Pip's Fitted Mugen EP3 Type R (UK Built)

[Pip]

Thought I would update you on my new project
It was a Satin Silver EP3 in pretty much standard form.
Been a bit busy

Engine
Tegiwa Gruppe M Carbon Intake
Tegiwa Short Shift
Solid shifter bushing Kit
Custom Painted Cam Cover Red with Black Splatters
Red Silicone Hoses
Custom Unsilenced B pipe and Backbox
Teishi Red Battery Tie
Mugen Radiator Cap


Exterior
Mugen Front Splitter
Mugen Front Grille (Mugen Debadged)
OEM style Carbon Spoiler
Carbon Front Badge
Heko Wind Deflectors
Tinted Windows
DeWipered Rear
Debadged Rear
Flatblade Wipers
Yellow LED Side Lights
Yellow HID Bulbs

Stance
Enkei NT03's in White 17"x8j et 35
Yokohama S Drive 225/45/17
Raceland :lol: Coilovers
D2 Camber arms
Eibach Front Camber Bolts


Waiting to be fitted.
D2 Lower control arms
Steering Rack riser Kit
Polished Intake Manifold
Hondata Intake Manifold Gasket

Next
New Coilovers.
Carbon
Purple Anodised Goodies.
Brake overhaul.

Long Term
KPro ECU
Manifold


http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/IMG_1004.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/IMG_1147.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/IMG_1144a.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/IMG_1050a.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/IMG_1149.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/IMG_1160a.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/IMG_1152.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/Civic/Februrary2011038-1.jpg
:mbiggrin:

[POOPTOOTH]

I've always been jealous of you RHD guys and being able to run the Groupe M intake! :mmad:

Nice R and Welcome!

[dirtyMETHOD]

:welcome:Loooking good mang,

[Jukka]

Welcome, Ive seen your car before on either TROC or CivicType-r before..very nice. I like your mates car with the Takata green Evos.

[Babylegg03si]

Welcome! And the car looks good! I've always been a fan of the NT03s. The other EP looks good on those green Evo wheels too!

[.colin]

I really like those enkeis on your car, nice ride!

[powdbyrice]

welcome! car looks good!

[02TWSI]

Woooo NT-03, such a underrated wheel! Nice car.

[Pip]

Thanks, Was hard getting a Set in the UK

[Ep3 ked]

Nice ep man !!!!

[DrZfInEsT]

Love this ep keep it up!

[03civicdopejmd]

man, those nt's look sooo f'in good, must lust for enkeis continues! Car looks great!

[Pip]

Few more modifications fitted:
Spax Coilovers
Purple TRS Tow Strap
Smoothed Rear Plinth
Black Painted Headlights
Yellow LED SideLights
Yellow 3000k Headlights
Black Silicone Hoses
New Track Rod Ends
Skunk2 Heavyweight Gear Knob
Bosch Silvertop Battery

List To Fit:
Luke 3 Point Harness'
Retrimmed OEM Steering Wheel With Yellow Marker
D2 Lower Control Arms
Polished Intake Manifold
Hondata Manifold Gasket

Quick picture from PTM
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/ptma.jpg

[Jukka]

looks good, any picture of the steering wheel? im very curious about what it looks like

[Pip]

sorry for very poor image from the seller but here's the image,
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a191/antaz87/IMG_0372.jpg

[Jukka]

hmm..interesting

[nmysiismyn]

I've always been jealous of you RHD guys and being able to run the Groupe M intake! :mmad:

Nice R and Welcome!

With a Dremel and some gaffers tape, I'll make it fit clean on our LHD EP's!! lol


sorry for very poor image from the seller but here's the image,
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a191/antaz87/IMG_0372.jpg

Interesting indeed!
I've always wondered what it'd take to re-wrap my wheel.

Sweet ride mate!


Smoothed Rear Plinth

I'm curious what this^ means.

[nmysiismyn]

Steering Rack riser Kit

I'd love to see this too. :mangel:
:mbiggrin:

[27rocks]

Nice car, but racelands on a true type-R ??? :mcry:

[Pip]

Smoothed Rear Plinth

I'm curious what this^ means.

