What is all this talk about the suspension? I like the suspension the way it is. It makes me feel like I'm driving a sports car. Now only if they could add a manual to the lineup.

 

Interesting. I emailed two local dealers about the "suspension retuning" for the 08 and got categorically opposite responses. One said "I confirmed they have softened the ride for the ’07 RDX models. That did start in the March production." The other said "In reference to the internet rumor question, that is exactly what they are. I spoke directly with Acura yesterday and was told there was not and will not be a suspension change. There was no suspension change mid year and there will not be one in 2008. The RDX's ride firmness is a characteristic of it's very sporty performance oriented capabilities. I have noticed a mild reduction in the ride with the RDX Tech package. Mostly due to the michelin tires put on the Tech model as opposed to Bridgestone for the base model." So who knows?! I faxed the national Acura Client Services the question and I am awaiting their response. It is surprizing to me that such a simple question is so difficult to answer.

 

Gee, 2 different responces from 2 diff. dealers. Say it isn't so...go figure.
Sorry! JMHO!
Oh, & by the way.. some of us must have got luck, (or cursed, depending on how you see things!) I have Michelins on my BASE model! No wonder the ride isn't as rough as some here say!

 

All RDX models come with Michelin Pilots; the TL comes with Bridgestones on the base model and Michelins on the Navi.

 

uh, are you sure jc?? I've heard people on here talk about having Bridgstones on their RDX's. I just didn't know if it was on a tech model or a base model. I'm pretty sure I saw another RDX w/ BS's on it. (Couldn't see inside to see if it was a tech model. )
I was just going by this quoted in the previouis post....."I have noticed a mild reduction in the ride with the RDX Tech package. Mostly due to the michelin tires put on the Tech model as opposed to Bridgestone for the base model."

 

Now you have me thinking about it......

TSX - All Michelins

TL - Base: Bridgestone Tech: Michelin

MDX - Base: Bridgestone Tech (and up): Michelin

RDX - Not sure now, but think just the Michelin Pilot HX MXM4

After my last bit of CONFIRMED news, I'm a little gunshy!!

 

....I'll bet you are! Thanks for the info anyway. Maybe someone else can confirm tires of RDX's!

 

The 2007 RDXs all came with Michelins, no Bridgestones from the factory. The 19" wheels are matched up with dunlops from Acura, but I'm sure some people got other tires on the 19s if they really wanted to as I'm sure some dealers are more accomodating on that than others.

 

Saw a 2008 Tech in Ramsey NJ dealer lot this morning. May be more but was looking more at MDXs.

 

Just joined this forum and wanted to say hi...

Anyways, me and my wife are considering the 2008 base RDX because of the need of memory seat (it's a hassle to adjust the seat and mirrors without the memory feature). I have contacted a few Acura dealers in the SF Bay Area, and none of them has one on the lot. Plus, some of them said '08s won't be in until September (they're probably trying to sell me an '07). It seems some of you on the forum are able to get the 2008s right now (you lucky bastards ), I wonder how long do we have to wait for '08s? We want to take the 2.9% APR, which will end on 9/4, but not sure if we're able to get an '08 before it ends. Anyone in the Bay Area has the same situation?


Thanks,
Tim

 

I'd check with other area dealers. Many have already taken delivery of some 08s.
Welcome to RDX World.

 

The 08's are definitely available in the east...I'm in Virginia and I got mine yesterday. :-)

Rich

 

Yeah, I suppose the Acura factory in OH is a few million miles away from CA... It seems no one on the West Coast got an '08 just yet!

Tim

 

I thought that only the 07 models qualified for the special financing....? Has anyone been able to get the 2.9-4.9 financing on an 08 model?

 

Does the 2008 base model MID show the actual individual tire pressure readings under the TPMS like the 2007 tech model does?

 

Yes.

 

Yes that special finance rate is good for ALL 07 AND 08 Acuras through Spetember 4th.

 

If you read the 2008 specifications on the website under safety features for the base it says: TPMS with location indicator. Now if you go to the Tech package features it says TPMS with location and PRESSURE indicators. So sounds like the base does not have the pressure part on it. Maybe someone that has the 2008 base model can verify this.

 

Tripp11 already answered this. The base does indicate individual pressures like the 07 tech package. And yes he does have an 08 base.

 

+1...again.

 

sorry, but i've read the manual and can't seem to find it anywhere, but does the 2007 tech model actually show the psi of each tire? if so, how can i access that in the MID?

or is it that it just shows which tire falls below the recommended pressure?

thanks.

 

You hit the up or down arrow till you see the TPMS screen, then hit the select/reset button and it will display the actual (sort of) psi for each tire.

 

ah..ic...thanks...i'll give it a try when i'm back in the car. good to know. how accurate do you find the reading?

 

Great, thanks for the info guys

 

I have been waiting for the 08's to come out for the memory seat. Plan to purchase in about 30 days and am wondering what kind of deals people are getting on the new ones. It seems as though the 07's were selling at invoice or close. My local dealer (Los Angeles area) received two last week. Drove the car, liked the car will buy the car. Want the best deal. Thanks for any advice.

 

Check the "RDX owners sign in" thread (stickied on top). Some people have purchased '08s with prices posted.

Tim

 

Has anyone noticed if the cooling fan issue has been improved with the 2008 model?

 

What issue? I have a 2008 and the cooling fan annoys the hell out of me (see posting in other thread)...I don't understand why it has to come on and go off so frequently...this doesn't make much sense to me unless the coolant heats up tremendously fast.

Patton

 

Don't mean to take away from the cooling fan issue, but where the hell are our LED lights Acura?!

LED Lights are Fuel Efficient

According to the article, cars equipped with LED lights save about a gallon of gas a week vs. ones with traditional bulbs.

That and they just look slick.

 

Yeah where are those LED lights?? at least put them in the tail like the mdx

 

Does anyone have a picture of the memory seat buttons? I really like how it has the most advanced driver's seat and bucket for the passenger.