_robs new EP3 type r.... Traitor!

[_Rob]

Hi lads, I really hope you don't mind me posting this here, I've has 4 vts's and used this forum for years; itis the best out there even if it's not a Saxo, I'd appreciate everybodys views on looks etc and there's way more activity on here.

Anyways, I'll paste what I put on the type r owners, let us know what ya think!
Bear in mind this was posted on an American civic forum...
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Hi everyone,

Firstly my names Rob, 21, and im from England, i guess this is an america based forum? I have tried 3 times to join the type-r owners forum and they have not returned an email to me allowing me to activate my account so im going elsewhere.

I actually dont have an 8th gen civic... Its a 7th gen, but searching for advice on the internet about certain things I find that this is often the most useful place to be! Im not sure of the etiquette on these things but im sure ill find out by the response.

Anyways, I just picked up a tidy 2005 UK version Civic type R Hatchback, 2.0l vtec type r, and have a pretty good idea about where im going with it, but before going mad and ordering the exhaust system etc I thought that it would be wise to get more opinions.

This is my car-

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv246/adam2350photobucket/2605bddd.jpg

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First thing I did when I got the car was install an alpine headunit, bluetooth and cable in the back which is wired into the dashboard, and I love it! Its never your own car until you have your own headunit!

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv246/adam2350photobucket/de5d91e9.jpg

Anyways... Now im after an exhaust system all the way from the engine back.
My last car was a bit too loud, id prefer something a little quieter on this one.

I like the skunk2 megapower and think ill just go with the 60mm diameter as it will most likely sound more 'raspy', but they also have a silencer which can be installed which would be ideal to take on/ take off.

Another thing is, my brother recently had an exhaust fitted which is not really any louder than standard, and when he got a cold air induction kit fitted the noise is amazing because the induction bark isnt hidden by the noise of the exhaust- so im going to try and find a middle ground.

In terms of looks, wheels will be black, bonnet, roof and bootlid will also be vinyld black.

Lowering on coilovers whenever I have the money spare.

Anybody got and comments/suggestions please let me know!

SORRY ITS NOT AN 8TH GEN!!

Right! My shiny bits were delivered yesterday- fitted today, and well... What a car it is now! The exhaust sounds amazing, worth every penny, and has noticeably increased the power. The induction kit hasn't been fitted yet, because I can't find my forking locking wheel nut! Anyway... That's going to be on next week. Pictures below:

All my bits:

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv246/adam2350photobucket/f124443a.jpg

Heat wrapped the manifold:

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv246/adam2350photobucket/be81354d.jpg


A few of the car before fitment:

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It's booked in for lowering, alloys returning and spraying to match the body colour, and vinyl wrapping the roof em3 carbon fibre style!

Can't wait till this all comes together!

Little update! Got my new red wheel nuts, think they look siiiccckkk! Haven't got the locking nuts off yet though.

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[Prickle]

any vids? :p

hoping one of these will be my next car!

[timmythechef]

Any bay pics with the new mani etc?

Looks good

[_Rob]

any vids? :p

hoping one of these will be my next car!

My bros got a few of it; I'll get them up tomorrow. That reminds me, I never posted the vid of my old vts at santapod! So in answer to your question: Yeah I have a vid, but it's not of the type r! Here ya go:

‪Citroen saxo vts cammed vs citroen c2 gt cammed‬‏ - YouTube

Any bay pics with the new mani etc?

Looks good

I'll get some up tomorrow, cheers

[Alex17]

nice mate i got a ep2 now aswell, are you on epcivic.com too??

[vtrxstickens]

nice car mate :D, i want and ep3 type r for next car no doubt about it

[CitroenSport]

nice car rob need some xenons and some management next ;)

[_Rob]

nice mate i got a ep2 now aswell, are you on epcivic.com too??

I'm not mate no, is it a good one? I'll sign up, what's your username on there?

nice car mate :D, i want and ep3 type r for next car no doubt about it

Cheers mate, I'd recommend! Though their is defo a Saxo 'fun factor' that's missing

nice car rob need some xenons and some management next ;)

Cheers Frankie! How's it going? That reminds me- I'm on the way to work and I'll bell Jo at some point today try sort that receipt out I'm sure it won't be a prob

[_Rob]

nice car rob need some xenons and some management next ;)

P.s the Osram cool blues are in the post as we speak ;)

[CitroenSport]

I'm not mate no, is it a good one? I'll sign up, what's your username on there?



