Useful Information For Daily Driving A Honda Civic Type R EP3!! 4K
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- The Honda Civic Type R EP3 can be a great daily. Here is everything you will want to know when thinking about using the EP3 every day.
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Olly breaks down what is useful knowledge when daily driving a EP3 Type R. The early 2000’s hot hatch is a great all rounder that has the excitement of the high revving K20a2 engine with the practicality of a big boot. From road tax to oil as well as everything in between, this video should give you all the information you need to make up your own mind on whether the Honda Civic Type R EP3 should be your next daily driver.
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Owned my 2006 ep3 for a few months now. 164k miles still runs strong. Average 250 per tank with a lot of motorway driving , 180-200 miles local driving. Fun car which I don’t get bored of unlike most of my previous cars. Not as bad maintenance costs then I expected. Really happy with my purchase
That is great to hear! I am glad you are enjoying it as they are so much fun! Pretty much all the reasons why I got mine.
Another common issue I thought I’d mention is the steering rack creaking, especially when accelerating and lightly turning at the same time. I had this happening about a month after I first got mine and it only had 43k miles on the clock. It’s caused by a central slider in the steering rack running out of lubricant. The piece of advice I followed to resolve it was to get a scalpel and cut a tiny slit in the left side of the steering rack gaiter - which is located right at the back of the engine bay near the firewall - then get a can of white lithium grease, put the nozzle through the cut and spray for a good five to ten seconds toward the centre of the steering rack while moving the nozzle around to coat everything. Then work the wheel left and right to full lock, spray the same again and move the wheel again to work it into the rack slider. I did this myself and the noise has gone ever since.
Anyway, I’ve daily driven my stock EP3 for 4 years now and genuinely loved every minute of it. Not only has its performance held up surprisingly well against modern cars, but I’ve had all sorts of camping equipment, house moving stuff and even a whole fridge in the back. It’s an amazingly practical car too. Thanks for this great video for anyone looking to buy!
Super useful info! Appreciate you taking the time to write it!
I moved a 1.30m long aquarium in it 🤣
Oh my god... This sound has been driving nuts on my EP2 for almost a year, now I know haha.
@@jalis812-gaming6 I hope this sorts the issue for you man!
A tip for the noise is to use a straight section for the mid part, so no "mid muffler", and then use the stock muffler on the end.
I bought the car with something akin to the Spoon system, so I just exchanged that big bore muffler to the stock one and left everything else.
Then it's sounds like stock on low revs, but as soon as you hit v-tec, it sings wonderfully. Adds to the v-tec experience to be honest.
A perfect fit as I use it as a daily driver during the summer. So it must be usable And fun at the same time.
Since you need to hit v-tec for it to get loud, hours long highway trips are a breeze now. You can actually use your brain when you arrive at your destination.
That is a good "hack"! Surely that would effect power output though? I guess it depends on what your priorities are.
@@OllyRoss But in reality, how much can it really differ? 5hp?
I have never thought of the original muffler as particularity restrictive, so maybe there is literally zero power gains from a straight through muffler on the EP3.
The closer to the engine, the more important it is, is the general rule.
If you do any trips longer than an hour, I can't recommend this "hack" hard enough.
I actually have documented hearing loss in my right ear (LHD EP3) after just two summers. Hours on end in a droning car is just terrible. Worth 5hp easily to skip all that.
And it still sings when you want to, driving in tunnels is still great and the V-tec shock you give first time passengers is even larger.
If you have the original muffler left, I would really adapt that one so it's just bolts on and off from your Spoon system. It's a fun project, as it's not just exchanging parts but actually making something a little custom.
And the more I look at EP3's, the more I think the two pipe muffler ties in better design wise. Just feels more balanced aesthetically.
i agree
You can fix the seat belt issue by thoroughly cleaning them. Done it in my DC5 and S2K now. Bucket of hot water with woolite or similar and pull seat belt all the way out into the bucket and scrub it then do a rinse bucket too. Even more ideal if you could remove the entire assembly but this method got mine retracting fine.
Mine sometimes doesn’t even retract nice to know this works!
