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So being that so many people took the time to give me such friendly tips and advice on this post I thought I'd fill everyone in on how things are going after a year of owning.
The last couple of months I've developed a massive itch to start working on the car myself and although it's all been cosmetic bits thus far the want to start making mechanical improvements myself is getting overwhelming.......
I'll start by saying since owning my EP3 it's spurred a couple of my mates to buy hot hatches that I'm now enjoying rolling around with they're as follows:
Unmodified Fiesta ST Mk6
Modified Focus ST Mk2
Supercharged R32 Golf Mk4
Naturally I still think the Ep3 looks and handles the best
Anyway drifted off topic there! So since owning I'd say the only significant "modification" so far was buying 4 Michelin Pilot sport 4's and the difference it made was night and day they're absolutely fantastic I can't fault them. The few bits i've done myself are removing the rear wiper, refurbishing my headlights (they were so cloudy), painting my calipers, hondata air box and fitting a pioneer double din unit.
This week I have just ordered the following parts:
JDM RARB
Hardrace Rear reinforced drop links
Eibach Pro Kit lowering springs
Eibach camber adjustment bolts
Hardrace Rear camber arms
Ferodo DS2500 Brake pads
OEM Clutch
OEM Timing chain
Quaife LSD
All of this is being fitted by TGM sport at the end of this month with FRSU so I'm sure it's going to totally overhaul the feel of the car and honestly I can't wait I'm so excited! Choosing to sort all my handling before chasing power came after the advice given on here and my own personal experiences with the car. (It's been a hard decision and the saving for power mods is coming along nicely )
The only thing I'm now wondering about is while all this is being done I'm starting to think it will be plenty worthwhile refreshing the bushes on the car being that it's on 84k.... what I'm thinking though is based off people's experiences what're your general thoughts regarding Polybushing over OEM? A couple of my friends have stated about how polybushses should effectively last much much longer but I don't want to lose ride quality.... any of you run polybush and can vouch for it not being too bad on the roads?
I'll post again at the end of the month and let you all know how it feels but excited is an understatement!
Edit: What is up with the turning circle on these cars?! Took some getting used to! Also the wiper coverage is also pretty bad I get the worst buildup on the side of my windscreen haha!
The last couple of months I've developed a massive itch to start working on the car myself and although it's all been cosmetic bits thus far the want to start making mechanical improvements myself is getting overwhelming.......
I'll start by saying since owning my EP3 it's spurred a couple of my mates to buy hot hatches that I'm now enjoying rolling around with they're as follows:
Unmodified Fiesta ST Mk6
Modified Focus ST Mk2
Supercharged R32 Golf Mk4
Naturally I still think the Ep3 looks and handles the best
Anyway drifted off topic there! So since owning I'd say the only significant "modification" so far was buying 4 Michelin Pilot sport 4's and the difference it made was night and day they're absolutely fantastic I can't fault them. The few bits i've done myself are removing the rear wiper, refurbishing my headlights (they were so cloudy), painting my calipers, hondata air box and fitting a pioneer double din unit.
This week I have just ordered the following parts:
JDM RARB
Hardrace Rear reinforced drop links
Eibach Pro Kit lowering springs
Eibach camber adjustment bolts
Hardrace Rear camber arms
Ferodo DS2500 Brake pads
OEM Clutch
OEM Timing chain
Quaife LSD
All of this is being fitted by TGM sport at the end of this month with FRSU so I'm sure it's going to totally overhaul the feel of the car and honestly I can't wait I'm so excited! Choosing to sort all my handling before chasing power came after the advice given on here and my own personal experiences with the car. (It's been a hard decision and the saving for power mods is coming along nicely )
The only thing I'm now wondering about is while all this is being done I'm starting to think it will be plenty worthwhile refreshing the bushes on the car being that it's on 84k.... what I'm thinking though is based off people's experiences what're your general thoughts regarding Polybushing over OEM? A couple of my friends have stated about how polybushses should effectively last much much longer but I don't want to lose ride quality.... any of you run polybush and can vouch for it not being too bad on the roads?
I'll post again at the end of the month and let you all know how it feels but excited is an understatement!
Edit: What is up with the turning circle on these cars?! Took some getting used to! Also the wiper coverage is also pretty bad I get the worst buildup on the side of my windscreen haha!
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