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[SurreyEP3]

[youtube][/youtube]Hi all

I'm new to this forum so i thought i would share my civic with you all, this is my second ep3 premier edition that i have owned

my last few cars were

Volkswagen Golf GTi MK5 edition 30 - REVO stage 2 334hp 341ftlb
Honda Civic Type R EP3 Premeir edition - stanadard
Volkswagen Golf Golf MK4 R32 - stage 2 260hp 25ftlb
Honda Civic Type R EP3 Premier edition - 225hp

the day i got it




I got up early and gave her a much needed clean, After a good foaming, 2 bucket clean and claying the car I uncovered its terrible paint

[SurreyEP3]

I was determined to sort that out that day so out came the DA and some tough 3M products








the next morning I made a few changes, removed mods that i didn't like and refitted OEM parts. I also found up in the shed some LED bulbs that I had spare from my Cosmic EP3




I then set about smartning up the engine bay as it looked pretty bad and the horrible looking mods where bugging me, so I removed them and painted the engine cover matt black






Parts removed:

Spoon engine torque damper
Aem V2 short ram intake
Buddyclub condenser
Mugen socks
kevlar spark cover

I know the bay looks dirty, its needs a good clean and its on my "to do list"

[SurreyEP3]

I fully stripped out the rear of the car. I'm looking at fully stripping the car minus the dash





Whilst I still had a hour of sunshine left I removed the Civic rear boot badge



A quick spec of the car as it stands

Engine

JDM DC5 inlet manifold
DC 4-2-1 exhaust manifold
Hondata OEM airbox with panel filter
AEM high pressure fuel rail
Millers Nanodrive oil

Suspension

Showa dampers with OEM springs
Skunk2 rear tie brace
Rota Torque wheels

Braking

OEM rebuilt callipers
oem pagid discs and pads

Interior

Fully stripped interior
Mitsubishi Evo 8 Recaro seats
OEM headunit
In-Phaze speakers

All comments welcome

[simon_typer]

Looks great Jake [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

Must catch up soon.

Plans sound great. Looking to do some track days with it? (stripped out rear)

Si

[NPyke]

Does look clean, a NHB premier would be the colour id go for next!

[SurreyEP3]

Looks great Jake [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

Must catch up soon.

Plans sound great. Looking to do some track days with it? (stripped out rear)

Si

Hi Si

yeah mate defo catch up soon, didnt fit the suspension this weekend as it was way to cold and ive had to buy new callipers for the rear so will do it all at once.

im wanting to do a few this year as i never did any in the mk5. just need a few extra mods/tweaks and she'll be ready.

waiting for a guy to get back to me regarding seats then i can sell the premier recaro's

[SurreyEP3]

Does look clean, a NHB premier would be the colour id go for next!

thanks nick, dont buy a bike mate, get another ep3....perhaps JRSC

[martin_jk]

Nice car mate, looks really tidy, can't believe how well the paint has come up after a polish! I think I need to invest in a das6 [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

[SurreyEP3]

Thank you mate, it came out really nice. Paint had a good blue flake in it and also a very deep shine, I'm no pro at detailing but lots of practise makes perfect [smilie=karls_thumb.gif] Saying that I'm doing the whole car again when we get a dry full weekend

[martin_jk]

That's always the most rewarding bit seeing the blue flake when the sun hits it! Would you recommend the 3m Polish then mate? I know nhb paint is very soft isn't it!

[NPyke]

Does look clean, a NHB premier would be the colour id go for next!

thanks nick, dont buy a bike mate, get another ep3....perhaps JRSC

Too late, callipers are sold now so no going back! haha

[SurreyEP3]

Yeah mate I've used 3m products on my last few cars. The 3m compound (green) is quite aggressive and tough so just make sure you use a less aggressive pad. And slower speeds as the honda Paint is very soft and you'll burn lovely marks into it lol. Just a good wash, clay, super resin polish and your own choice of sealant and wax afterwards will do the trick perfectly but you'll be there days removing swirls (deep) by hand. Do what I did and buy a bonnet from the scrap yard and practise on that and if your bird or mother inlaw had a crap car practise on that too [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

[SurreyEP3]

Does look clean, a NHB premier would be the colour id go for next!

thanks nick, dont buy a bike mate, get another ep3....perhaps JRSC

Too late, callipers are sold now so no going back! haha

The spoon callipers or have you decided to break the car? What bike you getting

[SeanEP3]

That paint has come up awesome!

[SurreyEP3]

That paint has come up awesome!

Thanks mate [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

[martin_jk]

Yeah mate I've used 3m products on my last few cars. The 3m compound (green) is quite aggressive and tough so just make sure you use a less aggressive pad. And slower speeds as the honda Paint is very soft and you'll burn lovely marks into it lol. Just a good wash, clay, super resin polish and your own choice of sealant and wax afterwards will do the trick perfectly but you'll be there days removing swirls (deep) by hand. Do what I did and buy a bonnet from the scrap yard and practise on that and if your bird or mother inlaw had a crap car practise on that too [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

Nice one mate, I actually know someone who has an old bonnet I could practice on, good thinking! appreciate the help [smilie=karls_thumb.gif] I'll look into getting some 3m Polish & a das6 pro then, just need some good weather to do it in then haha

[SurreyEP3]

Everything from the front seats back removed





Fair bit of weight saved, can hear my rear ARB knocking now though so will investigate at the weekend think it will be a faulty droplink.

Got a small pile of parts accumulating in the shed now ready to be fitted after a clean up :WOOT

[Kieran_CTR]

Wow lad! That came out gleaming! What did u use to get it out like that after using clay bar? Always loved NHB with dc5 wheels [smilie=karls_thumb.gif] can't wait to see how it looks after some great ideas u have

[stefan.s.smyth]

What did you use to take the swirls out? my car is in the same state [emoji17]

[SurreyEP3]

Wow lad! That came out gleaming! What did u use to get it out like that after using clay bar? Always loved NHB with dc5 wheels [smilie=karls_thumb.gif] can't wait to see how it looks after some great ideas u have

Thanks man ! I snow foam, wash (2 bucket method ), dry, clay , rinse , dry 3m fast cut plus compound with the das6, jetseal109 sealant then collinite wax. I use rain-X on all the glass then seal the wheels [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]
I want rid of the rota torque mates for some evo wheels or TD pro race lol