This is one here, can only find a pic of my freinds old car, Don't have a recent one of mine from the rear.
The honda "H" badge removed from the plinth
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/IMG_1054.jpg?




Steering Rack Riser Kit

I'd love to see this too. :mangel:
:mbiggrin:

Here is a Riser vs Standard bracket:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc220/gruodiz/IMG_3231.jpg
More info here http://civictype-r.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=124&t=216119



Nice car, but racelands on a true type-R ??? :mcry:
Read Posts, changed for Spax thanks :)

[USAF EP3]

This is one here, can only find a pic of my freinds old car, Don't have a recent one of mine from the rear.
The honda "H" badge removed from the plinth
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/IMG_1054.jpg?



Here is a Riser vs Standard bracket:
http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc220/gruodiz/IMG_3231.jpg
More info here http://civictype-r.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=124&t=216119



Read Posts, changed for Spax thanks :)

I know they sell these steering rack brackets for the DC5, but they're power steering.

How and where can we get a hold of these stateside for the EP3?? These would be perfect for correcting the tie rod angle when we lower our cars.

[nmysiismyn]

OH SNAP. It looks good debadged!
**Considering "smoothing my plinth"**

EDIT: SHG_EasyE made some similar brackets. I'd rather have

[Jukka]

you can get those brackets from a guy on CRSX too.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff213/6GCCanada/steeringbracket002.jpg
the guy who sells em on CRSX's screen name is 0857. They are like $60 or something like that.

[EPtyper]

Wow! That intake is BadA$$. I have always been a fan of the NT03's myself.

[gtimportfanatic]

pic #4 is my current wheels vs my dream wheels! .. good shit

[Pip]

Refurbished the Enkei's as they were looking a little tired.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/Civic/centre.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/Civic/DSCF2985.jpg

Some damage to spoke from a wheel brace.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/Civic/DSCF2988.jpg

Reoved old Valves, and centre caps. Then Sanded.

120 grit
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/Civic/DSCF2991.jpg

400 grit
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/Civic/DSCF2992.jpg

1200. Super Smooth :)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/Civic/DSCF2993.jpg

flatted the whole wheel. Primed, applied first coat of paint.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/Civic/DSCF2986.jpg

Flatted. Repainted and Clearcoated twice.

Result.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/Civic/DSCF2996.jpg

Cheeky new purchase. :P

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/Civic/D1Spec-1.jpg

and together :lol:

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/Civic/DSCF2997.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/Civic/DSCF2998.jpg

[gamma6]

Looks damn good!

[monjarassi]

lovely wheels my next choice

[skoolnu]

looking good mate.

[gtimportfanatic]

sweetness. i still wanna get a set
`'

[Pip]

More updates on the car.

Changed rear spoiler, from Carbon Fibre OEM style to Seibon Mugen Spoiler,
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/MugenSpoiler6.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/MugenSpoiler3.jpg
Fitted and then Immediately turned the angle to "11" :-D
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/MugenSpoiler2.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/MugenSpoiler1.jpg


Upfront I have prepared the Car for the bodyshop.
Removed the area for the "H" on grille and trimmed down the panel.
Smoothed out panel gap between splitter, bumper and also the grille.
Plate Recess Smoothed out.
At the moment it is just in a rough filler as I am no BodyShop worker. Car should be in new Paint in around a fortnights time,

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/SmoothedFront2.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/SmoothedFront5.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/SmoothedFront3.jpg

Interior wise:
all parts that were silver have been sprayed Satin Black

Headunit. (Relatively easy job just fiddley as have to take the front apart.) just 2 screws and clips holding it on.
Fascia
Centre Console
Door Handles
Central Locking Switch
A, B + C pillars are also all now black. Ready for new headlining,

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BlackDash6.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BlackDash7.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BlackDash8.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BlackTrim2.jpg

Retrimmed Steering wheel with Yellow Marker has been fitted a while but haven't put any images up of it fitted,

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BlackDash1.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BlackDash2.jpg

Cheeky Double Stitching.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BlackDash10.jpg

Fitted some Alpine Speakers upfront as the sound quality wasn't great. Think one of the Speakers wasn't even working :oops:

