KenB350z

Hey there again RDX peps! I will be sending most of my suspension pieces to Prothane in the next two weeks, so they can do some R&D work on our suspension bushing. Basically they will take out the rubber bushing and replace them with polyurethane. After the do R&D I was told that the kit would be available to the public. This is what I'm sending there for R&D.

Front lower control arm
Front sway bushing
Motor mounts
Torque mounts
Rear upper control arm
Rear lower control arm
Rear trailing arm
Rear sway bar bushing
Rear toe bar
Rear Diff bushing
Rear damper bushing
Rear cross member

bluecarbonfiber

wait a second... yours photo 6 shows 2 bushings in the hole area for the rear transfer case.. my 2010 didnt get that and i know most vehicles infact dont have it.. did you order it and put it in yourself?? if you look at this video at the 4:56 mark of the video church mentions about it

the rear sway bar will get new bushings btw

KenB350z

Mine came with both, and I did mention that to Prothane. However, they made a good point and said they would need the stock rear sway bar bushing, because not everybody will run the upgraded sway bar.

bluecarbonfiber

im jelly!! i will be deff wanting a set

BigHatch

Great job for us Ken!

KenB350z

Cool, I will keep everybody in the loop.

hypnotini

i would be in on this

KenB350z

Awesome, keep in mind that installing these bushing will further stiffen your ride.

hypnotini

which is perfectly fine ha ha

KenB350z

Just getting everything off, got held up during the holidays. Just need to drop the rear subframe, still waiting on new parts from Acura to get here. Like ball joints and small things here and there.

hypnotini

sweet

rdxchris710

nice I am game... my 2007 only has 1 of the bushings mentioned in the video also. Im guessing the very very first rdx's had the 1 bushing? It was the first thing my brother went and looked for hahah

TheWrench116

iTrader: (1)

just imagine if all the stuff your taking off was all made out of aluminum or titanium! how much lighter would this big girl be?

KenB350z

It would be Corvette light!

TheWrench116

iTrader: (1)

well maybe not that light but 200-300 pounds lighter for sure.

C6 32xx pound curb weight

RDX tech SHawd 3980 " "

KenB350z

Would be nice if we could slim down to 3450ish.

TheWrench116

iTrader: (1)

that's a big diet that's like Lexan instead of glass and sending parts out to be made of dry carbon fiber. a lot of parts.

KenB350z

And it's off!

KenB350z

Looks like the suspension will arrive there tomorrow. Hopefully we will hear back from them soon after!!

Nachtsturm

Very cool. I had a complete bushing kit installed in my SRT-4. Difference was definitely noticeable. Firmed things up nicely, ride really didn't suffer, although some creaks became apparent. Just have to make sure they are lubed good.

TheWrench116

iTrader: (1)

you should get everything powder coated while the bushings are out!

KenB350z

Would be nice, but it's out of my hands now.

KenB350z

I got an email from Prothane, they're asking for VIN numbers to see what other models the kit will fit. I am assuming the kit will be for both the TB1 and TB2. Will keep everyone post as I get more info.

KenB350z

Tranny mount!

KenB350z

We are at the three mouth mark. Hoping to get a call/ or email soon!

hypnotini

i hope so cause i want it

KenB350z

Mouth?!? Damn, need to put the bottle down. Yeah hypnotini I'm anxious to see the outcome!

GA ark

Yep, guess the Megan coilover/shock kit and Progress RSB I'm about to slap on will be good practice for taking everything apart & reassembling it all - that shit's going on ASAP! Not waiting on the Prothane bushings, but I will get most of them when they become available. My wife's gonna hate me! Her and my daughter will need mouthpieces when they ride around...

KenB350z

LOL, that is awesome!

KenB350z

GA ark

I'm guessing these bushings will need to be pressed in, so the labor would be pretty extensive and expensive, too?

KenB350z

I'm not sure if you will be able to burn them out or if they need to be pressed out. From the past most of the Prothane stuff had to be pressed out.

GA ark

Any progress with the bushings?

KenB350z

Still waiting on them.. I will be quick to post when I hear from them.

KenB350z

I didn't give up on them. I let them know that, there are owners out there interested in this kit.

KenB350z

SUPER PUMPED RIGHT NOW!!

KenB350z

The RDX should handle like a boss when it's all said and done.

AlLtHiNgSaCuRa

Can't believe it's true. Wow this is amazing! Thanks Ken for sacrificing your time and car for this R&D project. Many kodos to you!

KenB350z

For a while I didn't think it was true. No problem, always willing to help.

hypnotini

when is it gonna be avail? or did i miss a post