- Sun Jan 29, 2017 8:23 pm
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Ok so I've recently purchased a 2002 EP3 Type R, it's the first I've owned, but having previously worked for a Honda main dealer, I do know them reasonably well.
This is an air con model, which is mechanically strong, but with plenty of little visual niggles to sort out. The good news is that I have a daily already, so I can take the time to get this done right, also having contacts within the dealer network will hopefully start to bear fruit
So I'll start with a couple of photo's
As far as I can tell, it's already had the facelift rear lights fitted, so I may look to facelift the front headlights (the originals are a little bit milky anyway), bumper and grill as well. another job will be to lose the aftermarket wheels and fit some nicely refurbished enkei's. As you've probably guessed, original Honda parts and OEM is the order of the day here.
It has a few more pressing issues as well, firstly it has a rust issue on the front drivers wing (rare for a type R I know) as well as a couple of scrapes one of which seems to have been painted badly already.
The next is the interior, the steering wheel and gearknob, as well as a few other bits are worn and just spoil the interior. I'll probably end up raiding the parts for sale section of the forum for these, or maybe buy a couple of new parts by getting back in touch with the old parts manager and calling in some favours
My big concern is with the seats, there's a couple of rips on the drivers seat, one being on the bolster. The rear bench also seems to have split down a seam, so I'll either have to call up an upholsterer I used to use, or buy replacements if I can find some in nice condition.
So, it's a little rough around the edges, but I look forward to when I can go for a drive in a showroom condition EP3 well maybe that's asking a lot, but I'm certainly hoping for it to become one of the best for its age!
But the updates will be coming thick and fast, so keep an eye on the thread!
This is an air con model, which is mechanically strong, but with plenty of little visual niggles to sort out. The good news is that I have a daily already, so I can take the time to get this done right, also having contacts within the dealer network will hopefully start to bear fruit
So I'll start with a couple of photo's
As far as I can tell, it's already had the facelift rear lights fitted, so I may look to facelift the front headlights (the originals are a little bit milky anyway), bumper and grill as well. another job will be to lose the aftermarket wheels and fit some nicely refurbished enkei's. As you've probably guessed, original Honda parts and OEM is the order of the day here.
It has a few more pressing issues as well, firstly it has a rust issue on the front drivers wing (rare for a type R I know) as well as a couple of scrapes one of which seems to have been painted badly already.
The next is the interior, the steering wheel and gearknob, as well as a few other bits are worn and just spoil the interior. I'll probably end up raiding the parts for sale section of the forum for these, or maybe buy a couple of new parts by getting back in touch with the old parts manager and calling in some favours
My big concern is with the seats, there's a couple of rips on the drivers seat, one being on the bolster. The rear bench also seems to have split down a seam, so I'll either have to call up an upholsterer I used to use, or buy replacements if I can find some in nice condition.
So, it's a little rough around the edges, but I look forward to when I can go for a drive in a showroom condition EP3 well maybe that's asking a lot, but I'm certainly hoping for it to become one of the best for its age!
But the updates will be coming thick and fast, so keep an eye on the thread!