Nice '04 EP Factory Performance kit pics... [Archive]

RiceCzechs

10-15-2003, 09:07 PM

eurosteez

10-15-2003, 09:09 PM

What is HFP? that car has an a2 right? looks nice yo!!

Brettnyt

10-15-2003, 09:31 PM

Originally posted by eurosteez
What is HFP? that car has an a2 right? looks nice yo!!

No, HFP stands for Honda Factory Performance. The car does not have an A2, just a lip kit, drop, and wheels as far as I know.... I still hate the headlights and tal lights... other than that, looks aight!

Jester

10-15-2003, 09:33 PM

diggin the rims...still not quite as nice as the CTR's

downhil

10-15-2003, 09:45 PM

dont forget the 5lug.

i think the front lip looks fine in the front, but when it turns the corner it has a little cut out for the front signal lights; that is really cheap looking. the side skirts are nice too, but why add that vertical section in front of the door...again, cheeezy.

ep pilot

10-15-2003, 10:26 PM

http://x.wieck.com/pv/WKA/2003/10/08/WKA2003100835166_pv.jpg

The lip looks great, I will be scooping that one up, as with the rear wing. But I plan to get the more subtle '04 regular Si side sills. the wheels......ohhh are fantastic, I'm just surprised Honda choose a S#@%&ty tire like the ES100 for oem but hey whatever..whatever right?

-Ryan

Surprise

10-15-2003, 11:34 PM

Originally posted by ep pilot
I'm just surprised Honda choose a S#@%&ty tire like the ES100 for oem but hey whatever..whatever right?

What do you mean by that statement?

dchu

10-15-2003, 11:40 PM

Those tires look like 225/45/17 from what I can see on the sidewall. Makes me second guess my decision to go with 205 width tires because I thought they would rub under hard cornering. What's wrong ES100's? It's probably the best tire in its class.

JSIR

10-16-2003, 06:46 AM

the body parts are basically the ones in the GFX kit that came to Canada this summer, any of you guys know if if those parts will be available to existing owners of EP's ?. My guess is you wont be able to buy the parts separately, it will just be available as a new model. Cant tell what is going on with the rear lower lip not sure if that is the same as we got or not.

What's the point of a 5 lug wheel, if they didnt increase the brake size who needs 5 lugs. I would have been impressed if they gave larger brakes to go with the 5 lugs.

Zero Three Si

10-16-2003, 08:09 AM

It looks ok...but I think for the price (2000-4000) I won't be putting any of that crap on my car.

SilverEP

10-16-2003, 08:22 AM

I run 225-45-17 with no rubbing. They have yet to scrub anywhere!!

IceD out N CALI

10-16-2003, 08:39 AM

lights are not my cup of tea

seks727

10-16-2003, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by JSIR
What's the point of a 5 lug wheel, if they didnt increase the brake size who needs 5 lugs. I would have been impressed if they gave larger brakes to go with the 5 lugs.

They also use 5 lugs when bumping up the HP on a vehicle. (Not trying to start rumors though.) But in this case they might have use the 5 lug in order to slap on an existing rim and tire package, those rims are also available for the HFP package of the Accord. Link to Accord HFP rim and tire. (http://hondanews.com/Forms/honda/accord/*ws4d-db-query-Show.ws4d?*ws4d-db-query-Show***004954***-wieck_media***%20-***honda/accord(directory)***.ws4d?honda/accord/results(r)_JPG.html)

http://4hs.org//pv/2003/09/17/HON2003091752680_pv.jpg

Zero Three Si

10-16-2003, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by seks727
They also use 5 lugs when bumping up the HP on a vehicle. (Not trying to start rumors though.) But in this case they might have use the 5 lug in order to slap on an existing rim and tire package, those rims are also available for the HFP package of the Accord. Link to Accord HFP rim and tire. (http://hondanews.com/Forms/honda/accord/*ws4d-db-query-Show.ws4d?*ws4d-db-query-Show***004954***-wieck_media***%20-***honda/accord(directory)***.ws4d?honda/accord/results(r)_JPG.html)

http://4hs.org//pv/2003/09/17/HON2003091752680_pv.jpg

We ARE NOT getting the civic type R....quit dreamin...

seks727

10-16-2003, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by Zero Three Si
We ARE NOT getting the civic type R....quit dreamin...

WHO SAID ANYTHING ABOUT A TYPE R! Just stating FACT, not FICTION!

Brettnyt

10-16-2003, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by Zero Three Si
We ARE NOT getting the civic type R....quit dreamin...

