MY EP3

[imprezaworks]

Nice car, mates got the same and had it for about three years, two trackdays, 90k and never missed a beat. Getting a couple of bits done to mine today, if it doesnt rectify the problem it will be going in the classifieds. Might give me an excuse to get one of these, in red or black though. Enjoy

 

[aldo172]

Is the 50 quid people taking about for a new badge? if so i got one from honda for 28 quid.

NIce car mate, get a full system including manifold and decat, decent filter and this will keep u happy for a while, u will need a o2 simulator to keep ur management light of but its worth it. Then get K pro once u have more funds

 

[Naith]

lovely that, i'd keep it oem mate... that involves no silly window stickers too these sing up top!

 

[Christopher]

Great cars if you gloss over the steering. Most people can't tell anyway, they think that because it doesn't understeer around a town centre roundabout in the dry then it's fine.

 

[aldo172]

Great cars if you gloss over the steering. Most people can't tell anyway, they think that because it doesn't understeer around a town centre roundabout in the dry then it's fine.

A LSD and a rear JDM anti roll bar sorts this out

 

[kpowell911]

Is the 50 quid people taking about for a new badge? if so i got one from honda for 28 quid.

NIce car mate, get a full system including manifold and decat, decent filter and this will keep u happy for a while, u will need a o2 simulator to keep ur management light of but its worth it. Then get K pro once u have more funds

Yea mine was £28 for the EP3.

Turkish paid more for his EK9. Been cool and JDM has a premium you know

 

[aldo172]

Yea mine was £28 for the EP3.

Turkish paid more for his EK9. Been cool and JDM has a premium you know

Thats cool then, though that was for the front badge for a minute lol

 

[kpowell911]

Is the 50 quid people taking about for a new badge? if so i got one from honda for 28 quid.

NIce car mate, get a full system including manifold and decat, decent filter and this will keep u happy for a while, u will need a o2 simulator to keep ur management light of but its worth it. Then get K pro once u have more funds

I have a few grand left to play with, and my Clio to sell, But Im going to Vegas in October, and whilst I have paid for the holiday, I still need spending money for that, and I said this year Im going to pop over to Barcelona to watch them play football @ the Nou Camp so we will see

Thing is I dont think I'll be in this financial position for a while once its gone, So If Im going to mod it, I kinda need to do it now (Well the big stuff)

 

[aldo172]

I have a few grand left to play with, and my Clio to sell, But Im going to Vegas in October, and whilst I have paid for the holiday, I still need spending money for that, and I said this year Im going to pop over to Barcelona to watch them play football @ the Nou Camp so we will see

Thing is I dont think I'll be in this financial position for a while once its gone, So If Im going to mod it, I kinda need to do it now (Well the big stuff)

Yeah man thats a dillema but i would favour the money towards the holidays if it was me. But i know where ur coming from.

The first mod i fitted was a full system, dc sports manifold and HKS cat back and it made a big diffrence in power and sounds lol. I had a KnN typhoon, an AEM V1 and V2 and now i have the tegiwa M, defo worth spending a bit extra on mods that will last and are better for performance

 

[Christopher]

A LSD and a rear JDM anti roll bar sorts this out

Not really. Both the JDM car and the UK EP3 suffer from the same 'glassy' steering feel.

DC5's much better as it doesn't have EPS.

 

[aldo172]

Not really. Both the JDM car and the UK EP3 suffer from the same 'glassy' steering feel.

DC5's much better as it doesn't have EPS.

It sorted out mine mate, also castor increase front bushes from super pro help alot

 

[kpowell911]

Yeah man thats a dillema but i would favour the money towards the holidays if it was me. But i know where ur coming from.

The first mod i fitted was a full system, dc sports manifold and HKS cat back and it made a big diffrence in power and sounds lol. I had a KnN typhoon, an AEM V1 and V2 and now i have the tegiwa M, defo worth spending a bit extra on mods that will last and are better for performance

Is the Tegiwa worth the extra money/fitting compared to the V2?

 

[Philip.]

Another thing on my list is the FRSU, sorts the steering out a bit.

 

[aldo172]

Is the Tegiwa worth the extra money/fitting compared to the V2?

I would say so mate, if ur thinking of modify the car a bit more then yes, start of with a quality intake. If not then a AEM V2 is still ok but it gets dirty quickly as it sits beside the gap at the inner wing. Easily cleaned though. Its meant to be bad for getting heat soak as its an open cone filter but i dont know so much

 

[aldo172]

Another thing on my list is the FRSU, sorts the steering out a bit.

+1

 

[kpowell911]

I would say so mate, if ur thinking of modify the car a bit more then yes, start of with a quality intake. If not then a AEM V2 is still ok but it gets dirty quickly as it sits beside the gap at the inner wing. Easily cleaned though. Its meant to be bad for getting heat soak as its an open cone filter but i dont know so much

Thats what my mate was saying, dont get the open cone.

