2002 HONDA CIVIC SI - 2 YEAR TRANSFORMATION IN 7 MINS

The Legacy of EP3EVE.
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I decided to do a photo collage/montage of the build progress of my 2002 Honda Civic SI EP3. If you enjoyed, don't forget to leave a like, comment, and subscribe.
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#ep3eve #transformation #ep3
EP3:
FULL JDM EXTERIOR was bought from local EP3 Owners.
Eibach Sportlines : amzn.to/2TPwj7s
DEPO JDM Projector Headlights : amzn.to/3fQloDG
02-05 Civic SI (EP3) Fog Lights : amzn.to/2OHT1LW
Megan MVO Muffler : amzn.to/2ZMDL6M
2005-06 RSX Injen Cold Air Intake : amzn.to/2yLgdEQ
DC Sports Strut Front Bar: amzn.to/3dbLq2F
Progress Rear Tie Bar: www.kseriesparts.com/PRO-16-0... /www.kseriesparts.com/PRO-62-0...
Skunk 2 Rear Lower Control Arms: www.kseriesparts.com/SK2-542-...
Tamiya Amber Spray Paint : amzn.to/30tYeMU
VHT Night Shade (Red Taillight Spray Paint) : amzn.to/30sGWQ4
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See you guys in the next one.
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[@StayLurking]

EP3: Parts list: FULL JDM EXTERIOR was bought from local EP3 Owners. Eibach Sportlines : amzn.to/2TPwj7s DEPO JDM Projector Headlights : amzn.to/3fQloDG 02-05 Civic SI (EP3) Fog Lights : amzn.to/2OHT1LW Megan MVO Muffler : amzn.to/2ZMDL6M 2005-06 RSX Injen Cold Air Intake : amzn.to/2yLgdEQ DC Sports Strut Front Bar: amzn.to/3dbLq2F Progress Rear Tie Bar: www.kseriesparts.com/PRO-16-0102.html /www.kseriesparts.com/PRO-62-0103.html Skunk 2 Rear Lower Control Arms: www.kseriesparts.com/SK2-542-05-0200.html Tamiya Amber Spray Paint : amzn.to/30tYeMU VHT Night Shade (Red Taillight Spray Paint) : amzn.to/30sGWQ4

[@tenfourkeru]

Could you explain the process of painting the depo projectors? What color is the orange?

[@codereddew1539]

Nice EP3. I have an '04 SSM EP3 I purchased Nov 2006. I was the second owner. Currently sitting at 102k miles.

[@galacticresidue9596]

It’s like a eulogy for the car! Brought a tear to my eye.🥲

[@freddyrosenberg9288]

Pretty cool. I started with a K20Z3 and 6 speed LSD transmission swap. Neuspeed springs and 16" wheels and tires. Done.

[@StayLurking]

Nice!! Thats all you really need to make these thing fun.

[@awhoot1]

Man I really dig the whole video! Editing was on point, information was very helpful. Thanks for the vid man. Ps I have an 03EP3 for about a year as a daily driver, seriously love driving my SI, your video definitely helped me too have a direction of where I want to go!!🤙🏻 🇯🇵

[@StayLurking]

Thanks. I really appreciate ut. And best of luck to you! It sure is a fun daily driver.

[@zongchang1483]

Yo, that’s awesome, The car, the editing, the music and all.

[@StayLurking]

Thank you!

[@jesuscontreras2499]

i wasnt a fan at first for the ep3 but then the car grew on me. Thanks for sharing you journey with your cars its sick

[@StayLurking]

It sure is one hell of a car. Thank You. I appreciate the feedback!

[@deathcuzdeath]

This is almost exactly what I wanna do to my ep3 but I don't have the confidence to jump into the modding scene yet. Hope you get another ep one day 🙌 thanks for the inspiration

[@StayLurking]

It may seem intimidating and will definitely be a learning process, but it'll be worth it. And thanks, hopefully I can get another ep in the future. Good Luck!

