Useful Information For Daily Driving A Honda Civic Type R EP3!! 4K 

Owned my 2006 ep3 for a few months now. 164k miles still runs strong. Average 250 per tank with a lot of motorway driving , 180-200 miles local driving. Fun car which I don’t get bored of unlike most of my previous cars. Not as bad maintenance costs then I expected. Really happy with my purchase

Another common issue I thought I’d mention is the steering rack creaking, especially when accelerating and lightly turning at the same time. I had this happening about a month after I first got mine and it only had 43k miles on the clock. It’s caused by a central slider in the steering rack running out of lubricant. The piece of advice I followed to resolve it was to get a scalpel and cut a tiny slit in the left side of the steering rack gaiter - which is located right at the back of the engine bay near the firewall - then get a can of white lithium grease, put the nozzle through the cut and spray for a good five to ten seconds toward the centre of the steering rack while moving the nozzle around to coat everything. Then work the wheel left and right to full lock, spray the same again and move the wheel again to work it into the rack slider. I did this myself and the noise has gone ever since. Anyway, I’ve daily driven my stock EP3 for 4 years now and genuinely loved every minute of it. Not only has its performance held up surprisingly well against modern cars, but I’ve had all sorts of camping equipment, house moving stuff and even a whole fridge in the back. It’s an amazingly practical car too. Thanks for this great video for anyone looking to buy!

A tip for the noise is to use a straight section for the mid part, so no "mid muffler", and then use the stock muffler on the end. I bought the car with something akin to the Spoon system, so I just exchanged that big bore muffler to the stock one and left everything else. Then it's sounds like stock on low revs, but as soon as you hit v-tec, it sings wonderfully. Adds to the v-tec experience to be honest. A perfect fit as I use it as a daily driver during the summer. So it must be usable And fun at the same time. Since you need to hit v-tec for it to get loud, hours long highway trips are a breeze now. You can actually use your brain when you arrive at your destination.

You can fix the seat belt issue by thoroughly cleaning them. Done it in my DC5 and S2K now. Bucket of hot water with woolite or similar and pull seat belt all the way out into the bucket and scrub it then do a rinse bucket too. Even more ideal if you could remove the entire assembly but this method got mine retracting fine.

Man!! Nice one. I live in Canada it's winter right now and my car is tucked away atm. Dreaming of it. Much love

Really great video! Really in depth and covering lots of areas! Does look like a very fun car to drive! smiles per mile!

Nice review, I've had my 53 pre-facelift from new since 2003, and dailyed it every day until 2006; - mpg - with motorway / A-road B-road commute around 300 - 310 miles per tank, even after a Hondata K-Pro full dyno tune on Tesco 99RON, with Toda cams - Insurance - had mine with Adrian Flux (modified, low mileage), no complaints there, highly recommended - Exhaust - also had the Spoon N1 initially with DC sports race header with decat - very loud and drony on the M-Way, but quietens down after 90 mph.! Changed to a Toda Racing exhaust after a couple of years, which was much more liveable - Gear knob - I have a Spoon Sports anodised Titanium - much cooler in summer and warmer in winter than stock - Suspension - Spoon Sport progressive springs (25mm drop) + JDM thicker front/rear ARB's - really dials out any understeer when cornering with the power down - Rust - not an issue with mine, lived 30m from the sea, but had to garage it every night as a condition of the insurance. Moved to Oz in 2007, car followed me out in 2009, so its in a nice warm, dry environment now with no road salt. - Tyres - the original Potenza RE40's (now discontinued), were not good winter tyres (had to pull away in 3rd, and stopping was fun in the snow). I now have Potenza Adrenalin RE003's on mine now in stock size, and they are really good -Oil consumption - variable based on how much VTEC action you perform - as you mention, keep a litre handy at all times. Used to always use Mobil 1 0w-40 fully synth in the UK, back to 5w-40 now I'm in warmer climes Really impressed now with the amount of after market parts and Honda OEM parts available from the likes of Tegiwa Imports etc HTH

i've had my ep3 for a year now. 2 owner car before me, completely stock and unmolested. had about 180K miles on the chassis. it's got a K24A in it now and most of my suspension parts are brand new. it's still, even with the Skunk2 Alpha header and Revel cat-back, quiet enough to listen to music at a respectable level or have a conversation without needing to raise your voice. I was never a fan of these when they debuted, but I do love mine now.