@@jamesbunney3887 my dc5 ones barely went back. Had to help them all the way. After cleaning they were good as new
Will get on this at some point!
Good idea. You can use cleaner on your daskboard. A little lubricate seabelts and it work too 😊
Did this of my EP3 and it makes the seatbelt retraction much better.
Man!! Nice one. I live in Canada it's winter right now and my car is tucked away atm. Dreaming of it. Much love
Thanks man! Nice that you can keep it away from the elements until better weather returns! Going to be sweet when you pull it back out again!
Really great video! Really in depth and covering lots of areas! Does look like a very fun car to drive! smiles per mile!
Thanks man! Glad you found it useful! Yeah, it really is great fun
Nice review, I've had my 53 pre-facelift from new since 2003, and dailyed it every day until 2006;
- mpg - with motorway / A-road B-road commute around 300 - 310 miles per tank, even after a Hondata K-Pro full dyno tune on Tesco 99RON, with Toda cams
- Insurance - had mine with Adrian Flux (modified, low mileage), no complaints there, highly recommended
- Exhaust - also had the Spoon N1 initially with DC sports race header with decat - very loud and drony on the M-Way, but quietens down after 90 mph.! Changed to a Toda Racing exhaust after a couple of years, which was much more liveable
- Gear knob - I have a Spoon Sports anodised Titanium - much cooler in summer and warmer in winter than stock
- Suspension - Spoon Sport progressive springs (25mm drop) + JDM thicker front/rear ARB's - really dials out any understeer when cornering with the power down
- Rust - not an issue with mine, lived 30m from the sea, but had to garage it every night as a condition of the insurance. Moved to Oz in 2007, car followed me out in 2009, so its in a nice warm, dry environment now with no road salt.
- Tyres - the original Potenza RE40's (now discontinued), were not good winter tyres (had to pull away in 3rd, and stopping was fun in the snow). I now have Potenza Adrenalin RE003's on mine now in stock size, and they are really good
-Oil consumption - variable based on how much VTEC action you perform - as you mention, keep a litre handy at all times. Used to always use Mobil 1 0w-40 fully synth in the UK, back to 5w-40 now I'm in warmer climes
Really impressed now with the amount of after market parts and Honda OEM parts available from the likes of Tegiwa Imports etc
HTH
i've had my ep3 for a year now. 2 owner car before me, completely stock and unmolested. had about 180K miles on the chassis. it's got a K24A in it now and most of my suspension parts are brand new. it's still, even with the Skunk2 Alpha header and Revel cat-back, quiet enough to listen to music at a respectable level or have a conversation without needing to raise your voice. I was never a fan of these when they debuted, but I do love mine now.
I'm looking forward to the next video. It's going to be interesting to see and hear the results 👍
Thanks! It’s going to have some good info in it too!
Owned a 54 plate NHB since 2014 as a daily! It’s been amazing and still love it after 8 years. Now at 125k miles and still going strong, never skipped a beat!
Sounds like you are having the same experience as me then! Such a great car!
i just bought my first ep3 a few days ago and ive worried about the oil level alot, aswell as a few other things, so i found this video very hepful and assuring, alteast now i feel more confident to daily drive my ep3, keep up these videos! there very entertaining and fun to watch, also for people who dont know much about ep3s videos like this should teach them alot about them! thank you (:
Thanks for watching! I really appreciate that! I am glad you find some useful info in the videos!
Hi olly great video 📹 have a lovely Christmas 🎄
Thanks! I am glad you enjoyed it! Enjoy your Christmas too!
Amazing video, thanks for your help
No worries! I am glad you found it useful
Top video mate, think you’ve made my mind up for me I need to own one of these cars 🤌🏻
Thanks man! I am glad it has been useful for you. Stoked that you are going to get one now too!
what a community you've got here fella! Im 2 months into my ownership of an EP3 and already taking your recommendation of using HONDA HQ. subbed :)
Damn! Thanks man! Really appreciate that! Glad you have found some useful info here. Nice one! Say Hi to them from me when you go! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great video, thanks. I’m in Canada and have a EP3 / S2000 combination as well. Love the combo.
