My Honda Civic Type R EP3 Underside IS COMPLETE! Motion Motorsport Underside Restoration Part 4!! 4K

[@westestmodified8645]

I can not speak highly enough of these boys ! I sent my EP3 in and they bent over backwards for me and were so accommodating. So Jake, Dave and the rest of the Motion crew, thanks for all your work and efforts. The key point in this is take the car for a health check first so that the "initial estimate" costs are close to the end figure. There will be more found once stripped down. Awesome video Olly 👍.

[@OllyRoss]

Agree with all of this man! Thanks for watching!!

[@jamescruickshanks5755]

Simply Simply lovely. Fantastic transformation. It's not about the money it's the love for the car. 🏁🏁🏁

[@OllyRoss]

Absolutely man! You are correct

[@joshhoward502]

Looks absolutely stunning, definitely worth keeping these cars on the road

[@OllyRoss]

Thanks man! Exactly right! People taking them for granted because they are common at the moment but it won’t be long before there aren’t many left on the road

[@adamfleming5206]

Beautiful build. Hats off going to the lengths you gave to maintain this absolute classic hot hatch. Totally in envy would love an NA ctr built to this level. Most be a joy to drive

[@OllyRoss]

Thanks man! I just love the raw driving experience these cars give and now it drives as well as the engine performs and it is perfect

[@automotivediversity554]

Money well spent. No doubt you’ll be keeping the ep3 for a very long time so defo a worthy investment. After chatting last night I defo want to get this done on mine now since buying it back

[@OllyRoss]

Exactly man! Also, it drives way better and looks way better. No worrying about rust anymore! It is a nice feeling! Haha

[@sajidqureshi2175]

​@OllyRoss exactly its a rare car not much seen on roads so nice seeing yours will still be driving

[@Mk4heavenHD]

Brilliant video Olly, the civic looks amazing for years to come. I agree that if you don’t do this these cars rot out, my premier ep3 was also starting to rot behind the rear speakers.

[@OllyRoss]

Thanks! Yeah, it really is now or never for a lot of these cars!

[@MultiBenson01]

For all the labour time involved and parts that’s what I’d expect to pay for that quality of work looks absolutely mint 👌🏻.

[@OllyRoss]

Yeah, this is the best way to do it and you have to pay for quality work from knowledgeable companies

[@grahamchurchal2986]

I restored my civic ep3 near the same as yours on my own and it was a nightmare of a job . Over a year it took me. The labour in doing this is crazy!!! Nobody will understand the time in this job until they do it them self. Awsome job done. Although I would of asked if motion motorsport would of took cash to save a grand on vat😂

[@OllyRoss]

That is the crazy part that doesn't really come across on the videos. Serious amounts of man hours. Fair play for tackling it by yourself. Haha! That would have been a nice saving!

[@chrisrogerson]

Great series, very informative and it’s something I’m certainly interested in doing to my EP3. I’d been planning a K24 Frank build, but you have to wonder if there’s any point doing that if the body’s left to rot first.

[@OllyRoss]

That is something I have wanted to get across too! They need saving before major mods nowadays! I would fully recommend it even for the peace of mind you get for not having to worry about the rust!

[@ben.tiny1]

That’s what thats in that integra that was on the stand a k24 turbo frank build 😅

[@ozzymisirli5414]

Def give it to these guys, we'll do mine with these lot long as it's done right worth it

[@OllyRoss]

That is it really! You have to do this job right if you want to last as long as possible so it is worth it in the long run

[@ozzymisirli5414]

We cant forget by the time they buy these litle bits and pieces (materials)​ and pay youre workers for the labour,rhere isnt really much money left in it @OllyRoss

[@jimmykilbride9762]

Great set of videos on this. Think I’ll be looking to head down there with my mk2 CRX at some point to have something similar done!

[@OllyRoss]

Thanks man! Definitely worth doing 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@TomB1988]

Looks really good. I like things original but this is certainly better than rust and holes! Now you have a car you can keep and enjoy for a long time.

[@OllyRoss]

Thanks! Yeah, I know that original would be great but this definitely is the best option when original becomes rust! Haha

[@bombman50]

Amazing results 😮

[@OllyRoss]

Thanks man!