[@cnovalles73]

Aside from the kenards and white wheels, this was a nice build. I don't like anything "stock" but the OEM wheels at the end really looked great.

[@xTruthxWithinx]

I learned to drive manual on one of these back in high school in 2007

[@StayLurking]

Nice!

[@st3v3nb915]

Very clean

[@jayr1279]

Hey man. Great video and a big inspiration to me as well. Onto owning my 3rd EP3. I currently have 2 . An 04 and 03 my other was an 02 which was totaled :( . Your car looked amazing and i think my fave was with the 8th Gen OEM wheels. Don't stop your love for cars. Keep pushing ! Getting to my restorations now....but moneyyy 😑😤 Haha

[@StayLurking]

Thank you! Appreciate it! And damn, sorry for the loss. And hopefully soon i can get back to another one. Best of luck for your builds as well! 🙌🙌

[@reginaldgrandin266]

Man I had this exact car brand new in 2002. Thing is, I was disappointed in the performance of it at a street race o went too. Ended up trading it in for an 03 GTI that I still have. I might have to get one of these again, being there are so many things for them now

[@bseries8826]

Clean. Hope to see you back in the EP world later.

[@StayLurking]

Hope so too!. Thank you!

[@hundjsiegfried]

Ah so good!

[@CZMate]

It looked great in all the different stages. The taillight mod was great looking. I like the preface lift tail lights over the 04-05 but if I get the 05 I am looking at I might do that mod. Nice recap video of your EP3

[@StayLurking]

Thank you! I appreciate it!.

[@harryhundley3315]

Beautiful car man. Ive got the same ep3 but trying to get through college before I can really start spending money on it. Best of luck to you on your future cars!

[@StayLurking]

Thanks! I really appreciate. Good Luck to you as well! Happy Modding

[@steviemichelle7271]

Leave it stock

[@remonmiranda1327]

@@StayLurking how much it cost you over. I have a 2003 same color

[@liddopg5]

Miss EP3EVE on the streets! Clean edit!

[@StayLurking]

Thank. Sure do miss her roaming the streets.

[@colecampagna6302]

Absolutely beautiful build.

[@StayLurking]

Thank you! Much appreciated.

[@ChrisHondaProductions]

Nice EP man !!!

[@StayLurking]

Thank you!

[@MrZeki86]

Respect

[@shire_boy1]

Yo I watched this video 4 months ago when I fist bought my UK spec ep1 1.4 now it's identical thanks for the inspiration

[@StayLurking]

Nice!! 😊

[@temaaaaaaaa]

🔥🔥🔥

[@TheCMS1996]

shame you didnt end up putting the Type R Engine in as they are so much fun Revving to 9k and spitting flames, Im from the uk and ive currently got an 05 nighthawk black EP3 Type R and i love it

[@StayLurking]

Unfortunately, us in the states dont get the screaming motor. Hopefully one day. and Nice!

[@tribalgamer885]

Your EP3 looked Clean 👌

[@StayLurking]

Thanks!!

[@Fatalizimo]

Beautiful spec

[@StayLurking]

Thank you!

[@taricedwards04]

Yo bro I love the Transformation of your car trust me I do I wouldn't say otherwise I own a Honda Civic Eu1 and I think I'm a go through with some of the things you used on your car love the look trust me

[@StayLurking]

Thanks, man! I greatly appreciate the feedback. And nice! Yout EU1 is going to look great!

[@alexsaffamerica]

I like the looks of your car!

[@StayLurking]

Thank you. I appreciate it!

[@YanniEhm]

I wouldn't have lowered it that much, however, everything else is perfect.

[@nitsuc6508]

Nice ep3.

[@StayLurking]

Thank You!

[@shu-aibanthony6301]

Awesome video ❤💪. I have a Honda Jazz 2011. Looking for an EP3 but not much in Cape town and too pricey anyways

[@michaeld.202]

I Iaughed, I cried, what a ride!

