Another Canadian, eh! (Big Intro Inside)

[EP03]

Been floating around here for years as my g/f has had an EP3 for about 4 years now (and guess who had to figure out how to fix/mod it?), so I figured now would be a fitting time to join...especially since I just bought one myself!

Haven't picked the car up yet and probably wont until this weekend, but here are some shots I took a few weeks ago when I looked at it. It's never seen snow and is rarely driven in rain...a shame since it will become my dedicated daily, but rust proofing works wonders!

Here's the pics:

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It's a 2003, clearly VBP with about 96,000kms on it. It's actually owned by my g/f's dad, so I know where it's coming from at least. Amsoil since new as well as constant maintenance when needed. Other than that, it's stock...for now.:mbiggrin:

Here's my current toy, aka, the track toy/garage queen:

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Going through the paces...

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Mod list for that one is:

1994 Mazda MX6 LS

Engine/Transmission:
- Original Stock 2.5L V6 Internals (201,000kms)
- Internally Polished J-Spec KLZE Intake Manifold
- Eprom Chipped ECU – ZE Manifold Program
- Custom 3” Polished Cold Air Intake with K&N Air Filter
- ’95 Mazda Millenia Front Valve Cover
- MSD 8.5mm Spark Plug Wires
- SSAC Full Stainless Steel Header
- Custom 2.5” Magnaflow High-Flow Cat
- Custom 2.5” Cat-Back Exhaust with a Magnaflow Stainless Steel Performance Muffler
- ’96 LS Transmission
- Bully Stage 1 Clutch and Pressure Plate
- MX3 Lightened and Balanced 13lb Flywheel
- RR-Racing Polyurethane Front and Rear Motor Mounts and Shift Bushings
- Goodridge Stainless Braided Clutch Line

Suspension/Wheels:
- LEDA Custom True Coil-Over Suspension System
- Hypercoil Race Springs
- Ground Control Front Camber/Caster Plates
- Eibach Pro-Alignment Rear Camber Kit
- 16x8” ‘92 Spec RX7 FD Lightweight Wheels
- Kumho Ecsta SPT 225/45ZR16 Tires
- ARP Corvette Drag Wheel Studs
- H&R 15mm Hub-centric Wheel Spacers
- Ractive Polished Rear Strut Brace
- ’00 Mazda 626 16mm Rear Sway Bar
- ’00 Acura CL Moog Front Stabilizer Links
- ’96 Nissan Altima Moog Rear Stabilizer Links

Brakes:
- ‘03 Protege5 Rear Caliper Conversion
- Brembo Front and Rear Hardened Brake Rotors
- Hawk HPS Front Sport Pads
- OEM Mazda Ceramic Rear Pads
- Goodridge G-Stop Stainless Braided Brake Lines
- Motul DOT4 RBF600 Full Synthetic Racing Brake Fluid
- Custom Aluminum Front Brake Line Brackets

Exterior:
- Shaved Emblems, Trunk Keyhole, Passenger Side Handle Keyhole, and Power Antenna
- Completely Repainted OE Mazda “Brilliant Black” (Summer 2005)
- Limited Edition Genuine OEM Mazdaspeed MX6 3-piece Skirt Kit

Interior:
- Autometer Sport Comp Volt, Air/Fuel Ratio, Oil Pressure Gauges in Lotek Full Triple Pillar
- B&M Racing Short Throw Shifter
- Greddy Counter Weighted Shift Knob
- Custom Hand-Stitched Italian Leather Shift Boot
- JDM Stainless Steel MX6 Door Sills

Lighting:
- Infiniti G35 HID 4300K Retro-Fit
- Hella Yellow Star H3 Fog Light Bulbs

Sound:
- Alpine CDA-9831 Motorized Head Unit
- MB Quart Reference 6.5” Component Set in Custom Door Pods
- Memphis ST100 and 500D Amplifiers
- Rockford Fosgate 1 Farad Capacitor
- Alpine Type-R 10” Subwoofer
- Fahrenheit 6.5” Widescreen LCD Monitor
- Hardwired iPod/iPhone Composite Audio/Video Cable
- Hardwired 175W Inverter with USB
- StreetWires Wiring
- Viper Alarm System and Keyless with Remote Trunk Pop
- XM Satellite Radio from Terk

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Anyways, hoping to learn a ton more here and start modding mine when it arrives!

[MugenReplica]

Both look really really good! You might wanna repost this in the Members Ride section too when you have sufficient privileges.

[ep3 b!tch]

WOW They both look great! :tehehe:

Good luck with the future modding of your ep :]
Got any plans for it?

[lordhelmet]

Looks great! How much did you pick the ep up for?

[EP03]

Both look really really good! You might wanna repost this in the Members Ride section too when you have sufficient privileges.

Thanks! How do I go about gaining these privileges?


WOW They both look great! :tehehe:

Good luck with the future modding of your ep :]
Got any plans for it?

I do! I plan on retiring the Mazda from it's track duties, so the EP will take charge. Goals right now are to get the suspension sorted, where I will likely go to KW Variant2 coilovers or something or that sort, as well as a DC5-R 6spd with LSD trans, 17x8's with something sticky, and little odds and ends from there.

I'm not used to Honda setups (sad since this is my 4th Honda product in 4 years) but I plan to pick up the specs needed to make this a fun little track toy!


Looks great! How much did you pick the ep up for?

Got it for about $12,000 CDN. Because of it's history I felt it was worth it. Better knowing where it's coming from I figure, even if the colour wouldn't have been my first choice...:mwink:


But thanks for the comments guys. It's really appreciated!

[Z33_HR]

Welcome!! Nice clean EP you picked up there, and for a good deal I might add!!

[403ep3]

Very nice and the gfx model as well.

What color were you looking to get?

I bought my ep3 at 11.3k at 60,000kms and he also bought me new tires.

[EP03]

Well the whole deal is on the fence right now. Found a lot of rust hidden under the passenger side door moulding that shouldn't be ther. It's clearly a defect in the workmanship but Honda wont budge on fixing it.

So that in mind, I'm rethinking the deal. Might still end up with it, but it's a heck of pain knowing it needs repairs. Unless someone knows where I can find a VBP passenger door!?

[403ep3]

That sucks!

Other than that, is the car a good buy? Looks very clean.

[Fico]

i wish i bought my ep with a lip kit on it :( oh well.... nice pick up man and welcome to the forums!

[Passenger]

Both cars are super clean

[EP03]

That sucks!

Other than that, is the car a good buy? Looks very clean.

It still is, but I'm super picky, so it's hard to tell! I'm looking at a few other cars such as an RSX TypeS and a 2000 Civic SiR as I've always loved them. Just looking for reliable, long lasting, and something that I can beat the piss out of! After 3 Honda's, I know they can take it!

[403ep3]

All the cars you've owned or want are ones that my friends own. Good old reliable honda.

I hope you find what you're looking for. I say go for the ep but that's kinda bias of me. Come join the dark side :hay:

[EP03]

I would love to pick up the EP, but I honestly hate having paint work done! It's never the same as OEM. Will see what happens though. Looking at some cars today so the decision should be made shortly. If I do end up with the EP, I already have Tein springs for it haha!

Thanks for all the comments everyone!