[@stevenparry1448]

J.R classics in Doncaster did mine. Not to the same level as this, but just been checked over again 5 years later. All good. Might help some people

[@jamiegarrod2237]

Ek9 and dc2 shot up in price ep3s especially in this condition will make its money back and some quality job

[@OllyRoss]

Although I don’t think these will reach EK9 or DC2 money just because EP3 aren’t a cult classic on that level, I do think they will keep climbing as more people hunt for that raw driving experience with reliability after getting bored with modern cars. Especially as more and more of these get lost to rust

[@sturmeko]

Looks amazing🤩, for the amount of work and level of quality, that doesn't seem to be expensive at all, totally worth it 👍 Do everything at once is the way to go.

[@OllyRoss]

Thanks! Yeah, buy once and cry once with this really. The amount of work at this level really does justify the price

[@joshsd7767]

Great series of videos and fantastic results! You NEED to get a mirror for shows now

[@OllyRoss]

Appreciate you watching the whole thing. Yeah, I am getting that quite a bit now! Haha

[@chavito305]

This is worth it, in a perfect world I’d send my EP3 over to Area as well. Problem is I live in the United States lol I’d probably do the R bumpers and skirts. Real happy for you! Enjoy it and DRIVE it❤

[@OllyRoss]

It definitely is worth it! Motion Motorsport are the best at doing this job for these cars! Shame there is a load of water between you and them! Haha

[@honda.spares.man1]

Good job and the quality of the work is great. Especially if you want to keep it for a few years.

[@OllyRoss]

Exactly! It is what these cars need to stay on the road moving forward

[@MarshallEP3]

Amazing work, got me wanting to invest in this process. Look forward to whatever’s next 👏🏼

[@OllyRoss]

Thanks man! Not too much more to do with this one to be honest! It is nearly how I want it to be!

[@Liam-mt1fg]

Definitely plan on having this done to my Accord at some point in the future, already spent thousands on it at Motion and their work is top notch every time. 😎 K24 4Piston Racing build first though!

[@OllyRoss]

That will be a mega car once it is done

[@jimmyscivicEP3]

😍Excellent clean and shine, so now the rear carpet is removed.?

[@OllyRoss]

Thanks! Yeah, no rear arch liners anymore

[@SKATERMRJM124]

Mines about nearly the same price I’ve got mine booked in at Motion, motorsport in July I set up a lot of money to get all this done when that happens on July seven months to go

[@OllyRoss]

At least you can see what work will go into it! You will be so happy once it is done

[@RXSpeedy]

3k inc vat for a basic underbody package is very good value. Definitely affordable for someone who's not spanner shy and has somewhere to rebuild the underside at their own pace.

[@OllyRoss]

Absolutely! For the work that has gone into this, it really is good value!

[@RXSpeedy]

@@OllyRoss exactly, a weeks labour at the garage I work at would be £2500. Alot of work goes into the prep stage.

[@williamyoulad7064]

Great work i do love the detail, none car people will never get it but brilliant work! One question though do they guarantee this level of work, i.e., if any rust starts appearing, would they sort it within a certain amount of years?

[@OllyRoss]

Thanks man! I have to agree! They won’t get it! Haha! I’m not sure actually. I will have to find out

[@AM-wt8qi]

Wonder how many of them cars are on the road with this level of finish . Got to be one of the best / cleanest Ep3 in Uk or world. Alright not massive horsepower but NA keeps the character of this car with supporting mods is still a blast to drive.

[@OllyRoss]

The bodywork brings this car down really, lots of car park dings and small scratches. They will get sorted eventually though! You have nailed it though! I don't need a load of horsepower to have fun! This car is sooooo good to drive!

[@CuriousGamer022]

Would u ever get the engine fully renewed and rebuilt in the future?

[@OllyRoss]

Maybe one day but it has had all the major service bits sorted so I don’t feel the need to do it any time soon.

[@mp_automotive]

Thanks again man for the trasparency, top work this video. Commenting for your algrhythm!