[@vangfamily3265]

Man, you need to do a video on how to adjust the lights on these cars, i have not seen one dang video about it, i searched google and i see nothing but unanswered questions. 😢

[@nerfiasjust4461]

Bro, good job! Really good job! I want to ask you, does the headlights from facelift version and front bumper form restyle you can please just like bolt-in? no additional reworks to put those on?

[@thefox2902]

i expected more perfomans mods. Dosent need to be turbo but more simple mods for enigne. I cant call u ricer or anything like that since those cars handle pretty well even stock. I hope u get more perfomans mods over cosmetic mods but still good job and keep doing what u love and like whit it i cant really hate it hahah

[@808pathfinder]

i love old Hondas and I got an eye on this one next

[@StayLurking]

Definitely a good little car!

[@808pathfinder]

@@StayLurking i got a 07 Fit and great little car , pretty close yo this model

[@StayLurking]

I had a fit before picking up the ep3. Definitely a day and night difference. Both good cars ✊

[@808pathfinder]

dint tell you my sweet ride its a RHD 92 EG6 Civic SiR II 1st V-Tec made

[@StayLurking]

Very nice!

[@Crimson.s550]

Did you run coil overs and if so which ones because I want to have a similar stance to mine and I’m not sure if the tires will hit while driving?

[@eggsaladbussin]

How did you do the headlight conversion? I bought the same ones you have but I dont have the right connectors for them

[@Tombrosapien]

The 2nd set of wheels were the best by far

[@StayLurking]

It sure was!

[@thairicaan]

I miss my ep3😔😁

[@666antares1]

good video, when you're better off with money how about importing a Premier Edition Type R from the UK to USA? i have one myself and the difference between the SI and offical Type R is insane , great vid hope to see you back with an EP3 and great GF for getting you a Mugan wing

[@StayLurking]

That would be awesome. Yup, hopefully i can get back to another and she is a supportive GF. 😊

[@tiptopanteater7713]

6 more years then we can start importing the type r to the states. i literally already have funds set aside for this as it's my favorite civic. currently running my 02 ep3 but like you said, wanting that official difference of the premmy type r and to be able to work on it.

[@MrBronkitis]

this car is definitely an inspiration🔥 i just bought 04 headlights/taillights for my 02 EP3 Si, how easy was the headlight swap? should i have bought different wires lol

[@StayLurking]

Thanks! If i recall correctly youll need new wires because the 04-05 have separte bulbs for low and high beams.

[@lifenz1]

great video, i got same car and planning to replace the front bumper by CTR bumper from UK, any idea if it is direct fit ?

[@StayLurking]

Thank You! If you have the USDM ep3, you'll either need to cut your front crash beam or remove it in order to fit the CTR bumper, as the CTR bumper sits closer to the body. I opted to cut mine instead(trimming both ends). Besides that, it fits right up.

[@Voah]

I want an ep3 so bad bruh

[@giovannixiong7155]

Freakin goals man!!!

[@StayLurking]

Thank you! Appreciate it. Looking forward to your build!

[@richardsvec4182]

Hey man, love the transformation. Just a quick question. Did you clear coat over the red acrylic on your tail lights? How was the paint holding up? I heard acrylic doesn't do well in sunlight.

[@StayLurking]

I didn't clear coat mine, and it lasted well over a year (more or less) with minimal fading. But my car was parked in the garage most of the time so that was probably why. I would recommend clear coating it to make it more durable because, like you said, acrylic paint doesn't do well with exposure to sunlight and will eventually fade over time without proper application/care.

[@MariaRosa-to7uo]

Wow beautiful

[@StayLurking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MariaRosa-to7uo]

Hey I’m sorry to bother you but can you please tell me what size are those tires and what is the back space because I don’t know and you obviously know what you’re doing by the looks of your cars thank you so much 🙂

[@drivenkraft]

I had a black ep3 as one of my cars before and a little bit after I got my fb6

[@StayLurking]

Nice! Ep3's are one hell of a car.

