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JTilly
06-14-2008, 05:23 PM
Hey just thought I'd introduce myself to everyone. My dad's had the car since 2003 brand new, and has hardly used it, as it only has 18k miles. I'm just coming up on my 16th birthday, and have found out that the EP gets to be mine :mbiggrin:. Looking forward to getting to know everyone in the community, and getting started on the mods :mcool:

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t247/hondakid003/_MG_0072-1.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t247/hondakid003/_MG_0070-1.jpg

az-epdrvr
06-14-2008, 05:30 PM
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oh yeah welcome to ephatch

EggShellSi
06-14-2008, 05:41 PM
Welcome fellow Texan!!

EPandaman29
06-14-2008, 05:41 PM
only 18k??? man, i wish my car was still that shiny and new. congrats, and welcome!!

cow
06-14-2008, 05:43 PM
Welcome to the site.

Where in Texas are you? If you're within four or so hours of Dallas, you should come to this meet next weekend (http://ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42957) & meet some of us.

No "it's too far" excuses! I'm driving eight hours!

Princess
06-14-2008, 06:10 PM
Take care of that sexy ep3. Do your research before you start throwing money at your ep3.

:welcome:

Sub
06-14-2008, 06:27 PM
welcome!

mannyboy23
06-14-2008, 07:50 PM
welcome and damn a full thank of gas too whaaaaoooooo man your lucky lol

Princess
06-14-2008, 08:05 PM
welcome and damn a full thank of gas too whaaaaoooooo man your lucky lol

mannyboy23, do u have a member's ride page?

dashehonda
06-14-2008, 08:28 PM
I bet there will be a few haters here, 16 and getting a fairly new car, i mean its no BMW but my first car, which i paid for all by myself, was an 83 cadillac. That bitch was clean and mean though, not a spot of rust, and had the police package motor in it, i went through rear tires like the sun rises.

EggShellSi
06-14-2008, 09:30 PM
Do i spot JDM visors???:mredface:

Better get that tag renewed also...

k20z1
06-14-2008, 11:31 PM
welcome to the family

RollinCivic
06-15-2008, 12:18 AM
I hate you.





Lol, im just kidding youre lucky to get a car in such prestige condition. It was wierd seeing that odo with so little miles. I think i cried a little.

Good luck with everything and a big CONGRATULATIONS

:welcome: to the site

Ep3T0n3y
06-15-2008, 01:49 AM
wow, brand new car for nothing.


wow. Well your dad probably bought it thinking it was fast...... and then found out the truth, and now giving it to you.



Yeah just dont be one of those 16y/o who think because they have an SI they have to mug everyone they see. Its a slow car, and looks like a hamster.

A 7 year old gsr can beat you. no need to think other wise.

lowep3
06-15-2008, 06:12 AM
wow, brand new car for nothing.


wow. Well your dad probably bought it thinking it was fast...... and then found out the truth, and now giving it to you.



Yeah just dont be one of those 16y/o who think because they have an SI they have to mug everyone they see. Its a slow car, and looks like a hamster.

A 7 year old gsr can beat you. no need to think other wise.

You just pissed in this kid's cereal.

mrpotatohead
06-15-2008, 06:40 AM
lucky bitch! lol welcome. although slow, enjoy. but yeah, don't be a mean mugger.

JTilly
06-15-2008, 07:34 AM
Thanks for the warm welcoming from everyone. Just want to say that yes, I know this car isn't very fast. My older brother has a sick em1 that would smoke this car any given day. Even my mom's RL would probably do the same. I'm just glad I don't have a run down beater or something. No worries about a cocky 16 y/o who thinks he can mean mug everyone lol

mr-alternative
06-15-2008, 09:09 AM
my opinion is....you have got a nice car for getting started as driving...

And be lucky of that fact you have a K20A3....here in Europe you would probably get some Ep1 with D14 engine or some like that....

