RDX Modications...What are some good ideas?

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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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Lightbulb RDX Modications...What are some good ideas?

Hello Everyone!

I havent started yet on making my RDX a little more unique than others around town. I have a 07' Nighthawk Black, and I was wondering on what would be some good ideas to changing it.

Sadly I like the stock rims after seeing so many others. Body kit would be nice, and was thinking about painting the silver lining around the ram-air white instead of the grey and silver.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 09:44 AM
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eww at panda bear white and black.

keep it stock! its classy!
dont make the RDX look cheap by painting awful color schemes.
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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I didnt think about it that way haha thanks for the reminder!
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 09:48 AM
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Remember, less is more.
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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Good advice
"...white instead of the grey and silver"???

My personal favorite:

Now all it needs are white wiper blades.
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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Marco
Good advice
"...white instead of the grey and silver"???

My personal favorite:

Now all it needs are white wiper blades.
I was thinking it needs a bridal veil?
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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get a stubby/short antenna. Mangowalk.com, its only about 13 dollars but i think it looks way better than the stock one. For me minimal loss of FM reception and no loss of XM reception.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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My friend has an audi, and I am getting closer and closer to putting some LED strands in the front.....
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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I think the RDX looks pretty good with the OEM front lip kit. I would recommend the rear diffuser; but, your car is nighthawk black and you won't notice it’s there. You can’t go wrong with window tint.

My top list for my 08 RDX was:
- 35% front window tint
- 3M Clear bra for front end, side mirrors, and headlights
- OEM front lip kit
- Hondata reflash
- K/N drop in filter
- RonJon Liquid Graphite 18 inch rims
- Eibach Lowering Springs
- Removed front license plate holder (only need rear plates in NM)
- OEM splash guards
- OEM roof rack with cross bars
- OEM All weather mat
- OEM trunk mat
- OEM cargo net
- OEM side molding
- OEM rear diffuser
- OEM leather shift knob
- OEM sun roof visor
- Racing Pedals for gas, brake, and dead pedal from Ultimatepedals.com
- Conti DWS tires

The only thing I would like to do is upgrade the brake rotors to something drilled and/or slotted.
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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mrgold,

Do you have any pics of your pedals installed?
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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I went with Ultimate Pedals about a year ago. http://www.ultimatepedals.com/

I went with the Shiny (Brushed) Anti-slip with Flat Grip Inserts for the gas, brake, and dead pedal. The only problems I've had were:
- The flat grips inserts occasionally get knocked out by my shoe and I just super glued them back as they fall out.
- The anti-slip surface really collects the dirt. A soft bush and hot soapy water gets them back to new again.

Gas-screwed the new pedal right on top of existing rubber pedal

Brake - removed rubber cover on brake and used the existing holes to secure with 2 nuts/bolts.

Dead Pedal - Screwed the new pedal right on top of existing rubber pedal. I tried to screw the new pedal directly into RDX but the cheap screws were too weak to and I broke a few in the drill holes. It actually looks and works better sitting on top of the existing dead pedal (Easier to clean also since it pops right out).

Emergency Brake - They did not have a replacement pedal at the time I ordered last year.




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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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Thanks for the link.^

But ouch, $220 is what my set up will run.

Last edited by DRR98; Feb 7, 2012 at 11:09 AM.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 12:10 AM
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Well if I were to answer the op: a good idea, given money is no object, I'd do a tranny swap (I've done it before, and it suxs.) Since money doesn't grow on trees for me, I'd suggest you'd start with a intake upgrade first. Most, 98% of people start here, and move elsewhere to correct in-efficencies in the power plant.

A good rule of thumb is: if it ain't broke... fix it till it is broken.
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Old May 17, 2012 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mrgold35
I think the RDX looks pretty good with the OEM front lip kit. I would recommend the rear diffuser; but, your car is nighthawk black and you won't notice it’s there. You can’t go wrong with window tint.

My top list for my 08 RDX was:
- 35% front window tint
- 3M Clear bra for front end, side mirrors, and headlights
- OEM front lip kit
- Hondata reflash
- K/N drop in filter
- RonJon Liquid Graphite 18 inch rims
- Eibach Lowering Springs
- Removed front license plate holder (only need rear plates in NM)
- OEM splash guards
- OEM roof rack with cross bars
- OEM All weather mat
- OEM trunk mat
- OEM cargo net
- OEM side molding
- OEM rear diffuser
- OEM leather shift knob
- OEM sun roof visor
- Racing Pedals for gas, brake, and dead pedal from Ultimatepedals.com
- Conti DWS tires

The only thing I would like to do is upgrade the brake rotors to something drilled and/or slotted.

Hi guys, im a new RDX owner

1. Whats the Hondata reflash ?
2. Im in canada, where can I get the OEM front lip and OEM winter Mats for a decent price?
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Old May 17, 2012 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by matthewk323
get a stubby/short antenna. Mangowalk.com, its only about 13 dollars but i think it looks way better than the stock one. For me minimal loss of FM reception and no loss of XM reception.
Cool mod, do you recommend the 1.5" or the 2.4"? How long is the stock antenna?
I'm thinking 1.5", no car wash fears.
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Old May 17, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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Joe you got the RDX yet?
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Old May 17, 2012 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by wspy
Joe you got the RDX yet?

No!, still waiting for the wife to start working.
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Old May 17, 2012 | 02:01 PM
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[quote=DejaVu85;13780949]Hi guys, im a new RDX owner

1. Whats the Hondata reflash ?

info HERE
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