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#1 OFFLINE   BobbyValentino

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Posted 05 June 2011 - 02:41 PM

Hey there guys, im pretty new to this forum and just wanna show some of my work on my EP3, its not much but yeh. After passing my license in 2010, I had a EG B16A2 turbo but I blew it up lol, I was going to fix it but it was too much hassle! So I looked around for a new car and I've never really liked the EP3 but when I bought one, I've loved it!
Bought the car 2 months ago and it was completely standard. The dude who I bought it off didn't really keep the car in good condition... scuff on the front bumper, scuff on the rear bumper, interrior was dirty, headlights were scuffed, clutch was going, manifold was leaking, brakes n pads were almost dead, battery almost expired, tires were bald and I think thats about it. So alot of work! I'll start from when I got the car (in the pics)

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Just bought the car and got it washed (1 hour before the bluewater meet)

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Took off the bonnet wrap but I regret it now lol

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Added a tow hook with domo on it >=D and some window deflectors!

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Wheels didn't look the part... So I spent 4 hours painting it outside my house.. sanding it down, etc!

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Ordered the red H and damm i really liked how it looks!

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Got my 8k HIDs in with amber dims, looks nice and different!

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Bought some recaros and got the rails in, fitted them in... they feel amazing!

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Got my pre facelift mugen grill and custom made pre facelift mugen lip for the facelift! (I know it looks funny in black but its only for temp till I get money to paint them all red)

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Added the red ring around the alloys, they look really nice IMO.

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Then I didn't really like the facelift rear lights so I got it changed! Yummy!

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Ordered in a custom sticker for my car, I really like this =]

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Okay the story for the mad amount of wrapping in my car... basically I couldn't afford to paint the lip.. So I was going to get it wrapped in carbon red (something different) Just to see what it would look like.. He told me £20-30 labour? So.. I ordered the carbon wrap.. 2m x 1270cm .. I brang it too him and he took a picture of the lip and quoted me £70 after? I was like..f*ck OFF. So I got really bored and started to wrap stuff in my car lol. I think the gaitor was abit too much though so I think I'll buy the black suede gaitor.

Soo.. recap, car was standard.. I've painted the wheels, red H and red strip. Heko window deflectors, DC2 recaros, tow hook, Pre facelift mugen lip and pre facelift mugen grill, New brakes and pads, DC sport manifold decat with new manifold gasket and downpipe gasket, new OEM clutch, random wrapping in my interrior, R gear knob, red LED footwell light and a cusco struct brace. I think thats about it. I've done alot so far considering that I havn't been working in 6 months and I'm 21 lol. I've got some things on my list. I bought a HKS Hi power back box that I want to get angled and get a custom pipe made straight through, also some coil overs! but I need a job first lol. I was thinking about some tints but thats not a top priority. Good n negitive comments welcomed.

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Posted 05 June 2011 - 02:58 PM

welcome , car looks swish . was it easy to fit the ek9 recaro's `?

#3 OFFLINE   BobbyValentino

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Posted 05 June 2011 - 03:22 PM

welcome , car looks swish . was it easy to fit the ek9 recaro's `?


Just need DC5 rails! 1 Bolt doesn't line up though. Not a big bother ! Better then ep3 seats ^^

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Posted 05 June 2011 - 03:45 PM

Nice car buddy!

How much would full wrap for a car be? =3


Edit: what did you do with your previous Type R seats? Ill buy them off you aha

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Posted 05 June 2011 - 04:01 PM

Did u have to change your front bumper to the prefacelift to fit the splitter and grill?
very nice but the ep3hree decal looks tacky imo lol



#6 OFFLINE   BobbyValentino

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Posted 05 June 2011 - 04:17 PM

Nice car buddy!

How much would full wrap for a car be? =3


Edit: what did you do with your previous Type R seats? Ill buy them off you aha



I'm not sure how much they charge but its WAY over priced... they told me carbon wrap for the bonnet cost £180? Dude it cost £20 to buy! how the hell is it going to cost £180?! Oh and the seats were sold, so I could buy the recaros =]


Did u have to change your front bumper to the prefacelift to fit the splitter and grill?
very nice but the ep3hree decal looks tacky imo lol


Nope! Facelift bumper lol. I think having a ep2 with Type R badge is more tacky =]

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Posted 05 June 2011 - 04:21 PM

Just need DC5 rails! 1 Bolt doesn't line up though. Not a big bother ! Better then ep3 seats ^^


sweeet , thats pretty easy , i'm just not sure whether to sell my prem's and get the ek9's

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Posted 05 June 2011 - 04:23 PM

Looks nice mate :) welcome to :epc:

#9 OFFLINE   BobbyValentino

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Posted 05 June 2011 - 04:26 PM

sweeet , thats pretty easy , i'm just not sure whether to sell my prem's and get the ek9's


Recaros hold you way more mate! And they sit more lower for a more comfortable ride!


Looks nice mate :) welcome to :epc:


Thanks mate! Hopefully the lip and grill will get painted soon!

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Posted 05 June 2011 - 04:31 PM

I know how it is... Got my OEM CTR body kit in the loft for the last 9monhts all in different colours... it's driving me nuts...

Btw I like the sticker on the windscreen ;) and just a tiny tip a mugen on the booth red/black would finish it of nicely mate ;)

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Posted 05 June 2011 - 04:33 PM

Nope! Facelift bumper lol. I think having a ep2 with Type R badge is more tacky =]


yeah true that ppl get slated for having Type R badges but the front red "H" looks nice, duno why every1 has said u cnt fit a preface mugen grill to the facelife but u have proven it can.
think i convey with ulot to south mimms.. looks alot different from thenget the splitter painted.

#12 OFFLINE   BobbyValentino

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Posted 05 June 2011 - 06:13 PM

yeah true that ppl get slated for having Type R badges but the front red "H" looks nice, duno why every1 has said u cnt fit a preface mugen grill to the facelife but u have proven it can.
think i convey with ulot to south mimms.. looks alot different from thenget the splitter painted.



Yep yep, I think you seen my green EG at cafe east lol. I've done alot since then! with no job lol. I think after selling my spoiler I will buy the mugen spoiler! Also I willl be doing the K24 build soon, maybe later on at teh end of the year. I havnt fitted the grill properly yet, its just in with 2 bolts, When I paint it I will fit it in perfectly! Also I'm going to debadge the car, taking of the Type R on the side skirts and boot

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Posted 05 June 2011 - 06:27 PM

taking the Type R badges off people will probably think your rocking a sports though ? but sleeperish though

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Posted 05 June 2011 - 07:41 PM

taking the Type R badges off people will probably think your rocking a sports though ? but sleeperish though



I don't know why but I don't like the Type R on the side skirts or on the back! I think it looks cleaner aswell.

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Posted 08 June 2011 - 06:56 PM

Lol Cafe east, nah didnt see it there but I seen it once after a clubbing night dwn vauxhall awhile again, herd it was turbo-ed or sumfink what happened to it? mine n urs going to look bit similar after u get it sprayed, im in the hunt for mugen grill aswel but gna leave that black or find a carbon one.






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