EP3 Type R

[doosra]

hey guys, i know this is not really meant to be here, but wanted your thoughts on these: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....:X:RTQ:AU:1123

This guy is selling these project kics neo chrome for $100. Real or fake?

[Symphorced]

hey guys, i know this is not really meant to be here, but wanted your thoughts on these: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....:X:RTQ:AU:1123

This guy is selling these project kics neo chrome for $100. Real or fake?

At that price, I'd go out on a limb and say that they're fake. Bought mine direct from Japan last year and the price was ¥11,760 (equivalent at the time to about $180) exclusive of shipping.

There's also a neutral feedback on the serller's profile saying that they aren't genuine. Seen replica Project Kics wheel nuts on the market before and wouldn't surprise me if these are one of them.

[doosra]

Cool, yeah I wasn't sure whether ppl made fake project kics. I mailed the seller and he replied "as far as I know they are genuine" which clearly means they are fake lol

[doosra]

also, before I go ahead and purchase this, can someone please confirm that this is the right part for our ep3's: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/INJEN-SP-...item3cc9d44ad9

Model number listed is: SP1576BLK which seems to be the same on the jdmyard site.

It's only $314 delivered which is so much cheaper than purchasing locally.

[aRze]

yep that's right.

Bought the same one from the same seller for my EP

[doosra]

yep that's right.

Bought the same one from the same seller for my EP

Cool. How long was delivery?

[mr-pham]

anyone know if aftermarket LSD makes knocking noise when you turning...? or could it be my coilovers?

[SuperSteve]

anyone know if aftermarket LSD makes knocking noise when you turning...? or could it be my coilovers?

Knocking noises could b a number of things. Common prob with ep3 are tie rod ends. Check if there is play in them

[butterfingers]

anyone know if aftermarket LSD makes knocking noise when you turning...? or could it be my coilovers?

definitely coilovers. i have exact same problem.

[mr-pham]

Anyways, heres my problem. I own a ep3r 02 and at low speeds (e.g. occasionally around round-a-bouts and even more noticable when slow enough to pull into my drive way) a knocking noise is heard from. Its like a knock-knock-knock-knock.

but it only knocks when i turn at low speeds...

[mr-pham]

Knocking noises could b a number of things. Common prob with ep3 are tie rod ends. Check if there is play in them

I already check the tie rod ends looks good and there is no play...

[UNA91]

I already check the tie rod ends looks good and there is no play...

Check your swaybar end-links to see if they're worn or have any play. Also could be the steering rack needing the famous regreasing. I had a similar problem where I had a really deep creaking sound which almost sounded knocking when parking or doing any manoeuvres; it was sometimes evident when pulling away as well. Regreasing the steering rack fixed it.