Ben's 2005 EP3 Civic Type AAAAAARRRRR!
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just read through this entire thread, what a beast! Great mids and I love the wolf in sheep clothing approach to mods
quick question though, how did you find your X Brace compared to the rear strut?
I have coil's and rear JDM, just wondering what route to take for the internal rear strut (if any)
quick question though, how did you find your X Brace compared to the rear strut?
I have coil's and rear JDM, just wondering what route to take for the internal rear strut (if any)
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Thanks buddy :smt023much appreciated
The X Brace was definitely an improvement on my old set up (J's C pillar brace with Tegiwa lower brace) but if you're already running coilovers with an uprated ARB the difference in performance/feel will be minimal.
That's not to say it's not worth doing because every little helps when it comes to handling. It's a very tight fitting brace so pulls everything together nicely, looks the part too in my opinion and is still practical as it can be fitted with the rear seats still in place.
They are not everyone's cup of tea but I'm definitely a fan and it's more cost effective than buying two braces (C pillar & rear upper brace)
As for the styling I'm a big fan of the EP3 both pre & facelift so didn't want to alter the looks too much, the performance side of things tends to interest me more so all the exciting bits are hidden away
I'll be coming up to 5 years of ownership shortly and I honestly couldn't think of much I'd consider replacing it with, if I did it would more than likely be another Honda.
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Thanks Ben
Looking at getting final drive fitted when I do my diff next week. I notice you went 5.1 but then thought about upping it - any particular reason for this? If you do it again would you have gone for the 5.1? (Mine will be mainly used for track days)
Still stock power at the moment, however I plan to take it to around 240-250bhp down the NA route in a couple of months
Looking at getting final drive fitted when I do my diff next week. I notice you went 5.1 but then thought about upping it - any particular reason for this? If you do it again would you have gone for the 5.1? (Mine will be mainly used for track days)
Still stock power at the moment, however I plan to take it to around 240-250bhp down the NA route in a couple of months
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Cheers Pete
I'm hoping to keep it now and spend a bit of money on her in the new year
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No problem at all
Yeah I went for the 5.10 which is probably a good compromise for daily driving & track usage but if I'm honest and could do it again then I would go for the 5.46. I'd probably also go for a M factory plate diff too because if you're spending big money its nice to get it right first time.
As for the power those figures are really achievable with the right parts, a good exhaust manifold & system is the key with these cars
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Sorry I didn't really answer as to why I would opt for the 5.46 over the 5.10 in that last post. The main reason would be the extra midrange grunt as although the 5.10 is good its more noticeable in the higher gears opposed to lower down. The gearing would be lowered more with a 5.46 but you can always compensate that with more revs by going down the uprated valve spring route
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Cheers dudeComing a long nicely dude. You looking at a CAI at any point? There's a lovely GM sitting in my loft if you want it?
I've still got a custom CAI with aluminium pipework awaiting to be fitted but thanks for the tempting offer on the GM. I did have a Teg M previously, in fact my scuttle panel is still cut from where it was fitted haha