something to do with the steering arm bracket and tie rods or something, can't really remember.

Other than that, it could be that you need a wheel alignment or/and balance.

[JDM EP3]

Car isn't lowered but I do think the alignment wasn't done properly. Its not when going over bumpy roads or anything I just think the EPS feels kinda jerky and not smooth in motion cause I'm sure its not bump at all thats happening, I will get an alignment next weekend cause the wheel is slightly off centre.

[TonyxTony]

When I do a left corner, the rear wheel makes some noise. My brake pads is due for a replacement. Would this be the case? Its coming from the right wheels.

[brody]

Yeh its a 10a. Pretty sure its the alternator fuse so ill check it out in a few days when I'm home. Alternator might've shat itself. Which isnt good.. don't feel like paying an arm and a leg for a new one from Honda. Unless I can get on cheaper off the net haha.

[Azz86]

Does anyone else think its weird there isn't a clock in the car or is it just me? Unless it's hidden or something? Gets really annoying when your late for uni lol.

[Mikeyy168]

Car isn't lowered but I do think the alignment wasn't done properly. Its not when going over bumpy roads or anything I just think the EPS feels kinda jerky and not smooth in motion cause I'm sure its not bump at all thats happening, I will get an alignment next weekend cause the wheel is slightly off centre.

does it make a funny noise too? maybe your steering rack needs regreasing, its a common thing that needs to be done with ep3's i hear!