Used AutloLeads Fascia kit for 130mm Speakers. Screwed into place and then Applied a "TigerSeal" type sealant for less vibration.
Big Difference in sound. may also upgrade rears in near future.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/AlpineSpeakers1.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/AlpineSpeakers2.jpg

Upgraded all brake discs to Grooved, Read that this was prefferable to drilled as they wereprone to cracking along with mintex pads.
Also painted calipers as they were looking a little tired in a nice gold to go with the wheels bolts (not yet fitted as going on with enkei's)

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/GroovedBrakes1.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/GroovedBrakes2.jpg

Also Bought some D2 Rigid Bucket seats in black.
They weigh in at around 6 kilo's, will take a 5 point harness and are a really well put together seat.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/D2BucketSeats2.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/D2BucketSeats3.jpg
Silver Logo in head rest
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/D2BucketSeats4.jpg



Still to do at the moment:

Send car to bodyshopfor new paint
Fit D2 Buckets(Need Side mounts)
Fit Wheels (Need Tyres)
Sort Headlining and Re-fit interior Trim

[Jukka]

looks good mate! Is your cigg lighter lit up from behind? or did you just paint the bezel green?? The steering wheel looks sooo killer!

[Pip]

Fitted my wheels to the car.
Enkei NT03's Refurbed in Gunmetal.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BeigeLad007.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BeigeLad016.jpg

Also Fitted the D2 Bucket Seats to the OMP Side Rails

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BeigeLad013.jpg

Removed the brackets from my OEM seat rails.

Cleaned the surface of OMP Rails ready for welding,
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BeigeLad018.jpg

Fitted with my Luke harness'

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BeigeLad052.jpg

also the car came back from the bodyshop South Tyneside Coachworks today.
Cannot Recommend this shop enough. The paintwork and prep work is fantastic.

The colour I went for is somewhere between a Beige and cream.
The photo's show the car as an off-white but it is darker in the "flesh"

This photo best shows the colour. but doesn't quite show the real colour.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BeigeLad049.jpg

The Result

Fully smoothed Mugen Front.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BeigeLad039.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BeigeLad043.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BeigeLad041.jpg

Side Views
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BeigeLad038.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BeigeLad036.jpg


Rear (with Reversing sensors Removed and smoothed out.)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BeigeLad047.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BeigeLad051.jpg


http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BeigeLad062.jpg

Couldn't be happier with the results :-D

[nmysiismyn]

IDK how noticeable it is in person, but there's a high spot on the grille, where the badge base used to be...
The first pic shows it the best. I first noticed it in the reflection:

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/th_BeigeLad049.jpg (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BeigeLad049.jpg)

Your one-piece front end looks surprisingly good though, mate! :mcool:
Keep it up! :thumbu:

Are you going to keep the bottom grille painted that off-white?

[Pip]

The bottom grille will be satin black soon.
also there is no high-spot. but thanks for that eagle-eyed spot :mrolleyes:

[nmysiismyn]

...also there is no high-spot. but thanks for that eagle-eyed spot :mrolleyes:

You're welcome. :mrolleyes:

Maybe, if I called it a low-spot, you'd see what I'm seeing? :shrug:

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/Tommy_Castroreale/EPHatch/th_BeigeLad049.jpg (http://s830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/Tommy_Castroreale/EPHatch/?action=view&current=BeigeLad049.jpg)

[nmysiismyn]

The bottom grille will be satin black soon...

I've never been a fan of the painted lower grilles, but this' just a thought:

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/Tommy_Castroreale/EPHatch/BeigeLad043.jpg

It kinda flows with your upper grille, I think. :shrug:
IDK.. Photoshopping it from another angle might help..

[Pip]

I like the look of the one painted "line" to be honest i did'nt expect the bodyshop to paint it. expected it to be left black.

the shape of the grille is flat on the bottom, i think this picture shows it best.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BeigeLad039.jpg I understand what you mean though it doesnt "curve out"
hard to photograph as it is such a small detail.

[Pip]

Help a brother out!
My car is in this Round of Total Honda Magazine's "Honda's Idol" :mbiggrin:
Vote and Help me go through to the next Round

http://www.totalcarmagazines.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/wp-photocontest/viewimg.php?img_id=36&post_id=1001&order=chrono

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BeigeLad038.jpg

Please Vote !

