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Old Sep 4, 2015 | 02:07 AM
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Damn son!! This is nuts. Keep up the good work.
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Old Sep 4, 2015 | 11:24 AM
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that front mount!! and those gas prices!! haha so no noticeable lag going to front mount? probably not that you would notice now with the different turbo, I bet with all the new bushings it feels solid as a rock, I cant remember did you lower the suv or just get the rear sway bar?
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Old Sep 4, 2015 | 05:11 PM
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that front mount!! and those gas prices!! haha so no noticeable lag going to front mount? probably not that you would notice now with the different turbo, I bet with all the new bushings it feels solid as a rock, I cant remember did you lower the suv or just get the rear sway bar?
Yeah man, that intercooler looks a lot bigger with the bumper on. I didn't notice any incredible lag, it came on quite quick. Very surprised; however, Full-Race did say the twin scroll would have a quicker spools. Solid suspension, feels like a new car, with less back-end dip. I do have the Megan coilovers up front and rear shock on with stock spring in the rear. The front was lowered about an 1-to-1.25 inch. Rear maybe .50". I will try and get this thing to the shop for intercooler piping fab, then off to the datalogs, dyno, then of course the many tracks I will visit.
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Old Sep 5, 2015 | 01:30 PM
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Here is one of the Prothane torque mount bushing kits (upper). These are not inserts, they are complete bushing that will require the old ones pressed out. The install was super easy; I guess because prothane did the pressing, I managed to get it done in between cake deliveries. I'm sure some of you may know how to press them out, for other your local machine shop can do it. Back in the day I was charged $10 a bushing to be press out. I have the prothane and stock torque mount there so you can see the difference. It is obvious that the prothane is going to have a stiff solution. I would highly recommend using the grease that will come with the kit, it should be used on all surfaces that will come in to contact with the polyurethane. I wish I had the pull to distribute the kit out, but I don't have that power. Hopefully our awesome shop Heeltoe Automotive will get them soon!



































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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 09:07 PM
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Fronts, will be rock'n 20x10 all around this time.





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Water/Meth and Air temp sensor.
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Old Sep 12, 2015 | 06:10 PM
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Vitviper aftercooler wiring prep.
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 06:47 PM
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I couldn't be selfish and not share these views of the DSS carbon fiber Driveshaft.
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 08:44 PM
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Prothane's R&D department is now 100% complete with our 2007-2012 Acura RDX polyurethane bushing kits.
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Old Sep 17, 2015 | 11:11 AM
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cant wait to see the tuning process and track times finally..
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Old Sep 17, 2015 | 11:33 AM
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cant wait to see the tuning process and track times finally..
Same here, I'm itching to let her loose. Just waiting on a few more parts to come in.
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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 09:59 AM
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"Club goin' up, on a Tuesday"!!
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Old Sep 22, 2015 | 09:48 AM
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Oh no..... More parts..... Any who, here is the prothane transmission mount insert and lower torque mount insert. Should have more pics on my lunch break.
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Old Sep 22, 2015 | 11:19 AM
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I will have these install later today and datalog's will shortly follow.
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Old Sep 22, 2015 | 05:42 PM
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so will prothane offer these in a kit soon? and are there certain levels of the kit like buying just the motor mounts or buying the control arm bushings?
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 09:22 AM
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so will prothane offer these in a kit soon? and are there certain levels of the kit like buying just the motor mounts or buying the control arm bushings?
I would get with HeeltoeAuto. I'm not sure how they will divide the kits, I'm sure the mount insert will be solo. The suspension may come in a master kit, not sure though.
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 01:02 PM
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ill give marcus a message.. Thanks!
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Old Sep 24, 2015 | 12:37 AM
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ill give marcus a message.. Thanks!
No problem
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Old Sep 24, 2015 | 12:48 AM
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First datalog sent, took her to the car wash and took the turnpike! Oh, and the suspension is ridiculous!!!!
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Old Sep 24, 2015 | 09:30 AM
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First day back at the office. Going to the exhaust shop at lunch to shut her up....
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Old Sep 24, 2015 | 11:44 AM
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that front mount looks squeezed in there =) when do you plan to get your tune and runs in?
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Old Sep 24, 2015 | 11:55 AM
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that front mount looks squeezed in there =) when do you plan to get your tune and runs in?
Yeah, that intercooler is tucked in there nice and tight. I just dropped her off at the muffler shop to get the v-band welded to the current exhaust and new bung installed. After that, I should have a decent run for Vit to work on during the drive home.
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Old Sep 24, 2015 | 02:37 PM
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Old Sep 24, 2015 | 07:47 PM
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waiting result...
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Old Sep 24, 2015 | 08:10 PM
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Only code I'm getting, shouldn't be a big deal. It's in Vitaliy's hands now.
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Old Sep 24, 2015 | 08:32 PM
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Just went to get pizza to watch with the game, and was reminded that I might need a neck brace. These fat brakes stop on a dime. Jesus!!!!!
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 11:29 AM
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haha.. were you playing some busta rhymes when you where hitting those brakes? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7Ff...fCJb8JZQ#t=173
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 11:43 AM
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haha.. were you playing some busta rhymes when you where hitting those brakes? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7Ff...fCJb8JZQ#t=173
Lol.... "Break ya freak'n neck boy"!
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 05:16 PM
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Ok, now I'm a little scared. The boost come on a little to stong for this tranny...
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 09:12 PM
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Stock trans cooler?
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 09:43 PM
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Stock trans cooler?
Yes, I have a stock cooler on right now. I have a Earl's transmission cooler, it is just setting in the garage. Just haven't installed it yet. I need to get on that.
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Old Sep 27, 2015 | 12:33 PM
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Did you actually break it? I mean a tranny cooler is nice, but it won't stop you from shredding a gear because your engine is too fucking strong. lol
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Old Sep 27, 2015 | 12:49 PM
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Did you actually break it? I mean a tranny cooler is nice, but it won't stop you from shredding a gear because your engine is too fucking strong. lol
Nah, this setup feels more suitable for a 6peed. I'll have some vids soon after I'm deep into my tune.
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Old Sep 27, 2015 | 12:50 PM
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Or it could be that I haven't driven the car in 9 months.
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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 09:39 PM
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Should have some videos tomorrow. Btw, I might consider the supercharger, under a few conditions. Built engine, built transmission, and a travel to Eugene, Oregon (Vitviper territory).
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 10:46 AM
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Came back to the muffler shop so they can get the downpipe a little bit further away from the....I guess rear shaft or the Driveshaft connection.

The little things....
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 04:53 PM
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Maybe not, they kept it. Should have something tomorrow.
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 08:35 PM
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Got her back. I will drive her around tonight and datalog and try to figure out this weird electrical problem I'm having.
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 10:06 PM
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Here is a little spool vid, why it sounds like a WRX is beyond me...

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Old Sep 30, 2015 | 06:20 AM
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That'd be the length of the runners being slightly unequal on the exhaust manifold
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Old Sep 30, 2015 | 10:19 AM
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Here is a little spool vid, why it sounds like a WRX is beyond me...

Acura RDX BorgWarner turbo spool - YouTube
boost gauge barely moved cant wait to see more vids.. and btw no cares about the cowboys =)

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That'd be the length of the runners being slightly unequal on the exhaust manifold
I was thinking the same or the combo of the cams with diff runners
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