9:49 that was E P I C

@ilBarbonauta

4 жыл бұрын

The Gear Shift 9:36

@johnnyflech5910

4 жыл бұрын

He made it slide so easy

@king-manu2758

4 жыл бұрын

Back end slides around a lot with this car. For being front wheel car it's not understeer-y.

@spacurve

3 жыл бұрын

totally true!!! Mat Watson is a superb driver!!!

@jo.cohennn

3 жыл бұрын

Glad this is a top comment

Civic spelled backwords is civic.

@richiesworld1

6 жыл бұрын

Mind = Blown 💥

@arandomguynamedlars8943

6 жыл бұрын

Never thought of that actually

@Catalina._

6 жыл бұрын

Vlad Mihai When spelled backwards... Civic = Civic Racecar = Racecar So, Civic = Racecar

@panzeroige

6 жыл бұрын

Palindromes boi

@Mcfc2Rich

6 жыл бұрын

The first man to land on the moon was Neil Armstrong. Neil A spelt backwards is Alien. Bet you never though of that ;)

Matt: EP3 is the original Civic Type-R EK9: Am I a joke to you?

@hoangongianlagau6225

3 жыл бұрын

true

@AssettoRacerGR

3 жыл бұрын

EG6: Am I a joke to you?

@proxiimatedd

3 жыл бұрын

@@AssettoRacerGR EG6 isn't a Type R dude

@thetreblerebel

3 жыл бұрын

The EP3 made a huge splash in the UK. Like America is enjoying the latest generation. Which we went crazy for! Even though I think it's just too tech dependent, and the platform is heavy. Side airbags, variable suspension, etc. Imagine the latest Type R in a EP3 or EK hatch. It'd be so crazy, and fast

@chrispalmer3096

3 жыл бұрын

He was comparing UK Type Rs.

9.50 when the ep3 goes sideways just wins my heart

@steezytacoma314

5 жыл бұрын

Ameel Shahzad cdst

@testpilot2184

3 жыл бұрын

Lift off oversteer is losers.

Spoiler : the civic won

@carwow

6 жыл бұрын

OMG how did you guess

@senorgato70

6 жыл бұрын

Oh, fahk. Then I won't need to watch!

@jesters08joker

6 жыл бұрын

Florian Gim. Damn I was hoping the Civic won..

@Adiadi-uj3ud

5 жыл бұрын

More detailed spoiler: type R won

@edgarabramz

4 жыл бұрын

The civic with the spoiler won.

EP3 everyday, 17 years older and still going strong

@G3orge3670

2 жыл бұрын

Really nice

This needs to be redone with the EK9, FD2 and FD2RR for a real head to head comparison of a real JDM badge name

@user-xz1kn6wq4k

5 жыл бұрын

EG6

@mdaznan

5 жыл бұрын

where in the world there is a type r eg6

@Ka50BlackShark

5 жыл бұрын

EG6 was never a Type R, it's just become a popular shell to use for engine swaps and the like because it's such a decent chassis to work with... Minus the usual JDM rust on shells of that era...

@Prithvidiamond

4 жыл бұрын

@@Ka50BlackShark *_Shingo wants to know your location..._*

@EnKaii5733

4 жыл бұрын

I dont think they can get a FD2RR which is limited to 300 units

Owned my EP3 since 2007, LOVE IT!!!

@martyldl6238

Жыл бұрын

Has it been reliable? Might have one from tomorrow

9:50 Best clip

@showtaito1075

6 жыл бұрын

Markkus Koitve the smile says it all

@Kamagel007

6 жыл бұрын

Yea :)

@Mgoblagulkablong

6 жыл бұрын

But can you do this? - FWD drifts

@Pete292323

6 жыл бұрын

Matt is the type of guy that drifts FWD cars.

@just-nat

6 жыл бұрын

Markkus Koitve DEJA VU

2:01 V-tec yo!!!! 😂

@afzGTR

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@yeety1208

4 жыл бұрын

Lolol

@yeety1208

4 жыл бұрын

7:12 also

@YOUSIF9292

3 жыл бұрын

His chinese soul speaks up 🤣🤣🤣

@RamsiVTEC

3 жыл бұрын

i see blue smoke on EP3 :)

Anyone else come here from watching Carwow’s ‘Cars we’ll miss’ (or what ever the title is)

@milada5251

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah.... we'll miss these ones 😥🤧

@jakemanolini2527

3 жыл бұрын

Yessir!