[303EP]

Voted :mbiggrin: sick car

[monjarassi]

voted aswell. gl

[Pip]

Voted :mbiggrin: sick car

voted aswell. gl

Thanks :meek:

[Pip]

Resprayed my OEM Enkei's while I wait for my new wheels to arrive.

Candy Purple with a coat of glitter lacquar. then a clear gloss lacquar.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/bef3b296.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/d6a10fa6.jpg

Not the best pics but you get the idea,

Purple Enkie OEMs fitted!

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/955d5490.jpg

New wheels soon :mtongue:

[nmysiismyn]

Was the H just masked out or is it a sticker?
If that's masked it, that's a great job! :thumbu:

Looks great man!

[Pip]

Yeah masked using the standard decal. :)

[ace_drew1]

looks good! bump

[Pip]

New Rear coilovers arrived today
D2 Fully adjustble Rear coils.

These are going to be used for Daily driving and will be set to a low ride height for use with the new wheels arriving tomorrow.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/4025793e.jpg

while these are on the car the Spax RSX I have on at the minute will be refurbished. and used along side some track wheels I'll be getting.
Not sure whether to use the Enkei OEM's with some decent tyres or get some lighter wheels 16's
Then a FRSU.

also another smaller mod,

Buddy Club gear knob.
Its a lot lighter than the Skunk 2 and seems a bit better shape. more feel when changing gear too.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/ew044.jpg

And Fitted against the all black dash.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/ew050.jpg :mtongue:

[nmysiismyn]

Sick! Going all black on my dash's still of my favorite mods of mine..
Looks awesome!

[Pip]

Ok so my Wheels have arrived.

There in the form of Rays Volks GTP-A Daytona One Piece Fully Polished.
17" x 8.5 et 20 (No i didn't get my offsets wrong :-D )

Couple of pictures of the wheels themselves.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/b09a1316.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/bdd45957.jpg

Fingerprints all over them already. :bad-words:

Little bit of stretch required to get the wheels under the arch.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/9147c229.jpg
Not fitted the wheels yet and i need to fiddle with the ride height and camber.


These are going to be my daily wheels, I'll have other wheels and a different suspension set up for Track days (and another front bumper :lol: )

also another cheeky delivery. This one fitted. Beaks lower tie Bar
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/tiebar.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/tiebar2.jpg


Tidy'd up the front end with the lower grill colour and Number plate fitted. (Not sure about its placement yet)
Crap dark picture but you get the point.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/front004.jpg

and some Fitment Collective goodness!

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/ec356685.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/9fb7f773.jpg

Got to Represent :bigthumb:

Car finally feels like its taking shape.
when the wheels are on the car will be almost finished apart from tuning!

Wheels should be fitted on Sunday. Can't wait!

[nmysiismyn]

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz228/Tommy_Castroreale/EPHatch/50d2b8d8.png

[Pip]

Fitted the wheels, adjusted the camber,
gave the thing a quick clean clean.

I'll let the pictures do the talking.

Few details of the Rays.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BrandNew017.jpg

2 Piece metal screw-on centre caps.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/BrandNew019.jpg



and. Stance .

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/stance3.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/stance8.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/stance6.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/stance4.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/stance5.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/stance1.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/stance2.jpg

Parked up for bed tonight :)

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/stance7.jpg

[monjarassi]

i have mixed feelings of them and fitment, im not much of a wheels stretching and stuff, im more into function and form. U got the form but not the function. All that matters is how u feel..

[Satinsilver03]

wheels are really nice but the super stretched tires dont look right.....and it looks like you need to get rid of the positive camber in the front.......

[Ep3crazy]

siiiick ass build bro

[Pip]

siiiick ass build bro

:)

[Sq8y02]

really like that front end deff in to see where this build goes!!!

[Pip]

More things.

my Japspeed 4-2-1 arrived.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3320.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3319.jpg

also bought for it a tegiwa Cat sensor spacer.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3315.jpg
Fitted.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3336.jpg

and a genuine honda Manifold gasket.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3318.jpg


Fitted My HID's 8000k (With the help of Dan. :lol: )
and LED Sides.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3328.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3330.jpg

and my Takata Harness is fitted. 4 point, 3" Harness , much more comfortable than my old 3 Point Luke 2".

