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Just thought I'd throw up a few pictures of my 2004 Cosmic EP3 that's been slightly modified for track/fast road use.
I've taken it to the Nordschleife twice, and hoping to get a few UK track days in this summer. The spec of the car is as follows:
- Eibach ABP 25mm lowering springs
- Eibach adjustable front camber bolts (running around 1.5 degrees negative camber on the front)
- Geometry set up by Area Motorsport in Cheadle
- JDM Honda Rear ARB (thicker and stiffer than a UK ARB)
- Evo IX Enkei wheels wrapped in Nankang NS2-R rubber
- Hondata Airbox Mod with slightly modified OEM cold air feed
- Area Motorsport 2.5" Centre Pipe
- Spoon N1 (genuine not a raspy eBay replica piece of s
t!)
- Ferodo DS3000 pads up front on Pagid blank discs. Regular Ferodo pads on the rear.
- HEL Braided brake lines
- Powerflex Gearbox mount insert
- Energy Suspension Polyurethane engine mount inserts
- Lightly stripped in the rear - weighed at 1270kg with half a tank of fuel and myself (90kg) in the car.
The car is a real hoot to drive and much more involving than a stock EP3; The steering vagueness everyone moans about is completely gone, the back end does try to turn a little more than stock but is so predictable it gives you a written invitation and the grip from the NS2-R's is fantastic.
I have a few plans over the course of the year but saving for a house is kind of putting it all on hold for now. I'd really like some Bilstein dampers to replace the originals as they have done over 100k now and are beginning to feel a little tired. I'd also love to put an LSD on the car but to be honest the grip levels are already pretty much on par with my old Megane R26 so I don't feel the need for any more at the moment.
I'll end this thread with some GoPro footage of me pulling an 8:48 BTG lap of the Nordschleife last weekend. The car isn't quite to the level of some of the exotic machinery posted on PH but for me, it's my pride and joy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynebBh4zwCI
I've taken it to the Nordschleife twice, and hoping to get a few UK track days in this summer. The spec of the car is as follows:
- Eibach ABP 25mm lowering springs
- Eibach adjustable front camber bolts (running around 1.5 degrees negative camber on the front)
- Geometry set up by Area Motorsport in Cheadle
- JDM Honda Rear ARB (thicker and stiffer than a UK ARB)
- Evo IX Enkei wheels wrapped in Nankang NS2-R rubber
- Hondata Airbox Mod with slightly modified OEM cold air feed
- Area Motorsport 2.5" Centre Pipe
- Spoon N1 (genuine not a raspy eBay replica piece of s
t!)- Ferodo DS3000 pads up front on Pagid blank discs. Regular Ferodo pads on the rear.
- HEL Braided brake lines
- Powerflex Gearbox mount insert
- Energy Suspension Polyurethane engine mount inserts
- Lightly stripped in the rear - weighed at 1270kg with half a tank of fuel and myself (90kg) in the car.
The car is a real hoot to drive and much more involving than a stock EP3; The steering vagueness everyone moans about is completely gone, the back end does try to turn a little more than stock but is so predictable it gives you a written invitation and the grip from the NS2-R's is fantastic.
I have a few plans over the course of the year but saving for a house is kind of putting it all on hold for now. I'd really like some Bilstein dampers to replace the originals as they have done over 100k now and are beginning to feel a little tired. I'd also love to put an LSD on the car but to be honest the grip levels are already pretty much on par with my old Megane R26 so I don't feel the need for any more at the moment.
I'll end this thread with some GoPro footage of me pulling an 8:48 BTG lap of the Nordschleife last weekend. The car isn't quite to the level of some of the exotic machinery posted on PH but for me, it's my pride and joy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynebBh4zwCI
Awesome cars! I owned a 54 plate Cosmic gray (the fastest colour!) for 2 years and loved it.
I love the fact that these cars really come alive when driven and how they transform from quiet normal car to a screaming maniac at high revs!
For me the cars massive plus points are that fantastic engine, superb reliability and it has the best gear shift of any car I've ever driven. It's also pretty good on fuel when driven normally.
It's good to see you're looking after the car and driving it as its designed to be driven!
I love the fact that these cars really come alive when driven and how they transform from quiet normal car to a screaming maniac at high revs!
For me the cars massive plus points are that fantastic engine, superb reliability and it has the best gear shift of any car I've ever driven. It's also pretty good on fuel when driven normally.
It's good to see you're looking after the car and driving it as its designed to be driven!
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