UK EP3 vs. JDM EP3 *CIVIC TYPE R* REVIEW 🇯🇵

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So, better late than never I suppose, a video I shot quite a while back and if you have lived under a rock for the last few months you would have known I was tasked to assist in finding a replacement car for good friend & CarChatters host Aaron from Car Obsession as a SURPRISE! That's right, he had no clue about what he was getting, see for yourself there's a link below to prove it
CAR OBSESSION's NEW CAR | • Finally, My Surprise C...
Before it parted from my unit, I thought it was a good idea to do another comparison feature after the continuing success on my other comparison video with a STOCK UK EP3 👍🏼
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[@jimbojims]

I’m so impressed with my JDM EP3 Type R, what an awesome machine. I’ve owned an EK9 type R, and a DC5 Type R. The EP3 is more fun and rowdy than the other ones. It’s definitely my favourite.

[@PocketRockets]

Ditto, I agree! Jim! Thanks for watching pal!

[@Gius3pp3K]

Whats the insurance like on a JDM EP3? And what security would you recommend for such a car? Finally, would this car be suitable as a ‘daily driver’, say to drive to work every day?

[@PocketRockets]

Insurance is a tricky topic as it varies for each individual, all I can say is the JDM EP3 is an import so insurance is inflated compared to a UK version; not sure why but ultimately it's just another reason for insurance companies to sting the consumer! For security, a well known immobiliser is more than enough, just comes down to how big are your pockets. Lastly, the JDM is great for daily driving; a practical car indeed although I'd suggest getting a UK EP3 if you're using a daily driver for reason that you can pick up UK EP3s for £2k in comparison to £8-9k for a good JDM version! Thanks for watching, hope this helps you out

[@cozifpv2069]

K20a engine built in Japan sent over to the uk to be fitted in the car to be then shipped back to japan then to be imported back to the uk 😂😂😂

[@PocketRockets]

Yeah it cracks me up, a big middle finger to the likes of Greenpeace 😂

[@cozifpv2069]

I would love a jdm ep3 or a dc5 😍

[@YoungGearHeads]

Great video, thanks.

[@PocketRockets]

Cheers! Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@automotivediversity554]

That jdm version has prefacelift wing mirrors rather than uk mirrors with indicators, the jdm version should also have carbon sill kick plates. With regards to jdm colours they were offered in Milano red and nighthawk black. One of the employees of j’s racing owned a Milano red jdm and used it as a demo for the company. There are a few other differences bore won’t people too much 😂

[@PocketRockets]

Thanks for sharing, I did read somewhere about JDMs being able to be specified in different colours; guess I wasnt seeing things 😂👍🏼 Thanks for watching!

[@TheKevzx6r]

Automotive Diversity JDM EP3's don't all have carbon sill plates. Just like they don't all have yellow fog lights.

[@bones6978]

Just paid a deposit on a JDM facelift, Im honestly so excited.

[@PocketRockets]

Wicked Cameron! Congratulations, you'll love it 👍🏼 Thanks for watching

[@moist.teabag]

how much? been offered one cant decide if its worth 2x a uk car

[@automotivediversity554]

Also updates on both civics please for future vids 👍

[@PocketRockets]

Plenty of stuff for 2020 including power, exterior and lots more, although all depending on how much real life gets in the way 👀 🙈 ... I doubt Aaron will do too much to his JDM but he will be sharing content for sure, head over to his channel 👍🏼

[@vapour_xs9235]

I guess I should consider myself lucky. I got my hands on a JDM Type R wing that's championship white, which I had no idea was a color only offered in the Japanese market. My USDM EP3 Si's bouta be one of the best spec'd out there >:)

[@PocketRockets]

👍👍👍 Thanks for watching!

[@iTzRocKeT]

where can i get those side mirrors with the signal light. UK ep3.

[@PocketRockets]

Take a look on Tegiwa (Japanese Performance Parts company) website or you can call up a Honda dealer and get the part that way 👍🏼

[@darrenbull3622]

The difference with the interior with my facelift jdm ep3 that I also bought from Torque GT compared to my ukdm Ep3 is the rear seats me jdm doesn’t have head rests and the base part is a completely different shape and me jdm is the same as all the other jdm’s that I’ve looked at 👍👍😃

[@PocketRockets]

Yes Darren, must of been to do with Japan's regulations being different to UK standards 🙈 Thanks for watching!