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3323.jpg

also have some new battery terminals and Power cable to relocate my battery for my new intake!
which is finally in the country!

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3321.jpg

gasket kit for changing the cam cover.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3331.jpg

and some new detailing stuff.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3334.jpg

[Pip]

Picked up my 2nd Set of wheels today.
These are going to be for track/Fast Road use.
as the car will be getting a FRSU after show season.

BuddyClub P1's in Black with Yokohama Parada Spec 215/40/17 Tyres

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3351.jpg

Very Dirty
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3354.jpg

Degreased, washed and buffed with RimWax and some Meguires tyre Gel.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3362.jpg

Still in perfect condition.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3358.jpg

[PatrickJamesYu]

sweet stuff.

[Pip]

Stuck the Buddyclubs P1 RF's on!
I know the back end needs to be raised.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3375.jpg

Also the car was filthy so car it got a quick clean,

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3377.jpg

also collected my new system.
BuddyClub spec IV

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3383.jpg

Needed cleaned obviously. bit of degreaser, T-Cut and some elbowgrease.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3387.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3385.jpg

will fit the BuddyClub backbox, B Pipe and Manifold together in the next couple of days.

[Pip]

Happy Valentines day me!
parcel arrived today from the U,S of A. lol
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3409.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3423.jpg

Very Suprised by how light it was
Intake was 340g and Filter was 447g. the whole intake weighs only 777 grams!
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3416.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3415.jpg

and Fitted!

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3428.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3430.jpg

Picture also shows my new strut brace and Bonnet Riser.

also got a Billet rear wiper delete.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3437.jpg

[SkareKrow]

Nice! Very Nice Happy VDay to you & your ep!

":;,,,;:" $|{@|2€|{|?()\\//\\// using HTC Evo 4G!

[Pip]

Picked this up today.

Jackson Racing Supercharger

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3445.jpg

8psi Pulley

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3446.jpg

RC Racing 650cc Injectors.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3440.jpg

Hoping to see 300bhp with the manifold, 2.5 inch BuddyClub Exhaust System and Intake.

[SkareKrow]

:thumbup::smile:Nice stuff picked up!

~§kareKrow
»»{":;,,,;:"}«« using HTC Evo 4G!

[TheBestUkester]

I want to see the engine bay with the Password Intake and the JRSC on it. Debating if I want that intake or not.

[SkareKrow]

I want to see the engine bay with the Password Intake and the JRSC on it. Debating if I want that intake or not.

x2 for pictures of it all installed.

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[Pip]

fitted my mount inserts today.
Energy Suspension mounts for the Engine and Powerflex for the gearbox mounts.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3462.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3452.jpg

Some parts form Honda Arrived too. one is a bolt for my cam cover. as one won't come out.
probably going to sheer or cut the bolt. so bought a new one.
also got some small bulbs for the hazard light and rear heated window switches as mine have gone out.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3454.jpg

Painted some more parts too.
My slam panel and crash bar.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3450.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3469.jpg

and fuel rail ready for the JRSC
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3474.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3473.jpg

The Gearbox mount.

Mount Fitting.
Before,
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3461.jpg

After
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3463.jpg

Fitted.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3465.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3468.jpg

Removed the A/C System. :WOOT
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3471.jpg

and this little bracket. :lol:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3466.jpg

started fitting the charger also.
Removed all the intake.

Thats it for today will finish fitting the JRSC tomorrow once i have trimmed down the OEM belt tensioner.

[SkareKrow]

Very nice! :smile: Sounds like its going to be fun!

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[monjarassi]

wow didnt know they made a insert for the tranny mount

[Danielsle]

Must.. have that rear wiper delete. Link me!

[sir_2002]

Link me too :mbiggrin:

[Pip]

wow didnt know they made a insert for the tranny mount

Yeah Powerflex make them over here. not sure which company make then in the US


Must.. have that rear wiper delete. Link me!

Link me too :mbiggrin:

http://passwordjdm.com/

[Pip]

Couple of small mod's needed to be done before fitted the Jackson Racing Charger.