Aaaayyy! It’s a brilliant combo isn’t it!? 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
I daily my JDM EP3 and i absolutely love it! I own it for 5 years now. Mugen twin loop, quiet on long motorway journeys. Premiere/Anniversary recaros are easier to get in and out, plus better for everyday commute compared to EK9/DC2 recaros. 133k mileage, haven't changed timing chain before. I only do 3k -4k miles per annually so petrol cost not that bad. Still on standard suspensions not lowered, i haven't scrape the bumper or exhaust on speed bumps so far...(yet)
Sounds like a pretty sweet set up there! A much calmer daily than mine! Haha
So fun to see that some of the things mine has are actually very common (like the rear breaks and seatbelts) on the EP3.
The gas meter not being very accurate is also a bad thing for me. But on top the bad things is really the seating position and even the steering position. Those two stop you from feeling one with the car. Have no idea why Honda decided to go that route.
But overall it will be a car that requires constant maintenance, but a keeper for sure! The pros make it worth it
Ah yeah, those are all great points! I should have mentioned them on my list. Glad to know that they aren't deal breakers though!
Great video. I had a premier edition for 7 years and loved it. You covered all the key points of what to look for when buying one and what it's like running one. I've got a BMW M140i these days and it's a joy to drive but part of me misses the nimbleness of the Type R in the corners! Brilliant cars.
Thanks man! Appreciate it! M140i is for sure a better daily but just doesn't feel the same (which I guess is either a positive or a negative depending on what you prefer from a car)
Love ep3! Great video, thanks!!!
Thanks man! Loads of EP3 content on my channel if you want more!
@@OllyRoss I subscribed to your channel instantly as soon as I saw your ep3 on the splash screen!!!))) Keep up the good work! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
LOVE THIS, I've had a nhb ep3 for 15 years now the last 8 in storage, its only done 61k. After watching this I've got the bug to get her back on the road 😅
YES!! Time to get it on the road again!! It has to be done!
on the air con bit - when you're checking that it works, also make sure a previous owner didn't delete it 👀
Haha! A very good point! I did think this whilst editing this video! Something I should have mentioned for sure! 😂
Great video. I have an EP3 and am having anxiety about rust. If you underseal your car then please make a video of it! Keep up the good work
Thanks man! Yeah, I am leaning that way too! I probably won't be tackling that myself as I don't trust myself with getting all the rust gone. Whatever happens though, I will make a video about it!
@@OllyRoss I hear ya. Still trying to decide whether or not I tackle it myself as well. Was going to try Lanoguard but then I thought, if I'm going into the effort to clean and seal the car then I may as well use a product that lasts several years rather than just one 👍
Proper car. On my bucket list to own
You will love it man! So much fun to drive!
Just knowing you from that others youtuber with intial "C" and that Civic is so cool especially EP3 which kinda rare because other prefer the other Type-R variant
Haha! There aren't many people that know me for both though! Yeah, they are pretty common in the UK but not anywhere else in the world.
I feel off watching your videos…we actually spoke before on the gram..you’ve given me a lot of advice and I’m now getting back into working on it again…keep up the good work
Thanks man! I am glad I have been able to help you out. Glad to know that you are back watching the channel too!
I'm about to go to this from a 2022 r line golf. looking forward to it
That is going to be a big change! You will love it if you love pure driving! Haha
you know what triggers me on my and been trying to find a fix for it? the stickers on the dash air vents, you know the open and close tiny white circular stickers? they peel over time and I cant help but taking them of but I wish there was replacements. eve noticed the same thing is happening on your.
Great video Ollie🤘
Haha! Yeah, it is very annoying! Not sure on a fix either, it does look rubbish doesn't it!
@@OllyRoss well i dont like lol. Its just a sticker, need new ones i guess, just no idea were to get it
I have a new S3 ABT, also own and driven the Ep3 04 for quite some time.
To be honest the S3 i a better daily but even being much more powerful (close to 400bhp) i felt more in touch with the Type R and that car just didn't seem to bore me where the S3 can get a bit monotone..
Thanks for this vid.
Thanks for mentioning this. That is the point I was trying to get across.