I'm looking forward to the next video. It's going to be interesting to see and hear the results 👍

Owned a 54 plate NHB since 2014 as a daily! It’s been amazing and still love it after 8 years. Now at 125k miles and still going strong, never skipped a beat!

i just bought my first ep3 a few days ago and ive worried about the oil level alot, aswell as a few other things, so i found this video very hepful and assuring, alteast now i feel more confident to daily drive my ep3, keep up these videos! there very entertaining and fun to watch, also for people who dont know much about ep3s videos like this should teach them alot about them! thank you (:

Hi olly great video 📹 have a lovely Christmas 🎄

Amazing video, thanks for your help

Top video mate, think you’ve made my mind up for me I need to own one of these cars 🤌🏻

what a community you've got here fella! Im 2 months into my ownership of an EP3 and already taking your recommendation of using HONDA HQ. subbed :)

Great video, thanks. I’m in Canada and have a EP3 / S2000 combination as well. Love the combo.

I daily my JDM EP3 and i absolutely love it! I own it for 5 years now. Mugen twin loop, quiet on long motorway journeys. Premiere/Anniversary recaros are easier to get in and out, plus better for everyday commute compared to EK9/DC2 recaros. 133k mileage, haven't changed timing chain before. I only do 3k -4k miles per annually so petrol cost not that bad. Still on standard suspensions not lowered, i haven't scrape the bumper or exhaust on speed bumps so far...(yet)

So fun to see that some of the things mine has are actually very common (like the rear breaks and seatbelts) on the EP3. The gas meter not being very accurate is also a bad thing for me. But on top the bad things is really the seating position and even the steering position. Those two stop you from feeling one with the car. Have no idea why Honda decided to go that route. But overall it will be a car that requires constant maintenance, but a keeper for sure! The pros make it worth it

Great video. I had a premier edition for 7 years and loved it. You covered all the key points of what to look for when buying one and what it's like running one. I've got a BMW M140i these days and it's a joy to drive but part of me misses the nimbleness of the Type R in the corners! Brilliant cars.

Love ep3! Great video, thanks!!!

LOVE THIS, I've had a nhb ep3 for 15 years now the last 8 in storage, its only done 61k. After watching this I've got the bug to get her back on the road 😅

on the air con bit - when you're checking that it works, also make sure a previous owner didn't delete it 👀

Great video. I have an EP3 and am having anxiety about rust. If you underseal your car then please make a video of it! Keep up the good work

Proper car. On my bucket list to own

Just knowing you from that others youtuber with intial "C" and that Civic is so cool especially EP3 which kinda rare because other prefer the other Type-R variant

I feel off watching your videos…we actually spoke before on the gram..you’ve given me a lot of advice and I’m now getting back into working on it again…keep up the good work

I'm about to go to this from a 2022 r line golf. looking forward to it

you know what triggers me on my and been trying to find a fix for it? the stickers on the dash air vents, you know the open and close tiny white circular stickers? they peel over time and I cant help but taking them of but I wish there was replacements. eve noticed the same thing is happening on your. Great video Ollie🤘

I have a new S3 ABT, also own and driven the Ep3 04 for quite some time. To be honest the S3 i a better daily but even being much more powerful (close to 400bhp) i felt more in touch with the Type R and that car just didn't seem to bore me where the S3 can get a bit monotone.. Thanks for this vid.

Can you get an angle kit to improve the turning circle? Like the ones they put on drift cars? Would it fit on these cars? If so can you possibly get one on yours and do a video about it? I’d love to see an ep3 with more angle.

