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Old 09-09-2014, 07:04 PM
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Lowering Springs

I guess the only way I see myself lowering the RDX is by taking off my running boards. So, I guess I will be dropped very soon with the Eibach springs. Hopefully the sway bar will come in time for the install.

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why do you feel you need to remove the running boards to install the springs?
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Well I removed them, because IMO it doesn't look good lowered with them. Plus, I just reduced 38lbs by taking them off. Win Win for me.
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I guess for me the running boards make it look lower then it should.



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word to the wise - lowered my car , and regretted it ever since
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Really?!? Please, tell me more.
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why did you regret lowering it ? ride quality ? handling ?
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Hey do u want to sell your running boards
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Originally Posted by elmelo
Hey do u want to sell your running boards
Sure, PM me.
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if it falls through let me know ken im interested if the price is right =)
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what's the verdict ken are the springs worth it ??? I was thinking of getting them. it might be a while but still. I think this + a RSB would make our "fat gurl" stick in the corners.
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love my springs in the rdx.. its not over powering for stiffness and hugs the corners nice.. I cant wait for the RSB it will deff compliment it well
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Originally Posted by TheWrench116
what's the verdict ken are the springs worth it ??? I was thinking of getting them. it might be a while but still. I think this + a RSB would make our "fat gurl" stick in the corners.
Not sure, I think I should flip on it.
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hey, shorter springs may be lighter!
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Not sure about the regret about lowering the RDX, especially with Eibach springs? Looks meaner, handles better, and still preserves stock ride when you just want to cruise. The MDX and RDX are far from being off road vehicles if trail riding ground clearance is an issue. The extra inch drop actually made it easier for my 74 year old mom to get in/out of the RDX. The MDX is too high for both my mom and mom in-law to get in/out comfortably (even with running boards on the MDX). My TSX is a touch too low with the A-spec suspension drop for them.
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good info gold
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are springs still available?
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yes springs are still avail only through Heeltoe auto

ive seen them first hand he probably has 20 left ready to ship

ATLP Sport Spring Kit, 2007-12 Acura RDX - Produced by Eibach Springs - HeelToe Automotive
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I wish I were located closer to a shop that specializes in Acura! Would have had some serious custom work done by now..

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I wish i had a better welder i would just fab up my own =)

you should just move to oregon =)
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Welder shouldn't be that hard to come off of. The only reason I would move to Oregon, would be for the Nike factory Outlet. Serious Sneakerhead here!
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a good welder is expensive.. im sure i could rent out shop time somewhere but i feel odd using other peoples tools =)

just nike?? we have adidas too =) youre slacking on your sneakerheadness haha plus we have a better basketball team LOL!!
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Adidas?!?! Man, you need to come out of the 80's... Nike passed them long time ago, there is no money in Adidas anymore... Slacking, I wish I were slacking in the shoe game, unfortunately it's the total opposite my friend!

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Adidas are good shoe.. nike is really stingy about people going to there employee store.. adidas isnt as arrogant
at some point in time though you will have to sell those haha.. man i wish i still had my original jordan IV and VII those where my fave nikes ever.. that and the nike shox love the way they feel =)
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what needs built??? I might know a guy...
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a custom upper arm for the rear so we can adjust the camber =)
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send me a stock one. and ill see what I can do.
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take the one off yours? =) haha

its number 9 in the photo

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Acura-HONDA-OEM-07-14-RDX-Rear-Upper-Control-Arm-52390STKA01-/111481056906?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ARDX&hash=item19f4c9ee8a&vxp=mtr#ht_1230wt_1206
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cant have down time its my daily.
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