Can you get an angle kit to improve the turning circle? Like the ones they put on drift cars? Would it fit on these cars? If so can you possibly get one on yours and do a video about it? I’d love to see an ep3 with more angle.
I haven't seen anything personally so I don't know if there is a fix for it. It would be a great addition to the car! Haha
Best car I’ve ever had was a EP3 JDM facelift. A true masterpiece on a back road.
That is why I still love mine!
Thinking of buying one of these, currently have a golf gti 2008.
I would say it’s worth it if you are looking for the raw driving experience
Just got myself one 💯
Nice one! Welcome to the club! Haha!
Great car, fun to drive as a daily. Yes it's practical, but not for everyone. Especially if you want super comfort. It's quick but don't expect expect to be the fastest car on the road 😂
Pretty much nailed it!
Mine is 284K love it
Lol little bit weird. I look similar and have ep3 cosmic grey 😅 Can you tell me what is that front bumper ?
These are one of the many cars I want, sadly my list is getting older and older by the day. I would love to get my hands on one for a year or two.
It would be worth it if you can. Such fun cars!
This is the guy who keeps asking you questions on insta about the new ep3 I got 😂
Haha! Well I’m hoping the videos are better than me explaining it over Insta! 😂😂😂
Bought one today. 🔥
Siiiiick!! Well there are LOADS of EP3 videos on this channel so they should hopefully help you out
@Olly Ross They definitely will,thanks!!! 😎
My Mum Daily drove her ep3. Crap in snow is something she always says about it. Lol
She isn't wrong there! It wasn't a fun experience in the snow for me either! Haha
funny to see what people run in terms of oil, i'm basically running water.. 10w60 from castrol and i'm never going back to anything else.
9:10 so true its just horoble with the exhaust. I got the same issue.
Very annoying isn't it!
Do you have a special map for pops in the exhaust ? I really like the pops it makes when shifting gears
I had it mapped in to be on decel about 6k rpm. With my new set up, I no longer have it though
It’s highly likely you haven’t got a ignition sneeze it’s probably the VTC intake cam that needs changing I thought it was a rattle from my timing chain so took it to Honda HQ and told me where the start up noise was coming from ! 👍
That is very interesting. This is the first I've heard of it being this
@@OllyRoss give the guys at Honda HQ a buzz they’ll fill you in on it I also hadn’t heard of it part number needed is
SKU: 14310-RBC-003 👍
I bought my ep3 at 117k miles and decided to get the chain done for piece of mind and turns out it had 2 teeth missing and tensioner was 7mm past service limit but it wasnt skipping or anything when driving, just a light rattle on a cold start
Jheeze! That was lucky then! At least nothing happened before you got it changed!
Turning circle is the worst part for me. Lowered car with the turning circle of a HGV isn't fun in car parks with kerbs 😂
My Accord has a better turning circle! Always catches me out when I take the Civic on a drive.
It is a nightmare isn't it! The S2000 has a better one too so I know what you mean!
the turning circle drives me nuts although I've put up with it for 19 years
@@roypa1000 yep it's awful, my accord is a much longer car and turns a lot better
Awesome content. Thanks a lot! I've got another question. My ep3 got 255500 miles on the clock and it has been well locked after, I've got to say. But, would you recommend mapping it? I've been told I might blow the engine up if I'm always on high revs, but that's not my case. I'd appreciate an advice. All the best
Thanks man! If it has been well looked after like you said, it should be fine. The engine is usually the strongest part of these cars! Haha.
@@OllyRoss amazing, thanks a lot for your answer
Some useful info there.
3 questions.
What's the ride like on stock suspension, the average mpg around town & how many revs does it do @ 70mph in 6th gear.
1: I can’t actually remember as it was so long ago. Still relatively firm but not horrible from memory.
2: if it’s all low speed driving then it’s not great. Not sure on an actual number but it could be about 180 miles to a tank.
3: it sits around 3000rpm at 70mph
@@OllyRoss Ok thanks for that info olly.
Had my EP3 for about a year, I know it's got work that needs doing, but I really do have passion to try and keep it as long as possible.
