EP3 Type R

**UNA91** · 05-11-2012 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by -JC-

Sounds identical to what Bowdens 'Wheely Clean' does. I have been replacing my stuff with Bowdens as it runs out in the last little while, I used to pretty much use Meguiars stuff exclusively, but the Bowdens is really impressive, and Australian.

Yeah, the autobarn sales person was kind enough to let me try a few wheel cleaning products on different spots on my wheels; Autoglym, meguairs, bowdens, eagle 1 and mothers. The Autoglym and Bowdens did a similar good job and was both the best at removing the baked dust, but i went with Autoglym as it was a little cheaper :\

**brody** · 06-11-2012 12:29 PM

Hey guys. Kinda urgent, getting a few things fitted today including my plm header (finally).
I'm just going to run the test pipe for now. Will I have any issues with the o2 sensor needing to be extended or anything?
Also, any had any running issues after installing rbc manifold (no aftermarket ecu).
I know about the rad support being moved forward and bonnet latch cut out a bit more but anything I might want to tell them? Not too happy with the shops service as of yet so would like to hive them as much info as I can so they don't screw it up ha.

Thanks

**dnapol** · 06-11-2012 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by brody

Hey guys. Kinda urgent, getting a few things fitted today including my plm header (finally).
I'm just going to run the test pipe for now. Will I have any issues with the o2 sensor needing to be extended or anything?
Also, any had any running issues after installing rbc manifold (no aftermarket ecu).
I know about the rad support being moved forward and bonnet latch cut out a bit more but anything I might want to tell them? Not too happy with the shops service as of yet so would like to hive them as much info as I can so they don't screw it up ha.

Thanks

I ran the PLM headers on my dc5 (same fitment) and the O2 sensor didn't reach (secondry) so it always had an engine light on the dash. THat's all that will happen until I turn it off with Kpro on my tune. Also, the RBC can't be installed without Kpro I don't think, you'll need it tuned to run your airflow correctly as the intake manifold will shoot everything out of whack on the car

**JDM EP3** · 06-11-2012 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by brody

Hey guys. Kinda urgent, getting a few things fitted today including my plm header (finally).
I'm just going to run the test pipe for now. Will I have any issues with the o2 sensor needing to be extended or anything?
Also, any had any running issues after installing rbc manifold (no aftermarket ecu).
I know about the rad support being moved forward and bonnet latch cut out a bit more but anything I might want to tell them? Not too happy with the shops service as of yet so would like to hive them as much info as I can so they don't screw it up ha.

Thanks

I had no issues running the test pipe and the lenght of the o2 sensors.

**UNA91** · 06-11-2012 04:00 PM

Anyone know how to get rid of these hard brake dust spots? It's driving me nuts trying to clean them and it does look pretty ugly in the sun

The Autoglym wheel cleaner pretty much cleaned 70% of the wheel; its just these hard bumps that won't budge no matter how much I scrub and rinse and repeat. I was thinking of maybe using Rust converters (phosphoric acid) that break down rust and see if that will work since most alkaline based wheel cleaner won't touch it, and car care products aren't cheap

**brody** · 06-11-2012 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by dnapol

I ran the PLM headers on my dc5 (same fitment) and the O2 sensor didn't reach (secondry) so it always had an engine light on the dash. THat's all that will happen until I turn it off with Kpro on my tune. Also, the RBC can't be installed without Kpro I don't think, you'll need it tuned to run your airflow correctly as the intake manifold will shoot everything out of whack on the car

Righto cheers. Ah itll run.. just not make any power and also run rich. All good.. go back to work again soon so will find out how to get a hold of kpro.. or another ecu.. considering I haven't found anyone in Perth who can tune hondata as of yet.

Originally Posted by JDM EP3

I had no issues running the test pipe and the lenght of the o2 sensors.

Thanks man

**stienerv2** · 06-11-2012 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by UNA91

Anyone know how to get rid of these hard brake dust spots? It's driving me nuts trying to clean them and it does look pretty ugly in the sun

The Autoglym wheel cleaner pretty much cleaned 70% of the wheel; its just these hard bumps that won't budge no matter how much I scrub and rinse and repeat. I was thinking of maybe using Rust converters (phosphoric acid) that break down rust and see if that will work since most alkaline based wheel cleaner won't touch it, and car care products aren't cheap

Is that brake bust or is the paint is gone? Its hard to tell with the pictures. Avoid using brushes since i will leave fine scratches and will leave ugly lines later on

**UNA91** · 06-11-2012 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by stienerv2

Is that brake bust or is the paint is gone? Its hard to tell with the pictures. Avoid using brushes since i will leave fine scratches and will leave ugly lines later on

It is hard baked brake dust, and appears to be raised and bumpy, I can't even pick it off with my nails. I sanded the surface area abit and it had a rusty colour to it so i assume it is brake dust or a similar iron composite. I had to scrub them with a brush before which did leave fine marks, but scratch and swirl remover brought them back to normal. It's so annoying, those areas feel like a brick wall lol. I'm going to order 'Meguire's Wheel Brightener', apparently this stuff is super strong as it is acid based, but doesn't use hroflouric acid like some acid based cleaners which is overkill, and CAN kill you. It is from their professional detailer line at $52 for a huge 3.8L bottle... should last me ages since it is meant to be diluted. If this stuff doesn't do it then i guess i'll just have to suck it up lol

Previous owner must've had some hardcore race pads in the rain or something...

**brody** · 07-11-2012 01:08 AM

Anyone gone through redzone to purchase and install kpro? Is this Australia's only hondata distributor and installer? Just wondering as id like to buy a kpro within the next few days.. so thought I'd check who everyone else went through. I'm in Perth but is obviouy just send it off for the installation.

**stienerv2** · 07-11-2012 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by UNA91

It is hard baked brake dust, and appears to be raised and bumpy, I can't even pick it off with my nails. I sanded the surface area abit and it had a rusty colour to it so i assume it is brake dust or a similar iron composite. I had to scrub them with a brush before which did leave fine marks, but scratch and swirl remover brought them back to normal. It's so annoying, those areas feel like a brick wall lol. I'm going to order 'Meguire's Wheel Brightener', apparently this stuff is super strong as it is acid based, but doesn't use hroflouric acid like some acid based cleaners which is overkill, and CAN kill you. It is from their professional detailer line at $52 for a huge 3.8L bottle... should last me ages since it is meant to be diluted. If this stuff doesn't do it then i guess i'll just have to suck it up lol

Previous owner must've had some hardcore race pads in the rain or something...

Damn that is really a tough one. I've used a lot of wheel cleaners and the safest non acidic one is mothers all tyre and wheel cleaner. That was even better than meguairs acidic purple wheel cleaner. And Armour All did nothing lol.

**butterfingers** · 07-11-2012 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by brody

Anyone gone through redzone to purchase and install kpro? Is this Australia's only hondata distributor and installer? Just wondering as id like to buy a kpro within the next few days.. so thought I'd check who everyone else went through. I'm in Perth but is obviouy just send it off for the installation.

JDMyard is a distributor. Use their website to order online