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Been at Cadwell park and my cars not going into gear after 1 lap, does this mean the clutch is done for? It’s a turbo 450bhp with about 340FT if I need a new clutch what do you recommend? It’s just a track car not for the roads

I'm buying a highly modded ep3 on Saturday its running 450bhp all other bits already fitted lsd, coil overs ect, it just needs some brakes. looking to spend around £500 and wanting to know what brake set up do people have? its going to be a track car mainly and not a daily runner thanks...

Hi all, Just thought I’d post on here my plan to see what you think, I’m looking for a EP3 JDM as an investment hoping to make a bit of money over the next 5/10 years, I want an EP3 as I’ve had them before and I like to do the odd track day, I’d change springs brakes etc and save them...

Hi ive seen some Subaru wheels on eBay will they fit my ep3 type r. I know evo wheels fit just insure about impreza wheels. Can anyone help?

do you get more BHP by removing your car and putting a full exhaust system on or will it not make much difference as the v tec needs back pressure to work properly I've heard both sides can anyone help?

I've finally decided to buy a roll cage for my ep3 type r track car, I have been looking for a second hand one but had no joy I don't no nothing much about them, can anyone give me some advice as to what I need to be asking, I have the option for bolt in or welded in? I know weld is stronger...

Nice little track we got a discount to £120 full day open pit lane if anyone is bothered

I'm looking for a roll cage am I ok to buy second hand one or is it better to buy new?

I hope I've put this in the best forum! Hi I have a ep3 tyre r track car. I'm thinking of buying a momo steering wheel but is there really any advantage or is it just the looks? I've done a lot of track days and the standard wheel has never coursed me any problems but I see most other cars...

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Hi I have some Brembo drilled and grooved discs on my track car I need some more brake pads can anyone advise me what's best to use to keep stopping me but I don't want some what don't last long at all Cheers

Hi I've bought 2 gauges for my ctr ep3 what sit on the door pillow. I got oil pressure and oil temp as I use it on the track quite a lot. The oil temp one works fine but when we fitted the oil pressure it shot upto max! I thought it was a faulty gauge so I sent it back and bought a new one...

When I start my ep3 type r it's makeing a horrible noise just after the engine as started. At first I didn't have a clue what it was but its the same noise as when I turn the key when the engine is already running. Is this my starter motor? Does it mean its broke or can it be fixed it starts...

I'm going to see a friend of a friend tomorrow about making me a rollcage for my type r ep3. I'm just wondering if anyone as a custom made one and knows what I should make sure he's going to do as its not something he does all the time. I'm going to ask if he can make it so I can take it out...

Ive just ordered some Fuchs Titan 5w40 oil for my type r ep3 track car I'm looking into a oil filter and noticed on ebay there is a HKS HYBRID SPORTS OIL FILTER for sale. So it made me think is there a differance between them and should i be using a performace one if i use the car on a track...

Hi, I've just had my civic type r ep3 on the blyton park track and for the most of the morning it as been running fine. When we got to 12 o'clock i took it back out, i noticed a lack of power and the engine managment light had come on the car was still driving fine but i had no V tek. I drove...

Hi all I'm wanting to lower my ep3 type r is it as simple as just putting some different springs on? I want to lower it by about 30mil. Any suggestions what springs to use and what else will need to be done if anything Thanks lee

Hi all Can someone help. What tyre pressure should you be putting in the wheels on a ep3 type r. I use the car mostly OAS a track car Thanks lee

Hi can anyone tell me if there are any good track days coming up? I live in south Yorkshire but don't mind a 2 hour drive Thanks Lee

I have a ram air induction kit On my ctr at the moment what sounds great. My mate as a piper cross viper what he said I can have as its a closed panel one so no warm air gets in. Does anyone know if it's worth swapping it?

I've just about sorted the brakes on my civic type R. I'm now looking at the airflow system and thinking about putting on a manifold decat and full s steel exhaust. I've been told a decat will loose power as they need the back pressure does anyone know if this is correct or what's the best...

I'm putting new brembo discs and pads on my car and changing to braided hoses so I'm going to change to 5.1 brake fluid but after been told 3 different amounts to buy can anyone tell me how much I will need? 1 2 or 3 litres ? Thanks Lee

I'm going to order some brake fluid for my ctr track car. Is the higher dot better? I though it was but I've seen on here a lot of people saying use rbf600 and I no nothing about brake fluid Thanks

Hi all. Ive just done my first track day with my new type r and the car was great, we run out of pads and the discs need changing also ive been looking on ebay and you can get front and back drilled and groved discs with brembo brake pads for £150 does anyone know if these will be any good? we...

Hi I'm going to buy my ctr ep3 on Friday can anyone give me some tips on what to look for or what to listen out for when driving it. I don't want to buy a shed Thanks lee

I'm hopefully going to be picking up a ep3 type r on Friday. I've had one before and loved it. I've sold sold my kit car and buying one for a toy/track car As it'll be used most driven hard I'm going to service every 2 or 3 track days but what's the best oil to use in order to protect the...