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Old May 22, 2012 | 06:19 PM
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where do I go to provide support to make this happen ... Please post link
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Old May 23, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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I believe the Eibach spring drop hight is at the factory limit or very close to it, in the rear.
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Old May 23, 2012 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by zerogravity
For those who have never owned a lowered vehicle may not like the rough ride. I in the other hand love it.. My only complain are the potholes in NYC but I can't do nothing about that.
ZeroGravity, awesome to know that someone on this board is from NYC and has installed the BC coilovers on the RDX.

I'm from brooklyn and the stock suspension on the RDX just falls apart (no composure) over the roads in some parts of NY as well as the 278. Especially in the rear. the stock rear suspension it's super hard on the RDX.

you mentioned the "rough ride". can you give us a more in depth comparison on the ride quality between stock vs bc coilovers?

AWESOME CAR BY THE WAY!
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Old May 23, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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RE: Rear camber kit
I am pretty sure we can make or arrange to have something made here. We need an RDX here to take some measurements off of so we can send them off for production.

RE: Wings and stuff
We have a pretty extensive ability to make carbon and fiberglass parts in a very nice quality. We spoke with BigHatch about this during the install of his exhaust. We have some ideas right now we think you would all like to see.
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Old May 23, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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good to hear
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Old May 23, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mzhao84
ZeroGravity, awesome to know that someone on this board is from NYC and has installed the BC coilovers on the RDX.

I'm from brooklyn and the stock suspension on the RDX just falls apart (no composure) over the roads in some parts of NY as well as the 278. Especially in the rear. the stock rear suspension it's super hard on the RDX.

you mentioned the "rough ride". can you give us a more in depth comparison on the ride quality between stock vs bc coilovers?

AWESOME CAR BY THE WAY!

thanks for the compliment... I recently adjusted mines to be softer and the ride in my opinion feels better than stock. of course when you hit a pot hole it does feel a bit more than stock but in general the ride to me is better now that I soften it up a bit.

Sorry if this sound contradicting LOL
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Old May 23, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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Old May 23, 2012 | 03:45 PM
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Oooo. I don't recommend these....you are better off with some negative camber.

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Old May 23, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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READ: http://www.heeltoeauto.com/tech-arti...amber-kit.html
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Old May 23, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MrHeeltoe
RE: Rear camber kit
I am pretty sure we can make or arrange to have something made here. We need an RDX here to take some measurements off of so we can send them off for production.

RE: Wings and stuff
We have a pretty extensive ability to make carbon and fiberglass parts in a very nice quality. We spoke with BigHatch about this during the install of his exhaust. We have some ideas right now we think you would all like to see.

By any chance do you have pictures of what one of your rear wing would look like?. In one of my post I posted pictures of the Porsche Cayenne rear wing which in my opinion looks aggressive and sportish which I like.
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Old May 23, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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MrHeeltoe's ATLP spoiler for TL

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Old May 23, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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^ that wouldnt be bad.. something like a duck bill would be good would love to see something for the front end of a 10-12 rdx done since there are no lip kits for them
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Old May 23, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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I was thinking something more like this








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Old May 23, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MrHeeltoe
RE: Rear camber kit
I am pretty sure we can make or arrange to have something made here. We need an RDX here to take some measurements off of so we can send them off for production.

RE: Wings and stuff
We have a pretty extensive ability to make carbon and fiberglass parts in a very nice quality. We spoke with BigHatch about this during the install of his exhaust. We have some ideas right now we think you would all like to see.
Heeltoe I will be in So Cal from June 8th to 18th I can swing by with my Rdx for any measurements .
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Old May 23, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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All right finally my coilovers are going on tomorrow will post some pics .
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Old May 23, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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I would like to see something like these .
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Old May 23, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by crazycated
All right finally my coilovers are going on tomorrow will post some pics .
Can't wait to see your rdx
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Old May 24, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Old May 24, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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Ok here you go I was told it should go down more about 3/4 of inch more and if not not happy with that we can can go lower with no problems they told me to give it a week or so and I added the front spoiler .
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Old May 25, 2012 | 12:05 AM
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^ wow you really went low! I would have to roll my fenders to go that low. I always loved that color on the rdx. I am loving how we RDX enthusiast stepping it up! I waited almost 2yrs for this lol. Hopefully it doesn't stop here
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Old May 25, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by zerogravity
Hopefully it doesn't stop here
Amen.
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Old May 26, 2012 | 12:42 AM
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Congrats Crazycated, enjoy in good health.

You can put on some wheel spacers to push out your wheels.

She is looking good. How do you like the handling?

Once you guys get used to your improved handling and start to get the itch for even better handling then please visit the "rear sway bar" thread and lets see if we can't get us a bigger rear sway bar.
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Old May 26, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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Anyone else get these?
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Old May 28, 2012 | 06:08 PM
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I installed the Eibach front camber bolts, washed the car (finally) and took some pics.

I am counting only four of us who got these BC coilovers. BU, Zerogravity, Crazycated, and me. Anyone else getting a set?

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Old May 28, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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whats happening with that Porsche back there eh? lol. I would love to get these but unless I win the lottery I am just a dreamer.
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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UPDATE!!!
OK I been playing around with the suspension... and decided to adjust it to soft.. and wow I must say this suspension is awesome! although a little jumpy it feels very close to stock and what I mean with that is you barely feel the potholes and bumps like you would with the suspension set on hard. Definitely a must have MOD! I get many compliments and even get pulled over by the Honda crew for questions LOL. mzhao84 jump on these. I am very satisfied with my purchase plus this is the only option we RDXers have ... If you want you can come over to the Bronx and I'll show you how it rides.
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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Rotary Rocket RDX looking GOOD bro. which and where did you get the camber kits ? Ebay or Eibach
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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Eibach. Heel toe said the ebay was no good.
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 09:39 AM
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this is definitely something i'm going to be getting in the near, very near future. my car has almost 66k and i feel it's almost time for upgrading. i'll definitely post up pics of the car when I do get them BC coilovers!
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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I want to get these also but I really want to have the rear camber to be put back into limits after the install....and there are no aftermarket camber adjustment bolts available for the rear as yet!..........Dilemma
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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wspy,

1 degree extra in the rear is not that bad, at that... Heel toe mentioned he can make the rear camber adjustable arm.

Heel Toe, will you make us an adjustable camber arm?
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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i'm sure i'll join ya'll eventually!!
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Rotary Rocket
wspy,

1 degree extra in the rear is not that bad, at that... Heel toe mentioned he can make the rear camber adjustable arm.

Heel Toe, will you make us an adjustable camber arm?
I hear yah, but I can't afford the accelerated/uneven tire wear that may occur as a result.

+ a mil on the HeelToe request
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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Thinking about picking some up. First for my rims.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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I have a potential fabricator who can make us a chamber adjustable rear suspension arm.

How many people would be interested in this product?

If interested at what price point?
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 11:34 PM
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Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes

Just base on price range from Ingalls & SPC in other Acura models
would love to be $200-250 for Independent Fabricator producing small batch ?

Just my estimate
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes

Just base on price range from Ingalls & SPC in other Acura models
would love to be $200-250 for Independent Fabricator producing small batch ?

Just my estimate
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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 10:14 AM
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Alright, I guess we'll make 3 of them (one for me...).

I'll keep you guys posted.
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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotary Rocket
Alright, I guess we'll make 3 of them (one for me...).

I'll keep you guys posted.
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 08:35 PM
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Any progress on the rear camber kit or a way to adjust rear toe more than what the OEM toe bolts offer us?
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