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I thought with those engines the thinner the oil the better but Opie Oils do know there stuff, that's where I go to for my oils.

TBH I don't think you would need a 'race oil' not sure who told you that but I've never heard of it. I know you would need to use a specific fuel after remapping, for example if the car has been remapped on 99ron that's what you would need to use, you couldn't use a general 95ron, not sure if...

I know the NGK one I bought was a plug straight in job, no fettling required.

A while ago I got one from my local car parts place, IIRC it was an NGK one but it didn't last a year so I got a genuine one which was way more expensive but still going strong. I would try, cox motor parts, they have always been great sourcing parts and are genuine parts, Lings Honda was...

2001-2004 used dual this was changed to single cone for the last models 2005-2006 as an upgrade.

No worries, good luck with the search [emoji106] Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

Sorry it took a while lol, so mine is standard height as I said, the exhaust is a Fujitsubo Legalis R so around 2.5" diameter, the clearance to the ground with this exhaust is 4.5", hope this helps. Excuse the surface rust lol, gotta get under it when I get time. Sent from my Pixel 6a using...

Mine is on standard height but doesn't have a stock exhaust, I can measure it for you if you like, won't be until tomorrow evening though.

My bad not the exhaust hitting I meant the rear arm.

With some JDM manifolds they can hit the front ARB as on the JDM EP3s the ARB is a different shape to accommodate a different shape manifold. It's a 4-2-1 rather than the UK version 4-1. I put a manifold and cat off a DC5 onto my EP3 and had to use the JDM ARB. Seems your issue is on the rear...

Have you changed the knock sensor? If there is a strong knock signal that's what I would look at first.

Absolutely cracking work bud.

Looks more like surface rust to me, not much to worry about, You can rub as much off with a wire brush and treat it with lanoguard or dinitrol to help stop the spread, I've seen way worse rust than that.

Ah other than check all the connections at the back of the unit, wires, fuses etc like the standard stuff that's about my knowledge regarding stereos, I've never had experience with the sat nav stereo unit on these, Otherwise look at auto electricians, sorry I can't be much help.

Does it turn on at all? Only asking as after fitting a new battery you would need to put a stereo code in for it to work.

If there is a code saying a vss fault then that is most probably it then, they both give very similar symptoms to be honest that's why I thought it was worth mentioning. If I remember correctly I think the OEM throttle position sensor is a wiper style sensor that can wear or stick over time...

Have you looked at the throttle position sensor? Have you upgraded your engine mounts? If the mounts are stiffer it can cause more vibration which can effect the TPS which in turn can cause fluctuations with your idle, maybe worth checking.

I remember having a code on the EP3 saying engine running lean and it ended up being an O2 sensor sure it was the one after the cat, Not sure if they would fit an OEM wheel the wheel is bigger on an FN2 so I think it may.

Hey, lots of questions lol, a lot is personal preference tbh, Brakes: there are lots of big brake kits on offer, most are a grand plus, I like Spoons calipers as you can use standard size discs and pads from an s2000 (on an EP3) not sure if that is true on a FN2 but I would expect it to be...

Could try ball joints first, but don't rule out the top mounts, mine seemed absolutely fine on my EP3 after checking them, no play or anything, hence, why that was the last thing I changed after doing everything else first but it was the top mounts after the process of elimination. It is a lot...

It could be a number of things, as you said steering rack but it could be wishbones, bushes, top mounts, sometimes is trial and error to find the culprit of noises, they are a pita, I would look at cheapest options and go from there, Is it a whine or more of a creak? Does it happen at slow...

Welcome, good luck with the restoration.

I still like the old school Honda's, got a soft spot for them and still love my NA EP3, but I agree the development has been great, I have been a passenger around a track in an FK2 and that was superb, I would love to drive the FK2/8 just to feel for myself how they have developed though, anyone...

That's what they are calling a repair, absolutely shocking, I wouldn't be happy with that either.

Have you looked at any multicar insurance? You can build up NCB on each car then. I am with Admiral and have a Jazz as my daily and EP3 as a bit of fun, I pay £60 odd a month. Also good to have insurance even if it isn't on the road just incase some scumbag tries to get at it. Even though mine...

