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losthopes93
01-27-2011, 11:04 PM
i have an 03 i was told all i need is the rsx base model hubs and the rotor? does anyone know if there is anything else i need?

ShadowEP3
01-27-2011, 11:14 PM
yup the most important thing





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widebodyeg
01-27-2011, 11:20 PM
i have an 03 i was told all i need is the rsx base model hubs and the rotor? does anyone know if there is anything else i need?

its simple, for the rear all you need is the hubs and rotors and the front the knuckles and rotors from a base and you can use the same calipers and if you wanna upgrade the front to type s, all you have to get is the type s rotors and calipers and you dont have to change the axles

akqowns
01-28-2011, 12:12 AM
we don't need axles? i saw a lot of threads said need to change axles as well ..
i'm not sure which is correct tho,

widebodyeg
01-28-2011, 10:13 AM
we don't need axles? i saw a lot of threads said need to change axles as well ..
i'm not sure which is correct tho,

only if you wanna do it the expensive way, if you do it the way i explained then you dont have to

ep3jd
01-28-2011, 10:17 AM
You need axles...

27rocks
01-28-2011, 10:19 AM
we don't need axles? i saw a lot of threads said need to change axles as well ..
i'm not sure which is correct tho,

You only need axles if you end up getting the RSX-s knuckles.

ep3jd
01-28-2011, 10:19 AM
I'm surprised this hadn't been closed yet. Jesus.

ep3jd
01-28-2011, 10:21 AM
You only need axles if you end up getting the RSX-s knuckles.

Explain.. Please. I've never heard of any other way to do this..

DA9_GSR
01-28-2011, 10:44 AM
I have an '03 EP3 and I did the 5 bolt conversion using a 2004 Acura RSX base suspension.
Here's a list of the parts I used:

- DC5 Base front knuckles (w/ RSX base front brakes)
- DC5 Base front brake calipers, pads and rotors
- DC5 Base front ABS sensors (plugs right into your EP3 chassis harness)
- DC5 05-06 Type S front "A Spec" springs and struts
- Ingalls front camber bolts
- DC5 Base rear trailing arms
- DC5 Base rear lower control arms
- DC5 Base rear ABS sensors (plugs right into your EP3 chassis harness)
- DC5 05-06 Type S rear "A Spec" springs and struts
- Ingalls rear adjustable upper control arms (recommended to be able to align it when you're done)

I simply took everything out, and put everything in. Aligned it to my liking and never had a issue since.
I used the stock EP3 axles, no problem. I also used the stock EP3 rear calipers (same on all rear disk brake Honda's).

ImportCustomx
01-28-2011, 10:47 AM
Original poster. please be aware of where you post....this should have gone under suspension etc. ill move it for you, but please just keep that in mind in the future.

Also please search for a few minutes before just creating a thread.

go here for the sticky about how to do a 5 lug swap.

http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?53672-DIY-5-Lug-Swap-Conversion-02-03-ep-with-02-03-DC5-Type-S-Parts&highlight=5+lug+swap