The OG EK9 is still my favourite

@srp770

3 жыл бұрын

A ricers dream

@burnout4819

3 жыл бұрын

@@srp770 clearly you don't know shit

@karmveer240

3 жыл бұрын

Mine is mugen

To be quite honest, my favourite Civic is the FN2. Yes, it’s not the best Civic, but really just looks so special to me. It was that very generation of the Civic that I led me to finding about Honda. It was my first Honda Civic ever to see in my block’s of flats yard. It wasn’t a Type R, but I was just adoring its futuristic looks. And the Mugen version just makes the FN2 the Type R it is supposed to be. The cherry on the cake

@Twongz_does_anything

Жыл бұрын

its the slowest

@KohYaoXiangEnzo

10 ай бұрын

Same thinking as me

@Yenyen666

6 ай бұрын

@@Twongz_does_anything Yet still more fun to drive than 90% of existing cars

FRONT DRIVE DORIFTO?!?! NANIIIIIIIIIIIIII?!!?!?!?

@zkybi

5 жыл бұрын

shingo would be proud

@jordanrosenberg9816

5 жыл бұрын

Zkybi He would

The EP3 is the lightest, the most mental and the original really but for every day… it’s the FN2 for me. It’s the best looking , the best interior design… love it. And the later ones are too over the top.

@iforgotmeshoes

Жыл бұрын

im also an fn2 fan im 22 so when i was like 13 i thought it wwas the coolest car ever

@SR22VET-S15

Жыл бұрын

Have owned both the ep3r (jap spec) and fn2r (UK spec) love them both equally. If I could own both at the same time I'd make the ep3r a weekend track car and the fn2r a daily, as the ep3r lends itself better for track work with less weight and sharper handling and the fn2r naturally lends itself better to daily commuter with its much nicer interior. If I was asked to pick one over the other it would be a very tough choice

@SeanWithaFada

Жыл бұрын

fn2 the best looking? you're joking, the fn2 is easily one of the ugliest civics ever, along with the fk2 and fk8

@mojosabien

Жыл бұрын

@@SeanWithaFada IYO

4:28 Suspension setup is so incredibly important to a car. The EK9 had double wishbone which is just unbeatable in feel. I had a EJ Coupe and the combination of all round double wishbone and hydraulic power steering made it one of the best cars I've ever had the pleasure to drive dynamically. Use of a multi link rear suspension is what made the Ford Focus the must have car when first released. Fully independent suspension is heavy, expensive and intrudes on cabin space/crumple zones but it's just unbeatable in terms of feedback, response and behaviour at the limit. If you want to make a decent car put it on a decent platform, quite simple really......

That mugen is no joke if you consider it lacks the turbo. Its my favorite in the bunch.

@mashedpotatoes77

6 жыл бұрын

Alongside its brother, the FD2 Mugen RR, they are just crazy machines.

@OfficialMINIm

6 жыл бұрын

AHMAD H. Ah i wish we got the mugen here in Australia. But we dont unfortunately. My mate has done an engine swap instead. It has a k24 bore & the k20 top. He’s got the big wing & bumper to make it look like a mugen too. I gotta say, it goes hard for a n/a hot hatch. A real gem in todays performance car scene where everything is turboed

Wowww that Mugen is a very very good machine for a NA!! =)

@djorksolo8544

5 жыл бұрын

When you know the price for it, it really needs to be as good as you just see it !

@tomyhendra14

5 жыл бұрын

For Honda don't ever think about money...

@apqodgs

4 жыл бұрын

thats not even a Mugen RR

@GeorgeWhiting

4 жыл бұрын

RR PLAN C but they only made 20

He said, "VTEC Yo!" Hahahaha! Is that in the owner's manual somewhere?

9:50 THE SUBTLE DRIFT KING FLEX!

CIVIC WON!!

@nadsenec8512

6 жыл бұрын

CIVIC LOST!!!

@duntee8237

6 жыл бұрын

Actually the Civic was faster than the Civic, so you're both wrong.

@lychie1x14

6 жыл бұрын

But I thought the civic won!?

@grlmgor

6 жыл бұрын

rrrrrrrrrrrrrr I almost had you.