Cheers mate, I'd recommend! Though their is defo a Saxo 'fun factor' that's missing



Cheers Frankie! How's it going? That reminds me- I'm on the way to work and I'll bell Jo at some point today try sort that receipt out I'm sure it won't be a prob

Good mate I'm desperate to see your motor in the flesh! And if you could sort this receipt out I would be so greatful just want it finished with now lol :)
p.s you will have to take me for a quick blast in it :p

[_Rob]

Good mate I'm desperate to see your motor in the flesh! And if you could sort this receipt out I would be so greatful just want it finished with now lol :)
p.s you will have to take me for a quick blast in it :p

Yeah course mate and you'll have to take mr in the luxury leather sax!! I'll call jo now n let you know what he says

[Mochachino]

Piss off with your jap crap.

[_Rob]

Piss off with your jap crap.

Orite DB calm down Honda FTW mate ;)

[Mochachino]

haha, how you finding it? Is it the gun metal grey? Kinda hard to tell from the pics, if so its the best colour :)

[_Rob]

haha, how you finding it? Is it the gun metal grey? Kinda hard to tell from the pics, if so its the best colour :)

Yeah It's great mate, yeah it's the gunmetal grey: the fastest colour. How's your Teg?

[Peter_D]

Try again to join Type-R-Owners, if you have troubles i'll speak to the admin

[_Rob]

Try again to join Type-R-Owners, if you have troubles i'll speak to the admin

Thanks matey- I've managed to join now- what is the best forum (apart from SaxP of course) for my car? There's loads out there- ephatch, type r owners, honda-tech, CTRO... Which one should I use?

[Peter_D]

I use Type-R Owners but it's mainly just banter there, but there are some helpful people

CTRO seems busier though but i don't use it

[_Rob]

Fitted my Osram cool blue sidelights yesterday - needless to say they went back in the post today and am getting fully refunded- cool blue my arse...
http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv246/adam2350photobucket/4acb1f04.jpg
White led's from eBay on the way...

[_Rob]

I use Type-R Owners but it's mainly just banter there, but there are some helpful people

CTRO seems busier though but i don't use it

To be honest I think it was CTRO that wouldn't let mr join cos I couldn't be arsed going out to my car and putting in my type r serial number. Saxp ftw anyway...!

[OneTime_]

Lovely car. Your camera does not do it justice though :/

[johnlambert]

nice CTR mate!! best colour along with milanro red!!

nice mods so far i think!!

a lot of ppl move on from saxos and stay on the site anyway.
i myself have a corolla t sport myself,the civics enemy !!

will look great on coilovers!!

[CitroenSport]

Need xenons no wanna ba bulbs haha love them wheel nuts aswell where did you get them from rob?

[_Rob]

Lovely car. Your camera does not do it justice though :/

Thanks mate, I know, iPhone cameras are garbage!

nice CTR mate!! best colour along with milanro red!!

nice mods so far i think!!

a lot of ppl move on from saxos and stay on the site anyway.
i myself have a corolla t sport myself,the civics enemy !!

will look great on coilovers!!

Well it's in for lowering down in Crewe by ABP motorsport tomorrow morning... Early start for me! Apparently progressive spring keep more ride quality during day to day driving so I'm just going for springs and a fast road camber/toe setup.

Need xenons no wanna ba bulbs haha love them wheel nuts aswell where did you get them from rob?

Got them from Funkypower mate I think they are mint! Post us a link to your thread mate I can't find it! Yeah xenons are the daddyo of headlights but trying to spend my money wisely and normal lights will do during summer.

Rear tow bar fitted today! Yeah boi I like it though I can imagine it's not everyones cup of tea- it will annihilate anyones car if they run into the back of me!

