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Hey guys, Im just after some advice as to where I legally stand with my situation!! Just before xmas I lost control of my EP3, and ended up with a Cat C write off :( the car was recovered to a local Copart salvage yard, and has been there since From the outset I told the insurers I wanted the...

Over the last couple of days I’ve noticed a whine coming from my gearbox, and its getting louder. I think it might be the diff, but not 100% It happens when climbing through all gears, and when in neutral with the clutch up. And the whine increases with the revs Heres a quick video I took...

Hi guys, Just thought id let you know of a company ive found with some in stock, as everywhere else ive tried is out! Ears Motorsport LLP 158 London Road Macclesfield SK11 7SR Tel: 01625 433773 www.ears.co.uk Ive just bought a pair of 215/45/17, and said theyve got 6 left... not sure on...

Short video of one of my stints at Croft last weekend :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM0-F64lnjU 2nd time Ive been on track, first at Croft... such a wicked track!! but few too many right hand corners... front left tyre got ruined :lol: I think I managed a 1:48 on my 3rd lap... dont know...

Ive got a facelift EP3, and noticed the other day that one of the plastic inserts which sits in place of the fog lights is has snapped off just wondering if anyone knows if these can be replaced, or are they part of the splitter and need to replace the whole thing? thanks

my headunit has developed an intermittent fault, where for some reason the front left channel has a failure and no audio is played through. i was just wondering if anyone can recommend a headunit which has an aux-in, but on the rear? everything Ive found so far has the aux-in on the front, but...

well, just got off the phone with Admiral insurance trying to declare my latest mod's after a hefty conversation trying to explain what a limited slip diff is for, I then turned trying to explain the baffled sump. this then led to her putting me on hold to discuss with the underwriting team (as...

just a quick question... when I got my LSD fitted at Eight Speed last weekend, Stevie put 2 litres of Torco MTF in. Ive read a couple of places that the capacity is 1.5 or 1.7 litres Just wondering what the actual capacity is... and is having 2 litres in going to cause a problem?

ever since got my springs fitted few months back Ive been having a couple of clunks when going from full lock to full lock. replaced my track rod ends, and one of them had a lot of play in it, thought we'd fixed the issue.... but I still get 2-4 clunks whenever I get close to the opposite full...

Hi guys, Ive searched, but couldn't find what Im after I was just wondering how long you would expect it to take a garage to fit a LSD? Got a quote saying they need the car for 2 days... Just thinking if I can go without my car for 2 days (as its my daily driver) or are they over...

hi guys ive had Eibach pro's, superpro bush kit, and FRSU done, so now looking for next steps to take to increase handling/stability would starting with front & rear ARBs be best or would struts give better results? also, do upgrading the LCAs give any extra performance or are they mainly to...

Ive just picked my car up from having my springs & bush kit fitted & FRSU etc. Ive noticed on my alignment printout that the front left 2.24deg and right is 1.56deg What should the caster be roughly? Also noticed that speeds 70+ it pulls to left slightly... so I presumed that was down to the...

just noticed over last couple of days, when starting up from cold I get an awful clicking sound that happens at 2000rpm, and only seems to happen round this rpm but it disappears once warm its not a rattle, but sounds more like a bearing has gone type thing if anyone has any ideas what this...

hi guys, got my car booked in on 16th Nov for eibach pro's, spc camber arms/bolts, & superpro full bush kit. Also getting a FRSU done while im there i was just wondering if anyone has the details for the FRSU? Or is it a case of every cars different depending on how its sitting, and the guy...

Hi guys, I was just wondering anyone knows of any jap/honda specialists around the North East area. Or know of a reputable garage I can trust? Just looking to get some suspension work done, fit springs, camber bolts/arms, and full bush kit fitted etc... Im just picky when it comes to who I...

Not sure if this kit is any good, or if anyone would be interested, but thought I'd post the deal up incase someone was :) http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/national-deal/3-M/11786570 Choose from the following options for car maintenance kits, distributed by 3M: • £24.99 for a Car Clean Kit...