But I really hate the idea of modifying the scuttle, I suppose I could just wait till one comes up, there seems plenty about

 

[aldo172]

Thats what my mate was saying, dont get the open cone.

But I really hate the idea of modifying the scuttle, I suppose I could just wait till one comes up, there seems plenty about

Yeah mate i know what u mean by the scuttle but its easy to do and theres always people want to swap the intake and scuttle panels, defo hold of mate and get the better intake

 

[kpowell911]

ITs going to be around £450 fitted for the Teg with the modded scuttle and Red Pipe =/ lol

 

[aldo172]

ITs going to be around £450 fitted for the Teg with the modded scuttle and Red Pipe =/ lol

Keep an eye out for a second hand one mate thats not to old, thats what i done, got one for 250 with a modded scuttle then got a red sfs hose for 75 quid, job done :clap: lol

 

[Sam Bs]

Don't go to CPL, they've had alot of unhappy customers (obviously maybe happy but still). Personally if its a Type R i would use TGM Sport in Fleet or TDI North. Both have very good reputation and all work on my DC5 was done by either. TDI North are the best for Kpro in the country by many accounts.

Performance Autoworks in Fairfield are also very good for Servicing/Mods but do not do Kpro.

FRSU is a must. Eibach springs, camber bolts and rear arms

 

[LIL B]

Richy at performance autoworks > All.

 

[mr bognor]

Nice CTR love my one and only had it around 2 months .

This will be my next buy ment to be good http://www.tegiwaimports.com/tegiwa-solid-shifter-bushes-civic-type-r-1232/

Does yours go through much oil ?

Alan

 

[Philip.]

ABP for FRSU, you're not too far away

 

[Nashy]

FRSU is a must!!!

 

[kpowell911]

Fast Road Set Up? Where do I get that done and how much is it?

Im thinking a filter and alloy refurb is the first things. Possible lower it slightly, Couldnt afford coilies at the moment, are there any springs worth buying?

 

[kpowell911]

EP3 Fast Road Alignment set-up Front & Rear £130 WAS £155
*Includes Eibach front camber bolts and Labour costs*

That was last months deal @ ABP? I guess thats it?

 

[172Ben]

With springs and camber arms it's about £500 all in. Ish

 

[kpowell911]

£565 all in for everything which isnt too bad.

Only thing is, at one point I Want one of those lovely bling rear tie Rod bars, so would have to get it done then.

The Prioroty right now is sorting out the large (IMO) arch gap as standard, whilst retaining as much "comfort" as possible.

Edit: Tempted by this:

http://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/s...-Fitting-and-GEO-for-around-%A3253-good-price

 

[Philip.]

Thats not bad, only 15mins from me too!

 

[SharkyUK]

...a rear JDM anti roll bar...

^ This is a good call. Relatively cheap and tightens up the handling a bit; especially under heavier braking should you find yourself needing to do so. This is the first mod I'd recommend on the EP3. Then the FRSU. Enjoy!

 

[imprezaworks]

£565 all in for everything which isnt too bad.

Only thing is, at one point I Want one of those lovely bling rear tie Rod bars, so would have to get it done then.

The Prioroty right now is sorting out the large (IMO) arch gap as standard, whilst retaining as much "comfort" as possible.

Edit: Tempted by this:

http://type-r-owners.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?79103-Eibach-Pro-Springs-Fitting-and-GEO-for-around-%A3253-good-price

Good deal that, get it done

 

[172Ben]

If you're gona get a rear ARB get a process one. Only £204 in the group buy and better than the JDM

 

[Wilkeh]

One of the best mods is FRSU imo.

 

[kpowell911]

Quick question regarding the Camber, Does the Civic suffer badly from Camber when lowering even as little as 30mm? Ive lowered all my previous cars, including a 2001 Clio on 18s which i Lowered 80mm and didnt have un even tyre wear with a simple geo set up from the local tyre sales??

I am fully aware that a full geo set up with all the camber mods will make an awesome difference to the handling, I am not debating that, but for now I just want my car a little lower. I dont track it, or race it, i pootle to work and the gym?

 

[Philip.]

It'll be fine. Plenty of people lower it and dont sort the FRSU. Just make sure all four are straight by getting them done properly.

 

[kpowell911]

OBviously Id get the Geometry done, but wouldnt be able to adjust camber.

OVer on the forums they seem to think 30mm will drastically change the camber and result in me buying P Zero's every month, I Cant see it been the case.

I know when people slam their E46 3 Series Coupes the camber goes silly on the back, but cant see 30mm making much difference.

 

[Philip.]

I had camber bolts maxed out on my old clio and it lowered about 70mm on Potenzas, they were fine for nearly a year, probably could have done another half a year!

 

[172Ben]

It will change the camber especially to the rear as the rear camber arms have little if no adjustment.

Because its adjustable it needs to be right.

It won't be that bad though but it's better if u can get it all done. They handle really well in standard form, but will a little bit of camber and toe they are awesome!

 

[kpowell911]

 

[172Ben]

Glad you like it