Acura RDX TypeS (w/pics)
02-04-2010, 07:11 AM
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Acura RDX TypeS (w/pics)
I proudly own my Acura for about two years and here's what I've done. Meet the Big Black Bug!
With credits to PANG_CO, DNPhotography, bAek-sU, DgDiamondz, scryana, all guys from Acurazine for inspiration and also our Russian-speaking Acura community.
“Without racing there is no Honda” © Soichiro
Description
Acura RDX '07 Tech
Nighthawk Black Pearl
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications
DONE:
— NGK iridium spark plugs $90
— custom catless 3" downpipe + midpipe w/V-bend & O2 fix $640
— K&N 33-2382 replacement air filter $50
— Hondata K23A1ECU-RDX ECU & flash program $1150
— Hondata K20a heatshield gasket $55
— Acura RDX original Repair Shop manual $70
TODO:
- BOV
- FMIC
- Unichip or AEM ECU mod
- 3" catback
Suspension Modifications
DONE:
— Brake Performance premium dimple drilled & slotted front rotors (RB-40073) 192$
— EBC Yellowstuff brake pads (front DP41743R, rear DP4781/2R) $260
— stainless/kevlar brake lines brake lines $160
— Motul RBF-600
TODO:
- Eibach Springs - Sport Utility Kit (1.0"/1.3" drop) $246
- Ichiba 15mm Aluminum Bolt-On Wheel Spacers
- Rotora BBK
Wheels/Tires Modifications
DONE:
— Mi-Tech MK-36 Forged (16 lbs each) $1040
— Yokohama 802 Advan S.T. 235/55 18" 100W 35 psi (nitrogen inflated) $840 (Brabus favourite!)
TODO:
- 20" wheels with 275/40 tires
- splash guards
- wheel locks
Interior/Exterior Modifications
DONE:
— custom aluminum pedals $290
— xCarLink iPod adapter $140
— all-season floormats $100
— BeSafe iZi Combi ISOFIX $560
— Whistler DE1788 $110
— body color painted front grill
— 3" polished s/steel muffler end caps
— windows & sunroof tint
— LED switch-back turn signals HID white $55
— LED front parking lamp HID white 7$
— HID foglights 5000K $120
— aspheric driver side mirror $130
— smoked tail lights $90
— modded & painted headlights $250
— custom eyelashes $60
— front underbody performance kit $410
— protection wire mesh $45
— badging & debadging $55
— RDX decal $7
TODO:
- touchscreen Navi
- speakers upgrade
- Non Slip Foam Pads
- Piano Black dash trim (37 pcs) & pillar posts (6 pcs) by Bitrim
Most of the items in the lists are clickable. All the prices mentioned are subject to change, may include shipment and installation costs and are given just as a reference.
More pictures to see...
Please rate my ride here
Feel free to PM or gmail me anytime
PS: I know that there is no Acura RDX TypeS in the real world but I wanted it so badly so I've designed it myself
With credits to PANG_CO, DNPhotography, bAek-sU, DgDiamondz, scryana, all guys from Acurazine for inspiration and also our Russian-speaking Acura community.
“Without racing there is no Honda” © Soichiro
Description
Acura RDX '07 Tech
Nighthawk Black Pearl
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications
DONE:
— NGK iridium spark plugs $90
— custom catless 3" downpipe + midpipe w/V-bend & O2 fix $640
— K&N 33-2382 replacement air filter $50
— Hondata K23A1ECU-RDX ECU & flash program $1150
— Hondata K20a heatshield gasket $55
— Acura RDX original Repair Shop manual $70
TODO:
- BOV
- FMIC
- Unichip or AEM ECU mod
- 3" catback
Suspension Modifications
DONE:
— Brake Performance premium dimple drilled & slotted front rotors (RB-40073) 192$
— EBC Yellowstuff brake pads (front DP41743R, rear DP4781/2R) $260
— stainless/kevlar brake lines brake lines $160
— Motul RBF-600
TODO:
- Eibach Springs - Sport Utility Kit (1.0"/1.3" drop) $246
- Ichiba 15mm Aluminum Bolt-On Wheel Spacers
- Rotora BBK
Wheels/Tires Modifications
DONE:
— Mi-Tech MK-36 Forged (16 lbs each) $1040
— Yokohama 802 Advan S.T. 235/55 18" 100W 35 psi (nitrogen inflated) $840 (Brabus favourite!)
