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Hi, just wondered if a set of ep3 rear seats fit straight into an ep2? I wasn't sure so didn't want to tell a friend they did. Any help much appreciated thanks. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Hi, just after a bit of advice on which set of springs are better. The two sets that I have found are: Apex 30mm & RS-R 30mm. I have heard of apex but not rs-r. Which would be better. Thanks. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Hello again all, getting the finishing touches for a FRSU to be done and I was after a bit of advice. It seems to me that a lot of people have a set of lowering springs installed when doing this but I have a set of coilovers (budget) that came with the car which have been what you would call...

Hi, I have a facelift ep3 flywheel to go onto my preface ep3. Question is, is it worth it for the money it's going to cost to get it fitted along with a new clutch? Thanks Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Hi, I'm looking into getting some new aftermarket alloys once Xmas has been and gone. I'm just after a bit of advice on the wheels that I'm interested in would fit with no arch rubbing issues. I'm looking at some wheels which are 17x8 et30. May also add my ep3 is on coilovers. If these don't fit...

Hi all was just wondering if a 2001 dc5 type r flywheel will fit on my 2002 civic type r. Was doing clutch soon and wanted to fit a lightened flywheel at the same time but keep it OEM-ish. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Hi, I have had my ABS Light on for a couple of weeks now although some days it doesn't come on. It's also something that I have been able to clear with a code reader. Anyway I got myself a new sensor and it's not cleared it and now it won't even clear with the code reader?? I have checked for...

Hi, was just wondering which drip in filter to use?? K&N, ITG, Cosworth or Pipercross. Is there much different between them or just price. Thanks. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Hi I'm looking for a company that would offer me a cheaper rate of insurance on my 2002 type r. 27 with 9 year NCB. Current insurer have raised prices. Anyone know of half decent rep insurer's. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Hi, i have a 2002 civic ep3 done 119k. Was just wondering if my 2nd gear is a problem or not. Sometimes it clicks/grinds into 2nd gear but like I say it doesn't do it all the time. It seems to depend on where I position my gear lever as it has a bit of play side to side. If I engage 2nd with the...

Hi, got into car today and thought that my music sounded quiet and couldn't hear anything coming out my door. Did a quick check on the Headunit and found that both drivers side speakers ain't working. Any ideas?? Do they run separate fuses?? Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

Hello, I have an ep3 which has developed a rattle on the passenger seat when on uneven roads. Not something major but just highly annoying when driving. Putting a but of pressure on the seat makes the noise go away. Anything I can do with this or is it just one of those things that I will have...

Hi all, just a bit of quick advice. Was randomly testing an s2000 filter on my ep3 just to see looks and sound. Everything ran fine. Removed it all and put it back to normal and now my idle is erratic, I have checked and double checked everything. Don't understand what could of happened?? Sent...

Hi, just noticed I have a oil leak which looks like it's coming from behind the crank pulley can see any oil above this or from either side just from the underside of the pulley. My guessing is a crank oil seal?? Are these easy to change and any precautions I have to take I.e when removing the...

Hello, just a quick question. I have found a set of rota grid rep alloys for sale that I'm interested in buying. They state that they were on a freelander pre 2006 which if I'm correct are the same stud pattern 5x114.3. I may have been dreaming but I'm sure I have seen a picture that had an ep3...

Hello, just wondering if anyone could help me. I have recently bought a 2003 civic type r and over the xmas period it had been sat a month whilst I sorted out work that needed doing to it, since getting it back on the road I have noticed that the idle sits extremely high at about 3k on cold...

Hello all, I have been offered a set of mugen shockers for the ep3 for £50 but the guy doesn't know if they are any good, there is no visible leaks or anything but just on the basis has offered them as a possible refurb. Does anyone know what a refurb job would cost if needed. Thanks.

hello, just a quick question as I don't know if I'm doing something wrong here or not. Trying to set the camber on the car to -1 all round rear isn't a problem that's all done, o/s/f is fine as well but the n/s isn't playing ball it will only go between -3 to -3.5 so I really don't know what's...

Hello, for the past few weeks I have had this annoying non-metal rattle/vibration from the rear end everytime I go over a pothole or small speed bump. It doesn't matter if I go over slow or relatively fast it's always the same tone I.e it doesn't get louder if I'm going over a pothole fast or...

I have been meaning to do this for ages and now I have a camber alignment tool I can now do it, my ep3 had a set of coilovers fitted when I bought it and I'm sure they are at the lowest setting as my 2.5" b-pipe catches on everything and my god it's annoying. So I like the 30-35mm drop some good...

Hello all, just been out and about tonight and one of my mates was in his car behind me and I was in vtec and he said that they could all smell a burning which they thought must of been coming from mine? I told them that when your in vtec it does use a bit of oil and that it's normal - hope that...

