teambeechstreet - NorCal

[beechstreet]

How long have you owned this car?
Since January 2004
Is there anything unique about the history of this car?
Other than being stolen in the Fall of 2007, no, I cant think of anything unique about the car.
Why did you choose this car to purchase?
I had my heart set on an SRT-4 but the interior was lame and the seats were uncomfortable, plus they wanted $25,000 for one. I also checked out a Pontiac Trans Am WS6, VW Golf GTI, Nissan Sentra Spec-V, and a Celica GT-S, but the overall feel, look, and reliability of the EP3 won me over.
What other cars did you consider?
SRT4, Golf GTI, Trans Am WS6, Sentra Spec-V, Celica GT-S
What was your objective with this car?
Daily driver and something to mod.
What tuning style would you describe this car as? (ex. Euro, JDM, Bling, OEMplus, street racer, auto crosser).
Mostly OEM stuff with a little racer in there
Who helped you build this car?
EPhatch.com, NorCal ephatchers
What makes your car special?
Nothing special stands out on my car
What is your favorite part/feature/function?
the JRSC-R
Who or what inspired the direction of modifications on this car?
EPhatch.com, NorCal ephatchers, and of course MYSELF
What don't you like about this car?
too much road/wind noise compared to previous vehicles I have owned. The k20a3 is weak and it should have came with the HFP spoiler right from the factory.
What was your biggest obstacle in building this car?
Money
How did you overcome the issue?
saving money from working
What would you change if you could ?
the suspension, swap out the k20a3 for a k24, and Id like to get some different seats
On a scale of 1 to 10, how satisfied are you with the outcome of this project?
7-8
Who has been your biggest critic of this project?
My parents, but now they don’t care
What do your family and friends say about this car?
My friends have mixed feelings about my car (some hate, some love, some don’t care) and my parents used to hate me spending money on the car, but now they don’t care.
What is your most memorable/humorous/embarrassing moment with this car?
Most embarrassing/saddening was having my EP3 stolen from the front of my apartment, but the most memorable was finding out it was recovered that same day with all parts intact minus 4 wheels, 8 tires, and a bunch of personal possessions. Another embarrassing moment was when I purchased the Buddy Club 3 kit and thought it was hott.
Has this car competed in any events? Results?
Two J’s Gathering JDMTheory events.
What is your favorite place to drive this car?
Nacimiento Ferguson road
What is your ideal day with this car?
Taking a long drive through the mountains with some friends.
Who gets to drive this car?
Just me, but my mom used to once in a blue moon when I lived at home
If your car had a motto, what would it be?
daily driven!
If you had to name your car, what would you name it?
N/A
What was your previous project?
2002 Pontiac GAGT2
What is your next project?
either my 86 CRX or whatever other little beater project I can come up on
What one word best describes your car?
minivan
Anything else you’d like to share?
One of the best things about owning this car is all the friends I have made through it and this forum as well as all the knowledge I have gained about cars.
Thanks and Props:
ephatch.com.
NorCal ephatchers/Starbux Kru.
Andy (SilverStar) for hooking me up with parts.
Omar (Pinoy EP3 Si) for hooking me up with those Rotas and installing my alarm.
Enrique (epwookie) for missing his mom’s bday bash to help me with the first attempt at installing the JRSC.
Mary (my roomie) for helping me with random installs.
Anybody that has helped me with my EP3.
My parents.

MODS
Engine:
JRSC-R w/3.8” pulley
Kpro
AEM V2
Megan SS shorty header
OEM Cat
Comptech Catback

Exterior:
HFP kit (front & rear lips, sideskirts, spoiler)
5% tint in rears, 35% in front
JDM amber sidemarkers
UKDM 02-03 CTR taillights
4000K HIDs
JDM H badges

Interior:
Autometer boost gauge
Skunk2 knob
Neuspeed short shifter
CapYoda shift bushings
Lots of California dirt/dust/rocks

Wheels :
2005 RSX-S 17x7 Wheels
225/45/17 Falken Azenis RT-615s

Suspension:
Tokico HP Blues
Eibach Pro-Kit
RSX-S 19mm rear sway bar
Ebay front strut bar

Brakes :
iRotor drilled and slotted rotors
HAWK pads

Electronics:
Clifford 50.5x
Cheap Pioneer deck
Alpine Type-S front speakers

from oldest to newest:
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http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s86/teambeechstreet2/cleanep25.jpg
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http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s86/teambeechstreet2/Nacimiento%20Ferguson/IMG_3146.jpg
http://a864.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/72/l_d0f71e3d2e6142d266730e39cdb9d66f.jpg
http://a645.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/105/l_54e980bd5797291af02077ed4f3e75dc.jpg
http://a365.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/124/l_22b9b17036e0038e9feaff2ad4e754b4.jpg
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s86/teambeechstreet2/ep3%20yo/IMG_3729.jpg
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s86/teambeechstreet2/ep3%20yo/IMG_3728.jpg

thanks

[charles]

looks nice on type s wheels.