Not in an EP3 but I know some who have it in their FN2s and I haven't heard of any issues from anyone

Some can be a tad noisy but the ones you have mentioned will be fine.

Worth it in every way, the later models of the FN2 from 2010 iirc came with one as standard. You won't cause any problems down the line.

There is an exhaust manifold heat shield, cat heat shield and ones along the mid pipe, when I had a catback fitted once warm it would have a rattly noise that you are describing, I bent part of it back a bit and no more issues.

Yeah as you said check the heat shields first, they can rust overtime and start to fall off. You can also check the rubber exhaust mounts to see if they are ok, again overtime these can split and wear causing more movement of the exhaust. Doesn't sound anything major wrong to me and a simple/...

I know they are not a focused track tyre but I recently purchased some Bridgestone Potenza Sports for my EP3, I went for a 215 45 17 instead of the 205s and I have to be honest I find them unbelievable Dry grip is incredible and seems to get better the more they are pushed (only tested on the...

Glad that it's hopefully sorted.

Yeah clean the solenoid valve to see if it helps but as it is saying oil pressure switch that could be faulty. Seems vtec works on oil pressure and it says vtec stuck on seems like there is a fault there. How does it drive? Any issues during driving? Vtec engaging etc? Oil level ok? Sometimes...

I had the same in my EP3 back a few years ago, changing my clutch did solve the issue for me. I got a genuine Honda clutch kit including release bearing.

Give it a good going over with a wire brush to get as much loose off as possible, then try and clean underneath. Get the arch linings off and bumpers if you can to get at it properly. There are products like Dinitrol, Lanoguard which stops the rust getting worse and protects from further rust...

As Chris has said above really, I doubt very much you would get a genuine one from Honda now. It's worth a call to them to see but I wouldn't get your hopes up. If you are dead set on sticking with OEM you would be searching eBay, breakers yards etc. If you do manage to find one make sure the...

No problem, hope you get it all sorted

Next steps is a difficult one as that would be up to you and your budget. For now seems it's been idle for a while I would start with a good service, changing plugs all filters and fluids, get valve clearances done the same time, timing chain inspection or change if it hasn't been done and...

Are you just after the B pipe? Or a full system? Have you tried Cox motor parts? They tend to be my go to for OEM parts, maybe worth contacting them. You can pick up just a b pipe from a few aftermarket companies resonated or unresonated. Otherwise as Chris said the fujitsubo is a cracking...

Do you fancy doing mine Great work.

Have you tried Hardrace? They seem to do lots of suspension components including full bush kits. Also Spoon have started selling full kits again too. Have you looked at SuperPro and Polybush too? Or are you looking for OEM replacement? The above are stiffer than OEM but you can choose your...

I have Potenza sports on my EP3, they are really good but just something to keep in mind the starting tread depth on them is considerably lower than on other makes and they are very sticky in the dry hot weather so they will wear quickly. My EP3 is not my daily so wear isn't an issue for me, if...

I have seen milltek systems on other cars and wasn't that impressed with the quality. Like others that's my opinion. Cobra seems another popular choice, I liked the look and sound of the Invidia. Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

Impossible to say really, sound is down to personal preference, are you after a really loud exhaust, quiet, somewhere in the middle like sporty but not loud? Are you pushing for maximum performance? Do you want more for looks? Just a lot of variables to answer your question really. Sent from...

I would get the clutch done, if I remember I replaced mine around 80k as the pedal travel was low and when cold felt not quite right, new clutch and it has been great since, a friend fitted mine though so got a genuine clutch kit and mates rates worked out cheaper for me. Even though a clutch...

Have the clutch been replaced at anytime? What is the mileage of the car? If it is a high mileage example and has never had any evidence of the clutch being replaced, I would go down that route first. Otherwise, yes it could be synchro related but that is an expensive repair, gearbox out job...

5 litres of engine oil for an oil change, I usually get an extra litre for top ups, 3 bottles of MTF should be enough for a gearbox oil change, I'm pretty sure 5 litres for coolant should be enough and 2 or 3 bottles of brake fluid for a full change I think, you can also use the same brake...