So I bought my civic just before December and noticed when buying it that the brakes + handbrake was naff so I had been saving up to buy some drilled and grooved discs, new pads and some braided lines all round. Wished that I had checked the brakes before hand because I went to fit the discs...

My question is, are they a worthy mod?? Been thinking about it now for a couple of weeks and just thought I would get a bit of info and see if anyone has it done already?? Thanks

Hello, I'm after a change with my exhaust after having the m2 hornet on for the past few months. Don't get me wrong I like the sound the hornet gives but now I'm doing a bit more motorway driving the drone is just not for me anymore. So I am looking at the option of a 2.5" B-pipe with stock rear...

As title suggests, is there a good ride height setting to have for coilovers?? I bought my civic with coilovers already on and had 5 minutes today to check the ride height and the numbers are all over the place which may explain the vague steering. I like it to be low but practical. Was thinking...

Well this wasn't planned, I already have a long list of this to do/sort on the civic but may as well add something else to it. Looks like I will need some new adjustable rear camber arms seeing as one of mine decided to snap on my way back home, felt the back end twitch a little and then CLONK...

Hi all, new month and time to purchase some more upgrade parts from my ever growing list. This time it's braided brake lines and dot 5.1 fluid change. Just after some advice on the best brand for these products?? Been looking at some HEL lines and brembo fluid??

Hello, as always I like to have some form of colour scheme for the CTR it's currently silver and black but that's common and I would like to had some colour. So as stated I have a silver CTR and the colours I was thinking of are : Purple (cadburys), yellow, blue or my fave option now is teal...

Hello all, time has come to spend money on a few parts I need for the civic so I'm after a bit of advice on the title. Basically I have a knocking/rattling when going over uneven roads at slowish speed and also when I'm engaging either left or right turn usually when stationary or just setting...

Ok so this is the second back box I have bought now and they both don't fit, I admit the first one was a custom made one so that solved that issue but I bought the other back box the other day and went to fit it yesterday and it doesn't fit. its the M2 Hornet angled exhaust came off a civic type...

Hello, not a big issue but one I'm hoping to find the answer to. I have noticed that when I turn the ignition off whether it be for 1 minute or over night the high beam symbol is always on lightly illuminated which then when I flash the high beams it then goes off until obviously I turn ignition...

Hello, just a quick question. My CTR has a set of those plasma glow dials thingy which really are not my style. I know someone who is selling a set of normal dials I was just wondering is the mileage stored in the actual cluster or ecu as the mileage on the ones I'm looking at is 94k whilst mine...

Hi, was just wondering if a RBC would be worth while investing in? I have been offered one complete with throttle body adapter so direct fitting. What should I be looking to pay for one second hand complete, just in case I'm getting charged to much haha. Also I know that getting a map would...

Hello all, I'm sure this has been covered before but after a bit of advice on hubscentric spacers. Basically I have my CTR on coilovers and was wanting to know what spacers I would need just to get the wheels looking flush with the arch rather than being sunk in. I want to keep the oem wheels as...

Hello everyone, I have been waiting a little while for this to develope and now it has I am hoping someone may have the answer? Basically I have a knocking noise (constant) at low speed going over uneven road and also the same knock (once) when turning left or right. I drove slowly today and...

Notices today after having all the rain that I have got water getting in to the car from what appears to be around the tweeter area on the drivers door, anyone experienced this before?? I can't seem to see where it is coming in from??

Basically I bought a second hand back box spoon n1 replica because it was cheap and never been fitted, and went to fit it today to a standard b-pipe and it's literally about 3 inches to short?? The back box came off a 2004 civic and mine is a 2003?? Is the exhaust different from a pre to a...

Hello would anyone here recommend some of the parts I plan to get?? I'm looking at getting an AEM V2 induction kit as I have been offered one cheap, also for the exhaust I plan on getting a spoon n1 replica exhaust as I don't have the money for the proper one (unfortunately) would it be best...

Hello all, I'm looking at upgrading my speakers in the CTR as the sound quality is Bob. Anyone have any they would recommend?? I am looking for some that give good bass quality and crisp sound. Thanks

Hi, bought some second hand coilovers yesterday and went about fitting them today. Everything bolted on fine no issues. Went to straighten the steering wheel once I had done the fronts and noticed that both front wheels were towing in a crazily amount so much so that it looked like both the...

Hi, newbie here! Recently bought myself a 2003 type r and love it. Just got two niggling issues that I can't find answers to, hoping someone here may know?? 1st) my civic came with a tacky eBay fob which has by far seen better days so I purchased a two button genuine Honda one second hand off...