I heard to many people and reviews that say , just do the springs ? others says the bc coilovers is the way ? and then you get the wish I never modified the suspension. so what do we think the verdict is here? opinions very much welcomed. wanting to do something but I don't want to suffer on the stock ride. it's nice and comfy over bumps and potholes in the east coast.


BTW, bluecarbon what's the deal with the rear sway bar. how goes it. any info yet?

 

rsb is 6 more weeks out minimum and the rest is personal preference. sorry that doesn't answer the question I know but the springs are stiffer then stock and the coil overs drop it by "a lot" as far as I know.

 

I know from personal experience that the bc coilover is a good product, but on my 350z I like the handling but it is to bouncy and I don't want to ruin the rdx ride. stock I think it's good . so if the springs give it a nice stance and fill the wheel well a little w/o being to bouncy tots. stiffer I can handle that's the point better handling . and then the rsb would def help .

 

the springs will still give you the cushion travel needed i have them on mine and love them there maybe a smidge stiffer but the trade off is much greater..

rsb question was answered.. still a while out.. heeltoe started making calls to people that placed a down payment on a update for it

 

I've been on my Eibach springs and OEM shock/struts for about almost 4 years and +80,000 miles. I've had zero issues with this set up with city and hwy driving. The ride still feels close to stock when I want to just cruise with the added benefit of handling the curves and braking a touch better. I've had no problems loading the RDX down with 4 people+cargo carrier for vacations to CO and CA. The RDX is now a commuter/errand vehicle around town. I've been extremely satisfied with this set-up with my driving habits.

Another benefit for me is my 74 year old mom can get in/out of the RDX so much easier because it is at the perfect height to slide into the seat. My TSX is too low and the MDX is too high. Looking forward to adding the new RSB to improve the ride on the curves even more.

 

good stuff guys . thanks

 

So is your rear alignment in spec? I keep wanting to lower the car but I'm worried I'll be out of spec on my rear.

 

The Camber is always out of spec with this set-up causing the rear tires to lean inward a touch (not enough to notice with the eye). I have OEM size Conti DWS tires and I rotate or cross rotate every oil change. I don't notice any extra wear on the inside edge of the tires because of this. I get way more wear on the rear tires across the entire tread from the sh-awd compared to the camber being off. I might even get some extra traction in the curves because of the camber setting for the rears. I tend to get more wear from my outer edge front driver side tire because I tend to hit the curves pretty hard on the RDX.

 

talked to marcus . pulling the trigger on the springs.

 

all true.. the camber in the rear is off just a tick but not so bad you notice as long as you keep up on tire changes everything else is good to go =)

 

I'd keep the stock ride height because that's the reason I bought a CUV! hahah! Otherwise I'd have bought a wagon or something.

 

there is still plenty of clearance.. i have no problem hitting a dirt road in my suv.. besides its not really ment for rock climbing

 

but it will go amazingly well in really crappy conditions just a heads up. and yes I washed her after. I washed her then I took her to a touchless then I got her buffed. and no I wont be doing that again. to hard to get clean...

 

Thanks guys! I appreciate the replies.

 

Eibach springs are a must. I have with new OEM struts = GTG.

Is there a buy post/list for the RSB?

My car must do it ALL. It does.

Eibach + coil-overs would be EVIL

The target RDX-TB2 demographic = US.

 

just installed the springs . good stuff ride not much different than factory, keeps the same fell just better turn in . very satisfied . now just waiting on the sway bar to come in.

 

Awesome!

 

so no issues with not enough spring rate and bottoming out?.? glad to hear this works good!!!!! if I ever hit the loto ill get all the goodies for this thing.

 

i got mine on bc coils its like rails in the mountains bro!! outhandles a lot of things ud think it couldnt

 

hypnotini, how low did you go?

 

low

 

notice my car club sticker....blazin the twisties...thats what i do and its pretty close to on rails just a few more tweaks

 

Actually looks good. Yea, I have family in Colorado and some do blaze up!

 

word i need to get some wheels but im waiting till after winter

 

Nice, I wish Oklahoma had some nice twisty roads..

 

Here's another lowering perspective - Eibach springs installed, OEM (new) struts.



Summer/Bike Mode

 

Look nice, I also see some Wilwood front brakes!!!

 

Love those wheels. On the lookout....

 

more eye candy

 

Went up a bit I see.

 

No change just a diff angle

 

Any pics?

 

post #26 shows the eibachs on the vehicle

 

Blue, that question I'm sure was for crxtype-r. You know how we do it around here, a picture is worth a thousand words...

 

ya.. i know.. faster results to see it on another vehicle =)