Bobo6

So does anyone know about the conversion? Ive read rsx swap but i know the 04 civic si is basically the same but instead of 4 lug it has 5 lug which would be easier? And is anyone familiar with the process btw i have an 03 civic si

Colin42

There's a sticky........

https://www.civicforums.com/forums/4...1-01-05-a.html

Bobo6

hey bro i appreciate the look out ive actually seen that but it seems like a lot of bs have you seen a forum for using the 04 to an 03 ep3 swap on the wheel hub? You would think that it would swap right out without all the extra stuff

sdaidoji

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try to fit then...

Bobo6

Damn i would love to try it if i could afford a mess up lol i know i cant be the only to have thought of this. Has anyome else tried?

sdaidoji

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the ones on the link most likely tried and still recommend swapping the who rear suspension
The ones that actually write articles to help others usually don't ask questions, they go and try it

BrotatoChip

I know I tried swapping just the read hubs from a '03 RSX to a '03 EP3 and it didn't work. It's been ~5 years so I can't remember why. RSX and '04-'05 EP3 use the same rear hubs I believe so I don't think it will work.

Bobo6

im sure its because the rsx pretty much had a rhicker suspension and its acura i understand thats honda but its the upper class honda lol they use same base but a lil better so thats why if you swap the hubs you might aswell swap the suspension but im inly guessing i really dont know

Bobo6

Has anyone tried an adapter? Is it worth going that route?

sdaidoji

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duplicate, merging with previous thread

BrotatoChip

An adapter is also going to add an offset, you'd have to make sure your wheels would fit properly. In my opinion I wouldn't use adapters. If you want to go 5 lug so bad do it properly.

BrotatoChip

You have to swap the whole knuckle, front and rear. Wheel bearings are different sizes.

Bobo6

So if i swap out the knuckles for 04/05 ep3 all i need then is the wheel hub assembly aswell and it should be good? That would be way cheaper than doing the rsx stuff i keep reading about.

sdaidoji

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moved 4 to 5 lug discussion from your suspension thread.
it fits better here.

BrotatoChip

Yes. '04-'05 EP3 uses the same knuckles/hubs as base model RSX. RSX type S has larger front brakes and axle which is why some choose to use them. Cheapest option here is to just find a 4 lug wheel.

sdaidoji

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or find a 04-05 car

Bobo6

Damn i was hoping i could just swap the **** because i dont know how an adapter would do. Any ideas on an adapter? Or does anyone onow where to find some badass 17 in red 4 lug wheels?

sdaidoji

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just get the wheels painted.