@daviddobson2687

6 жыл бұрын

looool you guys are funny

As everyone else is asking, should have had an EK9 Type R, I think that one offers the purest Type R feel of all of them. I own an FK8 Type R, but now I really want an EK9 to add to the stable.

@e.l.9589

6 жыл бұрын

FlyinGato I see you Señor Gato. ☻

@FlyinGato

6 жыл бұрын

What up #Gatosquad

@godslayerkingyamcha529

6 жыл бұрын

Definitely get an ek9 jdm 2nd gen dc2. Possibly a 90 xsi b16a da9. Da9 seems long but its definitely comfy, also 96 accord wagon with the f20b, we dont have those here in upstate Ny so i put one together with what i could. Swaps 1250$ and shell 700$ best car ever and good for a family

@FlyinGato

6 жыл бұрын

God Slayer King Yamcha awesome! Putting in some work to get that you want! 😁😁

@LENTODAWG702

6 жыл бұрын

Never find one have to replicate

9:40 gear shift is EPIC...🤣

@sem.6860

4 жыл бұрын

what do you find so funny?

@mianriyaan2647

4 жыл бұрын

@@sem.6860 look at the gearbox😂🤣

@slashmator6065

3 жыл бұрын

Bro you can laugh but this is ultra comfortable 😉

@bones6978

3 жыл бұрын

@@mianriyaan2647 that's not the gearbox

@K20TypeR

3 жыл бұрын

@@mianriyaan2647 absolutely brilliant location!!

IDK why are European civics looks like a track built Prius from honda

@f181234

5 жыл бұрын

Lu Luong That generation was way ahead in terms of design still looks new today

@ryanlu6103

5 жыл бұрын

@@f181234 ok?

@rivahoff

5 жыл бұрын

Because the second one is based on the Fit current generation platform. I would love to see an FD type r instead of that red fit on steroids.

@ryanlu6103

5 жыл бұрын

@@rivahoff sure

@michaelclark3192

5 жыл бұрын

Because Europeans only like hatches so they make the type r from the hatchback civics of the day.

Not gonna lie, the FN2 Mugen really surprised me that it did that well, wow well done.

@king-manu2758

4 жыл бұрын

That's what a n/a prepared k20 can do. They could have pushed those engines way more but they let people do their own builds. The sky is the limit with those engines.

@brodyhanna7443

4 жыл бұрын

It's the k20, it's such a good engine. Good for N/A or boost and theres plenty of aftermarket support for both sides.

@radityaindera3442

4 жыл бұрын

Seriously? FN2 Mugen is like really hardcore one. That isn't surprised me at all. Look at that normal FN2 literally rubbish lost to EP3 on everything

@tigoid

3 жыл бұрын

@@radityaindera3442 it wins in being a better daily and more comfortable car. It's interior is way better than the ep3

@liamwilkinson1076

3 жыл бұрын

@@radityaindera3442 it won the break test did you evan watch the video

Wheres ek9 :(

@TimMSUK

6 жыл бұрын

Never sold in the UK

@stefanfreestylez

6 жыл бұрын

Rusted out in some junk yard probabaly lolll jk they actually sound awesome and is my fav outta all these shitters

@SenatorBanana

6 жыл бұрын

ek9 type r seam welded from factory *drools*

@ivanlol9366

6 жыл бұрын

They should of added all civics Si and type R would of been really kewl

@cristianguzman9961

6 жыл бұрын

john lee it was never sold in the UK not a lot of type rs were that's why there's so much missing

I will always have a soft spot for the EP3, I would gladly own another one

1:57 this the reaction when people found out the true power of VTEC 🔥🤣🤣

2:02 Look at the amount of smoke piling out of that EP3 XD

@SLAwroc

3 жыл бұрын

blown head gasket xd

@sebyfloristean9514

3 жыл бұрын

That's the nos

@Tombrosapien

3 жыл бұрын

Oh shit 🚗💨 👀

@PinkFK2R

3 жыл бұрын

@@SLAwroc that's oil mate

@jn5433

3 жыл бұрын

Vtec kick bro

That launch on the mugen! Dam

@rare6499

6 жыл бұрын

Quazi83 I was amazed! Incredible

Just bought an ep3 today as my second car. It’s so engaging to drive.. I love it

I feel most reviewers of the type r completely miss the point of the vtec and the high revving and adrenaline pumping sounds. Yes you can have a golf gti (yawn) which will be quicker, but realistically where can you use that in the modern world? The vtec engine makes you want to change down a gear and nip round the corner a bit quicker than normal as it rewards the driver and makes you feel racey. In the st or gti you do not get that. You get propelled forward with a fake engine noise coming from the speakers or the noise pipes into the cabin. Type r is more fun.