Lots of places to get service items from, I use Opie Oils for oil and some other fluids, also the likes of Tegiwa, Coxmotorparts etc. Oil and fluids are personal preferance really, genuine Honda is fine, I always use genuine Honda MTF for gearbox, I've always used Castrol Edge for engine oil...

A bulb went out on my cluster once, managed to find bulbs from Ling's Honda, however, I probably paid the above just for one bloody bulb [emoji23] naturally I bought a couple in case I remember saying to myself sod am I paying that amount for poxy bulbs again, luckily I haven't had too. MOT for...

Cool little addition, congrats on Type R ownership. Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

Is that a sunroof? I didn't think EP3 Type R's had a sunroof as an option only the normal civics. Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

Fantastic work [emoji106] Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

It's a decision that so many of us have kicked around before, stay OEM or not? In my experience OEM parts have been high quality and easy to fit, cheaper aftermarket version can be fiddly to sometimes fit and quality isn't quite as good so if you want to keep the car as OEM as possible, use OEM...

I doubt the 400cel cat would cause any issue with the EML coming on, you can always buy an O2 sensor spacer which Tegiwa also do, it just pulls the sensor slightly out of the flow of exhaust gases preventing the light to come on. Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

I would say if it is a genuine Type R, and unmodified regarding intake, exhaust etc there is most likely an issue with gearbox/ clutch. As previously said maybe one of those issues is stopping you selecting sixth gear most likely gearbox related like a selector fork or something. Potentially...

My thoughts too, could it be a Type R replica, made to look like an R but isn't, but surely that would come up on the logbook, insurance. If it is a Type R, could there be an issue where it won't select sixth gear and that's why you think it's got a 5 speed box. You can change to a 5 speed...

You could look at getting the geometry checked on a 4 wheel aligner to rule that out, Otherwise I would look at the steering rack slider. Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

What reader is it? I have a cheapish ready which has been great on my EP3 but I had a Mini and it wouldn't show me nowt, may have to take it to a garage have them plug it in. Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

Suppose you will have to plug a reader in and see what pops up, EML doesn't usually come on after changing the exhaust from the cat back. Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

On which car? Is it just a cat back? I had it come up intermittently on my EP3 after a company fitted a custom cat back, when they cut off my cat heat shield they nicked the O2 sensor wire which caused the light to come on now and again. Only other time was when I changed the manifold. Sent...

No problem, my EP3 is a 2004 and apart from the usual surface rust the driveshafts are solid. Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

I've heard this loads of times but after 3 EP3's and knowing a few people with Type R's I have never known anyone who's driveshafts have gone on them. Maybe others can share their experiences but I don't really think driveshafts are a major weak point. Suppose it depends on what you are using...

Not good at all for a company like Spoon [emoji33] Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

Difficult one really, ultimately it's your decision, you can get it inspected, had mine inspected and all was good tight etc but mine has had a good life, no track days etc. If you know it's been tracked, thrashed or abused at that mileage get it done, if you know it's had an easier life than...

I think it's the same as most things, look after it, don't abuse it and it will last a long time. Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

[emoji38] didn't realise that, it came up as a new post on mine never mind maybe someone will like the advice [emoji1] Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk

Not an FK2 owner but Cox Motor parts are excellent, I've used them numerous times for my EP3 and even an old Jazz can't recommend them enough and even if they don't show the part on their site they are always happy to help and source what you need, top company. As for coil overs I have heard of...

You have already had new calipers fitted etc, how do the brakes feel? Did you replace the sliders with new and new rubber boots? Did you grease the sliders up well? If you have put new calipers on it will be unlikely that the caliper itself will be the issue unless you are super unlucky. It...

You can also get hardened rubber versions, Im sure Hardrace do them, Spoon also do them now too. I suppose that could be a middle option, a little stiffer than OEM but not as stiff as the polybushes. Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

Sounds fair to me, at the end of the day you've paid for a product which isn't quite upto scratch, And paying out for Spoon products you want perfection [emoji38] Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

My friend had this in his wasn't going fast lucky enough and only damage to his wing, he fixed his, I caught mine just in time, it is common on the EP3's the arms seem to rust through from the top so its easy to miss as often you look under the car and the arm looks ok from the bottom. It also...