TODO:
- 20" wheels with 275/40 tires
- splash guards
- wheel locks
Interior/Exterior Modifications
DONE:
— custom aluminum pedals $290
— xCarLink iPod adapter $140
— all-season floormats $100
— BeSafe iZi Combi ISOFIX $560
— Whistler DE1788 $110
— body color painted front grill
— 3" polished s/steel muffler end caps
— windows & sunroof tint
— LED switch-back turn signals HID white $55
— LED front parking lamp HID white 7$
— HID foglights 5000K $120
— aspheric driver side mirror $130
— smoked tail lights $90
— modded & painted headlights $250
— custom eyelashes $60
— front underbody performance kit $410
— protection wire mesh $45
— badging & debadging $55
— RDX decal $7
TODO:
- touchscreen Navi
- speakers upgrade
- Non Slip Foam Pads
- Piano Black dash trim (37 pcs) & pillar posts (6 pcs) by Bitrim
Most of the items in the lists are clickable. All the prices mentioned are subject to change, may include shipment and installation costs and are given just as a reference.
More pictures to see...
Please rate my ride here
Feel free to PM or gmail me anytime
PS: I know that there is no Acura RDX TypeS in the real world but I wanted it so badly so I've designed it myself
Last edited by Azzie; 02-04-2010 at 07:15 AM.
02-04-2010, 10:25 AM
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Acura is not officially represented here in Ukraine (in Eastern Europe, afaik) but still they're pretty popular here. MDXs mostly, but some prefer more sporty drive. Stats say that we have one RDX per 4 to 5 MDXs
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02-05-2010, 06:25 AM
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007Acura: Yep, friend of mine imported it from the US, Boston dealership afaik. As to the Infiniti, it's officially represented here in Ukraine along with Lexus. They're doing VERY well.
MMike1981: Aha, new wheels - check! That's in my TODO list and Mi-Tech does have the same design in 20", but I live and work far away from the city neat roads so it could be a pain for me, although I'm looking forward this upgrade...
Glad that You, guys, liked it!
MMike1981: Aha, new wheels - check! That's in my TODO list and Mi-Tech does have the same design in 20", but I live and work far away from the city neat roads so it could be a pain for me, although I'm looking forward this upgrade...
Glad that You, guys, liked it!
02-05-2010, 09:38 AM
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Hey, Mark! I promised to bring one to Jamaica, but I've changed vacation direction to Mexico, sorry So come and get one in Kyiv. You know what to carry with you
So come and get one in Kyiv. You know what to carry with you
02-05-2010, 09:58 AM
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02-09-2010, 08:44 AM
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BigHatch, it's not a big deal to upgrade BOV / BPV, but it should be performed consciously when rising the turbo pressure. Still it's a bit noisy and may become annoying within time...
02-28-2010, 06:40 PM
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not an SUV ...a Big Hatch
Thanks for the links again Azzie, I ended up ordering cross drilled and slotted rotors where you got yours. Just waiting for them to arrive.
How have the rotors been working for you? well, I hope.
I'm gonna need them now...went to Church Automotive on Fri and got the Hondata!!!
Muhuhahahahaha!!!!
How have the rotors been working for you? well, I hope.
I'm gonna need them now...went to Church Automotive on Fri and got the Hondata!!!
Muhuhahahahaha!!!!
03-01-2010, 03:18 AM
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Very sweet ride Azzie! Thanks for posting the pix!! I like the color matched grille. I just traded in my '08 MDX TECH for an '07 RDX TECH w/20" wheels and have been luvin' the sportier ride! Acura's utes are retaining their resale value incredibly well.
03-15-2010, 08:19 AM
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Thank you all! BTW, what's "ghetto rice mobile"?
sublime1, I've been developing this idea for long time and even tried to put a tint film. Even found some items on eBay but then I followed scryana recipe.
vash337, awesome userpic!
BigHatch, the rotors are fine just don't pick their brake pads. They suck. Huh, Church... Have you got their own ECU upgrade or just the regular Hondata one?
sublime1, I've been developing this idea for long time and even tried to put a tint film. Even found some items on eBay but then I followed scryana recipe.
vash337, awesome userpic!