[@javier5763]

I want those stock rims!

[@HighTierMike]

4:17 how did you take out the headlights without taking off the bumper first or is that just a type R thing?

[@StayLurking]

It's a type r thing. Lol. I'm just kidding. Yea, the bumper does have to be removed to remove the headlight. I just put the bumper back to take this picture.

[@THExFREE1]

What did you have to do so that the headlights and tail lights would work I’m looking at purchasing a set of 2004 headlights and tail lights right now

[@StayLurking]

I dont recall what I did for the headlight. But for the taillight, you need to to wire in the pigtails because 04-05 is different from 02-03.

[@reza_dc2]

what were the wheel specs towards the end of the video.. I wish you would have included the specs in the texts within the video.

[@NEG273]

Great video. I have the same side skirts. Do you mind telling me how you were able to attach them? I don't want to mess this step up.

[@StayLurking]

Thanks. Mine was the OEM Type R Side Skirts, so I used sticky clips on the sides and made a custom bracket on the rear towards the wheel well.

[@NEG273]

@@StayLurking thanks alot...I'm here wondering what the best strategy is. I really appreciate your input.

[@heatherpownall9265]

so did you restain the sued seats black and dye the middle red it says inserts where would you get those?

[@StayLurking]

No. Those are red inserts that I sewed onto the seat. I got the fabric at my local arts and craft store.

[@michaelmyers9mm]

That thing looks so damn good at the end phases I love these things but is it slow? seems like a lot less torque. turbo would be the icing on the cake. Run it until it pops than k24 swap or k20 a2. lol I have a 07 fg2 with a greddy turbo kit, 1000cc injectors, Hondata tune etc. But definitely Not as much visual modifications on mine . I’m on stock wheels stock suspension. Lol sleeper to The max but it’s clean. I want an ep3 all motor for a reliable daily but the engine and slowness deters me

[@StayLurking]

They are sluggish with the k20a3. Turbo/k24 swap would definitely make this thing alot more enjoyable. Besides that, the k20a3 can take the beatings and only takes 87 at the pump, so for a daily, cant complain

[@mr.cookie7308]

What kind of paint did u use for the tail light mod? Color code, brand?

[@StayLurking]

VHT Nightshade in Red.

[@jgeorge_6986]

Maybe some diffuser fins would've complemented the front canards a slighhttttttt bit better

[@eJay9oh7]

Did you have to cut holes in your front bumper to fit the mugen lip??

[@StayLurking]

Yes

[@Andy-ep3-007]

Hi, bro good video, I was wandering if you have a video how to install the upgrade it headlights and the wiring, I have the 2002 ep3 I'm looking to get the 2004 headlights but I have noticed the wiring is different, if any one has a video of it please send me the link thank you.

[@StayLurking]

Heya. Thanks. Unfortunately, I dont have a video of it. If youre on Facebook, theres alot of info on it in the EPhatch.com page.

[@jtsdunn]

For your rear crash bar did you trim it ot just remove it??

[@StayLurking]

I ran the JDM rear crash bar.

[@questaebenzinah2600]

Someone has good coilover for an 2002 EP3 to advice me? 🤔 I can't find them Bilstein B4 apart

[@kellennickel4354]

i just inherited an 02 civic si with only 70k miles on it, do you have any advice on the best way to go about selling it? also sick video dude the car looks great!

[@StayLurking]

If you plan on selling it, keeping it stock and oem as possible will probably get the highest dollar amount.

[@luisocon6577]

Do you still have it?

[@adamstacharowski5231]

What wing is that? And do you have a link?

[@StayLurking]

Its a mugen replica wing. I don't have a direct link but Im sure they are on ebay/amazon.

[@dfyjjjfr6y]

are those headers long tube?

[@StayLurking]

No

[@ECW420]

Just my opinion, I preferred the appearance of it when it was in phase 1.

[@jimmytrejo4685]

Hey bro I'm looking to buy a ep3 2003 what's a good price for a 2003 with 133k miles?