!@#$%
06-15-2008, 10:10 AM
I'd just be happy seeing my fuel gauge like that.

donkeygong64
06-15-2008, 11:59 AM
nice family van :mtongue:

ep3er
06-16-2008, 03:26 AM
Welcome newbie!

SIck03
06-16-2008, 11:17 PM
just be careful man,

i started out with having two beat up cars in a row, it seems like almost every new kid with a license and a nice car is prone to smashing it up.

drive safe!

umopp
06-17-2008, 01:26 AM
You just pissed in this kid's cereal.

haha that made me laugh

ep3moschini
06-19-2008, 06:48 AM
18k miles!!!! great pick up man!

Kleinengines
06-19-2008, 07:23 AM
Damn you need to get some miles on that thing. jk

llaprad1
06-22-2008, 07:12 AM
If I were you, at your age, I'd start getting seat time ASAP...autocrosses, HPDEs or PDXs, anything.

I think the car's stock power/layout are perfect for novices.

jeenyusss
06-22-2008, 08:42 AM
the ep is a great palce to start, no new driver needs 200+hp.

the basic fundamentals of driving/racing/ auto-x etc. dont need excessive power. its all about working up to something and slowly modifying/learning about cars

rburdios
06-22-2008, 10:41 AM
where u at in texas?

benkieboy
06-22-2008, 10:57 AM
rice it out!

Passenger
06-22-2008, 12:16 PM
I was 16 too when I got mine, but mine had 45xxx miles.
Have fun:nod: with it and race everyone in your high school parking lot. ;P

FoReVaPmP
06-22-2008, 12:26 PM
Thanks for the warm welcoming from everyone. Just want to say that yes, I know this car isn't very fast. My older brother has a sick em1 that would smoke this car any given day. Even my mom's RL would probably do the same. I'm just glad I don't have a run down beater or something. No worries about a cocky 16 y/o who thinks he can mean mug everyone lol

MINT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....... I=envy you.:meek:


the ep is a great palce to start, no new driver needs 200+hp.

the basic fundamentals of driving/racing/ auto-x etc. dont need excessive power. its all about working up to something and slowly modifying/learning about cars

yep.

shortstop
06-22-2008, 01:08 PM
nice ride man. i bought mine back in march with 8000 miles and its been a great car so far. keep it clean and take care of it.:biggrin1:

Epcivic82
06-22-2008, 02:25 PM
im 16 too it got passed down from my brother:P

JTilly
06-22-2008, 03:53 PM
where u at in texas?

Killeen, roughly 2 hrs or so south of dallas

Gargola
06-22-2008, 04:06 PM
Killeen, roughly 2 hrs or so south of dallas

Killern, Fort Hood area huh.. not much going on around there besides the Army base.

Been around that neck of the woods a few times.

Congrats on your ride...just got one myself... but not in good condition.

Make sure you follow these steps:
Step 1 Buy yourself a $500 beater
Step 2 Park your EP3 in your garage
Step 3 Turn your beater into a square
Step 3 Remove the EP3 from your garage after you have had at least two fender benders with your beater.
Step 4 At this point you should have learned how EASY it is to be stupid. ( I am speaking from experience.... :cool:)

Enjoy!!!

Yo_KyleEP3
06-22-2008, 04:47 PM
lucky! welcome to the ephatch family!

EP3Drew
06-22-2008, 05:13 PM
damn i envy you you're getting that ep3 sighh lol

02TWSI
06-27-2008, 02:22 AM
these guys forgot the most important thing......

DO NOT POWERSHIFT YOUR CAR.

Atleast until you're confident with your driving enough to know your cars limit.

Don't be like another one of the noobs on here or with their new SIs that keep breaking 3rd because they don't know how to move their hands and feet at the same time >< :laser:

sittinlow
06-27-2008, 02:27 AM
I'll be PCSing to the Hood area very soon. A native Texan... maybe we can get together and caravan to cow's (aka holy_EFFING_cow) meet in Dec.