Best car I’ve ever had was a EP3 JDM facelift. A true masterpiece on a back road.

Thinking of buying one of these, currently have a golf gti 2008.

Just got myself one 💯

Great car, fun to drive as a daily. Yes it's practical, but not for everyone. Especially if you want super comfort. It's quick but don't expect expect to be the fastest car on the road 😂

Mine is 284K love it

These are one of the many cars I want, sadly my list is getting older and older by the day. I would love to get my hands on one for a year or two.

This is the guy who keeps asking you questions on insta about the new ep3 I got 😂

Bought one today. 🔥

My Mum Daily drove her ep3. Crap in snow is something she always says about it. Lol

funny to see what people run in terms of oil, i'm basically running water.. 10w60 from castrol and i'm never going back to anything else.

9:10 so true its just horoble with the exhaust. I got the same issue.

Do you have a special map for pops in the exhaust ? I really like the pops it makes when shifting gears

It’s highly likely you haven’t got a ignition sneeze it’s probably the VTC intake cam that needs changing I thought it was a rattle from my timing chain so took it to Honda HQ and told me where the start up noise was coming from ! 👍

I bought my ep3 at 117k miles and decided to get the chain done for piece of mind and turns out it had 2 teeth missing and tensioner was 7mm past service limit but it wasnt skipping or anything when driving, just a light rattle on a cold start

Turning circle is the worst part for me. Lowered car with the turning circle of a HGV isn't fun in car parks with kerbs 😂 My Accord has a better turning circle! Always catches me out when I take the Civic on a drive.

Awesome content. Thanks a lot! I've got another question. My ep3 got 255500 miles on the clock and it has been well locked after, I've got to say. But, would you recommend mapping it? I've been told I might blow the engine up if I'm always on high revs, but that's not my case. I'd appreciate an advice. All the best

Some useful info there. 3 questions. What's the ride like on stock suspension, the average mpg around town & how many revs does it do @ 70mph in 6th gear.

Had my EP3 for about a year, I know it's got work that needs doing, but I really do have passion to try and keep it as long as possible. Would you recommend taking it to a specific Honda garage/centre to get it properly checked out? Or any garage? (For any checks, like steering? Underside corrosion? Gearbox & engine?)

Where’s the front bumper from? Looks absolutely amazing. Where do you get the shift boot cover from at 12:44?

4 years ago I had a black premier edition, sold it and now I'm back with a cosmic grey premier edition. I like the mods you've chosen, I want to go down a similar route of oem + Any good garage recommendations to get a performance package / map ? Preferably down south.

Hey! Great video. How much did you lower the car? I have a stock suspension on my ep3 but scrape a lot as it is with a 70mm exhaust (2,75inch). I measured the lowest point of the exhaust somewhere at the mid rear section of the car and it is about 8cm floor to exhaust and 9-10cm in the front where the cat is. I don't know if I can even clear most of the speed bumps in my area if I drop it any lower.

I lovee my ep3

Wondering if anyone had any tips/advice for loud/louder ep3s. Got a tegiwa exhaust system fitted. Which isn’t too loud when driving. On cold start it’s fairly loud and I don’t wanna annoy my neighbours early morning or late nights. Before driving it’s obviously important to let the car warm up for 10 minutes. Which is also not ideal. As it means loud noise for longer.

