Honda Civic Type R Ep3
Discussion
Hi all, thought i'd start a thread documenting the progress of my latest purchase.
A few months ago I sold my Honda S2000 as I had barely used it in the passed 2/3 years and it was starting to require a bit of work. A nice bloke from Spain came and took it away and has began giving it the love it deserved.
I didn't have anything immediately in my mind that I wanted to replace it with, I just knew I would be looking for something a little more practical meaning I would be more inclined to use it at the weekends, rather than constantly use my daily.
So after a searching all the usual places online for something that fit the bill, I settled on a Civic Type R Ep3. I knew I wanted one that wasn't going to be a large project, preferably with no rust. I preferred the preface lift cosmetically but happily would have accepted either as long as the condition was there.
I eventually found one that seemed to tick all the boxes relatively local to my in Kent and got in contact with the owner. He confirmed to me that the car was in great condition for the age, had just had a new radiator as well as pads and disks, and had just completed a Nurburgring trip with no issues!
So I set off early Sunday morning to view the car and was very happy that it was exactly as described. A quick drive up the road sealed the deal.
There were a few modifications I had planned on doing for "stage 1" and the seller happened to have a few of those items as well so a price was agreed for those to be included with the car. I popped home so the seller could sort a few bits out and so I could sort out insurance/ clear the garage space, then came back Sunday evening to collect it.
So far I've only driven it the 50 or so miles home, mostly motorway, with about 3 miles on country road, but I cant already say I am very very happy with the car. I cant wait to get this on track, and to take it back to the Nurburgring for our annual trip.
So here it is. A pre facelift Satin Silver Ep3. Currently original with DS3000 pads. 128k miles and still feels like new. The parts I came away with were a tegiwa carbon airbox, some freshly powder coated wheels and some Federal RSR track tyres.
I have ordered a new exhaust in the form of an M2 Motorsport item and a new condenser as the old one had been removed. I plan on fitting all these parts this coming Saturday, then get myself booked on to a track day, with a potential quick ring trip towards the end of the year.
Providing it all goes well and I decided to keep the car on the long term, my "stage 2" will look at refreshing the shocks and springs, manifold and a K1000 ecu and remap.
Thanks for looking,
Tom
A few months ago I sold my Honda S2000 as I had barely used it in the passed 2/3 years and it was starting to require a bit of work. A nice bloke from Spain came and took it away and has began giving it the love it deserved.
I didn't have anything immediately in my mind that I wanted to replace it with, I just knew I would be looking for something a little more practical meaning I would be more inclined to use it at the weekends, rather than constantly use my daily.
So after a searching all the usual places online for something that fit the bill, I settled on a Civic Type R Ep3. I knew I wanted one that wasn't going to be a large project, preferably with no rust. I preferred the preface lift cosmetically but happily would have accepted either as long as the condition was there.
I eventually found one that seemed to tick all the boxes relatively local to my in Kent and got in contact with the owner. He confirmed to me that the car was in great condition for the age, had just had a new radiator as well as pads and disks, and had just completed a Nurburgring trip with no issues!
So I set off early Sunday morning to view the car and was very happy that it was exactly as described. A quick drive up the road sealed the deal.
There were a few modifications I had planned on doing for "stage 1" and the seller happened to have a few of those items as well so a price was agreed for those to be included with the car. I popped home so the seller could sort a few bits out and so I could sort out insurance/ clear the garage space, then came back Sunday evening to collect it.
So far I've only driven it the 50 or so miles home, mostly motorway, with about 3 miles on country road, but I cant already say I am very very happy with the car. I cant wait to get this on track, and to take it back to the Nurburgring for our annual trip.
So here it is. A pre facelift Satin Silver Ep3. Currently original with DS3000 pads. 128k miles and still feels like new. The parts I came away with were a tegiwa carbon airbox, some freshly powder coated wheels and some Federal RSR track tyres.
I have ordered a new exhaust in the form of an M2 Motorsport item and a new condenser as the old one had been removed. I plan on fitting all these parts this coming Saturday, then get myself booked on to a track day, with a potential quick ring trip towards the end of the year.
Providing it all goes well and I decided to keep the car on the long term, my "stage 2" will look at refreshing the shocks and springs, manifold and a K1000 ecu and remap.
Thanks for looking,
Tom
Edited by s2tommi on Wednesday 17th July 12:09
I've had three EP3s, two of which were 30th Anniversary edition cars and loved all of them.
It looks real good in silver but I've got to ask, did it come with a spare set of wheels? Because the three that you can see in the picture are all heavily curb marked and/or corroded.
Apart from that, enjoy it and I hope you have a blast at the 'ring!
It looks real good in silver but I've got to ask, did it come with a spare set of wheels? Because the three that you can see in the picture are all heavily curb marked and/or corroded.
Apart from that, enjoy it and I hope you have a blast at the 'ring!
jsims1 said:
I've had three EP3s, two of which were 30th Anniversary edition cars and loved all of them.
It looks real good in silver but I've got to ask, did it come with a spare set of wheels? Because the three that you can see in the picture are all heavily curb marked and/or corroded.
Apart from that, enjoy it and I hope you have a blast at the 'ring!
It did yes, ive got a set of freshly powder coated ones waiting to go onIt looks real good in silver but I've got to ask, did it come with a spare set of wheels? Because the three that you can see in the picture are all heavily curb marked and/or corroded.
Apart from that, enjoy it and I hope you have a blast at the 'ring!
Seanseansean said:
Looks a tidy example.
Thank you, it seems to be! Took it out for another drive last night, everything felt great. Really impressed with the brakes, standard discs and with Ferodo DS3000Meeting up with a friend early doors tomorrow in his Clio 197 cup to head up to another friends unit in order to fit a few parts!
Compared to nowadays turbo engines the K20 is phenomenal
Asides from the intake, my favourite modification was an unsilenced b-pipe (a la: https://bit.ly/2Y06EZ2 ). Enjoy!chillbill said:
Compared to nowadays turbo engines the K20 is phenomenal
Asides from the intake, my favourite modification was an unsilenced b-pipe (a la: https://bit.ly/2Y06EZ2 ). Enjoy!
chillbill said:
Compared to nowadays turbo engines the K20 is phenomenal
Asides from the intake, my favourite modification was an unsilenced b-pipe (a la: https://bit.ly/2Y06EZ2 ). Enjoy!Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff