RARE JDM Championship White Type R - Civic Type R EP3 Review - PerformanceCars

I am in a Civic Type R EP3 once again but this time it is the Facelift JDM model with lots of rare goodies for those hardcore JDM fans. This JDM EP3 is completely standard, it loved to rev to the redline at 8400rpm and the handling is really good for a standard car. With so many extras, upgrades and Championship White paint, why did the UKDM EP3 not come with any of these parts? I really do wonder sometimes but that's what makes this car rare and desirable.
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[@mrbrakelol]

Good review, thanks a lot for doing this

[@6thewolf]

Dayum...this is everything you want in a standard ep3

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Agreed! Sometimes having a standard car is better especially as a daily driver.

[@MRFUCKOFF202]

Nice video, interesting to see the differences. That engine sounds great in the upper limits of the rev range.

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Thanks for the comment and support 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@Prij95]

I just got my ep3 on Wednesday. Genuinely can’t wait to drive it properly and understand how to drive it properly (the shifting is different) I’m not currently insured on it as I’m waiting for a new job first! Lol

[@FireManiac58]

I'm so glad we have a lot of these imported to NZ

[@zainreflexion4087]

8:43 wow a 98 dc2 integra with 50k miles for that much is a dream now

[@sl8r939]

Sweet video. subscribed 👌. greetings from South Africa mate.

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Many thanks for the comment and support 😊 Big hello from the UK!

[@JRossiter23]

SL8R nice! Fellow South African!

[@MotorbikerTom]

Great video dude, so rare to see a facelift JDM EP!

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Big thanks for the comment and support, I really appreciate it 😊

[@Carl_JohnsonOGF]

I wish we got a type R EP3 in north america.

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

It is a shame you guys never got any other Type R's apart from the Integra. But I am really looking forward to seeing the new Civic in the States next year.

[@Birmingham_racing]

You mean deported back to the uk? Lol

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

+Birmingham racing Lol 😂 I never thought of it like that

[@RustyBenzo]

lovely car i worked in deepcut! where the video was taken!

[@michaelmorris7119]

Love the honda civic ep3

[@SR22VET-S15]

Ive had the pleasure of owning some really nice japanese cars over the years, s13, s15, r33, r32 and have driven plenty of others, along with being passenger in many. The ep3r holds a special place in my heart, nothing quite like it, so much personality

[@tanthaman]

It's rice

[@SR22VET-S15]

@@tanthaman cool story

[@tanthaman]

@@SR22VET-S15 Arabs like u shouldn't drive Asian cars. We are superior

[@SR22VET-S15]

@@tanthaman cool story show me where the Arab hurt you

[@michaelmorris7119]

I owned one of the first ep3 it went good

[@tanichiro]

god damn that curb rash

[@leearblaster8127]

This car came off the production line just over a 100 before myn my first ep3 prem was 28666 cool number for one of these lol

[@ghost.driversuk]

Has woodys garage closed or finished trading as their website seems to have disappeared ?

[@William5434]

one of the best car i have ever owned.

[@TheKevzx6r]

A real type R, not the watered down crap that we get in the UK. The Japanese keep the best for themselves - if you want a real type R you have to import.

[@Carl_JohnsonOGF]

at least you guys got some version of the type R. In the US we only got the SI

[@CarrosCenasPT]

can u guys import the ek9 type r? if u can u should

[@TheKevzx6r]

Paulo KB Yes we can I was going to import an ek9 but I went for the ep3 facelift (same car performance cars feature) except in better condition.

[@nickbaker666]

God i wish mine was a type r we got the trash ass si wi the A3 in it just to get something close we gotta swap the to rsx type s motor in it

[@Juniper458]

How on earth is the uk version crap? The only main differences are lsd and a slight increase in hp. Both of which can be applied to the uk version... Were lucky we even get a type r unlike the US...

[@olderrol1968]

yes.back to your roots

[@TassieLorenzo]

Just wondering how do you think this JDM EP3 compares to the JDM FD2R? The EP3 is the only JDM Civic Type R that we are allowed to import in Australia, FD2R are not permitted for import, so I was wondering how they compare... Is it a reasonable substitute? Better than FN2 which was sold in Australia? :)

[@TheKevzx6r]

TassieLorenzo I've always wondered this as well. I've previously asked performance cars this question. Think he's in Japan so hopefully here back.

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Hey TassieLorenzo & JDMsweetness, I've been back from Japan a couple of weeks now but have been busy with my preparation for this year's racing. In my personal opinion, the FD2 is the better Type R. The longer wheel base really helps in the corners and even though it has 2 extra doors and a larger trunk than the EP3 and FN2, it feels a lot livelier. Suspension is very stiff from standard too! You also sit further back in the FD2, this is because the engine sits fairly deep compared to the EP3. One thing I do enjoy about the EP3 is drive by wire. The drive by throttle in the FD2 is really sensitive but at the same time, it doesn't give the feel of being a part of the car if that makes sense. But if I had the choice between the JDM EP3 and the FN2, I would have to pick the JDM EP3. What's your opinions guys?

[@TheKevzx6r]

PerformanceCars Personally I'm ep3 JDM because I own one; however I would really like to drive the fd2. I reckon it would have the edge on the ep3, that's a definite. They put the fd2 against the fn2 on 5th gear and the UK fn2 is utterly humiliated by fd2. Real type R's are made in Japan. 🇯🇵👍🏼 I also believe the fd2 has better cams. The guy who imported my car has an fd2 apparently it's being turbocharged 😎

[@giraykharizzma7737]

Anyone can tell me where to get blue side mirrors for ep3 si u.s model ?

[@danielb4435]

Little glimpse of my altezza RS200 at the end there 😎

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

+Daniel Barratt Oh nice, you must've been the one who purchased it from Woody? He did mention you were a nice guy to deal with. How's the Altezza coming along?

[@danielb4435]

PerformanceCars it's coming along nicely thanks 😊 hopefully going to do a full ITB conversion. I'd like to keep it NA 😎

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

+Daniel Barratt 😱😊 That would sound amazing! Would it be expensive as I've never seen an ITB RS200

[@xiiifas2968]

type r presented in a lovely white rice colour!

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

+faihsel khan Never knew rice looked like Championship White lol

[@xiiifas2968]

😂😂

[@TassieLorenzo]

F1 winning, rice colour eh? www.topgear.com/my/images/features/HondaFirstF1Car/8.jpg :)

[@MrStamford78]

faihsel khan. You need to check the term ricer.

[@princesssolace4337]

How try to review/find/import Mitsubishi Colt Mirage Turbo RalliArt or any other ol'skool Mivec powered vehicle CYBORG R, RVR would be nice😘

[@toomaskarotamm2409]

What is that red button @ 3:17?

[@puneetdass2411]

it's the passenger eject button

[@mickl3176]

Hazard lights

[@robertforsythe8738]

Song at the star

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

It should be in the description box.

[@StephanK330]

Hi , Those got the 220hp K20A with LSD Gearbox correct ? Do they ship only the chasis to japan ? thx

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

+StephanK330 Hi, yes, this has the K20A with LSD. These were built in the UK and sold in Japan only. I have seen a lot of people starting to import these though.

[@RealMoneyTarutarus]

No, the 220hp engine was only available on the non hatchback civic.

[@randymarsh3636]

@@PerformanceCarsChannel so the jdm had it's k20a fitted in Japan?

[@KennyZoobs]

holy curb rash

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

lol

[@ismailkartout4844]

what fuel does it take?

[@ubauba6530]

Lovely car- shame the alloys are curbed to holy hell.

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

+Synyster Ubuntu It is quite clean but yes, a shame the alloys were curbed in Japan before being shipped.

[@kamilstepkowski6145]

Where can i buy halogens at 1:29 ??? I love them :D

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Hey Kamil, they are Genuine Honda items only found on the facelift JDM EP3. Best place is to search around or use the VIN number I showed in the video and give it to a Honda dealer and the parts should come up. Good luck and let me know if you find a set as they are very rare.

[@kamilstepkowski6145]

Thank you. ;)

[@Sebastian_1984]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@PC-wx3jd]

I actually own this car now ;-)

[@googleuser6440]

Me too

[@Yo-Woody]

@@googleuser6440Do you still own the car?

[@irfaan7868]

same engine as dc5; -) I had a preface awesome cars

[@TheKevzx6r]

irf mughal Agree totally the JDM is awesome 👍🏼🇯🇵

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Nice, do you still have it?

[@irfaan7868]

sold it few years ago to make way for a dc5

[@emmadeeba2038]

Not a big difference really from the Euro car but it is slightly better! It’s easier enough to get a k pro remap and with a few mods hit 240 bhp. It will then do 60 in second which is pretty awesome

[@TheKevzx6r]

Emma Deeba The difference between JDM and European Ep3 is huge. The Euro is like a dog the JDM is like a wolf.

[@emmadeeba2038]

JDMsweetness I can see how it could be huge as it’s only 20 bhp more???

[@TheKevzx6r]

Emma Deeba JDM has the legendary k20A engine with forged pistons and rods. Cams are higher lifting too. Has a chromoly flywheel. Has a lsd. Has better track oriented suspension, thicker antiroll bars, better cat. It's champ white paint with red carpet and benched seats. It's fucking much better car to drive and they're rare as fuck. Also has about 1000rpm more on the limiter vtec is stronger and kicks in harder and lasts longer. So it's more than 20horse.

[@callum4035]

Can’t find woodys anymore

[@Yo-Woody]

@woodysgarageuk

[@jessicareddick6284]

Man that damn car look like the same as the other car

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

They are identical. Just the colour and a few interior/exterior parts.

[@I_know_what_im_talking_about]

"Just keeps pulling all the way" - and then proceeds to shift at 7k. Lol. Oh and if you're "waiting for that Vtec" then you're obviously in the wrong gear. Should have downshifted and instantly be near 8k. This is how you drive a Honda.

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

+Artem Brayson Thanks for the comment. You have to understand that I can't constantly be on the throttle as there are other road users etc. It's a public road at the end of the day. Maybe I shouldn't show the rev meter and pretend I'm hitting the redline in every gear?

[@I_know_what_im_talking_about]

PerformanceCars it's just, with these high revving Honda motors, you have to be bouncing off the rev limiter at all times. Just getting vtec started and then shifting right away is missing the soul of the engine, the real fillet mignon.

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

I can see where you are coming from but to be honest, I have never bounced off the limiter. I have seen people do it but I doubt it can be any good for the engine.

[@TassieLorenzo]

Re: Artem Brayson... He knows how to drive, especially a Honda, good Sir. I don't doubt it. :)

[@moneymayweather123]

Also this is someone else's car. Treat it nicely.

[@tomahawkmedia2546]

I thought they would be quicker to 60 than 6.6 secs. Also there's a vid of a JDM EP3 beating a DC5 in a drag race.

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

+Tom Hoare I can't really comment much about the acceleration. But saying that, everytime I do these acceleration tests, it's from a very low rpm and rolling start compared to revving it high and dumping the clutch from a standstill. It's hard to compare other owner's EP3's to this as they could have modifications, empty fuel tank etc. The cars I review are always filled with fuel to the maximum as I weigh the car before filming anything else. Hope that explains a bit more :)

[@tomahawkmedia2546]

Ah I see makes a bit of sense cheers for the reply +PerformanceCars

[@MrStamford78]

Tom Hoare. 6.6 is the book time for the Ukdm model, 6.2 is the Jdm time. The Integra is a lighter car than the Jdm Ep3 with identical K20a engines, so no way is it quicker than the Teg.

[@robertforsythe8738]

Start*

[@georgewalker3584]

Only one thing you should never do is show the chassis number cars get cloned like that

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

+George Walker Hey, do they really? What could they do with the chassis number? I know you said clone but wouldn't they want the reg instead?

[@mavicprotoe3959]

if its made in the uk then the only thing better in my opinion is the lsd and a few more bhp which wouldnt cost a real deal to upgrade. mine is fast enough standard anyways goes like shit of a shovel lol

[@TheKevzx6r]

Tony Jackson if you drive one it's a completely different car.

[@mavicprotoe3959]

oh well i would have to try it then wouldnt eye but cant atm cos im in thailand therse a nice evo parked outside if i can i get a go for 20 quid i will post the vid

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

It may not seem like there will be a big difference but once you drive it, you can notice it. By no means is the UK EP3 slower or anything like that. I just wished that they came with these, even as an optional extra,

[@wirajdb3816]

PerformanceCars Hi mate, can I know what year of this car?

[@geeteebloke7973]

Just buy a ukdm model and tweak it... wouldn't pay silly money for something which is only slightly quicker its a grey import so will be more expensive to insure and will still read in kmph and will probably still be restricted to 112mph, fool and his money are easily parted they say ;)

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

I can understand where you are coming from but for those hardcore JDM Honda fans out there, this could be their ultimate EP3. It's the little extras that you get from the factory that makes this that little bit more special.

[@TheKevzx6r]

GeeTeeBloke Take it you have a UK version, jealousy gets you no where 😂

[@geeteebloke7973]

I sure do a nice black 2005 one I'm on my 3rd ep3 now lol ! I know the jdm is the more sorted car but the prices for what is just an old ep3 is daft.. would much rather have a dc5 ;)

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Share some photos of your lovely black EP3 on facebook.com/performancecars2.0 I can understand what you are saying but I had a JDM EP3 some years ago and you can feel the difference between the UKDM and JDM versions. But like I said, only a pure hardcore JDM fan would own one of these.

[@daz7795]

did this guy just finish doing the dishes?

[@yourmtblocal]

Haha ripping up Deepcut.

[@izaqauckland3528]

Any one wana buy a jdm ep3 type R face lift 2006 model? Done 162000kz

[@steffenflindt8670]

Super rice tail lights from factory .. Good job Honda

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

Lol

[@georgewalker3584]

They could put it on another car

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

+George Walker I suppose they could but the chassis number is etched onto the windows. And in newer cars or even UKDM EP3's, the chassis number is clearly shown in the lower front window. I understand what you are saying though.

[@MRTOKER-16]

Reis araban canavar. (car is a monster), But a non-warex exthaust type-r, civic type-r is not.

[@princesssolace4337]

Rare in the UK? How rare is rare?

[@TheKevzx6r]

Princess Solace Less than 20, latest figure was about 16 of them, in UK. Since brexit carry on it's expensive to import now.

[@princesssolace4337]

JDMsweetness Thats what l've heard😣😣

[@discopimp]

Always been overpriced for what they are.i think the oem lsd that is found in the jdm cars is garbage anyway in comparison to something like an mfactory or a wavetrac.better just putting an lsd in a uk car and going down that road rather than paying over the odds on scenetax

[@king-manu2758]

190 km/h? Wtf?

[@PerformanceCarsChannel]

All Japanese cars are limited to 180 km/h

[@1gsrtom]

USDM never really got any of the great JDM car of the 90's and early 2000's, idk why I believe the CTR would of sold well , Fuckin Nissan didn't give USDM shit no 180sx, Silva or Skyline etc makes me mad. Seems like USDM only gets the pick-up trucks, SUV's and muscle cars , even FORD a US company up until recently finally started bringing home the ST's and RS geez Fuckin ridiculous never understood why FORD would leave the US market hanging, Japanese car makers always leave something exclusive for the JDM market.

[@Tombrosapien]

CW looks a bit naf tbh

[@deez4296]

Horrible curb rash

[@Tyrekickingwetdreamer]

you need to drive much faster on the public roads 😉

[@iphone202020220]

Was the driver before a woman? Only they curb rims like that.