@johnallan1134

2 жыл бұрын

And more reliable

@daddymulk

2 жыл бұрын

And Good Fuel Economy When You Want It

@daddymulk

2 жыл бұрын

No Turbo to go wrong on the older NA cars is great, new ones well everyone else using them on new Hot Hatches but I'm happy with Older cars.

Glad to see the old EP3 still does well against modern stuff!

The FD2 is my favorite civic type r but it's not in this video

@muhammadrafay4743

5 жыл бұрын

Since they are European that's why shape differs in it the first Civic he discussed is the one you were looking for it's hatchback

Love your work Matt.. My daily entertainment 2020 😉🙌🏾keep soldiering on...

i love my ep3..seems like everything i watch that civic is best

For all those saying where is the EK9, this is for you! EK9 was only released in Japan and this was an all UK CTR test. But just in case you insist, there is a video here in youtube done by Best Motoring in Japan. They compared stock ek9 vs stock ep3 and the EP3 won hands down. In fact the the JDM ep3 also out performed the DC5 and DC2 in that same test.

@Stormtrooper-oc4vn

6 жыл бұрын

Alkhoholic and some are saying the ek9 is better then ep3 i just laugh

@WeirdBrick

6 жыл бұрын

Just becuase the ek9 was slower doesnt mean the others were better lol. You just dont get it

@Stormtrooper-oc4vn

6 жыл бұрын

GazRwood good point the ek9 might be funner too hondas may be slower then srts but they sure are more fun to drive

@DabDabGoose

5 жыл бұрын

The JDM EP3 is much better then what the UK spec was, 16hp more had a LSD, Higher Redline, tighter gearing, stiffer chassis, it's basically a new car. thats better then the EK9 the UK spec EP3 was not better though.

@djorksolo8544

5 жыл бұрын

The JDM EP3 is better because the ECU is set up with more power, thanks to JDM good fuels quality available! Also JDM S2k got 250 HP when the US AND EU got 240HP.

VTEC just kicked in, yo!

FK2 - the look of those LED lights are amazing.

2:00. "AWWW that VTech Yo!"

Totally agree ep3 was and still is my favourite car I owned, I had the final edition ep3, still miss it to this day

Amazing, amazing cars! Love this chanel!

This video brought a tear to my eye... nothing to do with the cars but I've flown both the Vickers VC-10s in the background! Queen of the skies!

Awesome video Matt. What’s even closer to my heart is as a younger person than I am today 😂 I bought an EP3 Type R in cosmic grey like the one in this video. I also lost it cornering at high speed due to its playfulness and my unrealistic overconfidence in my driving ability. Gutted to say the least as it was an insurance write off. Thank Christ Honda sales rep suckered me into buying gap insurance with it!

Been waiting so long for this video!! I didn't expect the Mugen to be so fast. But my favourite is the EP3. Looks the cleanest and is thenmost fun to drive.

Ep3 a lot of smoke when vtec kicks in...

@slonky821

5 жыл бұрын

just burning a bit of oil the gaskets on the way out

@robert7622

4 жыл бұрын

@@slonky821 oil is blue, that was white smoke, so head gasket is fucked all ready

@shashmi1159

4 жыл бұрын

Ep3 looks the sexiest and is

@martincoufalik9101

4 жыл бұрын

they woke up that dragon inside

@Charmer4856

4 жыл бұрын

If he thinks that FN2 is fast than my EM2 is a rocket

Don't forget the fact that hector is going to be running 3 of those civics with spoon engine with motec exhaust and he just went to Ray's and bought 100 tanks of nos

Great work man! Honda best of all....love the sound of the naturally aspirated engine but the fk8 is just out of competition

Thats a lot of RPM right there! Great video.