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv246/adam2350photobucket/1ede4e71.jpg

[dannyhall]

Nice civic dude, do like cosmic greys meself, not as nice as milano though :P

Have a read on the forums fella, your wheel nuts are not designed for the standard wheels, the bolts are too small.

What exhaust did you go for? And hows it fuelling without a map, thought you had to have it remapped when adding a manifold...? Due to running lean?

I may be selling 4 month old ABP/Eibach 30mm lowering springs and Eibach front camber bolts if your interested? :)

Dan

[LEWIS1234]

nice car m8

[_Rob]

Nice civic dude, do like cosmic greys meself, not as nice as milano though :P

Have a read on the forums fella, your wheel nuts are not designed for the standard wheels, the bolts are too small.

What exhaust did you go for? And hows it fuelling without a map, thought you had to have it remapped when adding a manifold...? Due to running lean?

I may be selling 4 month old ABP/Eibach 30mm lowering springs and Eibach front camber bolts if your interested? :)

Dan

Milano red is nice, think the cosmic makes the car look newer though for some reason. As for the bolts, they seem to fit fina and were sold by a reputable company to fit an ep3 type r so I'm sure they will be fine- but I'll check it out.

I went for dc sports manifold and system, got a free AEM v2 but will eventually invest in gruppe m.

I'm writing this on an iPhone so scrolling up is a bastard I might have missed something but... Oh yeah, haven't heard about issues with running lean- can you expand? I'll be investing in a kpro soon.

I'm booked in tomorrow at ABP and they have everything I need sorry bud!

nice car m8

Thanks mate!

[_Rob]

Car's been lowered! Decided to go for 30mm springs custom made for ABP motorsport by eibach, looks perfect IMO! Pics below...
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Before and after (pics might be a bit small)

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[CitroenSport]

looks mint mate what other plans you got for it?

and my threads just below on my sig :y:

[_Rob]

looks mint mate what other plans you got for it?

and my threads just below on my sig :y:

Wheels are in for refurb and spraying next week so idea please!! At the minute I'm thinking colour match to the body paintwork with a red rim but still undecided. £180 for refurb and paint job- not bad at all! After that maybe vinyl the roof black ... I'm open to ideas I seem to be running out of them myself!

[johnlambert]

looks great lowered dude!!
really smart!
i want that tow bar!!

[VTRelite]

What is the current fascination with people in Hondas putting a gay coloured tow bar on the back?

[_Rob]

What is the current fascination with people in Hondas putting a gay coloured tow bar on the back?

Maybe there has been a surge in gay people buying type rs? Not sure why that would be though... Or maybe tegiwa are doing some sort of half price offer for the homosexual community? Just hypothesising there...

[dannyhall]

Milano red is nice, think the cosmic makes the car look newer though for some reason. As for the bolts, they seem to fit fina and were sold by a reputable company to fit an ep3 type r so I'm sure they will be fine- but I'll check it out.

I went for dc sports manifold and system, got a free AEM v2 but will eventually invest in gruppe m.

I'm writing this on an iPhone so scrolling up is a bastard I might have missed something but... Oh yeah, haven't heard about issues with running lean- can you expand? I'll be investing in a kpro soon.

I'm booked in tomorrow at ABP and they have everything I need sorry bud!



Thanks mate!

Cosmics were only available on the facelifts IIRC?

Do they? Yeah just check, I heard they were only for aftermarket wheels :)

Cool, the DC is meant to be a good system, impressed with it? I need a manifold! Lol. Yeah apparently to get the best out of the manifold you need the map tweaking and otherwise they can run too lean... Not sure as im going off hear say.. :/

Looks nice on the ABP springs, beware of the steering rack creak.. :( Drives me insane hence Ive invested in Meister R coilovers... lol!

[_Rob]

Cosmics were only available on the facelifts IIRC?

Do they? Yeah just check, I heard they were only for aftermarket wheels :)

Cool, the DC is meant to be a good system, impressed with it? I need a manifold! Lol. Yeah apparently to get the best out of the manifold you need the map tweaking and otherwise they can run too lean... Not sure as im going off hear say.. :/

Looks nice on the ABP springs, beware of the steering rack creak.. :( Drives me insane hence Ive invested in Meister R coilovers... lol!

