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MY NHB EP3 253BHP & PREVIOUS CARS

kieran_ctr

kieran_ctr

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So I haven't been on here really which I plan use more! Back to a EP3 as I've always had a soft spot for them :) had quite a few awesome cars which I will show u the cars I've had to where I am now :-D


My first EP3





Then got a DC5



Then bought a S2K



Then a Focus RS MK2



Then a Evo 8 showcar 400bhp



Then a impreza WRX STI Widetrack



& now I'm back in a EP3

























Mods to my EP3



Engine:


K100 Mapped by Paul West at TDi North 253bhp/181lbft


JDM Cams


RBC


3” Solid Fab exhaust which comes with a J’s racing style back box


JapSpeed 4-2-1 Header


Engine insert mounts


Tegiwa M


K-Tuned TPS Billet V2





Exterior::


Carbon Fibre bonnet


JDM Wind Deflectors


Mugen Rep Spoiler


Fly Eyed Front & Rear Lights






Gearbox


M Factory LSD


Stage 1 Exedy Clutch






Chassis/Suspension:


Eibach/ABP 30mm Springs


Tegiwa Front strut brace


Hardrace drop links


DME Rear camber arms


Eibach front camber bolts


SuperPro front caster increase kit


FRSU by TDI






Brakes:


StopTech front grooved discs + DS2500 Pads


Pagid rear discs+OEM pads


HEL lines


Tegiwa Brake stopper


Dot. Brake fluid






Wheels:


Team Dynamics Pro race 1.2


Toyo Proxes T1-R Tyres


Muteki Wheel nuts






Interior:


Premier Recaro Seats


Skunk2 gearknob


Tegiwa solid shifter kit


Tegiwa short shifter


DRE Shift Light


Alpine Headunit


JBL component front speakers


Focal coaxial rear speakers


Pioneer 4 channel amp


Beat lightweight under seat sub
 
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What u thunk of performance compared to impreza and evo. I ask as mine has similar mods and is running 259 with tdi stage 1 cams. Mine is used mainly as track car as its a third car
 
jono2200 said:
What u thunk of performance compared to impreza and evo. I ask as mine has similar mods and is running 259 with tdi stage 1 cams. Mine is used mainly as track car as its a third car
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It's hard to say really as the evo was 400bhp & had a never ending list of mods but the Subaru was 305bhp PPP so bit of a difference but in honesty the evo was a lot more fun to drive & the Subaru was a lot more solid car was also fun to drive but the evo was the best imo
 
My last ctr was standard and i was torn between evo impreza or m3. But ended up going for a already modded ctr, and glad i did as its never missed a beat, im not confident i would have been able to say the same about the others when spending 90% of time on tracks
 
Well the evo was a nightmare as it always had problems every month & did no more than 150miles on £70! The Subaru didn't really have any problems but I goy average 200miles on £70 but they was both my every day car but if u use it as a track it wouldn't be as bad really. I went back to ctr ep3 as I love them & like u say never miss a beat! Mine is 253bhp & drives superb well until it's been off road 2months been having a problem with it :(
 
Just motd mine. No advisories so that was good. Try to run mine atleast once a fortnight. Pal of mine had a standardish evo 5. His was marginally quicker on track. Mine suprises and passes a lot of cars it shouldnt. Really impressed with it to be honest.
 
Well the evo was a nightmare as it always had problems every month & did no more than 150miles on £70! The Subaru didn't really have any problems but I goy average 200miles on £70 but they was both my every day car but if u use it as a track it wouldn't be as bad really. I went back to ctr ep3 as I love them & like u say never miss a beat! Mine is 253bhp & drives superb well until it's been off road 2months been having a problem with it :(
 
EP3 Pete said:
A superb car history there mate, that DC5 looked a stunner!!
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Thanks matey, yeah the DC5 was pristine condition & only bad 65k miles, wasn't selling it until someone offered me £1600 more than what I paid for it after 1 year of having it & putting 12k miles on it too so just thought won't get a offer this good again so I snapped his hand off lol
 
Once you get to 250+ def worth spending a few quid on handling. I just purchased some coilovers, hooefully get them fitted next couple months
 
Had a I know! Was gutted to sell it but had some great cars since! Would love it back but it went to s right nob who bought it sadly haha
 
jono2200 said:
Once you get to 250+ def worth spending a few quid on handling. I just purchased some coilovers, hooefully get them fitted next couple months
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i want some coilovers but my car handles great especially with the fast road setup from tdi, I wantba jrsc next so need to start saving :)
 
jonnyplusone said:
i'm considering making a move at some point from my ep3 to a focus RS. What did you think about the RS? good car?
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My favorite car out them all matey, absolute awesome car! I had stage 2 remap on mine, milltek exhaust, milltek decat, k&n induction & Uprated intercooler & it sounded awesome & was running at 360bhp! I would reccomened them without a doubt
 
Gave the car a good clean today seems the weather is nice & no rain with dry roads so got a few new pictures :-D













then noticed my spoiler was adjustable & thought I'll see how it looks tilted up more & I love the look of it


 
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