[Bi503]

how's the race kit treatin ya! You had a street kit before this riiight? Car looks awesome!

[Windchaser]

The car looks so OEM and clean!

[beechstreet]

looks nice on type s wheels.

thanks


how's the race kit treatin ya! You had a street kit before this riiight? Car looks awesome!

yeah i had the street kit before. race kit is a big difference! wish i could free up the flow with a race header though! thanks btw :mbiggrin:


The car looks so OEM and clean!

thanks jerry

[SilverStar]

Kris, why don't you sell your HP shorty + Comptech catback to get a Type-S DCRH + ITR midpipe ?
that's another 10 whp.

[beechstreet]

Kris, why don't you sell your HP shorty + Comptech catback to get a Type-S DCRH + ITR midpipe ?
that's another 10 whp.

I have been thinking about the OBX version 3 RH w/ a DC5 t1R (like the one you have Andy) or JP midpipe to stock muffler but I'm too paranoid to run a race header! my coworker got busted for having no cat and he had to put his cat back on + pay a huge fine! :meek: i couldnt afford that! plus Jei said I'd have to get re-tuned if I wanted to go cat-less because I'd lean out too much and I cant afford that right now either! but yeah, I've been thinking about it

[dtt02278]

nothing beats HFP on VBP EPs

[RedSiBaron]

LOve your car man, glad shes still with us and looking sexy!!

[shusi]

oh man thats a si vbp!! loving it :mtongue:

[beechstreet]

just FYI, im not trying to run for ROTM, just used the ROTM format for kicks :)

thanks for the compliments guys

[FoReVaPmP]

:mangel: I wanted you to try..... I think your car is sick!!!.... *PM Sent*

[beechstreet]

:mangel: I wanted you to try..... I think your car is sick!!!.... *PM Sent*

haha thanks Golan, but my car isnt ROTM material, plus I couldnt run against Mickey!

[FoReVaPmP]

haha thanks Golan, but my car isnt ROTM material, plus I couldnt run against Mickey!

hahah.... that poll with be with you always!!.. :mbiggrin::peace:

[SilverStar]

hahah.... that poll with be with you always!!.. :mbiggrin::peace:

i'm debating between yes or no. :mbiggrin:
either vote, golan will be a newb. :mredface:

edited: poll is closed.

[oldschoolimport]

plus I couldnt run against Mickey!is it some kind of cali code of conduct?

[beechstreet]

is it some kind of cali code of conduct?

no, Mike's EP is just sexier! i would stand no chance!

[oldschoolimport]

gotcha!

[twisted]

damn ur car looks sick
the rims are nice :mcool:

[beechstreet]

damn ur car looks sick
the rims are nice :mcool:

thanks :mcool:

[Windchaser]

is it some kind of cali code of conduct?

No, I would not mind running against Mike, but I am too lazy to go out and take pictures. I would like to wait until a SoCal rival runs, and I will consider running for ROTM if that happens :mredface:.

Golan, you are a dork!

[team ERA 5]

baddest blue around! :mtongue::mtongue::mtongue::mtongue: glad you got it back!

[FoReVaPmP]

i'm debating between yes or no. :mbiggrin:
either vote, golan will be a newb. :mredface:

edited: poll is closed.

:msmooch: I could open it back up........:msmile:





Golan, you are a dork!

QFT!!!!!!..... :pound: I suczers at modding.....:scared:

[Kodeen]

aside from a couple of variations, the plans I have for my car are pretty much a straight rip off of your car. sorry man. looks great!

[jshin03]

really like the 05 rsx wheels on your ep3. Great job !

[OZ.EP3]

HFP kit looks great, OEM fitment and paint is soooo tempting:tongue1:

[beechstreet]

thanks guyz

[FoReVaPmP]

:mfrown: I want a blue Ep3 now.....

[clizoman]

ftw norcal

[civictype_r04]

HFP kit looks awsome