EP3 is the best looking And best value for money🔥

@TTURBOVOLVO

5 жыл бұрын

Ep3 best looking?? New type r looks way cooler

@James-hh1lq

5 жыл бұрын

Yes 15 years ago

@chappy2121

5 жыл бұрын

The latest one looks like something that came out the back end of my cat

@R21654A

5 жыл бұрын

I read this as episode 3 is best looking 😂 repeated mistake

@Dragoneer

5 жыл бұрын

You’re right. When they moved on to that curvy egg shaped design of the FN2 it was a huge leap, and I’m not sure if I like how bulky it looks now...

When i was in the UK we had an ‘06 top end model civic hatchback and man i loved that thing

My all time favourite Civic Type R: EP3

THE SMOKE FROM EP3 😂

@karlosplayer2545

6 жыл бұрын

Armatura Records R.I.P oil

@alexpie9240

6 жыл бұрын

Gotta go fastt

@squidwardshouse67

6 жыл бұрын

Gotta stay on top of that oil level

@jamiestone1711

6 жыл бұрын

Armatura Records my 2002 64k ep3 doesn’t burn a drop of oil, Mobil 1 since first oil change.

@squidwardshouse67

6 жыл бұрын

Jamie Stone it would be okay even if it did burn oil. All high revving NA motors will burn oil at some rate. AP1 S2000s burn a lot but that's the nature of the engine. Nothing wrong with it just gotta stay on top of it.

I loved my ep3 that I had 13 years ago. It felt like you were starting up a spaceship.

im amazed at how equally matched they all are in a straight line, all good cars. love type r's. dads got a 297bhp at the wheels ep3 NA. its lively

@supertom8619

3 жыл бұрын

What’s the engine spec of your dads Ep3?

@Bilbobaggins82242

3 жыл бұрын

297 to the wheels is what 350-/+ at fly, 297 to the fly is still a big ask for a n.a k series but doable

Mugen, sound and looks. It’s epic.

Hate it or love it, Type R is one of the best hot hatch ever exist

@weg5856

6 жыл бұрын

One of the slowest stock

@tommypham1904

6 жыл бұрын

Sonny you will never see one stock mostly riced

@floriankuche9828

6 жыл бұрын

Sonny say that on the Nürnbergring....

@Grumpycat95

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry dude..I think the Civic is a pretty good hatchback but the king is the VW Golf , idk if the golf is better on the track but it's the one who started this "hatchback game"

@Abestolandia

6 жыл бұрын

Nuhan Hidayat it is the best HH ever

never clicked on a video so fast

@SiyxmTTS

6 жыл бұрын

Satrio Adji same mate

Either Matt has the best reactions in the world or he jumps the start every time. He is always first to leave the line!

@deanmoncaster

5 жыл бұрын

@Ken Healy watch again, only this time Pay attention to the person that is stood on the track moving their arms about

i just bought my EP3 yesterday, no it's not fast, but yes it's fun! and LOUD.

Where's the EK9 ?

@jndyap

6 жыл бұрын

Gundeep Virdi they not officially sold in UK. So how?

@altspitfire

6 жыл бұрын

Jandy Aditya Pratisto Use an import

@danielmoukli4590

6 жыл бұрын

heaps of them have been imported into the UK. just borrow one from someone. I'm willing to bet that at least one carwow viewer has one they would be happy to lend them.

@armoredp

6 жыл бұрын

They are probably all modified in one way or another. People willing to import a Honda aren't the type that keep them original.

@al3xuk

6 жыл бұрын

Title should be civic type-R's of the millennium.

No ek9, no party

@carwow

6 жыл бұрын

The EK9 was never officially sold in the UK :(

@inter7373

6 жыл бұрын

carwow i’ll have to let you off on this one then i suppose 🙄

@DamnitsAdriel

6 жыл бұрын

Rq7 Yeah try to beat the K20A's with the B18..

@jumbie4972

6 жыл бұрын

Just looking at the line up you can tell it's the UK typer's only. Of course it's gonna be that one guy that says where's ek or Fd2 etc.... Read description at first or watch the video.😑

@nictakes5238

6 жыл бұрын

well yeah but b18 block

Miss my old ep3 was a little weapon on the back roads and lots of fun

Totally agree on the ep3 being the best type r, i love mine even though i have had it for a few weeks.