Ive just purchased a set of OEM tweeter covers, and going to replace my door speakers next weekend I was just wondering if anyone knew of any tweeters that fit nicely into the OEM covers? I saw these in another thread, but wasnt sure of the model?

After 9 months of being on this site I think its about time I have a little page for my car :) Bought her in November 2011 After a good read through the forum I decided to splash out on a Tegiwa M Intake, shortly followed by a K100 & remap at TDi North. dyno'd 234bhp, 170lb :D very pleased...

my cars just about to cross over the 70k mark... and was just looking for some advice on what to service I bought the car with full service history, but no receipts for any of the work done.... so im abit worried that a major service hasnt been done Ive been changing the oil/filter myself, but...

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I know most of you use TDI and what not, but do any of you know of any reputable mappers in the north 1/2 of the country? :)

hi guys on friday i decided to go back to OEM backbox, and had an unsilenced b-pipe put in at the same time (loving the sound by the way!!) ive noticed over the last couple of days, once the car is nice and warm, when I decelerate and go over slight bumps Im getting some knocking coming...

hi guys... another n00b question :) ive got a backbox on my car, dont have a clue what brand... but Im sick of the droaning on motorways, after having a look it seems Ive got a full system so Im thinking about going back to OEM backbox, and possible running a straight through? Im new to this...

hi guys one of my bearings is on its way out.... makes a horrible droaning above 60, and is really loud after 80!! was just wondering if these would be alright to use? or would it be better to buy OEM? cant really afford £200+ though :(...

hi guys currently working on a project for my HNC Mechanical Engineering, and Im designing and building a gaming racing chair for as cheap as possible one idea i had was to use a 2nd hand CTR seat rather than buying a racing chair Im just wondering if anyone knows the dimensions between...

Just came across this if anyones interested... i wish i had the spare cash :( comes with modified scuttle panel http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/civic-type-r-gruppe-m-induction-kit-ep3/95894213

A work colleague's best mate just so happens to be the north east rep for wizards of nos, and we've been talking about what I have planned for my EP3.. and he said that for the money/bhp increase NOS would be a better option and has quoted me £650 for an 80hp shot... + an extra £200 for a...

Over the last couple of days, Ive noticed that my left hand HID bulb does not come on first time. I thought the wiring may be loose so checked that last night and all was fine, but it happened again this morning The bulb doesnt come on first time, but if I wait a while and then turn my lights...

seems to be happening more now its freezing cold when I start my car up, I get a loud crunch, like when you try and start the car when its already running i thought it maybe the starter motor and I was leaving the key turned too long... but I definitely wasnt this morning and the crunch still...

just had a 4 wheel alignment done on my CTR, and they came back saying there was a negative camber on both my rear's Left is -1.54 Right is -1.48 Is this normal for a standard setup? i.e. do Honda put this camber on... or has it developed over time? I was going to get a FRSU at some point...

Not mine unfortunately... but still thought I'd post it up to show you guys :) My dad's just bought this AC Daytona replica from Arizona, USA... currently in a box on the sea somewhere lol due to get into the country on 23rd, so should be with us in the early new year :D 1965 Ford 289 with...

Ive been lookin into upgrading the speakers in my EP3, and was lookin at some of the adapters needed On caraudiosecurity.com it says that I need this one for the rear: http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/10180.html And this one for the front...

dont really wanna go red as theres an awful lot of it already :) and everywhere i see are red calipers, so thought itd be nice to be different so what colour do you think i should paint my calipers???

hi guys massive noob question here im guessin :) but what does a fast road setup consist of?? and roughly how much would it cost? And judging by some comments its worth it :) first car ive had worth moddin so im new to everythin :P thnx

me and a mate fitted new brembo discs and pads on all corners of my EP3 yesterday... and the front right caliper was being a lil bitch!! :mad: even with a piston press it would barely push back in, and we only just managed to get it back on.... and now the pads are constantly rubbing against...

hi guys just wondering... before I go and fit an aftermarket head unit, does the standard stereo in my EP3 have an input on the back?? i know it says CD/AUX on the button, but ive seen some units say this but there isnt actually an input lol Im only wanting to plug my iPhone in, so if theres...