RS_man
06-30-2008, 03:51 PM
good show! Thats in good shape.

fatdong
06-30-2008, 05:00 PM
Killeen, roughly 2 hrs or so south of dallas

oh no shit ill be driving through killeen pretty soon. army family?

you're gonna hate yourself after your first wreck in that thing. be really careful. i mean, rediculously careful.

benkieboy
06-30-2008, 05:28 PM
if you plan to wreck it, just give me your ep for my ep! i'll give you cash!

Danman281
06-30-2008, 06:15 PM
man so lucky. my paint job has a bunch of dings, swirls, you name it. take good care of her...


lucky bastard...

RTE117
06-30-2008, 06:25 PM
wow, brand new car for nothing.


wow. Well your dad probably bought it thinking it was fast...... and then found out the truth, and now giving it to you.



Yeah just dont be one of those 16y/o who think because they have an SI they have to mug everyone they see. Its a slow car, and looks like a hamster.

A 7 year old gsr can beat you. no need to think other wise.

Are you sure there isn't a vagina between your legs? You sound like a little bitch.

Anywho, congrats on the car. It's a great DD. I'd recommend not heavily modifying it, but I'm 23 and have a different idea of mod-able cars.

Unknownally
06-30-2008, 07:13 PM
That's the most babied 2003 EP3 I've ever seen. Congrats on the new whip.

Owners always complain about their EP3. I do, too. The only reason is just because it has an economy vtec. Other than that and the transmission (lol), it is a great car. No, seriously, I fuckin love my EP3.

Many people who upgrade always say they miss their EP3. There's nothing like it. It's hard to explain. There's no other feeling like being in an EP3. The perfect sleeper.

MajorJones
07-01-2008, 01:41 AM
Welcome!!!! nice to see a young ep owner like me (Im 18)

Modding the car is were the fun begins and when you notice that your lip kit has left you with no gas money to show it off lol

02TWSI
07-01-2008, 02:06 AM
Welcome!!!! nice to see a young ep owner like me (Im 18)

Modding the car is were the fun begins and when you notice that your lip kit has left you with no gas money to show it off lol

I agree, i'm 19 I bought the car with money i've earned since I got out of highschool 2 years ago.

I bought a few mods, and some mods that needed to be done to my high mileage queen (74k miles and counting) and now I have no money to put gas in, gotta borrow the gas card hahaha! :fencing: :playball:

blkepthree
07-01-2008, 07:03 AM
nice ride bro. im 22 and have had the car a year. just hit 40k! its my wifes ride but i take out and run her hard when i can. take care of it and be smart!!! and i would kiss the ring of your father for giving you that car!!!! i got a audi a4 2.8 from my parents after a few beaters... so i cant complain. again nice ride. like these guys are saying do research and dont be the lil 16yrold brat thinkin hes the shit. i hate thoses kids. but you dont seem like that type. peace. have fun.

vividk20
07-01-2008, 08:22 AM
Congrats man!!! Good luck with everything and welcome to the hatch.

NrGiNnY14
07-01-2008, 10:17 AM
these guys forgot the most important thing......

DO NOT POWERSHIFT YOUR CAR.

Atleast until you're confident with your driving enough to know your cars limit.

Don't be like another one of the noobs on here or with their new SIs that keep breaking 3rd because they don't know how to move their hands and feet at the same time >< :laser:

YES i agree. i know because i was 1 of them. i beat the living shit out of my ep when i first got it, and where did it get me? in a huge amount of debt.

i suggest keeping the car stock for a while, maybe an intake and exhaust for the engine, but i would keep it at that.

remember, you are a new driver. i got my 05 when i was 16 and for the first year i kept it bone stock. trust me its worth waiting, get comfortable with the car and learn how to drive properly and safely. most important, be a defensive driver, because there are alot of assholes on the road that don't give a shit about you.

good luck and congrats. be safe