[@OllyRoss]

No worries! I knew it would be the only question in the comments if I didn’t talk about it because it’s obviously not a cheap job! Haha

[@5181year]

from the time you drop your car off at Motion Motorsport to when you pick it up when it's finished how long did there have your car to do the work

[@OllyRoss]

This isn’t totally accurate due to them pausing to wait for me to film stuff at certain stages but it was around 3 weeks. That will obviously be quicker or shorter based on the amount of work your car needs underneath. It’s easily 2 weeks

[@readoo1913]

What exhaust system would you recommend? Something not crazy expensive but still decent

[@OllyRoss]

The Tegiwa 70mm system is probably the best value. The best exhaust is the Solid Fab 3” (this would mean you wouldn’t need to buy another one)

[@readoo1913]

@@OllyRoss thank you bro, love the build you’ve done

[@DrivewithMeBritain]

Love to see you have OCD for the EP3.. Propa enthusiast

[@OllyRoss]

Thanks man! Someone has to do it! Haha

[@DrivewithMeBritain]

@OllyRoss I have an EP3 also! you will like it I reckon, almost as modified as yours. I'm based in Kent we should do a comparison! kzbin.info8kwXcetdArY?si=52yeibJY5Od1OIqK

[@blade8768]

Man! Iv watched this video 10x over 😅 can't enough of that finish! Definitely be taking my FN2 for a visit, also was the end cost including vat or before?

[@OllyRoss]

Thanks man! As you can see, it is well worth it! Yeah, this number is the total number that includes the VAT

[@blade8768]

@@OllyRoss Good price for the amount of work they put into it, amazing results 👏

[@danielmalmeida1]

couldnt they zink the rear caliper brackets also? looks weird

[@OllyRoss]

I never mentioned anything to them about doing the brakes so that was probably my bad

[@danielmalmeida1]

@@OllyRoss but the final result is awesome

[@aarongoddard2845]

Really appreciate this video Olly. I have a facelift 05 S2000 and am looking to get the underneath overhauled. The amount makes me wince but ive had mine nearly 5 years and plan to keep it long term so seems like a good investment. I think the body is good but all the components are really crusty so id def go down same route as yourself. Will your S2000 be going down same route eventually? Cheers

[@OllyRoss]

No worries! I am glad it could shine some light on this kind of work! Yeah, it’s a huge chunk of money but if you do keep the car long term then look at it as paying £600 a year for 10 years to have no rust issues. That is something I can live with! Haha! Yeah, the plan is to do it with the S2000 at some point in the future as it will need it too but I have no idea when that will be as the EP3 has wiped me out for a while! Haha

[@aarongoddard2845]

@@OllyRoss That's a good way of looking at it. Or as I said to the mrs, same price as two foreign holidays. I'll be looking to do all the bits you did (bushes etc). I also want to buy and have them fit Miltek stainless catback. Plus may look at coilovers if my OEM suspension is past being refurbed 👍.

[@samnicklen2942]

Top job by motion motorsport there, you look so happy mate! :) Algorithm

[@OllyRoss]

For sure man! Great work by the team! It really is next level that this is actually my car!

[@thebanditsix]

Needed a light when filming underneath, can't see it very well.

[@stefanroseEP3]

Think my ep3 is a bit past havin this done lol cills n rear arches have been welded already. Would live it done but couldnt chuck that money and stufff that dont make it faster on track. Looks beaut tho for sure

[@OllyRoss]

Fair enough. Everyone has different uses for their car anyway. I’m trying to build a great fun daily car so this was a necessity for me really. The bushes would help on track but I understand that having the underside looking like this isn’t going to bring the lap times down

[@lennox2650]

Superpro worth it and does it ruin dailability?

[@OllyRoss]

The next video is the first drive 👀

[@AM-wt8qi]

Had super pro and in my opinion are the best for daily. Just like brand new oem but more durably and maintain new car feel.

[@ghost.driversuk]

Probably be better making a trip to motion motorsport and let them see the car and give you an accurate quote on price and lean time. 👍🏻

[@OllyRoss]

That is what they recommend with the health check

[@humble.53]

100% worth it 👍

[@OllyRoss]

Definitely!

[@franciscoon1083]

Looks good

[@OllyRoss]

Thanks!

[@geeezer9]

unbelievable !

[@OllyRoss]

I would have to agree

[@patrykwykupil465]

Plus 20 years more 😊👍

[@OllyRoss]

Exactly!

[@mondecruel1866]

you can watch your underside with pride now, few of us can, i cant 😂

[@OllyRoss]

Hahaha! It is nice to not worry about it anymore

[@darknight508]

Personally would have sold the ep3 and put in the 6.5k and bought a jdm ep3. Low mileage rust free.