Would you recommend taking it to a specific Honda garage/centre to get it properly checked out? Or any garage? (For any checks, like steering? Underside corrosion? Gearbox & engine?)
Depends on where you are based really but I would recommend Motion Motorsport in Stoke on Trent, Ignite Automotive near Buckingham or HondR near Oxford.
Where’s the front bumper from? Looks absolutely amazing.
Where do you get the shift boot cover from at 12:44?
It is actually just a front lip on the standard bumper. It is the Airwalker style lip from Fibreworx. The shift boot I actually got off Amazon I think.
Here is a link to the shift boot cover: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0842TSYVP
My centre console is only hydrodipped but real carbon would be sick.
@@OllyRossthank you bro much appreciated 💯 can’t afford real carbon yet but I was wondering how you got your centre console shiny tbh and it doesn’t look like them sticker ones so I will be doing the same as you and hydro dipping it, less work as well 😂😂 thank you for the quick replies and thank you for your yt channel
4 years ago I had a black premier edition, sold it and now I'm back with a cosmic grey premier edition.
I like the mods you've chosen, I want to go down a similar route of oem +
Any good garage recommendations to get a performance package / map ? Preferably down south.
I’d you’ve done all the supporting mods go to jcal he’s up london way I believe but he’s the best at mapping a k20 all my mates run his maps I’m yet to get a kpro and map it and I’ll probs download there tune from him
Like a lot of people, you couldn't stay away! Haha!
Thanks man, I appreciate that. Hopefully the videos can help with the parts I have used.
Depends how south you are really. HondR in Carterton are great for doing work on the car. Jcal or Romain from RaceCal are the most south that I can think of for mapping. Not too clued up on different shops to be honest.
Hey! Great video. How much did you lower the car? I have a stock suspension on my ep3 but scrape a lot as it is with a 70mm exhaust (2,75inch). I measured the lowest point of the exhaust somewhere at the mid rear section of the car and it is about 8cm floor to exhaust and 9-10cm in the front where the cat is. I don't know if I can even clear most of the speed bumps in my area if I drop it any lower.
Thanks for checking it out. I think the car is 30mm lower. I just let Motion Motorsport set it up how they thought best so I could be wrong. That is surprising to hear that you scrape with standard suspension though.
@@OllyRoss Thx for info! Yeah it sits really low. Maybe it depends on the exhaust pipe routing. My SRS exhaust still has a few mm of clearance between the car and the pipe. Really unlucky they did not put in an exhaust tunnel and it would be fine.
I lovee my ep3
Aaaayyyy! It is a great car!
Wondering if anyone had any tips/advice for loud/louder ep3s. Got a tegiwa exhaust system fitted. Which isn’t too loud when driving. On cold start it’s fairly loud and I don’t wanna annoy my neighbours early morning or late nights. Before driving it’s obviously important to let the car warm up for 10 minutes. Which is also not ideal. As it means loud noise for longer.
Maybe an exhaust bung? It is the only thing I can think of apart from maybe changing the exhaust to the Solid Fab Super Silent exhaust
@@OllyRoss Yes, I had a bung for my Spoon N1, which made it sound like stock even with a decatted race header. I think its too restrictive for serious VTEC action though, and I only ever used it when I had non petrol head friends in the car when going on long journeys with them etc
Shame about oil consumption absolutely can’t be bothered to check oil all the time
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Yesss Olly Back With Another Sick Video on one of my Favourite Cars The Honda Civic Type R (EP3) These Are An Absolute SAVAGE Cars These are I Can't Believe You've Owned it Since 2016 😱 I hope one day I will hopefully own of these as This is my Dream Track Car 😊😱❤️
Great Video As Always Olly Keep it up bro 💯❤️😊
I have daylied an EP3 for 8 years now. on coilovers and it is quite harsh but worth the trade-off for ride height and cornering enjoyment. A fast road alignment really increases that. I had a spoon N1 exhaust and after a few years it was too much. I was embarrassed starting it on a morning so went back to standard. Got a double din head unit which was a game changer with android car play. Rear camber arms are a must as the standard ones stretch/bend over time giving negative camber and poor tyre wear and they have no adjustment. Cabin rattles are there but could easily be remedied with some time taking things apart and padding. I have also had calliper seizing issues but no other mechanical issues at all. they do however drink oil as said so good to keep on top of that. And the exhaust does hang low and scrape as said. Good fun practical car though, highly recommend.
p.s mine has 148k miles, 80 of which were mine.