First Comment Here 👀 Yesss Olly Back With Another Sick Video on one of my Favourite Cars The Honda Civic Type R (EP3) These Are An Absolute SAVAGE Cars These are I Can't Believe You've Owned it Since 2016 😱 I hope one day I will hopefully own of these as This is my Dream Track Car 😊😱❤️ Great Video As Always Olly Keep it up bro 💯❤️😊

Mine catches on speed bumps too, and it’s stupid loud 😂🙈

my ep3 si has 250k with a tune and it runs like it was new. getting swapped for more power but it could still go another 100k im sure

I have daylied an EP3 for 8 years now. on coilovers and it is quite harsh but worth the trade-off for ride height and cornering enjoyment. A fast road alignment really increases that. I had a spoon N1 exhaust and after a few years it was too much. I was embarrassed starting it on a morning so went back to standard. Got a double din head unit which was a game changer with android car play. Rear camber arms are a must as the standard ones stretch/bend over time giving negative camber and poor tyre wear and they have no adjustment. Cabin rattles are there but could easily be remedied with some time taking things apart and padding. I have also had calliper seizing issues but no other mechanical issues at all. they do however drink oil as said so good to keep on top of that. And the exhaust does hang low and scrape as said. Good fun practical car though, highly recommend.

I daily a standard fn2 with a tegiwa 70mm exhaust, i get, 250 miles a full tank and 22mpg

Do you have a surround on the rear view mirror?

What has been done to it? sounds lovely mate!

Lol little bit weird. I look similar and have ep3 cosmic grey 😅 Can you tell me what is that front bumper ?

Funny I know you from caddy but I also have an ep3!

can u tell me please the paint code ? is this cosmic grey ? cause i see it slightly different and i love this paint job.!!

not the rpf1s 😢

Does the Tegiwa airbox take on water when it rains?

I miss my 2002 ep3 😢

Would you pick this over an FN2 Type R? I’m considering both because the FN2 will be legal for Canadian import next year. I love both for styling, but I wonder based on your experience in the UK, which would be better for reliability?

If anyone wants to buy a loud Exhuast let me know because taken mine off as it was deafening lol

How come some have a timing chain and some with a belt ?

I just bought an 03 si and I drove it for a bit and my cat broke so now I have a “full Honda Civic exhaust system”

I've seen you before in person, do you ride thame?

How much would the insurance be for a 17 year old first car

The exhaust problem on 7th gen's is indeed a problem when lowered or going for a 3" exhaust... I have a 7th gen civic coupe (em2, same chassis as the ep3 ) , with a fully built n/a k20 , making 281hp... Mine's on kw v2 coilovers and has a custom 3" exhaust, and it scrapes literally everywhere ! The other BIG problem with ep3/rsx/dc5/em2 that you failed to mention , is the electronic power steeringrack. What a piece of garbage design ! The rack its high up against the firewall, with the tierods connecting to the middle part of the rack. So you have these very long tie rods going from the middle of the rack to the suspension knuckle, wich causes all kinds of bumpsteer / tramlining / dead steering feel. Also the slider inside the rack goes bad very quickly , it's a very flimsy rubber slider. When it goes bad (wich it will) , the steering is HORRIBLE ! You immediately have to install de SHG MOTORSPORT steering rack slider. It's a solid delrin piece , grease it very good with high temp. Grease before installing it, and you'll have a car that steers & feels 100 times better ! Even when the oem slider is not worn out yet , do that upgrade ! You wont regret it! The problem with the ep eps-racks was that honda used a below par grease , which caused the rack to dry out quickly, making all kinds of clunking / sqreeching noises, and making the steering really bad ! Sticky steeringwheel , movement on the wheels , bumpsteer etc... I've had my rack refurbished with all the newer materials , shg rackslider , mugen solid rack bushings, and man , it transformed the car in a way i couldnt believe!

Shame about oil consumption absolutely can’t be bothered to check oil all the time

is your exhaust non res

I recently bought a 2005 civic si, and I bought a lemon. I love the car and all but this has been one if the biggest waste of money I've ever done and its not even the cars fault. It's my fault for not checking it thoroughly. Costed me 6k and the body is not in good condition, oil leaks, starter went out, it's super jerky so im suspecting it's a bad idle air control valve and has a clunk when you turn the car.

Wait! Are you Caddy’s cameraman?!?

Caddicarus

Came with the K20A2?

An overrated slow piece of sh1t? Yes. My fiesta St 180 out accelerated one of these and then in the corners. Fanboys move on