So i bought and have the Eibach spring kit.

Problem is, getting someone to install this thing! You would think no one wants the job!

so my question is....any harm in having a chain like a tire pros do something like this? or how about the dealer? So far i have called a large tuning shop in mass and an independent acura tech...no returns on the calls.

so i guess...any other ways to get it done, and get it done right....? I know dealer per hr is close to 100 bucks, but so is a tuning shop, so at this point its not about the money im open to any suggestions. I just want it installed.

and no, im not going to DYI route.

thanks!

 

getting it done within the week on the stuck rubber for now due to the fall/winter coming...ill take some before and after pics

cant wait to get this thing back to better than how my 2007 model was. Im not a fan of the softer 2008.

 

Good luck! Definitely let us know the difference between the ride quality. It'll definitely be harsher than 08 models. But will it be harsher than the already taut suspensioned 07?

Thanks!

 

My feeling is it will be AT LEAST as tough as the 07, but prob better...springs are better quality and a tad beefier. However, even tho the drop is relatively small...its will improve handling characterists over the 07. Squatting, turn in, etc all will be better. cant wait. then comes the hondata tune and im ready for the 20's in late spring! I was buying the TSW Vortex (and now im glad i didnt) given how i hate the look of the tiny brakes/discs...im going with the Estoril's unless something better looking comes out from now to then.

 

Let's hope it doesn't make the RDX harsher than it is already. As for the rims, those vortex are nice.. BUT it'll attract too much attention to our SMALL rotors!!! not a good looking thing hahaha. maybe get rotora bbk? They're 14 inch rotors!!! vs our 11inchers...

 

I will say, not with 100% certainty, but i would be expecting the springs to make the RDX more harsh. However, dont misconstrue that statement, for ME, that is a good thing. I want this thing on rails like i remember it from the 07 setup. If its firmer than that, awesome.

Harsh ride is not a negative in my book when it relates to performance/handling. Alot of people on here complain about the ride quality....well, that may be the case but im not looking for a cushy accord quality ride, and never expected the RDX to be that way in the first place. Althought acura may not have its suspension down to offer both great ride quality but at the same time great performance/feel/handling liek that of a bmw...they def succeeded in the handling department and I just wanted to build on that. Give me firm, give me less squatting, give me less body roll o yea!

 

Try an independent alignment-type place.

 

Changing the springs itself will not make do much to improve handling. It will give you a better center of balance for the car, but it will not reduce body roll, improve cornering, etc. (After market shocks/strut bars/sway bars do) I also doubt that it will make the car ride much different. (So it won't really roughen up the ride much... changing the shocks will though) Do take pictures of before and after!!! ;p

 

Pics and impressions on the install?

 

sorry for the hold up guys, i put off the install till next week because my car is going into the dealer monday, and i figured its one less thing to come up.

I havent forgotten about the thread tho and will write up a nice review once its done.

Also...for the poster about the springs not doing anything. Well, if springs dont do anything, why does my 08 suck compared to the 07? There was no additional sway bars etc in the 07, the only difference between the 2 were/are springs.

A better set of springs will always HELP. cmon. Now...if ur talking turning a regularly tuned vehicle into something track worthy, ya id say do the entire suspension over w/struts etc, springs alone wont give you much of a benefit. But in this case a redo of the whole setup would be entirely not needed and frankly just stupid. I just want it stiffened up a bit, and to have a better set of springs on the car....but remember, LOWERING the car is bringing the center of gravity down, which helps on all counts as well. I have no question of whether the Eibach will be better than stock, its just a matter of how much.

 

I'm not too familliar with the stock spring rates between the eibach and oem. What I do know is that the ride of the car does not depend so much on the springs as it does on the shocks. (keep in mind i did not say springs dont' play their part) You basically repeated everything I said as if I didn't state it already ;p. As far as redoing the whole suspension being stupid, I hope you are aware that putting in springs with a different spring rate will wear the shocks much faster. Regardless I am eager to see pictures and reviews on the eibachs. They are a great company and I used their springs for my rx8 and s2k.