This is the OEM Belt tensioner.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3479.jpg

and this is it with the modification done needed to use the OEM auto tensioner with the JRSC kit.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3481.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3483.jpg

It also needed Shaving a small amount for metal from near the Intake. for clearance for the charger.
Both pictured here.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3488.jpg

The JRSC fitted:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3517.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3518.jpg

and two short video's
one of my idle withe the BuddyClub Spec4
and one of the bay with the JRSC fitted and running once warm.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/th_DSCF3521.jpg (http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/?action=view&current=DSCF3521.mp4)

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/th_DSCF3522.jpg (http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/?action=view&current=DSCF3522.mp4)

[SkareKrow]

:pop2: Nice!

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[justanex1]

What size of belt did you use & do You still have ac

[Kerby]

gotta love that currency exchange rate!

MOAR PICS!!

[TheBestUkester]

Now I REALLY want the Password intake, so much cleaner then having that gapping hole of nothingness, and I wouldn't have to worry about puddles as much.

[Pip]

gotta love that currency exchange rate!

MOAR PICS!!

exchange rate? ??


What size of belt did you use & do You still have ac
No i deleted it and belt is 7PK 1180

Took the car to TDi North today set off at 6 o'clock this morning and just got back at half 7 tonight. Long day!!
anyway. after raising the suspension as the car was to low for the rollers :lol:
and a couple of teething problems, which the guys at TDi sorted no issues !
it was on to the rollers.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3568.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3569.jpg

and a little while later i got the result. . .
302.6 BHP and 197.2 ft/lbs Torque :WOOT :-D
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/Map.jpg

Thanks to all the Guys at TDi North for the work today :-D

[justanex1]

Thanks for the reply! Yeah took i off my ac compressor and just bought a smaller belt but was a bitch. Too much of a guessing game. Good numbers though :mtongue:

[EP3Lov3]

nice numbers!

[Pip]

4 x Goodyear Eagle F1's arrived today in 235/40/17 flavour

iPhone 4 for size comparison.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3700.jpg

and my old Falken 205/40/17 :lol:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3699.jpg

nearly as tall as 5 225/75/16 bf goodrige for the other car ha ha.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3697.jpg

going to need a big shoe horn to get these onto my et20 8.5j wheels lol

[sleepy ep3]

Looks like a nice ride, good numbers too. Congrats

[Pip]

These are my new seats that are going in. To replace the D2 buckets.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/2169f875.jpg
Bought the OMP seat rails and OMP mounts to go with them.

I will miss the fixed back buckets but they were a nightmare. Couldn't get some of my mates in the passenger seat as they were so narrow.
Fatties!

The new seats are a good compromise as they are fully adjustable but still a lot lighter than OEM :-D

And my new exhaust.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/949e959f.jpg
AC Invo Titanium :)
Will be paired with a 2.5" silenced B Pipe :)

[monjarassi]

love that new exhaust

[Pip]

Repainted Cam cover,
as my Brens cover wasn't in the best condition
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3760.jpg

Decided to do this myself.
The gear was less than £20 from Halfords.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3755.jpg

Stripped the cover with Nitromors.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3765.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3766.jpg

Gave the cover a good sand with 200, 600, and 1200.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3775.jpg

masked all the holes over.
Painted the Cover with spray paint, Followed the instructions. but i used 3 even coats ten minutes apart. instead of 2 coats.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3790.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3791.jpg

While the paint was still tacky, Scraped the paint away from the "Honda" Logo.
When the Paint was fully dry I carefully sanded the Logo with 600, 1200, and 2000 grit

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3794.jpg

Fitted the Cover with new seals all round.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3798.jpg

Also Colected my new seats and Recieved my OMP seat mounts, (which are for an FN2) :( returning these and re-ordeing them as soon as they are refunded.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3813.jpg

and picked up my new back box. AC Invo Heat Treated Titanium. Just need a Silenced 2.5" B Pipe for this,
I heart Titanium :WOOT

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3818.jpg

[SkareKrow]

Nice stuff. Sucks that you didn't get the right parts. Coming nice though.

-SK

[Pip]

Update.
Fitted my cam cover, TDi North REPRESENT! [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3862.jpg

Love the way it looks with the Kevlar.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3869.jpg


compared top the old bay. when ii still had A/C Messy! :???:

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3428.jpg

also I wasn't happy with my centre console in black. It looked good but it I didn't take much time time doing it originally.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3829.jpg

So i bought a new CD tray as the one on the car was from the last owner. was an aftermarket fascia cut in half :shock:

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3837.jpg.