[@OllyRoss]

I understand that but this car means too much to me due to the history. This is a forever car

[@darknight508]

@@OllyRoss nice sentimental value can’t put a price on it. I have an ep3 same colour had it for like 8 years so I understand..

[@Danny84.]

4k I'm thinking now

[@JordanSteel-ox4cl]

6.5k geez more than the car is worth 😢

[@craiggibson3523]

All depends on what u want from the car and for how long really. Yeah it’s a lot but once done it’s money well spent for years to come can potentially get some back when selling the car like they said. If u want a £500 job doing go to bodge it Barry and Fred in a shed.

[@scoobysean555]

Bet Christmas was good this year for them 😂😂

[@OllyRoss]

More than the car was worth and that is the value in today's climate. In 10 years? Who knows how many will be left on the road?

[@scoobysean555]

​@@OllyRossis it going to be a garage queen 😂 because if i just spent that much on the work the wheels wouldn't touch the floor ever again 😂

[@OllyRoss]

This is still the daily! Haha! I have already driven it in the wet! Haha

[@divscuba7096]

cost more than the car worth but wow what a level of protection

[@OllyRoss]

Cost more than the car in the current market. Will be interesting to see what happens in the next 5-10 years. Either way, I am so happy that it is all sorted and drives the way it does now. Hopefully I never have to sell the car anyway!

[@lukealdridge868]

Looks brilliant but not exactly an affordable option😂 I appreciate the work that’s gone into it and all the extras but for that much idk if it’s even worth it at all can buy a whole new clean ep3 for 6.5k. Was hoping to do something like this with my ep3 but I’ve been put off now I’ll just try and restore the underside myself😭 something like this should be more priced towards 2/3 grand max otherwise barely anyone would bother with doing it.. (my opinion)

[@OllyRoss]

I understand the point you are making and I did think the same but there isn’t really any other way of doing this job properly and that unfortunately, takes a lot of time and money. I wish it was £2/3k all in too but it just isn’t possible to do it for that price. Even a £6.5k EP3 that is “clean” may only be clean for a couple years because there isn’t any way to escape the rust issues these cars have. Also, it depends on your long term plan with the car too I guess. If you don’t plan on keeping it more than a few years then this isn’t something you will spend the money on anyway. Either way, I do understand your point!

[@lukealdridge868]

@@OllyRoss fair enough man props to you for keeping your ep3 so meticulously maintained to such a high standard. I plan on keeping my ep3 forever so this is something I’ll have to consider might even have a go myself at a underside resto with some help from friends at some point in the future, luckily with my ep3 I brought it with very little rust at all but I’m just thinking in years to come knowing these cars it’s gonna end up getting rusty. I plan on parking it up for the winter and getting another car in future try and save it from rust as long as I possibly can.

[@frostyflowers4207]

I was close to my guess 7K in part 1

[@OllyRoss]

Not too bad! Maybe time to do the lottery? Haha

[@KlashtasticK]

Ok. Time to start saving up 😅

[@OllyRoss]

Yeah… it is worth it in the long run!

[@KlashtasticK]

I've got a few questions. Is there like a waiting list or can you just drop off the car when your ready.? How long did it take MM to complete this whole process? My DC5 has surface rust on both rear arches (the previous owner rolled the arches :I ) so does this mean that I have to get them cut out and repainted? @@OllyRoss

[@OllyRoss]

@@KlashtasticK You need to book in a health check first for Motion to have a look over the car to see how long they think it is going to take them. At this point they would tell you what their availability is. It took them around 3 weeks to complete but it will vary based on the car’s condition. (I did slow things down by filming the progress) It depends on if it is just surface rust or if it goes deeper than that. Again, something that Motion will be able to tell you once they have seen the car

[@gearhead3500]

good investment in the next 10 years the ep3 will be hard to find a clean example

[@OllyRoss]

Yeah, I have to agree!

[@Yodaracing1]

Awesome result like u said looks brand new fair to say your mot tester is gonna be very happy for future mots yea it’s a lot of money but it’s not dead money it’s a investment great video mate have a great new year

[@OllyRoss]

Thanks man! Haha! Yeah, that definitely helps! The other way of looking at it is even at £600 a year for 10 years, to keep the car in that condition underneath is worth it

[@BrettCahill]

Throwing an early guess and saying £4.5k

[@joemiller4718]

Surely not 🤣

[@sajidqureshi2175]

Yes around that maybe a grand more £5.5k

[@joemiller4718]

@@sajidqureshi2175 ouch for black surely not. Lets wait and see. I guwss he had all the bits powdercoated etc but powdercoating isnt that much

[@CuriousGamer022]

U were 2k off

[@bigpacer]

6.5k on a unrecorded crash damaged car… dodgy car if you ask me.