[@darrenbull3622]

PocketRockets would love to see more info on ya Ep3 wish you done a build vid on it at the beginning pal and more Honda stuff would be awesome to 👍👍😃

[@PocketRockets]

I know Darren, I should have done... The fact you have mentioned it, I will add it to my 'Video To Do' list as the EP3 has been neglected on the channel 😭

[@rolldog82]

What name brand wheels are those bronze wheels type r or off brand? They look nice bronze 👍

[@PocketRockets]

Just standard OEM EP3 wheels that I had resprayed in bronze Thanks for watching!

[@rolldog82]

@@PocketRockets your welcome. They look good bronze man 👍

[@snetsje]

What do you mean by ‘gone in another 6 months?’

[@PocketRockets]

Because I'm useless at uploading generally 😂

[@minhtran-wi6nq]

More Mr Miaggi please

[@marcobertone6404]

What the difference about top speed jdm and uk version?

[@PocketRockets]

146mph UK EP3 and 152mph JDM EP3, the JDM EP3 uses different gear ratios compared to the UK spec ... Thanks for watching Marco!

[@marcobertone6404]

@@PocketRockets I know 4-5-6 gears jdm installed on ep3 uk is short about 10 kph is true? Thank you

[@PocketRockets]

It's a 6mph difference between both versions

[@gearhead3500]

where can i get that front lip on the blue ep3?

[@PocketRockets]

They are fully functional front splitters made by 'Up A Click' you can find them to purchase on Tegiwas website or from them directly 👍🏼 If your EP3 is a road car, watch out for speed humps 😂 Thanks for watching and subscribing mate!

[@gearhead3500]

PocketRockets we don’t have speed bumps in California

[@PocketRockets]

Sounds like heaven to me 👍🏼

[@99ron30]

I wish someone would compare the mk8 UK normal 1.8 model vs the American/other gen 8 normal 1.8.

[@PocketRockets]

What would be the point of this? It'd be very difficult for me to get both cars, I struggle to get new press cars at the moment 🙈 Saying this, I would like to get my hands on an FN2 Type R as I've never driven one, so I'm intrigued Thanks for watching!

[@TheKevzx6r]

Power of blue Type R please?

[@PocketRockets]

Around 230bhp, but I'm changing some hardware parts to help extract some more power before I get it remapped soon 👍🏼 Thanks for watching

[@ligmaballs_69420]

Good first car?

[@PocketRockets]

Depends on your age, but I don't think insurance companies would be happy to insure you on a EP3; to put into context my first car was Peugeot 106 🤣

[@ismailkartout4844]

what fuel does the jdm use?

[@PocketRockets]

Unleaded (95) but I recommend Super Unleaded (99) Thanks for watching!

[@subaruej2079]

Pre face lift got all red recaros

[@PocketRockets]

The JDM ones did, yes correct Don't understand why they didn't put them in the facelift JDM cars 🤷🏽‍♂️ Thanks for watching! 👍🏼

[@subaruej2079]

I was thinking of buying an 02 90km on it

[@PocketRockets]

Never been a fan of the pre-facelift, as some advice personally I wouldn't spend the extra ludicrous amounts of money on a JDM over a UK version; save yourself some money 👍🏼

[@subaruej2079]

@@PocketRockets alright thanks I’m in Canada tho

[@PocketRockets]

Oh fair enough!

[@K20_lbt]

There was a red jdm one on eBay for sale last yr so they must of made them in not only white

[@PocketRockets]

Pretty strange, doesn't make sense really as it would just look like a normal UK EP3 with a Union Jack badge on the back

[@bones6978]

@@PocketRockets the JDM ep3 doesn't have side indicators

[@giraykharizzma7737]

We only got ep3 is in the USA damn man

[@PocketRockets]

Just like us in the UK Giray! We have to get the JDM EP3 imported back in the UK even though it was built here 🙈😂

[@oak_owl]

Yes but we have moonroof.

[@DVerdict]

Lol, you are awkward

[@PocketRockets]

Lol, at least I'm not an arse 👍🏼

[@DVerdict]

@@PocketRockets well..... Now that you mentioned it

[@PocketRockets]

Good to see you're accepting it David, its Christmas after all, it's the New Year soon you'll be able to set yourself a New Year resolution to be Positive and stop being a keyboard warrior! #GoodLuck

[@DVerdict]

Looks like you now have 2 new years resolutions. #happyNewYear