Hate to dissapoint you, but never did he say anything about the type r, it is just a fact that 5 lug can handle more power than 4.

sonic imperial

10-16-2003, 10:51 AM

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but does this kit fit the '02 and '03 Si's?

Driftin SI

10-16-2003, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by sonic imperial
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but does this kit fit the '02 and '03 Si's?

Yup

Zero Three Si

10-16-2003, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by Brettnyt
Hate to dissapoint you, but never did he say anything about the type r, it is just a fact that 5 lug can handle more power than 4.

I'm just setting the facts straight....I don't want to see another post about the Type R or the 2004 Si and what it might/could/would be.....there are like 1,000 posts about it already.

BlackFL2k2Si

10-16-2003, 01:36 PM

Who would spend $4000 on that crap?

seks727

10-16-2003, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by sonic imperial
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but does this kit fit the '02 and '03 Si's?

IMO everything except for the rims and tires combo...:D

Dunrick

10-16-2003, 02:09 PM

If anybody makes enough power out of our car (a3) that somehow breaks the wheels due the lack of one more lug...then I will buy them dinner....because 4 lug is plenty strong...
5lug is a status thing..

its just "cool"

and has more options for wheels....wheels that 90% of you will never be able to afford, nor want to put on a civic.

Makross

10-16-2003, 02:15 PM

It doesn't look that bad. Those rims are like the ones that comes on the TSX which looks tight as a mug:eek: thats all im digging. With those wheels and a CTR kit I would have to call it quits :D

BarracksSi

10-16-2003, 03:05 PM

My reaction: "Oh shit...." (in a good way)

I haven't liked the details of the body pieces so far. The front lip looks unfinished (nonfunctional ducts & cutouts for the markers aren't good), the skirts are more cluttered than the practically-perfect CTR skirts, and... well, they just did it right the first time with the CTR.

The headlights & taillights are a moot point since they're coming on the regular EP.

But those wheels -- shit, I might like them more than the CTR rims. They make the whole thing look palatable. If it weren't for those details with the body stuff, it would be pretty nice.

boston's ep3

10-16-2003, 10:17 PM

i highly doubt that any person who already owns a ep3 will be able to purchase any part of the kit. I tried to purchase the rims off the hp civic coupe and they told me that they aren't for sale. the ones that are left are only for repairs for people who have the hp coupe

CR-XSiRacer7

10-17-2003, 01:08 AM

Funny Thing about the 5 lug is that, you add more un needed weight to the car, and actually loose Wheel horsepower due to it. 5 lug is just a status thing. wowee THe only good thing i see in 5 lug is being able to bolt on the CTR rims with no problem.

evostu

10-17-2003, 06:26 AM

Those are the wheels from the new UK Accord.

EvoStu.

STP03BlueSI

10-17-2003, 06:56 AM

Can i just have a set of the Type R rims..then my life would be complete....OH dont let the wife see this:winkm: :smilem:

BlackNRedSi

10-17-2003, 07:07 AM

wow, i like it, now why did honda wait 2 fking years to put a nice body kit on the ep...they shoulda done this to begin with...WTF honda!

Chinaboy

10-17-2003, 11:10 AM

those are silver star rims, by enkei for Honda. My TSX could have that option but it was like 2500, for the option.. I was like *psh* They are great looking rims I will say that. I found them online for 600-700 as a buy now option on ebay.

prracer617

10-17-2003, 07:49 PM

is that really the way honda going for the 2004 model?? is that for us too or just europe?? if so do you guys think those back lights would fit a 2002???

RiceCzechs

10-17-2003, 08:01 PM

That's US-spec, and yes, the lights will fit.

BTW, I think it is Sport Compact Car that just released their November issue, and you can win an EP equipped just like the one in the pics.... somewhere around page 46. Check it out!

:)

prracer617

10-17-2003, 08:07 PM

so now they coming out with a five lug what a bunch of shit heads!!! i been wondering why they didnt do it in the first place and i wonder how much it would cost to convert to five lugs i really want a five lug conversation so what so new about the 2004 model other then the ugly kit and the lights ? so they got five lugs anything new to the engine. honda pisses me off they give no respect to the import enthusist they just trying to kiss some smog free emission regulation federal standards ass and forgot about us real honda gear heads !!!!! sorry guys jsut venting i want a CTR thats it im saving up for a type s swap ..................

