Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (pictures and thoughts)

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Sep 1, 2003 | 07:13 PM

migs

Thread Starter

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: May 2002

Posts: 7,812

Likes: 1

Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (pictures and thoughts)

I took a 5000 mile round trip road trip out to the Western half of US this past week with my new EP.

For anybody that is thinking about buying one, let me give you my thoughts on my road trip.

Engine - I had never downshifted to pass anybody on the highway. The car has alot of torque and power, and mates perfect with the tranny (in my opinion). I did downshift however, when I had to go up a really steep mountain.

Suspension - Has great suspension, I would have to say it has more oversteer than the previous EK/EG/DC chassis. The Michelin tires play a huge role on how quiet the car is during the highway.

to Michelin

Interior - The seats work great especially during spirited driving. However, for a long trip they could be a pain. They do not offer much change in position, so if you are trying to sleep in these seats, it will not be very comfortable. You are better off climbing in the back seat. The cupholders work great too. It comes with a total of 4. I frequently used the one near the airvent.

To put it in a nutshell, the car offers a great package in stock form.

Here are some pictures taken in California and I-80 in Wyoming, Nevada, and Utah.

Sep 1, 2003 | 07:49 PM

eg_nezay

Member

Joined: Dec 2001

Posts: 2,978

Likes: 1

From: los angeles, ca, united states

Re: Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (Migs)

Nice pics Mike, next time borrow the my full mask to eliminate this junk(bug poop).
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Migs »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

</TD></TR></TABLE>

Sep 1, 2003 | 09:01 PM

EJ8man

Joined: Oct 2002

Posts: 28

Likes: 0

From: Highland park, IL, usa

Those are some great pics. I have been out west a couple of times and would love to go back. I would hit the front of the car with some Bug be gone cause that is just gross. I also liked your mini car review

Sep 1, 2003 | 09:41 PM

NA gs-R 05 C

Guest

Posts: n/a

Re: Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (Migs)

wow, 5k miles, nice road trip.

Sep 1, 2003 | 09:51 PM

ITRbroham

shit post warrior

Joined: Dec 2000

Posts: 9,141

Likes: 5

From: Socal, CA

Re: Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (NA gs-R 05 C)

Sorry I missed you, Migs!

Maybe next time.

Sep 1, 2003 | 10:19 PM

allmtrSI

Joined: Jun 2002

Posts: 662

Likes: 1

From: SOCAL, 951, united stated

Re: Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (Migs)

now its time for an oil change and a car wash

Sep 2, 2003 | 04:11 AM

civileng25

Joined: May 2003

Posts: 84

Likes: 0

From: NOVA

Re: Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (allmtrSI)

I've seen that steel truss bridge before. What kind of gas mileage did you get?

Trending Topics

BWR Throttle Body Gasket

7

206
B16a 1989

5

223
JDM honda del sol with B16A engine with Optional LSD? (LSD questions)

4

205
civic VX d15z1 ignition timing

27

9.1k
Keyless Entry 2000 EX not working

4

178

Sep 2, 2003 | 07:30 AM

TsunamiZC

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: May 2002

Posts: 6,194

Likes: 0

From: Dallas, Tx, USA

Re: Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (civileng25)

looks like fun .....

Sep 2, 2003 | 07:36 AM

yoshi234

I shoot brides

Joined: Jan 2000

Posts: 7,904

Likes: 7

From: Catalina Island

Re: Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (tsunami_zc)

was g00t seeing ya again Migs!

y

shi - who's glad migs got back okay

Sep 2, 2003 | 10:40 AM

#10

SMZ GSR

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Jan 2002

Posts: 9,656

Likes: 0

From: Corona, CA, USA

Re: Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (yoshi234)

nice pics, but man does the car need a wash

Sep 2, 2003 | 02:32 PM

#11

is3oo

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Aug 2001

Posts: 1,643

Likes: 0

From: So Cal

Re: Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (Migs)

I went on the SAME exact road trip as you Migs just a month ago. I went from West to East and back to West on I-80. I took some pics w/ my digi-cam as well and they look exactly like yours. Did you see any thunderstorms? I saw some crazy thunder on my way back.

