Front spoiler installed!

Old 10-19-2011, 01:12 AM
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Front spoiler installed!






Took longer than expected to remove the lower black plastic grille.
Total of two hours to install. Pretty happy about the result.
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Old 10-19-2011, 09:57 AM
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looks absolutely fantastic... IMO, a mandatory option to purchase for the RDX! can't wait for mine to come!!!
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07-09 front grill + front spoiler = love at first sight
Old 10-19-2011, 04:22 PM
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any tips and tricks during installation? thinking that I may attempt to do this myself .
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Originally Posted by Acura604
any tips and tricks during installation? thinking that I may attempt to do this myself .
Here is the install guide - doesn't look too difficult.


http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Image...r_BII39553.pdf
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This is the exact installation guide I used.

Like it said the use of an assistant really helped a lot when removing and reinstalling the bumper. Also thanks to another Acurazine member who mentioned start pulling the bumper off from the outer corners of the headlights...

I used a Bent Nose Plier to remove the clips, makes the job easier. hth


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Here is the install guide - doesn't look too difficult.


http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Image...r_BII39553.pdf
Old 10-20-2011, 04:54 PM
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That looks cool. I'm looking forward to adding that to mine. I might even try installing it myself.
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Very nice!
Old 10-23-2011, 06:33 PM
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Have a silver one myself and will definitely add a front spoiler now after seeing your pictures (after I save up). Any place has them for a good deal?
Old 10-23-2011, 07:10 PM
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I like the wheels too. Good job hhrdx08.
Old 10-23-2011, 07:24 PM
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If you are located in the States, you have better options to get Acura accessories than if you are in Canada.

Many online vendors sell lower prices than Acura dealers.

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Have a silver one myself and will definitely add a front spoiler now after seeing your pictures (after I save up). Any place has them for a good deal?
Old 10-23-2011, 07:26 PM
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Thanks Mr Marco. I would have gone for the 20" rims if I found/joined Acurazine two years earlier.

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I like the wheels too. Good job hhrdx08.
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wow that looks amazing!! where did you buy that from?
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Thanks, I got it from a fellow member:
https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-rdx-2007-2012-147/excitement-turns-disappointment-835871/

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wow that looks amazing!! where did you buy that from?

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Old 01-19-2012, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mrgold35
07-09 front grill + front spoiler = love at first sight
I agree, the front spoiler just change the whole look of the 07-09 rdx.
Old 01-21-2012, 05:20 PM
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very nice!
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That looks amazing! I really want to order one. I would love to see one that is installed. The pictures look great but I need to see what they look like in person before I spend the money. Is there anyone in the London, Ontario area that has one installed that I could take a look at?
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Originally Posted by Millerspeed
That looks amazing! I really want to order one. I would love to see one that is installed. The pictures look great but I need to see what they look like in person before I spend the money. Is there anyone in the London, Ontario area that has one installed that I could take a look at?
Yeah I feel the same way I just installed my front spoiler a couple days ago don't no how I went so many years without it . I also added a front lip to the spoiler .
Old 05-28-2012, 02:19 PM
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lip? where did this come from?
Old 05-28-2012, 08:04 PM
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Woah, I agree...where did this come from. It looks to be a front spoiler. Very nice job.

Now you have to share....hehe...how did you do it Crazycated?

I've been thinking of adding a spoiler and/or splitter to get more downforce in the front (she is still understeering).

This would be a good start.
Old 05-29-2012, 12:29 PM
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Guys this is not a lip... Its garage door bottom seal. they sell it at home depot Its easy to install... I bought some a few months ago just didn't have time to install plus I didn't think it was gonna look good.. But I guess I was wrong!
Thanks Crazycatted for posting picture might do this this weekend.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/hdp%20lip.jpg
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Originally Posted by zerogravity
Guys this is not a lip... Its garage door bottom seal. they sell it at home depot Its easy to install... I bought some a few months ago just didn't have time to install plus I didn't think it was gonna look good.. But I guess I was wrong!
Thanks Crazycatted for posting picture might do this this weekend.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/hdp%20lip.jpg
Sorry zero gravity it is not a garage door seal from homedepot .
Old 05-29-2012, 12:47 PM
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Then what is it?............or is it a secret?
Old 05-29-2012, 12:48 PM
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I am stuck outside my house posting from my iPhone I will post the website where I got it from I soon as I get in my house waiting for my mom to bring me a spare key .
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I was looking at the picture that zerogravity posted I guess they have a resemblance don't no the quality of the door seal you guys decide here is the website ezlip.com let me know what you guys think .
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Old 05-29-2012, 01:28 PM
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I was just told by the person that referred me to the website that material used on the garage door seal is different to the ez lip they use better material and sticks better than the garage door seal . After time the garage door seal will fall.
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Cated check this link out.
http://legacygt.com/forums/showthrea...r-156922.html?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Garage+Door+Lip

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maybe throw in some self tappers just in case!
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Think it may bend at high speed?
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Originally Posted by wspy
Think it may bend at high speed?
This is more for show than performance. Now you can reinforce it but that would be a project
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well i dig it.

clean, matches the front spoiler's look too, and I'm sure it will in fact function.

Windy conditions will make most things bend. In the STi i had, the hood/scoop would bulge and rear spoiler would also in very windy conditions (driving into heavy winds in the foothills below cajon pass on the 15 fwy).

Let us know how it holds up!
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Did you have to remove the bumper to install this?
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Originally Posted by SleepyPanda
Did you have to remove the bumper to install this?
No you don't have to remove the bumper at all and it's holding great no problems.
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love the front spoiler guys. both crazycated and hhrdx08
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Looks good. You should run some gunmetal TE37s.
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Going to buy my 08 today. Under body spoiler is a must and crazys cheap lip is a must too... Gotta love forums
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looks killer. installing mine today
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Originally Posted by Acura604
looks absolutely fantastic... IMO, a mandatory option to purchase for the RDX! can't wait for mine to come!!!
I realize a pump to an old thread but where did you order this from locally as I am in Port Moody, just got a 2010 RDX, after trading my 08 TL Type S on it, second RDX I have owned. yes I miss the TL Type S but I put too many miles on to keep a car longer than 3.5 yrs, and honestly the fwd was getting old , biggest downer of the TL, fwd
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ordered mine off ebay, and installed last weekend, I took off the bumper for ease.. didn't take long at all. even the rear diffuser was simple.
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I have my RDX front lip in my living room, I have got to take pics to see if anybody wants it.

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