IknowApirate

10-17-2003, 11:02 PM

Holy Jesus! 5-lugs?!?! Wait... It's a Honda Civic. Don't get me wrong, I really like my Si. I just don't get the obsession with 5-lugs. I don't know where everyone heard that an extra bolt is going to make that much difference on a 160 hp car. And for everyone who puts enough power/money into the engine so that it would require 5-lugs... buy a better car to begin with. You're completely missing the point of owning a Honda. Not even the Lotus Elise has 5-lugs, and it can kick the shit out of an Si, among other cars, and it's a $40k car. I also can't justify putting much money into an econosporter, so maybe I'm in the wrong forum.

Again, my Si is a ton of fun and I don't regret buying it at all. I would just like to see an end to the lower-income jokers' 5-lug obsession. It's like jerking off to a porn star, you can't handle it and you don;t need it, not to mention, you really can't easily get it.

CR-XSiRacer7

10-17-2003, 11:49 PM

Originally posted by prracer617
so now they coming out with a five lug what a bunch of shit heads!!! i been wondering why they didnt do it in the first place and i wonder how much it would cost to convert to five lugs i really want a five lug conversation so what so new about the 2004 model other then the ugly kit and the lights ? so they got five lugs anything new to the engine. honda pisses me off they give no respect to the import enthusist they just trying to kiss some smog free emission regulation federal standards ass and forgot about us real honda gear heads !!!!! sorry guys jsut venting i want a CTR thats it im saving up for a type s swap ..................

Honda cares about the import enthusiast. It's just they are listening to the wrong people. thats why the new 04 Civic has euro tails, projector headlights, and wowweee 5 lug. So now everyone can steal RSX rims and put them on their Civic. Honestly The Si is a nice car, but in the end its still a Civic, get over it.

jrob6716

10-17-2003, 11:57 PM

17" with the HFP kit that is available. Thats probabably why they have 5 lugs.. know this because I have the brochure for the 2004 Civic Si.

After calling Customer service at honda and bugging the lady, she told me that the cars will be available for purchase on November 2nd. So I jammed to my dealer an started the process to order mine.

L8

j

chubbychu

10-18-2003, 12:17 AM

those are beautiful rims

siver-SI

10-18-2003, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by IknowApirate
Holy Jesus! 5-lugs?!?! Wait... It's a Honda Civic. Don't get me wrong, I really like my Si. I just don't get the obsession with 5-lugs. I don't know where everyone heard that an extra bolt is going to make that much difference on a 160 hp car. And for everyone who puts enough power/money into the engine so that it would require 5-lugs... buy a better car to begin with. You're completely missing the point of owning a Honda. Not even the Lotus Elise has 5-lugs, and it can kick the shit out of an Si, among other cars, and it's a $40k car. I also can't justify putting much money into an econosporter, so maybe I'm in the wrong forum.

Again, my Si is a ton of fun and I don't regret buying it at all. I would just like to see an end to the lower-income jokers' 5-lug obsession. It's like jerking off to a porn star, you can't handle it and you don;t need it, not to mention, you really can't easily get it.

There is two reasons I want a 5 lug. First is I am looking to do a stage II or III turbo to mine and with the Turbo and the price of the car I am going to have a car total under $25,000 in total that will be able to have some very good fun on and off the track.

The other reason I want a 5 lug is the rims that are out there for the 5 lug.

I am going to see when the 04's come out if I can just replace the hub or if I need to do the front axels too like the RSX coversion. I just want the 5 lug for just incase becasue with a stage III I think the HP at 20PSI is somewere in the 400-500 range. I have even heard up in the 600 range.

CR-XSiRacer7

10-18-2003, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by siver-SI
There is two reasons I want a 5 lug. First is I am looking to do a stage II or III turbo to mine and with the Turbo and the price of the car I am going to have a car total under $25,000 in total that will be able to have some very good fun on and off the track.

The other reason I want a 5 lug is the rims that are out there for the 5 lug.

I am going to see when the 04's come out if I can just replace the hub or if I need to do the front axels too like the RSX coversion. I just want the 5 lug for just incase becasue with a stage III I think the HP at 20PSI is somewere in the 400-500 range. I have even heard up in the 600 range.

who the hell sells turbos in stages, this isn't gran turismo buddy. Plus even if your pushing 20 pounds which i doubt you ever will. You still won't need 5 lug. It's just for looks, and its the biggest waste of money next to aluminum wings.

siver-SI

10-18-2003, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by CR-XSiRacer7
who the hell sells turbos in stages, this isn't gran turismo buddy. Plus even if your pushing 20 pounds which i doubt you ever will. You still won't need 5 lug. It's just for looks, and its the biggest waste of money next to aluminum wings.