Thats a shame car was looking great, inspired me to make a start cleaning mine up too Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

Nice, you may be surprised, I got the FC Design airbox and scoop from Belgium which is pretty much the same but uses an ITG filter and the scoop is a lot bigger, covers one half of the front grille. They do sound nice not over the top, good choice in my opinion. Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

Yeah they are larger but look good if you want to keep an OEM look. Your car is looking good though [emoji106] need to give mine a little TLC too. Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

I've got the Legalis R on my EP3 and no issues with it hitting anything on mine, I am using the Js racing exhaust mounts though. Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

Very nice [emoji106] Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

It is a common fault on the EP3s and seems they are older cars now they just wear. The mounts and bearings just wear over time, you can push down on the wings to see if there is any movement but that doesn't always work, mine looked solid and I couldn't replicate the noise when it was...

I had a clunk on mine, suspension was again fine and only happened whilst driving, Changed ball joints, drop links ARB bushes track rod ends but turned out to be top mounts even though they looked fine maybe worth a look. Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

Front fog light cover, dont lnow the part number but you could probably pick up second hand ones from breakers or ebay etc. If you want new genuine, try Cox Motor Parts, they have helped me source parts in the past or another one is Lings Honda but I find them a bit expensive. Sent from my...

Thank you maybe worth painting mine rather than buying new. Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

Looking good, I wouldn't mind knowing if they came off and went back on easy. Also what paint did you use for them? Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

I would check tyre pressures first and then look at getting the wheels balanced. Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

It is just stuck on with an adhesive, use a heat gun to soften up the adhesive and use like a dental floss or fishing wire to get behind it a pry it off Remove the residue then, Autoglym tar and glue remover should work then make sure area is clean before popping the new one on Sent from my...

If you have that sort of disposable income to purchase an FL5 I say go for it! Enjoy it you only live once [emoji38] Others are concerned with you not getting ripped off and personally I think its way too expensive just like them but everyone is different and everyones circumstances are...

Glad it helped and you got it sorted [emoji106] Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

Cool glad you got it sorted. Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

I've always used Castrol Edge 5w40 in mine with HAMP oil filter, NGK iridium plugs, I have the Spoon magnetic bolts for engine and gearbox, remember to change the washers too, I bought a load of genuine Honda ones. Gearbox oil Honda MTF3 Coolant Motul inugel the orange colour one Brake and...

Yeah thats the one, I remember mine doing that and my mates on his EP3 funny enough, definitely a common fault. Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

What car is it? Is it an EP3? Was it located under the inlet manifold? It looks like a sensor, possibly knock sensor but more info would be helpful. Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

Another vote for Cox, they are great and if they don't stock a part on their website just give them a bell and ask what your after and they try their best to source the part for you. Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

Also rear discs OEM will be fine or Pagid, Brembo etc. Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

I think they use Renault Megane pads and discs off a Nissan 350z but can't be 100% sure. Im sure there are or were some companies who sell this kit. Try Freaky Parts and Godspeed brakes I'm sure these sold them as a kit. Maybe worth contacting them. Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

Another option for the seats, I use Autobrite alcantara cleaner, no need to dilute just spray on and wipe with a damp cloth. Also gives really good results. Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

No problem hope it gets sorted soon. Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

I believe these are the sensors, you can see the blue clips. Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

Yeah the knock sensor is under the inlet manifold and is a pain to get at. Im not 100 percent on the cam position sensor but I think it is on the right hand side of the engine (looking at it from the front) by the airbox. Will have a look at mine tomorrow to see if I am correct to confirm...

Knock sensor or cam sensor maybe? I remember a mates EP3 not revving and it turned out to be the knock sensor, no codes or anything came up. Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

Double check with the warranty, Im sure some M Factory parts recommend using Torco to retain the warranty. Im not sure if this would be the case just for gearbox rebuilds using their parts or if it would include just diffs but I would imagine they would want you to use what they recommend. If...

Remember the days where hot hatches were affordable [emoji38] if I remember the EP3 was £14k brand new, now looking at the FL5 potentially being nearly £50k.... Madness. Sent from my LG-M200 using Tapatalk

I've used RPB lines and have had no problems and have always used Motul RBF600 fluid again no issues. For discs again I have used RPB grooved discs which I found really good but running plain discs on the back now Pagid ones which also seem good. Pads I have used EBC Redstuff and got on with...