So I removed the whole centre console and stripped all the buttons and switches.

then replaced the bulbs in the Heated window - A/C button. and the Hazard switch as they were out.
Heres the Part Numbers if anyone needs them.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3846.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3841.jpg

obviously a bit tired.


Then got sanding and masking. Primed and painted,

Heres the Result before Clear coat,

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3838.jpg

and installed. with all working bulbs! :bigthumb:

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3855.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3856.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3858.jpg

Happy with that. :-D

[Pip]

Finally got the seats in.
Fitted with the Takata.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3900.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3899.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3897.jpg

and a picture of how / where my battery is fitted, as a few people have asked.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3903.jpg


Also bought a full dash, stripped out the reinforcement bar, vents and wiring loom ready for it to go to flocking, :)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3918.jpg

In no rush to get the second dash flocked a few things to do before then.

B Pipe ,
Paint work,
FRSU
considering changing my wheels too. :mredface:

[fdnyjon]

wow nice build!

[Jukka]

cant wait for the flocked dash! I've only seen one other EP with a flocked dash. How much lower do you sit in with the OMP rails?? Also are the rails bottom mount or side mount?

[ep3k20]

ya that is gonna look stellar when its done... always wondered what an ep dash would look like flocked

[Pip]

Popped down to Modified Nationals today.
Fast Car Magazine liked the Civic even though it was in the worst parking area. I didn't take the car to show!

http://distilleryimage7.instagram.com/ff699d3cad5e11e19e4a12313813ffc0_7.jpg
fastcarmagazine Nice EP3 on polished Volks.

http://web.stagram.com/p/205486590144736999_48223002

Happy Enough they liked it! :)

[fdnyjon]

Nicee

[Pip]

Re Polished the Volks today.
they were very Dirty :shock:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3952.jpg

Weapon.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3957.jpg

Result!
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3945.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3951.jpg

Ted was happy with them, High Five!
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3939.jpg

Fitted!
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3964.jpg

also finally fitted the Titanium AC Invo exhaust.
This is coupled with a 2.5" silenced B Pipe.
(don't have a sound clip but I'm very happy with the sound!)

couple of pictures, I love the blue! [smilie=blush.gif] [smilie=hearts.gif]
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3973.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3975.jpg

you can see the rear splitter has been a bit burned by the old exhaust, Damn Flames!
this is going to be sorted at the body shop before JapFest 2

a few pictures of the car cleaned!
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3981.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3971.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3969.jpg

[Pip]

New Facelift Front :-D

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3991.jpg

...and Rear

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3996.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF3992.jpg

:WOOT

[nmysiismyn]

I never noticed how different the buttons are on your UKDM radio. :meek: Making me wonder what all the differences are, other than being for RHD..

Updates look SICK, Pip! :thumbu:

Diggin' the front. The rear looks BEAST! Also, lovin' how the CW looks next to the pure white front plate. :mcool:

[02_epdriver]

I love the champ white paint, thats why I sit outside all the time and look at my own. lol. Nice EP pip. You change your wheels more than some change their underwear.

[2005SI]

love what you've done with the car A+

[Pip]

love what you've done with the car A+

Thanks a lot! :)



I love the champ white paint, thats why I sit outside all the time and look at my own. lol. Nice EP pip. You change your wheels more than some change their underwear.
Lol thanks but its not Champ White its been resprayed cream!


I never noticed how different the buttons are on your UKDM radio. :meek: Making me wonder what all the differences are, other than being for RHD..

Updates look SICK, Pip! :thumbu:

Diggin' the front. The rear looks BEAST! Also, lovin' how the CW looks next to the pure white front plate. :mcool:

again thanks but the car is cream not champ white! :)


Went down to JapFest 2 at Donnington today.
The car was the only car in the Wheel Whores stand

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF4005.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF4003.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF4001.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF4014.jpg


Also got the Eagle F1's on in time for the show.