@Russeroo

3 жыл бұрын

Had one since new and still going strong after 140k Miles. Just always keep the Castrol edge topped up and you won’t go wrong. Never run on low oil or the chain can jump a cog. Change the timing chain and tensioner if you haven’t already as they ALL stretch and will throw your timing out a twitch. And that doesn’t always mean you’ll lose vtec. It won’t snap, but well worth replacing. Switch out the tyres for 215’s on original rims and you’ll find your wheels won’t spin up awfully like they do on standards in the wet. Can totally recommend Goodyear eagle assymetric 2 and 3’s for all year round tyres, superb in wet. Bulletproof otherwise. Enjoy

The EP3 looks the best cheap and sounds so good !

Totally agree. I used to drive an EP2 civic, which was the baby 1.6 vtec. Down on power but the handling and feel of the car was absolutely amazing; handled so well and effortlessly took on b roads!

@craiggreen4388

6 жыл бұрын

Even the underrated D series engines are fabulous & better than many so-called better engines from other manufacturers.

@JordzyBrev

2 жыл бұрын

Just fitted coilovers and poly bushes on my ep2 I love it aha

Had the ep3 great car loved how it drived apart from when it rained the back end would flip out! I now own a 08 plate FN2 with remap exhaust induction kit better suspension set up with new bushes and its a fantastic car pulls like a train on the motorway! And they are going up in value 😁😁

@LOSTBHOY88

2 жыл бұрын

Slightly late but what induction did you go for? Have had my 2011 FN2 for few months now and was planning on few subtle mods, mainly the HKS induction for that real bark crossover

@web_mtb

2 жыл бұрын

@@LOSTBHOY88 yeah i’m looking at getting one of them they sound brilliant

@LOSTBHOY88

2 жыл бұрын

@@web_mtb have had mine on for couple months now and it’s night and day difference mate. Wasn’t expecting such a big sound difference but the bark and crossover is a lot lot louder which is just what I was looking for. Go for it well worth it. Make sure the heat shield is included as well 👍🏻

I would love to see a drone shot of the whole race along side the snippets from the different cars.

It's probably worth mentioning they only made 20 of Mugen Matt was driving. (not to be confused with the Mugen-200 which had the same 201bhp engine as the base FN2)

All I was thinking for the whole vid is “When the v-tec kicks in yo”

@pinut187

4 жыл бұрын

So original..

Would have been cool to see the EK9 with these as well, but awesome video! Would take the new one in a heartbeat if the insurance wasn't so ridiculous!

Fantastic review!

This is what I needed for after working on saturday

Woooow i can't belive, my favorite honda civic is ep3 type R too

It's so funny to see Mat loves the VTEC as well 😂

Totally agree with your choice for “funniest to drive “ Love the old civic

I would get the EP3 because you integrate in traffic so good

@mrjohnnyk

4 жыл бұрын

I prefer it's more understated looks. Newer ones are just ugly to boy racer.

My guess for stopping the quickest was the Fn2 Mugen. They all look good in my eyes Shame a EK9 isn’t there. The Ep3 is complete bargain and looks brilliant in cosmic Grey

@MixaL1s6804

6 жыл бұрын

what you mean when saying the ep3 is complete bargain? is it bad or good comment?

@conenubi701

6 жыл бұрын

BoostedMuffin good comment. Complete bargain means it's a great deal. So much fun in a cheap package. Honda's Ep3 along with the ek9/DC5/DC2, Nissan's B13/B14/N15 are an absolute blast for a low price fwd car when properly modified.

@MixaL1s6804

6 жыл бұрын

oh okay, thanks :D i have learned in my english school (i am greek) that bargain is when you ask for lower price so i thought you said it as bad, but i later realised that you meant that its really good for its price

Been thinking about getting a FN2 type R but thought it to slow. Glad I found this video again as it really shows its a great Red Light racer :D Now I just have to decide between FN2 type R and Bmw E39 hmm hard as hell..

So the ultimate YOBO mobile is, once again the original"Honda civic type R"

@nicholasseyfried817

6 жыл бұрын

Also known as yawndas

@daz7795

6 жыл бұрын

Not technically the original. That was the ek9 type r

Vtec kick in yo vs vtec turbo spool yo

OMG he EP3 sounds amazing ,I'm watching this 2022 and I'm impressed of the EP3. Lovely car

I have a 2011 Civic and I absolutely LOOOVE IT. And its not even the Type R… regular 1.8. Before that I had the 2017 Civic and boy it doesnt come close to the 2011. ❤️

the brake test is so hopelessly inaccurate

@yannis7815

4 жыл бұрын

It'll still give a general idea

I had an ep3 for 4 years. What an absolute riot it was. I still look back and miss it.

