DIY: How to get BNIB UKDM EP3R OEM Honda parts
Over the last year I've been hoarding EP3R parts and sourcing them for close friends. Well, during that time I've learned a few tricks when it comes to getting OEM parts from overseas. But first, let's start with this basic/general breakdown of how Honda OEM part numbers work. Optional accessories usually don't come with a parts diagram so understanding how to decode a part number is a definite plus.
Usually the part number is 3 sets of numbers and letters separated by dashes.
Example:
12345-S5A-A01ZZ
The first portion of the part number (the prefix) tell you what kinda of part you're looking at. The 3 part numbers below are for power mirror control switches.
35190-S7A-J01ZB >>>>> EP3 mirror switch
35190-S5P-A01ZA >>>>> EM2 mirror switch
35190-S6M-J21 >>>>> DC5 Mirror switch
The second part is a little hazy but it will tell you which car the part is meant for OR if the part fits multiple cars, which it was originally created for.
The third part (the suffix) will tell you which market the part is for (A=USDM, J=JDM, ETC), the iteration/manufacturer code and color (ZZ=unpainted).
This is a great explanation I found on the internet: Honda p/n's decoded
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Now that you have an idea of how the part numbers work, let's go get some of those 'MADDD TYTE y0 JDM' part numbers!
Some of you may already know of Ling's Honda in the UK. They are a great resource for finding parts but they use their own generic 'in-house, pfk' part numbers. Even though, Lings Honda will ship to the US, I only use their website to get EURO Honda part numbers (both LHD and RHD). IMHO, their prices are not the cheapest (I think full MSRP), shipping/postage costs are a little on the expensive side and slow, and they're customer service and response/reply time is not that great. But again, their parts catalog site is an awesome resource. lol
Here's a link to their website: Ling's Honda Parts Catalog
After you navigate your way to the part diagram with the part you're looking for, you will want to click on the url found in your web browser's address bar and delete the '_pfk' found in the url.
The following url will is where Ling's Honda's website will take you if you're looking for a UKDM EP3R Gauge Cluster:
http://www.lingshondaparts.com/honda...&block_03=9725
If you take the url shown above and just simply delete the '_pfk', you get this:
http://www.lingshondaparts.com/honda...&block_03=9725
Now, with the help of the Ling's Honda website, you have the actual OEM Honda part number for the part you want.
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Simon Kearn. Whatever he's getting paid, its not enough. He's patient, a great guy to deal with, he always responds within 24 hours, and ships uber-fast via UPS. I know something like 'responding within 24 hours' might not sound impressive but when you're sending your hard-earned money overseas to someone you've never met, customer service makes a big difference.
The most common part you guys are probably going to ask about is the EP3R front/rear bumper. The EP3R lip is actually more expensive compared to the bumper. I know, it's wierd... Anyway, prices may have changed but the last time Simon priced out a bumper for me, a factory painted EP3R bumper from Hendy Honda was around £200 (that's roughly $320 USD!!!). Shipping/postage costs are pretty ridiculous so you'll want to get creative and either buy a large order for yourself OR you can set up your own local 'mini group-buy' to split shipping costs with your fellow EPhatch buddies. Just to give you guys an idea, the cost of shipping 1 bumper from the Hendy Honda to the North East USA was ~£100. After the exchange rate and transaction (paypal or bank) fees, you can have a BNIB EP3R bumper for ~£300 (that's less than $500 USD)
From what I can tell, Simon can source both LHD and RHD parts.
Simon's email is:
skearn@hendy-group.com
Happy part hunting, guys!
edit: Here's a link to the ebay store: http://www.ebay.com/usr/hendy_eshop
Below are links to current listings:
Link to the facelift 04/05 EP3R bumper: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-GENUINE-...item2c7256d024
Link to the facelift 04/05 EP3R tail lights: http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-CIVI...item2eb490d102
Link to the facelift 04/05 EP3R LHD projector headlights: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Hond...item2ec2ab9293
