lower or not to lower that is the question
10-21-2014, 11:37 PM
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richard cranium
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lower or not to lower that is the question
I heard to many people and reviews that say , just do the springs ? others says the bc coilovers is the way ? and then you get the wish I never modified the suspension. so what do we think the verdict is here? opinions very much welcomed. wanting to do something but I don't want to suffer on the stock ride. it's nice and comfy over bumps and potholes in the east coast.
BTW, bluecarbon what's the deal with the rear sway bar. how goes it. any info yet?
BTW, bluecarbon what's the deal with the rear sway bar. how goes it. any info yet?
10-22-2014, 06:42 AM
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richard cranium
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I know from personal experience that the bc coilover is a good product, but on my 350z I like the handling but it is to bouncy and I don't want to ruin the rdx ride. stock I think it's good . so if the springs give it a nice stance and fill the wheel well a little w/o being to bouncy tots. stiffer I can handle that's the point better handling . and then the rsb would def help .
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10-22-2014, 10:11 AM
#4
the springs will still give you the cushion travel needed i have them on mine and love them there maybe a smidge stiffer but the trade off is much greater..
rsb question was answered.. still a while out.. heeltoe started making calls to people that placed a down payment on a update for it
rsb question was answered.. still a while out.. heeltoe started making calls to people that placed a down payment on a update for it
10-22-2014, 10:46 AM
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mrgold35
I've been on my Eibach springs and OEM shock/struts for about almost 4 years and +80,000 miles. I've had zero issues with this set up with city and hwy driving. The ride still feels close to stock when I want to just cruise with the added benefit of handling the curves and braking a touch better. I've had no problems loading the RDX down with 4 people+cargo carrier for vacations to CO and CA. The RDX is now a commuter/errand vehicle around town. I've been extremely satisfied with this set-up with my driving habits.
Another benefit for me is my 74 year old mom can get in/out of the RDX so much easier because it is at the perfect height to slide into the seat. My TSX is too low and the MDX is too high. Looking forward to adding the new RSB to improve the ride on the curves even more.
Another benefit for me is my 74 year old mom can get in/out of the RDX so much easier because it is at the perfect height to slide into the seat. My TSX is too low and the MDX is too high. Looking forward to adding the new RSB to improve the ride on the curves even more.
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10-27-2014, 10:26 AM
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10-27-2014, 10:45 AM
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mrgold35
The Camber is always out of spec with this set-up causing the rear tires to lean inward a touch (not enough to notice with the eye). I have OEM size Conti DWS tires and I rotate or cross rotate every oil change. I don't notice any extra wear on the inside edge of the tires because of this. I get way more wear on the rear tires across the entire tread from the sh-awd compared to the camber being off. I might even get some extra traction in the curves because of the camber setting for the rears. I tend to get more wear from my outer edge front driver side tire because I tend to hit the curves pretty hard on the RDX.
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10-27-2014, 01:15 PM
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The Camber is always out of spec with this set-up causing the rear tires to lean inward a touch (not enough to notice with the eye). I have OEM size Conti DWS tires and I rotate or cross rotate every oil change. I don't notice any extra wear on the inside edge of the tires because of this. I get way more wear on the rear tires across the entire tread from the sh-awd compared to the camber being off. I might even get some extra traction in the curves because of the camber setting for the rears. I tend to get more wear from my outer edge front driver side tire because I tend to hit the curves pretty hard on the RDX.
11-11-2014, 06:11 PM
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I heard to many people and reviews that say , just do the springs ? others says the bc coilovers is the way ? and then you get the wish I never modified the suspension. so what do we think the verdict is here? opinions very much welcomed. wanting to do something but I don't want to suffer on the stock ride. it's nice and comfy over bumps and potholes in the east coast.
BTW, bluecarbon what's the deal with the rear sway bar. how goes it. any info yet?
BTW, bluecarbon what's the deal with the rear sway bar. how goes it. any info yet?
Is there a buy post/list for the RSB?
My car must do it ALL. It does.
Eibach + coil-overs would be EVIL
The target RDX-TB2 demographic = US.
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11-11-2014, 09:55 PM
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richard cranium
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just installed the springs . good stuff ride not much different than factory, keeps the same fell just better turn in . very satisfied . now just waiting on the sway bar to come in.
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