Yeah, I initially had a Spoon N1 with a decat race header and lived in a terraced town house with an integral garage on the ground floor. The early starts were a bit too much for my neighbour, especially as the EP3 initially ticks over from cold at 2k rpm to try and warm up faster. Changed it for a Toda Racing exhaust which was much better, but still sounds good under throttle.
Rear camber arms - mine came with strange negative rear camber from the factory which prematurely wore out the inside edge of the rear tyres. When tested, Honda said it was within factory limits, so I eventually got adjustable rear camber arms fitted and set up for fast road conditions - problem solved !
Mine catches on speed bumps too, and it’s stupid loud 😂🙈
Haha! The club grows!
my ep3 si has 250k with a tune and it runs like it was new. getting swapped for more power but it could still go another 100k im sure
Another testament to the great engineering of Honda!
I daily a standard fn2 with a tegiwa 70mm exhaust, i get, 250 miles a full tank and 22mpg
The joys of K20 life! Haha
@@OllyRoss full send everywhere aha
Do you have a surround on the rear view mirror?
Yeah, it's a carbon "mugen" surround
What has been done to it? sounds lovely mate!
Quite a lot has been done to be fair. Have a scroll back through my videos to see as it's too much to list! Haha
Funny I know you from caddy but I also have an ep3!
The best of both worlds! 😂😂😂
can u tell me please the paint code ? is this cosmic grey ? cause i see it slightly different and i love this paint job.!!
It is Cosmic Grey. It could be the colour edits I have done to the video that make it look different to Cosmic Grey in person.
@@OllyRoss thanks brother , keep enjoying it!! Peace
not the rpf1s 😢
Does the Tegiwa airbox take on water when it rains?
There is a drain hole on the bottom that is before the air filter
I miss my 2002 ep3 😢
Maybe it's time to get another one? 👀
Would you pick this over an FN2 Type R? I’m considering both because the FN2 will be legal for Canadian import next year. I love both for styling, but I wonder based on your experience in the UK, which would be better for reliability?
Personally, I would choose the EP3 over the FN2 if you want a more raw drivers car. The FN2 has more creature comforts that make it a better daily but the EP3 is more of what I class as a Type R. They are both pretty similar for reliability as the engine is almost identical. Rust is the thing to look out for though!
@@OllyRoss Thank you Olly for the insight! Here in Canada, used vehicle prices are insane, seeing how low both EP3s and FN2s are, it's quite tempting to get one now haha. Subbed for such great content!
Both are insanely reliable if they’ve been serviced and maintained properly… however EP3s are more prone to rust, so be mindful of that, especially if ur buying a UK spec one
EP3s are lighter and more raw, but FN2s are more comfy for daily driving, whilst still retaining a high revving N/A K20… just depends what u prioritise
My dc2 type r phoenix yellow cost me 11k about 12 years and i thought was alotmwith 89k on it. Now i dont own it because of a horrible driver make sudden left turn and me t boning em .:( miss it everyday but yea u can barely find a dc2 type r for sale in Canada and if u do theyre fetching 5-6 times what i paid. The market has lost its mind. R32’s were 10k nsx 40k and so on bak in high school now 4 5x’s more
Bubblebacks i paidn2-3 k for nownselling for 10k . Its mental what ppl are paying now😢
If anyone wants to buy a loud Exhuast let me know because taken mine off as it was deafening lol
How come some have a timing chain and some with a belt ?
The K20a2 has a timing chain. Which engine are you referring to having a timing belt?
I just bought an 03 si and I drove it for a bit and my cat broke so now I have a “full Honda Civic exhaust system”
It’s fun that it’s loud but it kinda sucks for casual driving ALTHOUGH the back massage is quite nice 6/10 recommend but kinda rough
That must be so loud! Haha
I've seen you before in person, do you ride thame?