Sep 2, 2003 | 03:27 PM

#12

Joker

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Jul 2002

Posts: 2,759

Likes: 0

From: SoCal

Re: Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (Type-Rizzle)

Great pic's Migs! Thanks for sharing!!
Greg - Who is bummed he didn't get to see you at In N Out

Way to go Alex!

Sep 2, 2003 | 03:45 PM

#13

peterZ

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Nov 2001

Posts: 110

Likes: 5

From: strasburg, va, usa

Re: Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (Migs)

awesome! thanks for sharing some good info on a great car. I know what you mean about the torque; glad Honda finally figured it into the equasion.
peter

Sep 2, 2003 | 05:48 PM

#14

migs

Thread Starter

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: May 2002

Posts: 7,812

Likes: 1

Re: Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (peterZ)

Joker, Im really bummed too. I originally planned to see alot of old time friends from HT but only got to see a pair of them (unplanned). My schedule did not worked as planned but most importantly it still ended up as a vacation for me.

Type-Rizzle, I got to see some thunderstorms on I-80 in Nevada towards Reno. Some of the pictures above were taken around Winnemuca, NV. Hey, how did you like the downhill/uphill drive as you merge from Utah to Wyoming? I thought that was fun. No cops at all!! I went from East to West so the entire Continentental Divide was in my favor going downhill!

Sep 4, 2003 | 09:21 PM

#15

B2FiNiTY

Honda-Tech Member

iTrader: (2)

Joined: Mar 2001

Posts: 38,367

Likes: 1

Re: Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (Migs)

Glad you made it home buddy. It really sucked that I didn't get to meet you after looking foward to it so much.

Sep 4, 2003 | 10:34 PM

#16

TurboBumblBee

Trial User

Joined: Jan 2002

Posts: 3,569

Likes: 1

From: NoVa

Re: Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (Migs)

Migs-
whats up man.. havent seen you in a while on honda-tech guess its cause you got an EP3 now.. you sell the integra? you might not remember me that much but you helped me out a lot when i did my integra dash swap and my very first b18c1 swap into an eg 2 years ago.. honda-tech has grown since then.. good to see your still around..

Sep 4, 2003 | 10:51 PM

#17

ciRcuitJerk

jus f0 dekarayshunZ

Joined: Apr 2002

Posts: 5,534

Likes: 0

From: Made in Zimbabwe

Re: Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (Type-Rizzle)

i like that pic with the phone...nice

Sep 5, 2003 | 12:23 AM

#18

muse

Joined: Jun 2003

Posts: 296

Likes: 0

From: Green Valley, NV

Re: Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (ciRcuitSi y0!)

nice scenery, cool pics.

Sep 5, 2003 | 01:04 PM

#19

Brewer

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Nov 2001

Posts: 12,063

Likes: 2

From: The Ham, AL

Re: Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (muse)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by migs »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

</TD></TR></TABLE>

You stole my pic! Haha

Sep 5, 2003 | 02:10 PM

#20

migs

Thread Starter

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: May 2002

Posts: 7,812

Likes: 1

Re: Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (BrewerHatch)

You did this? oops, I always thought of it as a cool idea, have you ever seen your car in a 18 wheeler dome shaped hubcap? Thats the one I want next.

Sep 5, 2003 | 02:28 PM

#21

Filliam H. Muffman

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Oct 2002

Posts: 766

Likes: 0

From: Escapading on my Zepplin, CA

Re: Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (Migs)

i feel your pain

Sep 5, 2003 | 03:29 PM

#22

Brewer

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Nov 2001

Posts: 12,063

Likes: 2

From: The Ham, AL

Re: Just put down 5000+ miles on my EP (Migs)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Migs »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> have you ever seen your car in a 18 wheeler dome shaped hubcap? Thats the one I want next.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah! But that would be tough to do, the hubcap is pretty small...