That makes sense yeah

You were right about the bolts thanks for the heads up! Gutted that I need to change them...

If I'm going to map it I want it on throttle bodies- do you know if there are any ITB kits available for the ep3?

I have a noise coming from the rear but have heard this may be something to do with the antiswau bar? You heard of issues with Dc systems and anti sway bars before?

[dannyhall]

That makes sense yeah

You were right about the bolts thanks for the heads up! Gutted that I need to change them...

If I'm going to map it I want it on throttle bodies- do you know if there are any ITB kits available for the ep3?

I have a noise coming from the rear but have heard this may be something to do with the antiswau bar? You heard of issues with Dc systems and anti sway bars before?

ITB's are available, but you'll need higher lift cams etc, you're talking £5k+ to cam and ITB it, and even then you'll only get 260-70BHP at the most...

JRSC = 300BHP and if sourced second hand would cost £3.5K... Or £5K brand new

K24 bottom end and K20 head, bigger RBC, full exhaust, Gruppe M would be 300BHP with torque to match... But cost G of Fastcar in the region of £8K for the rebuild...

TBH mate I havent, but dont know much about them! Is there not much clearance between them both? With the lowered suspension could be rubbing whilst put under load? I know my RARB kit may rub with standard dampers and the bar being 24mm (standard 19mm) - another reason for coilovers!

[vts-dave]

im gettin an ep3 as my next car and im saving up for this http://www.cplracing.co.uk/products.php?action=details&id=10 and a hondata ecu!

[_Rob]

ITB's are available, but you'll need higher lift cams etc, you're talking £5k+ to cam and ITB it, and even then you'll only get 260-70BHP at the most...

JRSC = 300BHP and if sourced second hand would cost £3.5K... Or £5K brand new

K24 bottom end and K20 head, bigger RBC, full exhaust, Gruppe M would be 300BHP with torque to match... But cost G of Fastcar in the region of £8K for the rebuild...

TBH mate I havent, but dont know much about them! Is there not much clearance between them both? With the lowered suspension could be rubbing whilst put under load? I know my RARB kit may rub with standard dampers and the bar being 24mm (standard 19mm) - another reason for coilovers!

Jesus it really is expensive to do anything to these cars isn't it! Vts's are so easy to unleash power from.

What is yours running?

im gettin an ep3 as my next car and im saving up for this http://www.cplracing.co.uk/products.php?action=details&id=10 and a hondata ecu!

The Hondata ecu's are great and necessary if you're doing anything crazy but the +30bhp they advertise over a stock type r is simply due do dropping the vtec kick in. Would be lucky to have any major gains over standard during the vtec cam unless obviously you were running other things to compliment it.

Anyways... Dropped the car off for the wheels returning and spraying today, £200 all in which is fine. Gone for Honda's thunder grey!

[prior_vtr]

loving the type r ladd

[_Rob]

loving the type r ladd

Cheers bud

Wheels done! 4 hours for full refurb and spraying not bad at all!

Pics!!!...

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[MoonstoneBen]

looks smart mate :)

[_Rob]

looks smart mate :)

I love it! Cheers

[_Rob]

Great pic my cousin took:

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv246/adam2350photobucket/8522e959.jpg

[CitroenSport]

Very nice rob the wheels look mint.... Have a look on my thread bud and I text u earlier, cheers

[_Rob]

Very nice rob the wheels look mint.... Have a look on my thread bud and I text u earlier, cheers

Yeah we need to sort this out mate cos somethings going wrong here, well see what the guys at the performance garage say anyway maybe they can shed some light but it's confusing me mate. As I say I'll be on the blower to Jo Monday morning and off to see him Monday afternoon to get a receipt. Will also ask him to speak to Wayne at chipwizards and get a receipt from Wayne

[dannyhall]

Jesus it really is expensive to do anything to these cars isn't it! Vts's are so easy to unleash power from.

What is yours running?

Is is indeed :(

Engine wise a Tegiwa M induction kit and a Fujitsubo RM01-A cat back...

