Ste's new project

[b16a2vtiguy]

So yeh, i only had the teg 7 months. I had pretty much finished what i wanted to do and fancied a change, plus it was such a good deal.

2002 NHB civic type R pre-facelift, 2 former owners, 56k miles and immaculate

Up to now i have done:-

*Put my stereo in it
*Put some new plain reg plates on it
*Hondata airbox mod
*Full service

Plans as always:-

*lower suspension
*Wind deflectors
*Ferrodo DS2500 pads
*Kpro ecu
*Exhaust manifold
*induction (gruppe m or gen2 kit etc)
*different exhaust
*4300k hids
*adj camber arms and full alignment
*Different rims
*DC5 seats
etc etc you get the idea

Pics

I will be really busy in work over the next month as i have last assessments to make me fully qualified, so i may be alittle slower modifing this one, but i do plan to make it a pretty nice ep3 :wink:


For those who dont know me, i am pretty **** with my cars so dont be expecting to see a standard ep3 for long :twisted:
My previous cars have had alot done to them....

EG6

Before:

After:

DC2

Before:

After:

Sorry i couldnt resist putting up pic of my old cars, i miss them! :cry:

Thanks for any comments boyo's

 

[vinvin]

mint eg! isnt that on PH?

 

[Gee]

Why an EP3 out of interest?

 

[Joshm88]

Ep3 hey ste! Wasn't expecting that one

 

[flybikeslee]

mint eg! isnt that on PH?

link?

 

[b16a2vtiguy]

Thanks guys, yep an ep3!

Gee: I wanted something more modern, plus i'd been offered a very good deal that i would have been silly to pass up!

So, on with the progress! I fitted some ABP 35mm spings today, the ride height is spot on and the ride is still very good. (thanks to tom and ade for the help!) I also treated myself to a manifold and decat which i'll try and fit next weekend, i have wind deflectors on order too!

Pics

The new manifold.....

 

[rvm]

nice ep3!

 

[chet baker]

should have kept the DC2 or the EG6

not a fan but g/l with your ep3

 

[b16a2vtiguy]

Thanks guys, i loved the dc2, but needed a more modern car which also happens to have better tuning potential!

i'm not a huge fan of the darker coloured rims.

I'll probably be painting them soon so if anybody wants to swap for some std ones before i do give me a PM

 

[Vtec6000]

Nice civic. GL with it

 

[689R]

boy a know is selling dc5 seats if your intrested?

 

[b16a2vtiguy]

boy a know is selling dc5 seats if your intrested?

Mmmm tempted, colour, condition and price?

 

[b16a2vtiguy]

I fitted the manifold today and it definately feels quicker, its made more difference than any B series manifold i've ever fitted anyway.

It was a bit fiddly to fit though, had to remove the ARB completely

More pics

 

[virtue]

looking good! so whats the plans for the EP3 perhaps another turbo??

 

[b16a2vtiguy]

Oooops ive let this fall behind a fair bit, so update time!

So yeh, fancied something abit different so i did the wheels takata green, i'll be keeping them for the track anyway. I actually really like them though!

I also fitted some silvertech indicator bulbs to get rid of the orange in the headlight and i removed the civic badge as it looks cleaner without it.
Also should be fitting some hids this week sometime.

My few phone pics....

Ordered a new badge as mine is flaking off where the red is on the R

Also on order........

Swapped the peeling badge for the new one

And got a new phone, the Nokia N97 so i thought i'd try the camera out.

Pics....

New wheel nuts arrived yesterday so i put them on gave it a polish, removed the badge from the front untill i get a new one too

Alittle more progress today, i've never liked the silver engine covers on the k20 look really cheesy IMO so i finally got round to painting it today...

Before..

During...

All masked up and primered to ensure the whole cover is the same colour
and finish when complete

Afew coats of matt black

Plug cover getting the same treatment

 

[b16a2vtiguy]

Final result...

Took the ep3 to the cat and fiddle today, not been in this car yet so it was time to try it out 8)

Only managed to grab two quick pics, when we had a quick break at the cat and fiddle pub.

Pics of the mats at last

Few pics from the mcr meet, tyre shine was needed but it was raining :roll:

Got and fitted my new badge yesterday and got some wind deflectors

New wheels wont be going on the weekend, need some bits before i can fit them, just waiting on spigot rings and the time to swap the tyres.

Ive also ordered some new springs as the ABP are shockingly bad.

Sneak peak on a filthy car with the wrong tyres........

Yep evo 8 rims, i didnt know anyone had done this on here, but i now realise its been done already. Oh well, still nice rimmage! 8)

Gave the car a clean today and fitted the new sus springs, they are muchos better and lower by 30mm not 35mm.I also have it booked into the body shop to repair a small scuff on the rear bumper.

My spiggots have also arrived now so just need the tyres fitting to the enkeis now :yum:

Few pics of the new ride height.

Enkeis now on, i must say i'm loving them 17x8

 

[EK9_jase]

Looking really good mate. Stunning car and very clean indeed!!

 

[JAPPROJECTS]

I want the engine lol but he car looks clean

 

[Vtec6000]

Mint car

 

[b16a2vtiguy]

Thanks boys, still plenty to do!