Stage I
Just turbo and other external parts

Stage II

Same parts as a stage I but with new rods, pistons, and cams to take the higher boost

Stage III

Same as II but with sleaves and more intermal parts to the high end boost.

prracer617

10-18-2003, 10:06 AM

cybernation selling turbos in stages and if you got the right money you can get that regular just a civic to a heart pumping 600 to 700 hp that for stage III not even four ....now if youthink about it the civic si is about 19grand plus 8 grand turbo stage III its aboutthe same price of a fully equipt rsx...............is it still jsut a civic yes it is but it a civic thats gonna be kicking some serious ass.....look at the rsx,tsx,tl,cl they all expensive civics why would some one pay 40000 for a acura??? so why judge some one who love their civicthat much to hook it up to those extremes ...i use to have a 93 hatch back and i had it swapped turbo running around 400 hp...and man did i have fun spanking all those losers who drove around thinking just a intake and a 4" can could get them pass me i even used to smoke some stangs at the track and the look on their face was good enough for me to justify spending that money.....to bad my baby was stolen.....................!

eurosteez

10-18-2003, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by CR-XSiRacer7
even if your pushing 20 pounds which i doubt you ever will. You still won't need 5 lug. It's just for looks, and its the biggest waste of money next to aluminum wings.
Agreed. I think that whole FPK kit is lame. What is so "performance" about it? They might as well slap on an aluminum wing to go along with all the other "performance" accesories.

prracer617

10-18-2003, 11:05 AM

im a jdm nut i try to get my car to look to almost exactly what a real ctr would look like so a five lug is jsut another step to that direction ..im not saying my car gonna go faster its jsut a appearacne that it give it

IknowApirate

10-18-2003, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by prracer617
im a jdm nut i try to get my car to look to almost exactly what a real ctr would look like so a five lug is jsut another step to that direction ..im not saying my car gonna go faster its jsut a appearacne that it give it

Did you also dress your sister's Barbies up like soldiers because you couldn't have G.I. Joes?

ep88

10-18-2003, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by IknowApirate
Did you also dress your sister's Barbies up like soldiers because you couldn't have G.I. Joes?
lol :smilem:

siver-SI

10-18-2003, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by prracer617
cybernation selling turbos in stages and if you got the right money you can get that regular just a civic to a heart pumping 600 to 700 hp that for stage III not even four ....now if youthink about it the civic si is about 19grand plus 8 grand turbo stage III its aboutthe same price of a fully equipt rsx...............is it still jsut a civic yes it is but it a civic thats gonna be kicking some serious ass.....look at the rsx,tsx,tl,cl they all expensive civics why would some one pay 40000 for a acura??? so why judge some one who love their civicthat much to hook it up to those extremes ...i use to have a 93 hatch back and i had it swapped turbo running around 400 hp...and man did i have fun spanking all those losers who drove around thinking just a intake and a 4" can could get them pass me i even used to smoke some stangs at the track and the look on their face was good enough for me to justify spending that money.....to bad my baby was stolen.....................!

Well said. If I wanted a RSX I would have waited a little longer I would have bought one but I just like my SI and I want a Turbo add on. I have heard about snaping the studs with the 4 lugs with the higher HP too. I have seen this with trucks. If you take a look at trucks as they get larger so do the amount of lugs for the displacment. I just do not want to go to the track and brake off a wheel doing a burn out.

CR-XSiRacer7

10-18-2003, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by IknowApirate
Did you also dress your sister's Barbies up like soldiers because you couldn't have G.I. Joes?

LOL LOL LOL so true

CR-XSiRacer7

10-18-2003, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by siver-SI
Well said. If I wanted a RSX I would have waited a little longer I would have bought one but I just like my SI and I want a Turbo add on. I have heard about snaping the studs with the 4 lugs with the higher HP too. I have seen this with trucks. If you take a look at trucks as they get larger so do the amount of lugs for the displacment. I just do not want to go to the track and brake off a wheel doing a burn out.

That is because TRUCKS have big displacement engines that make alot more torque than your Si does. And as all hondas are concerned, they make NO torque.

wh03lse

05-02-2008, 10:16 PM

I like the 17"s, and I think it looks better than I expected. Nifty badge, too, for all you knock-off artists... :)

http://x.wieck.com/pv/WKA/2003/10/08/WKA2003100836013_pv.jpg

http://x.wieck.com/pv/WKA/2003/10/08/WKA2003100835991_pv.jpg

http://x.wieck.com/pv/WKA/2003/10/08/WKA2003100835596_pv.jpg

http://x.wieck.com/pv/WKA/2003/10/08/WKA2003100835166_pv.jpg

i knoe this thread is super old but it had the pics already in there... where can i find these rims.... special order from the dealer huh?
Links guys if u can find it :)