 

Does anyone know if aftermarket performance shocks will be made for the RDX so we can use them with the lowering springs?

 

My springs were done at the Acura shop in Houston by the techs there. They did it after hours. I've had them on for over a year now. The ride is "more firm", my wife hates it , but I love it. The height was lowered about an inch. There is a noticable decrease in body roll.

Better tires are needed, for me, to help with traction and side wall flex, which will be a little more firm on the ride.

Over all I like the way it looks and feels. Pix have been posted somewhere here in the forum for quite some time. I showed the difference next to a stock version in the dealers' parking lot.

 

Good review. Good info.

 

need some pics!!!!!

 

man I need to do this mod. I wish there was a full suspension mod available (ie, springs matched with shocks and rollbars)... but oh well. Springs and new wheels/tires will help for sure.

 

I'll find the thread with the pix and post it here.

 

Here's the link: https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-rdx-tires-wheels-suspension-362/pics-aftermarket-wheels-thread-682096/

That was two years ago. I have to post the pics of the new 20" wheels as soon as I can.

 

20's and Eibachs

linky:- https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...6&postcount=27

 

Looks sweet! I'm itching to get those springs and drop it down to the height it should have always been.

 

Where did you guys purchase the springs from and how much were they? I may be down for doing this soon.

 

Tire Rack should have em!

 

Don't do it. I did. The camber can not be brought back to correct specs. There is no camber kit fit the rear. The lowering springs thow it way off. NTB worked on mine to get it back close and they did, but it still a little out of tolerance and still noticable. I'm taking them off.

 

Hmm, I thought JMJ3rd or someone else said once they lowered theres the settings were still within spec. Can anyone else shed some light on this? How did the fronts come out?

 

I have the lowering springs also and my tech told me that it was close to the limit but still within specs!!!
Looks fine too, with perfectly normal tire wear!

 

Thanks, that's what I wanted to hear.

 

Edit by Administrator Ron A:

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i alligned within spec too.

 

I'm interested in getting new lowering springs for a 2008 rdx; but, I want to keep the same ride quality.

Are the Eibach the only choice for a lowered ride? How is the ride quality compared to stock?

My 70 yr old mom perfers riding in the rdx because it is easier to get in/out. A one inch drop will make it even easier for her and I can improve the look of the rdx. I don't want to sacrifice ride quality to get it. My TSX with A-spec suspension is a little too low for her (double knee replacement).

Thx

 

In a moment of weakness last night, I ordered the springs from AutoAnyThing (no tax, free shipping):

http://www.autoanything.com/suspensi...A2549A0A0.aspx

I found a place in town to install for $250 and they are a Hondata authorized dealer. I will do the ECU reflash and springs at the same time ($320 for springs without the reflash). I'm just waiting for the springs to come in now.

I saw on other sites the Eibach Springs Acura RDX Alignment Camber Kit Pro-Alignment Camber Kit Front +/-0.75:

http://www.automotiveconcepts.net/st...38323135333136

Do you need the camber kit with the 1 inch drop of the Eibach springs?

 

Good price! I found them on ebay for $248 (with shipping): http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I also picked up the camber kit on amazon for $25. Not sure if they're required, but I read they were recommended. Waiting on my order for the K&N Typhoon Kit as well.

RE: the reflash, your local Hondata dealer said they can reprogram your ECU on the spot?!? I thought you had to ship your ECU into Hondata and then they ship it back to you. I believe the dealer just takes your pymt and confirms a PO# with Hondata so they know paid before they ship it back.

 

I'm going to have the reflash and springs done at the same time. While the RDX is in the same shop getting the springs put on, they can take out the ECU and ship it to Hondata overnight both ways. I thinking it should take about 48 hrs of down time to do both (assuming Hondata can get the reflash done and out the same day).

If not, I still have my old Honda Accord I can drive around in for 1 or 2 extra days.

I wish I saw the eBay price, I would of gone with them instead of autoanything. I'm going to do the install without the camber kit, I can alway order them if I need them.

 

very clever! It'll almost be lik you have a new/different car, with reflash AND the drop!! Would appreciate a pic when you get it back...