235/40/17 on front.
215/45/17 in rear. all on an 8.5j et 20.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF4022.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/DSCF4016.jpg

fitted a real carbon front badge, removed the "type R" badge from the front grille too.
and finally fitted a Tieshi "Wink" mirror. (a 5 panel wide mirror) don't have a picture of that as bonnet is in the way.

[Pip]

Got a decent picture of the car on the Wheel Whores stand on the Fast Car site in the Japfest 2 coverage,
I Spoke to Glenda and Oli from Fast Car at the show and I should be sorting a shoot with them soon. Fingers crossed.

For now this pic will do. I love it

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/4c03f031.jpg

Edit: FastCar added another picture.

Shows the wink mirror :)
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/ad7a50ab.jpg

Link: http://www.fastcar.co.uk/2012/07/12/japfest-2-the-evolution-2012-part-two/

[Pip]

Another on the FastCar site.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/4bb73bb0.jpg

[Pip]

Car has been shot for fast car magazine.
Not in the magazine yet. Should be on shelves in the next issue or 2.
Have some poor iphone pics from the shoot.

At the shoot
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/F8EC7EAD-88D3-42BF-8D56-AF5A2D16526B-4730-0000048589AB4A1A.jpg

The rig.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/60D6629B-8A00-44F2-9684-A825C998C9B7-4730-0000048583A9FDD9.jpg

Teaser shot from the camera. The quality of the shots was awesome.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/F5B25B20-A85B-427F-9466-DE2F0FD5F563-4730-000004857E7A60B8.jpg

The shoot went on from 8:30 till 1 in the morning!!!

[Pip]

I've just found out from the Fast Car editor Jules that the car will be in issue 324 of the magazine.
322 is the issue out now so won't be long

[SkareKrow]

I've just found out from the Fast Car editor Jules that the car will be in issue 324 of the magazine.
322 is the issue out now so won't be long

nice! Thanks for the update. Where can Ifind a copy of that issue....?

¶SK¬

[Pip]

The car is finally in Fast car magazine.

http://www.fastcar.co.uk/2012/11/13/fast-car-magazine-issue-324/

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/fast-car-issue-324cover.jpg

Really happy with the feature, the Images are awesome.


http://media.fastcar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Fast-Car-Magazine-Issue-324-01.jpg

[SkareKrow]

The car is finally in Fast car magazine.

http://www.fastcar.co.uk/2012/11/13/fast-car-magazine-issue-324/

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/fast-car-issue-324cover.jpg

Really happy with the feature, the Images are awesome.


http://media.fastcar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Fast-Car-Magazine-Issue-324-01.jpg

Nice. Got to get me a copy. :thumbu: Keep up the excellent work!

¶SK¬

[superchargedk20]

Congrats

[Pip]

Feature.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/3ca071940caf5a7f667fd0c5f5447b96.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/786afca4e27288e94e64ad9a08c76455.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/fc29167e2a7483227b8b3ceb4e37b31e.jpg

Readable(ish) Versions

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/a23bc4c648fb47653dde5b8be7257f3c.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/08792d02410c25cbfd876263a489904e.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/c206cd40ef308cb8826b3c330e7c6ac6.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/85c94e57da36cba6c57bb4641cfa2c9d.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/4e698a677db9bb564fb475baeea1868d.jpg

[SkareKrow]

Feature.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/3ca071940caf5a7f667fd0c5f5447b96.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/786afca4e27288e94e64ad9a08c76455.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/fc29167e2a7483227b8b3ceb4e37b31e.jpg

Readable(ish) Versions

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/a23bc4c648fb47653dde5b8be7257f3c.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/08792d02410c25cbfd876263a489904e.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/c206cd40ef308cb8826b3c330e7c6ac6.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/85c94e57da36cba6c57bb4641cfa2c9d.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e353/pip_hudson/4e698a677db9bb564fb475baeea1868d.jpg

very very nice! Thanks for keeping us posted.=)

¶SK¬

[superchargedk20]

Amazing bro! Curious, what did u do with the ep3 seats?

[SkareKrow]

Cleaned up your thread Pip! Can't wait for More updates.

¶SK¬

[Pip]

Amazing bro! Curious, what did u do with the ep3 seats?

They are still in my Shed. :)

[willy_akino]

wow your ep3 looks amazing.