[@OllyRoss]

Not enough of a crash to matter to me as I never noticed a difference driving it before and it’s all sorted now.

[@MyFatalz]

These cars are valued on the underside not the millage could be a 200k car but still 5k odd for the condition if not more Making it hard to not want to use them 😅

[@OllyRoss]

Absolutely man! It’s the main thing people look for now. This is still the daily though so it will be getting used! Haha

[@vinnie5519]

Might be more then it's worth but if you're keeping the car does it matter... Also who doesn't want a fresh ep3

[@OllyRoss]

I have one word for this answer: Exactly

[@p1a9k9i6z]

3-5k

[@debbie-gg3cv]

looks great for get rid of those awful cheap wheel spacers

[@OllyRoss]

For that, I would need different wheels and I can’t really justify that at the moment

[@eddgreen9376]

Nope, good luck trying to add that price when selling it!

[@OllyRoss]

Who said anything about selling it?

[@eddgreen9376]

@@OllyRoss you did, you said “you could potentially add that on to the price when selling it”

[@OllyRoss]

I am not talking about rolling it out the door and selling it now. Playing the long game for when there are few of these cars left due to the rust

[@dubz720]

@@eddgreen9376He’s also said he has no intentions of ever selling the car

[@eddgreen9376]

@@dubz720 oh sorry. I only skipped to the part to see how much he’d coughed up for the work! 😂

[@joerogan2666]

Best off buying a JDM ep3 and undersealing it. Jdm ep3 have no rust due to japanese climate and better car from standard.

[@OllyRoss]

I am sure that is what most people would like to do

[@darylcother4749]

This guy defo goes to kwik fit to service his car💀

[@iainrobin6314]

So don't lanogard your car is that what he is saying, lanogard is different from slathering on underseal

[@iainrobin6314]

@OllyRoss

[@Mind2kill]

Lanoguard is what you do if you don't have big holes already, is more to prevent this kind of problem. This job was a restoration.

[@OllyRoss]

That is pretty much what he is saying. Anything extra on the panel will need grinding off when the time comes to do a job like this

[@iainrobin6314]

@@OllyRoss so I don't have to restore the bottom of my civic no holes just minimal surface surely Lanogard is perfect for my civic as it not undersealing my car merely protecting it

[@iainrobin6314]

@OllyRoss

[@Danny84.]

3.5k

[@manxracer5541]

Wax oil and gt85 the fuck out of everything

[@OllyRoss]

Hahahaha! The exact opposite of what this whole series has been about! 😂😂😂

[@manxracer5541]

@OllyRoss after all that work underneath and still going to be using it in the shite weather, 25 years as an accident repair body and paint tech ATA approved, I'd of still been applying a wax oil over the stone chip in any arears that pool or hold water or just a pissy wax oil over the entire area of floor, and as for Gt85 If you know you know,...

[@shazadali8160]

5k

[@johnnysurr]

She's now ready for officially gassed olly😊

[@OllyRoss]

That isn’t up to me, that is up to Jamie on if he wants me back

[@SuperSbz]

£6633.79 plus VAT

[@OllyRoss]

Nah… that is the full price with the VAT

[@lennox2650]

RIP Progress Decal.

[@OllyRoss]

I have plans...

[@iCozzh]

Now wrap it around a tree;)

[@OllyRoss]

Perfect! Definitely the plan! 😂

[@darylcother4749]

Are you a mug mate just get a wire brush some under seal and do it yourself😂

[@PT82]

£5450

[@sajidqureshi2175]

Yea I'm guessing 5.5k

[@bigboss2961]

6k you can buy ep3 with that much think they price is too high about 2 to 3k would be ok thats too much 😂 i need to rob a bank to do this 😂

[@OllyRoss]

Sure, you could buy another EP3 for £6K but that car is going to have rust too. There is no escaping the inevitable so one day you either have to decide to do this level of work to save the car or leave it to rust away.

[@bigboss2961]

@@OllyRoss i know need to get my ep3 done one day looks sick tho keep the video up. How long will that last for