BigHatch, the rotors are fine just don't pick their brake pads. They suck. Huh, Church... Have you got their own ECU upgrade or just the regular Hondata one?
03-15-2010, 11:24 AM
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thank you all! Btw, what's "ghetto rice mobile"? it's not a compliment... I think they're just jealous, i like what you've done but like others, i think a different rim selection may do you good
sublime1, i've been developing this idea for long time and even tried to put a tint film. Even found some items on ebay but then i followed scryana recipe.
vash337, awesome userpic!
bighatch, the rotors are fine just don't pick their brake pads. They suck. Huh, church... Have you got their own ecu upgrade or just the regular hondata one?
i believe church automotive worked with hondata on that tune as well as the exhaust adjustments... So, basically it's hondata's. I got mine reflashed by hondata and love what they did to it. It's the best bang for your buck as far as the rdx performance improvements out there. They're a great company and if you look anywhere on these forums for customer feedback on them, i've seen nothing but praises about what they do and i'll back it up w/ personal experience.
it's not a compliment... I think they're just jealous, i like what you've done but like others, i think a different rim selection may do you goodsublime1, i've been developing this idea for long time and even tried to put a tint film. Even found some items on ebay but then i followed scryana recipe.
vash337, awesome userpic!
bighatch, the rotors are fine just don't pick their brake pads. They suck. Huh, church... Have you got their own ecu upgrade or just the regular hondata one?
i believe church automotive worked with hondata on that tune as well as the exhaust adjustments... So, basically it's hondata's. I got mine reflashed by hondata and love what they did to it. It's the best bang for your buck as far as the rdx performance improvements out there. They're a great company and if you look anywhere on these forums for customer feedback on them, i've seen nothing but praises about what they do and i'll back it up w/ personal experience.
03-15-2010, 01:38 PM
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not an SUV ...a Big Hatch
Azzie-
I went to Church Automotive to have the hondata reflash done the same day. It's not the custom tuned one (for their exhaust). Mine is the same tune everyone else gets, I just drove to them 'cause there's no down time.
Still enjoying it very much though... (p.s. should have my brakes on this afternoon!)
I went to Church Automotive to have the hondata reflash done the same day. It's not the custom tuned one (for their exhaust). Mine is the same tune everyone else gets, I just drove to them 'cause there's no down time.
Still enjoying it very much though... (p.s. should have my brakes on this afternoon!)
06-21-2010, 06:47 AM
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twinktwink_DX, those eye lids been customly designed and manufactured by our local tuning shop upon my request. They are made of some type of glass fibre. Although there should be the matrix copies of the eye lids I'm in a grave doubt they'll be able to produce few more.
sublime1, the smoked tail lights are just painted. Looks much better than tint or vynil. Take a look at the post below & PM/call scryana. He'll add more details.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...7&postcount=20
sublime1, the smoked tail lights are just painted. Looks much better than tint or vynil. Take a look at the post below & PM/call scryana. He'll add more details.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...7&postcount=20
07-01-2010, 06:19 AM
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nice looking ride! also a Eastern Europe driver here - Romania.
If you upgrade the navi system to something that suits our systems&map around Europe, PLEASE let me know; I'm more than interested in this upgrade, but couldn't find anything to replace it with and still have a nice view on the dashboard.
If you upgrade the navi system to something that suits our systems&map around Europe, PLEASE let me know; I'm more than interested in this upgrade, but couldn't find anything to replace it with and still have a nice view on the dashboard.
07-12-2010, 09:30 PM
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I love it! But honestly, not the wheels. Everything else is very impressive. Love especially the painted grill. I hate mine, but I have the carbon gray pearl, i wouldn't know what to paint it.
I have asked on other threads but no one has answered me yet. I installed the K&N 69 Typhoon intake. HAs anyone added to that? Waste gate, turbo boost. Someone suggested it to me, but he's not familiar with RDX and it's limited options.
I have asked on other threads but no one has answered me yet. I installed the K&N 69 Typhoon intake. HAs anyone added to that? Waste gate, turbo boost. Someone suggested it to me, but he's not familiar with RDX and it's limited options.
