EP3 Type R

**UNA91** · 19-11-2012 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by doosra

i know, got real lucky. I got it off gumtree and surprisingly no one bought them because they were posted over a month ago. I had to drive close to newcastle to get them though, but well worth it. He advertised for $900 and I offered $600

Nice steal! Those were the ones I was gonna get, but there was also the SA-70 (also $900) for sale at the time and got that one instead.

**doosra** · 19-11-2012 06:35 PM

I saw sa70's somewhere but don't remember seeing them for 900. I really love these sa90. They are perfect for the car. Post up some picks of your car

**UNA91** · 19-11-2012 07:17 PM

Finally got the car running again, how i've missed it lol.

The paint on the wheels isnt in the best condition right now since i had to resort to wet sanding the brake dust that even the strongest acid wheel cleaner wouldn't touch; some parts have been sanded right down to the primer. So now i'm after some touch up paint or a similar paint code that matches the weds bronze colour. It's a little different to works/rays bronze since theirs is a little darker. Been experimenting with diff types of bronze from off the shelve paints and yet to find one that matches closely, so if you find anything lemme know lol.

**Perry** · 19-11-2012 07:22 PM

So lucky you guys find cheap wheels.

**doosra** · 19-11-2012 07:31 PM

Una91 - did you install those side indicators yourself? Mine are ugly looking circle ones.

Anyone know where I can get it and I assume it's easy to install with 3m tape?

**bluey45** · 19-11-2012 07:41 PM

At least you guys can afford them wheels

**UNA91** · 19-11-2012 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by doosra

Una91 - did you install those side indicators yourself? Mine are ugly looking circle ones.

Anyone know where I can get it and I assume it's easy to install with 3m tape?

Nope, car came like that, i thought they were stock? :S

unless you're talking about the front foglights? I installed those, They're just universal foglights i got online and put yellow tint since i can't fit oem ones with the mugen lip unless I do some cutting. And yea they're held by some strong double sided tape, don't really like drilling the car lol

**-JC-** · 19-11-2012 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by UNA91

Finally got the car running again, how i've missed it lol.

The paint on the wheels isnt in the best condition right now since i had to resort to wet sanding the brake dust that even the strongest acid wheel cleaner wouldn't touch; some parts have been sanded right down to the primer. So now i'm after some touch up paint or a similar paint code that matches the weds bronze colour. It's a little different to works/rays bronze since theirs is a little darker. Been experimenting with diff types of bronze from off the shelve paints and yet to find one that matches closely, so if you find anything lemme know lol.

I'm in love with the rims mate, absolutely fantastic choice, suits the car well. I very nearly bought a set of these for my Corolla when they released the 'C-One Special Edition' (translation = had a red ring around the lip instead of a blue one) but I ended up grabbing a set of Rays G-Games 77m as Yonas had them much cheaper at the time.

Re: The paint, have you considered taking a rim into a decent paint shop and having them scan the colour? I know most decent places that supply paint now actually have a scanner that should be able to scan and match the paint? Worth an ask anyway I would think.

**doosra** · 19-11-2012 08:12 PM

if you look at my photo of my car, the blinker on the side of the car is a little circle... anyone else know how i can replace these?

**-JC-** · 19-11-2012 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by doosra

if you look at my photo of my car, the blinker on the side of the car is a little circle... anyone else know how i can replace these?

IMG nipples? If you bought from IMG they will be the same as lots of us here. They aren't hard to replace, you will just have to source something with the same innards if you don't want to have to alter the holes in your guards to fit a different shaped housing.

Mine are staying until I can afford to have both guards re-finished without indicators (I prefer the stock look without them). A word of warning, if you bought your car from IMG, be prepared to find:

- Your guards will most likely be out of shape due to whichever clown that installs the blinkers @ IMG leaning too hard on the drill (coupla hundred to get the guards pulled back out and into their correct shape)
- The wiring for these things is spliced into the indicators in your headlights, so be very careful not to put too much pressure on it. It is also likely to fall out (the wiring) once you remove the inner guard, have a few zip ties on hand to fix it nice and safely inside your inner guard . . . just like the importer should have.

As far as replacing them, they pop out easy as, all you need to do is remove your inner guard (flat blade screwdriver will get you there from memory, its just clips, maybe some screws that you will need a phillips head for). I found it easier to take the wheel off as I'm more ample bodied than most. Once you have access to them from behind, its easy as . . . ok, that sounded a little weird, hopefully you get the idea.

**bluey45** · 19-11-2012 08:40 PM

Yep I have the same type of indicators as well. I like the look with the indicators, rather have the indicator integrated on the side mirrors like the euro.