[@StayLurking]

It really depends on the condition of the car. without seeing the car, i'd say 3-4k.

[@andrehamilton3755]

Looks-wise the car went from stock up to cool then back down to crazy. I would change the wheels too but definitely not to white. The taillights and tailpipe are nice. Overall it's a great job, but those white rims smh. The last ones were better. I commented before seeing the whole thing. 😅

[@user-eb3yg1gj8x]

Hi can you tell me what red badges size you ordered?

[@StayLurking]

Been too long. I dont recall. My apologies.

[@user-eb3yg1gj8x]

@@StayLurking I mean what are the sizes. I'll get the car in 3 months and I wanna order before I get it

[@josephmolina1735]

Is there anyway you can post links to where you got the stuff for your car? I want to do something similar with the look

[@StayLurking]

Sure can. Ill update the description once i get the list done

[@josephmolina1735]

Staylurking Thank you so much! I’m hoping to start modding once this whole pandemic is over with.

[@StayLurking]

@@josephmolina1735 I did my best to find links to most of the stuff i got for the car. Some if not, most stuff I got from Local owners. Feel free to let me know if you have any further questions.

[@josephmolina1735]

@@StayLurking What website did you get your hoodbra?

[@StayLurking]

@@josephmolina1735 I made it myself. Got the material for fabric store and i sewed it together.

[@billblaski9523]

You "parted ways" with it, does that mean u sold it??

[@StayLurking]

Yes

[@billblaski9523]

@@StayLurking oh man, all that work u put into it just to sell it!? Such a shamex oh well im sure u had ur reasons. Sweet car it was, moment of silence 😔

[@st3v3nb915]

What suspension are you on

[@StayLurking]

Eibach Sportlines

[@michaelprout5948]

Do type r seats bolt straight inna non type r

[@StayLurking]

Not too sure. These aren't the type r seats. These are the stock usdm oem seats that i custom fabbed.

[@josehuerta73]

How did you do the seats?

[@StayLurking]

I removed the OEM seat cover and unstitched the middle portion out and re-sew the new material on. Then I put everything back together on the OEM sea in reverse order.

[@josehuerta73]

@@StayLurking I’m looking at trying duplicolor fabric paint and maybe taping it up hoping it does have bleed through

[@Mdot37]

What type of rim is that ? What is the name ?

[@StayLurking]

Kosei K1

[@malmsey1541]

Why not get a type r?

[@StayLurking]

Too costly to get it legal in the states, especially CA.

[@spfl1]

why not get the type r?

[@StayLurking]

Type R were never sold here in the states

[@hontoniarigato7956]

Did you end up selling your car is that what happened?

[@StayLurking]

Sadly, yes. That's what happened

[@hontoniarigato7956]

@@StayLurking no worries I hope the next person takes care of her, you put so much effort into this car like the detail of it is amazing. You should really consider a restoration business a lot of people would pay good money for this type of work.

[@SanchezMotorsportsLLC]

Do you still have it though……

[@StayLurking]

No, no longer have it.

[@SmittyHD-zq7gk]

What did you use to spray your taillights with? Like type of paint

[@StayLurking]

VHT Night Shades. I have the link to this product in the description.

[@SmittyHD-zq7gk]

Staylurking thanks so much man, just picked up my ep3 today fuckers stoooopid mint

[@StayLurking]

Nice! Have fun with it!

[@Kibzy]

whats your Instagram?

[@StayLurking]

My ep3 account : @ep3eve . Feel free to follow my present build @fb6snow / @staylrking

[@ukaszmateusz408]

Stock was better xD

[@mamella76]

Que horror

[@abrahamlincoln7766]

How much did you spend overall on the build?

[@jadalaspablo3695]

wondering how you installed the front lip? i want to buy one but i'm not sure how to put it on. the one i looking at doesn't have any holes in it

[@StayLurking]

If the one you have doesnt have holes then its not the mugen lip, rather the replica one that states its a "mugen" lip replica