@Sim0ctane

6 жыл бұрын

ronstarm3 I put a turbo in mine, 275hp, really insane 😀

@rossfuller8025

6 жыл бұрын

@@Sim0ctane I don't believe you... Nobody refers to it as horse power unless they're talking about a stock motor. Also, 275 is a little to "perfect" sounding, if you had said something like 273whp or 273 to the wheels I would have believed you.

@Sim0ctane

6 жыл бұрын

@@rossfuller8025 I don't care if you don't believe me, i have my dyno specs on sheet

@rossfuller8025

6 жыл бұрын

@@Sim0ctane Also... Nobody calls a dyno chart/graph a spec sheet. Bro, you don't have a turbo Ep3... Just stop. You probably drive a clapped out 95 with a d16 in it.

@Sim0ctane

6 жыл бұрын

@@rossfuller8025 srly 😂 bye

Many years ago, I couldn't bring myself to buy a new EP3 because of its looks. Now I'm buying an FK8 and LOVE its looks

Great test. Best Regards from Poland. Honda Fun.

So much VTEC

Why is the normal FN2 heat gauge on low (4:24)? Vtec wont work if temperature is low.

@xxpistonxx7923

5 жыл бұрын

Might be broken?

@slackattack69

5 жыл бұрын

@@xxpistonxx7923 hondas dont break

@varolussalsanclar1163

5 жыл бұрын

@@xxpistonxx7923 heat gauge broken in a 17k mile honda? Unlikely

@stewarth7662

5 жыл бұрын

Very good point,also they didn't turn the vsa off,vsa dampens the power if you put your foot down...

@hondamanvtec2894

5 жыл бұрын

@@xxpistonxx7923 Putin did it

I've recently bought an FK8 (GT) 2020, and i owned the 2004 version of the EP3. Loving my new Type R just as much as the Original

That mugen is beautiful not to mention how much more I admire it for losing but leading the race whilst N/A

I love the EP3! There are a few hot hatch icons in my eyes, GTI Mk1, 205 GTI, Fiesta ST Mk7, Focus RS Mk2 (plus a few more) and without a doubt this EP3.

@bones6978

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-oo8us not a hot hatch

I picked up an EP3 Type R a few days ago (with some choice mods) as a fun car to take to trackdays. I haven't stopped smiling since. I may not be the fastest car out there, but I can guarantee I will be having the most fun... In these days of nearly every car having a turbo and getting used to lazy torque, having a naturally aspirated high revving nutter car like an ep3 is a breath of fresh air! Love it.

I have an FK2. I love it. But your right about the suspension...it is hard.

my standar 1600 cc ek9 did 14.8 years ago. cracking car

EP3 all day.

@cuprashoe

6 жыл бұрын

Nah, I had one for four years (35k miles done in it) and I've a FK2 now and not for a second would i swap it for a FK2,. The EP3 is still a great car though!

@chadandersen2774

6 жыл бұрын

I agree, been driving an ep3 for 12 years. I like it better than my 02 Wrx. I’ve driven Wrx’s, sti’s, and Civic Si’s of all years and the ep just feels the best. Plus I love that it’s completely analog, no driver aids.

@iphone202020220

6 жыл бұрын

@Chad Andersen Is it worth buying as track car? I recently built a k24 block/k20 head into a CRX but that's a car that i will give dad for his birthday. What is the curb weight? It's also a k20a stock right? if i buy one it will get stripped out anyways for Stockcars/Dig race/roll races.

@martinlesch7588

6 жыл бұрын

Yazeed Saber ek9

@hopesfallxx2m

6 жыл бұрын

The ep3 for sure, i love my ep3 with a edm type r swap, 286k miles going strong!

Proves just how far ahead of the game the EP3 was.

Definitely the EP3 for me my mate has one and they are just such an amazing car so reliable not like my vectra vxr lol 😂

Honestly I of my favourite videos the standard FN2 type-r is all I want and I'll be the happiest man alive

Ep3 for life!!!