Once the 12 months warranty is up in Jan and the car has a fresh MOT will be a manifold & decat, Skunk 2 inlet and ported throttle body and a K100 fitted & mapped by TDi, hoping for 245BHP :S

Getting my meister r coilovers, progress 24mm anti rear roll bar, skunk 2 lower control arms, goodridge braided hoses, ap racing brake fluid and another FRSU done next week at ABP, cant wait! :D

Looks good on anthracite wheels mate, you need Rota Blitzs on there though ;)

[_Rob]

Is is indeed :(

Engine wise a Tegiwa M induction kit and a Fujitsubo RM01-A cat back...

Once the 12 months warranty is up in Jan and the car has a fresh MOT will be a manifold & decat, Skunk 2 inlet and ported throttle body and a K100 fitted & mapped by TDi, hoping for 245BHP :S

Getting my meister r coilovers, progress 24mm anti rear roll bar, skunk 2 lower control arms, goodridge braided hoses, ap racing brake fluid and another FRSU done next week at ABP, cant wait! :D

Looks good on anthracite wheels mate, you need Rota Blitzs on there though ;)

That's a sick spec! Might have to come to you for advice in future then!

New Liscence plates on!! And a funny pic of my little half brother!

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv246/adam2350photobucket/df2b6016.jpg

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[_Rob]

Engine wise a Tegiwa M induction kit and a Fujitsubo RM01-A cat back...


Does the tegiwa induction kit sound good btw? I got an AEM v1 free and was wondering if I might be better off with something else

[timmythechef]

Awesome plates!

Expensive?

[_Rob]

Awesome plates!

Expensive?

£270 ha ha!!

[timmythechef]

Fuck off!!!!!!!! Is that all? Your a lucky guy!

[_Rob]

Fuck off!!!!!!!! Is that all? Your a lucky guy!

My dad bought it for my mother a few years back dirt cheap, parents got divorced and was put on retention so thought I'd ask him if I could use it.
He makes chocolates and has 'CH03OCS' which was also base price!

[timmythechef]

My plates are still on retension, got till december to sort them out, so no rush, yet!

[CitroenSport]

seen the car in the flesh the other day and what a nice motor and plates finish it off :) hope i get mine sorted :( lol

[Jay_]

nice plates! That a dent in the front drivers side arch?

[_Rob]

seen the car in the flesh the other day and what a nice motor and plates finish it off :) hope i get mine sorted :( lol

Yeah me too mate what are the chances of that happening to both of us... Life's a bitch. Can't believe that's my old car it feels weird looks ace

nice plates! That a dent in the front drivers side arch?

It is indeed... My brother took the liberty of reversing into my car the other day. It's a touchy subject for me, I wanted to hospitalise him...

[A_Whit]

Ye, I am sorry about that.

[OneTime_]

Those plates are a bargain at £270. Loving the car :)

[TypeRDavid]

Nice colour on the EP3's the GG, One thing i would say is lose the rear tow hook, it just looks wrong on a road car imo, unless you plan to do a few track sessions lol.

Nice reliable cars that are superb to drive despite what all these so called experts on forums say, makes me wish i still had mine as a daily runner, but wife won't allow it as we need a 4 door "Family" car.:p

KUTGW.;)

[yeahbuddy]

love these black red white grey or silver nice

[_Rob]

Ye, I am sorry about that.
Yeah... Well... We will sort it
Those plates are a bargain at £270. Loving the car :)
Cheers mate I think the plates are the best bit!
Nice colour on the EP3's the GG, One thing i would say is lose the rear tow hook, it just looks wrong on a road car imo, unless you plan to do a few track sessions lol.

Nice reliable cars that are superb to drive despite what all these so called experts on forums say, makes me wish i still had mine as a daily runner, but wife won't allow it as we need a 4 door "Family" car.:p

KUTGW.;)
Yeah alot of people have said that... I'm sure it will come off at some point I'll see
love these black red white grey or silver nice
Would love a White one! Unfortunately they are far too rare- nothing beats a White Mugen Type R... Maybe in a few years I'll sell this and get one ;)

[_Rob]

Still haven't got round to getting my bonnet and roof vinyled but have found a pic of a car that has it how I want it- comments?
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