Does anyone know if its a good idea to have accessories put on a garage/friends as opposed to an Acura dealer? I am confused I just got my the RDX and I bought accessories online at half the price of what the dealer was giving me.

 

I guess it depends...!

I too normally purchase my accessories online and install them myself. But some of the accessories do require care when installing.

Which accessories are you looking to install?

 

Hi,

Running boards and roof rack.

 

I just peformed the installation for both of these myself.

The running board installation is very straightforward.

The roof rack is a bit more difficult - primarily because you have to delicately remove the molding on each side. The instructions show the use of a special plastic removal tool, which I did not have. I wound up working my way from the back of the vehicle to the front (opposite of the instructions) - once I got to the windshield section (which for me was the toughest part), I found it easier to slide the molding off (pull back towards the rear). The molding must then be accurately cut into sections according to the instructions. While they recommended a hacksaw, I had much better luck with bolt cutters. The last tricky detail was with the securing of the cross bars. My front cross bar was a bit too short, and it took me a few minutes to realize that they can be extended slightly by loosening the screws on its underside and sliding the cap piece outwards.