Can you cure the numb steering feel of the EP3?

[SteBurns]

As much as it pains me to say it, the lack of steering feel is really ruining the whole Type-R experience for me. I was pre-warned about it but thought I'd give it a shot, but I still can't get used to it. What can I do?

 

[Griffin]

Unfortunately there is no fix (as I'm aware of)

 

[Chris.]

As much as it pains me to say it, the lack of steering feel is really ruining the whole Type-R experience for me. I was pre-warned about it but thought I'd give it a shot, but I still can't get used to it. What can I do?

The best you can do is get a FRSU done but that's about it.

 

[SteBurns]

The best you can do is get a FRSU done but that's about it.

I've done some research and got some good quotes for a FRSU. I know the technical side of things, but what kind of benefits does the driver see?

 

[Walkden]

This is why I upgraded to a DC5 back in 04.

 

[Griffin]

I've done some research and got some good quotes for a FRSU. I know the technical side of things, but what kind of benefits does the driver see?

Better handling of the car, still same numbness.

 

[SteBurns]

This is why I upgraded to a DC5 back in 04.

I thought I'd played my smart-card getting an EP3 and saving some cash, it would appear I wish I'd gone the whole-hog! lol

 

[Chris.]

Steering feel is why I never really fell back in love with my 3rd EP3 that I owned last year.

 

[SteBurns]

It's a shame, only thing letting the car down in my opinion!

 

[dazaturbo]

Buy a dc2 simples.

 

[dotty]

a few people are fitting a DC5 steering rack to the EP3 nowadays too.

 

[SteBurns]

a few people are fitting a DC5 steering rack to the EP3 nowadays too.

I like the sound of that, I don't suppose you know the cost involved?

 

[Chris.]

You'd have to fit the whole hydraulic system to it as well. May as well put the money into a DC5?

 

[SteBurns]

Yeah if it's an expensive job then I'd be best off exchanging. I used to work in car sales and can get a good deal from the garage I used to work at, unfortunately they'll never sell an Integra!

 

[xdcx]

Polybush front.
Change RCA's.
Decent FRSU.
LSD.

Steering on mine feels absolutely awesome. Precise, sharp and stiff.

 

[Loxy]

Polybush front.
Change RCA's.
Decent FRSU.
LSD.

Steering on mine feels absolutely awesome. Precise, sharp and stiff.

Does the JDM EP3 have EPS?

 

[xdcx]

Does the JDM EP3 have EPS?

Yeah.

I had a debate with a few people before I got mine who all just assumed it had a DC5 rack. It doesn't unfortunately.

 

[SteBurns]

Polybush front.
Change RCA's.
Decent FRSU.
LSD.

Steering on mine feels absolutely awesome. Precise, sharp and stiff.

Promising, I've had great things about the LSD gearboxes. How much would it cost me to get to where you're at if you don't mind me asking?

 

[xdcx]

Promising, I've had great things about the LSD gearboxes. How much would it cost me to get to where you're at if you don't mind me asking?

My car had the gearbox with LSD already so no cost for me there. Although you can get an LSD for £400-£1000, then fitting cost.

Superpro castor increase front bushes = £120ish
Buddyclub RCA's - £100ish
FRSU - £80ish

Obviously the car needs to be on good springs at least (with camber bolts/arms) or coilovers.

Mines stiffened up a bit more with front and rear braces and engine mount inserts. All makes the difference! Most important thing though is decent rubber. The right combination of all of the above and an EP3 can feel fantastic in the bends.

 

[SteBurns]

Thanks dude, very useful!