EP3 Type R

[butterfingers]

Anyone here running short shifters on their EP3? Thinking of getting one but heard they wear out your transmission faster. Mainly synchros.

I have one. But like my username
Suggests I handle the shifter like
A baby's pinky. Every gear slips in like *insert genitals in the act of intercourse*

[brody]

Is it bad that my local Honda dealer didn't know what a K20a is? I told him it's an EP3 and he asked if it was a hybrid. Couldn't believe it.

Picked up some MTF6. Hope it's the right stuff. Says its for all Hondas.

Honda Australia are absolutely hopeless with imports or anything other than new cars. One person will tell you no, next person will say yes (Once in a blue moon). I try my hardest not to deal with them

[UNA91]

I have one. But like my username
Suggests I handle the shifter like
A baby's pinky. Every gear slips in like *insert genitals in the act of intercourse*

Haha, yeah, I try to be as nice to my shifter as possible, treating the shifter like an egg. Which SS did you get? Noticable improvements? Would it help with the 2nd gear mini-grind/scratch?

[Perry]

I heard there isnt much difference with a short shifter installed, might as well spend the money on other mods.

[EKVTIR-T]

Picked up some MTF6. Hope it's the right stuff. Says its for all Hondas.

Hau mut did you pay?

[butterfingers]

Haha, yeah, I try to be as nice to my shifter as possible, treating the shifter like an egg. Which SS did you get? Noticable improvements? Would it help with the 2nd gear mini-grind/scratch?

already came with the ar when i bought it but i believe its BuddyClub

never had 2nd grind, but shifting from 2nd has to be slow and extra gentle. the part of the throw that takes it from 2nd to neutral doesnt have the smooth satisfying thunk. this only happens when shifting from 2nd.

[Azz86]

Honda Australia are absolutely hopeless with imports or anything other than new cars. One person will tell you no, next person will say yes (Once in a blue moon). I try my hardest not to deal with them

Yeah for sure. It's pretty sad really. Why they can't hire somebody that at least has a slight interest in cars. Idk. I guess they are trained to be that way so that we want to buy the new civic. Keep dreaming haha.

[Azz86]

Hau mut did you pay?

It was about $21 for 1 litre. I bought 2 bottles because I think it takes 1.5 litres. Also bought a genuine oil filter which was $19.

[vtecivicoupe]

Whats everyone's opinions on black EP3? Are they worth a lot more than white?

[doosra]

Is it just me or has anyone noticed that the brakes on the ep3 are pretty average?

[doosra]

hey guys, my o2 sensor needs replacing and the car i purchased comes with warranty (which i know is mainly bullshit warranty), and the dealer which I purchased it from recommended me to a mechanic that they use for warranty service. The mechanic said to me that he needs my car for the day so he can take off the o2 sensor and then send it away to be made. I questioned him to ask him why as he could just get an oem dc5 o2 sensor and fit it right on which will be very quick and he said that he prefers to get them made because in the past they haven't worked with oem.

I really don't trust this mechanic and what he's planning on doing as I know it's best to get oem, however because the sensors are about $310, I would prefer to go through this mechanic to not have to deal with warranty hassles going through another mechanic.

Thoughts guys?

[UNA91]

Many people including myself have bought aftermarket Denso (who also makes oem stuff) o2 sensor on Amazon for around $150 with shipping, maybe less. It's really easy to change as long as you know which sensor has gone out. Then simply unplug, and replace. As for the part number, i cannot remember.