Yeah man! I am there pretty regularly!
How much would the insurance be for a 17 year old first car
It’s hard to say without knowing all the situations surrounding the individual but my guess would be pretty expensive. At least £3k a year!! I didn’t get mine until I was 22
The exhaust problem on 7th gen's is indeed a problem when lowered or going for a 3" exhaust...
I have a 7th gen civic coupe (em2, same chassis as the ep3 ) , with a fully built n/a k20 , making 281hp...
Mine's on kw v2 coilovers and has a custom 3" exhaust, and it scrapes literally everywhere !
The other BIG problem with ep3/rsx/dc5/em2 that you failed to mention , is the electronic power steeringrack.
What a piece of garbage design !
The rack its high up against the firewall, with the tierods connecting to the middle part of the rack.
So you have these very long tie rods going from the middle of the rack to the suspension knuckle, wich causes all kinds of bumpsteer / tramlining / dead steering feel.
Also the slider inside the rack goes bad very quickly , it's a very flimsy rubber slider. When it goes bad (wich it will) , the steering is HORRIBLE !
You immediately have to install de SHG MOTORSPORT steering rack slider. It's a solid delrin piece , grease it very good with high temp. Grease before installing it, and you'll have a car that steers & feels 100 times better !
Even when the oem slider is not worn out yet , do that upgrade ! You wont regret it!
The problem with the ep eps-racks was that honda used a below par grease , which caused the rack to dry out quickly, making all kinds of clunking / sqreeching noises, and making the steering really bad ! Sticky steeringwheel , movement on the wheels , bumpsteer etc...
I've had my rack refurbished with all the newer materials , shg rackslider , mugen solid rack bushings, and man , it transformed the car in a way i couldnt believe!
Loads of useful info here for sure!!
DC5 dont have electric power steering
is your exhaust non res
I don't think so. I am pretty sure the Spoon B pipe has a resonator
I recently bought a 2005 civic si, and I bought a lemon. I love the car and all but this has been one if the biggest waste of money I've ever done and its not even the cars fault. It's my fault for not checking it thoroughly. Costed me 6k and the body is not in good condition, oil leaks, starter went out, it's super jerky so im suspecting it's a bad idle air control valve and has a clunk when you turn the car.
Ah man! That sounds like such a nightmare!
Well if the jerking is because of a bad IACV , you should have an irregular idle , if not , it may be that your TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) has gone bad, wich is common on these cars , but an easy and quick fix..
The clunk when you turn (if the car is on stock suspension) is probably the top nut of one of the suspension topmounts thats loose .
Check that by opening the hood , and have someone turning the wheel lock to lock and see if the topnut on the suspension top moves/jumps place.
It could also be the slider in the steering rack that's gone bad , check for play on the part where the tierods join together.
IF thats bad , replace the oem slider with the shg motorsport delrin one.
Grtz
Wait! Are you Caddy’s cameraman?!?
I certainly am! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@OllyRoss I knew I recognised you. It explains the ep3 and rhe s2000 I’ve sometimes noticed in the background of some of his videos 😂. Good to see you doing your own thing. Subscribed. 😬
Aaaaayyyy!! I am glad you noticed them! That was intentional to see if anyone would figure it out! Yeah man, car stuff mainly here but have a few videos with Caddy on this channel too if you want extra content! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@OllyRoss love it. Currently on the hunt for an ep3. Looked a few years ago before covid so now I’m prepared to pay over the odds but hopefully it’s worth it. Have you done a proper buyers guide video?
Oh sick! What a coincidence for you then! Stumble across an EP3 channel by the cameraman of one you already watch! Haha! Yeah, I have a few useful ones but the most useful is probably this one: czcams.com/video/EGCO90zeZGI/video.html
Caddicarus
Is the best??
Came with the K20A2?
The UK EP3 Type R has the K20a2 👍🏻
An overrated slow piece of sh1t? Yes. My fiesta St 180 out accelerated one of these and then in the corners. Fanboys move on
I’m sure your turbocharged car is also good for double or triple the price 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@OllyRoss my ninja h2 you mean? Lol