JCRDX11

Here is the response from both company -

AEM - Beau

Fuel / Ignition Controller - is a universal unit so it's designed to be used on just about any vehicle. However, we have not tested it on that particular vehicle, nor have I talked to anyone with your exact vehicle running an F/IC. The F/IC-6 (30-1910) would be the suggested FIC for your application, though.


COBB - Ian

I ask him if there is nothing available; can we start a group buy to ensure that we are serious about it and the response -

Cobb Tuning does not currently support the Acura RDX. Unfortunately, Cobb Tuning is a relatively small company and we simply do not have the resources to take on every platform that could benefit from the AccessPort. At this time we do not have any plans to develop the AcessPort for the ACura RDX, and are focusing on improving the ACessPort for the platforms we currently do support.

wspy

KaBooom!

CreoUCLA

Unfortunately for Acura (and us), they decided to only put the 2.3L turbo motor in the RDX. It's hard to see a tuner like Cobb get involved in what amounts to a very low demand market.

I owned a couple Subaru Forester 2.5XTs previously, and for the most part any engine mods you could install on a WRX, you could install on the Forester.

We just purchased our RDX on Saturday, and I'm hoping Hondata will even support a tune on the 2012!

JCRDX11

That is what we all are hoping for that Hondata will continue to support the RDX. Let us have the flashpro.

The Juke-R is in development and will be pushing 480hp with a time of 0-60 around 3 seconds.
Faster than the BMW 1M and the M3.

I think having a quick CUV is the new thing.
If not; why would Nissan invest so much time and money into the JUKE-R

CreoUCLA

The problem still is that the RDX has a relatively small following in terms of owners wanting performance upgrades, which is why I'm sure even Hondata sees limited market potential to further invest their efforts into (since the RDX has been out for so long already). If the rumors are true and the turbo motor is being dropped for the 2013 model, then there is even less incentive.

I see the RDX more in the upscale/higher end compact SUV market (i.e. X3, EX, GLK, etc.). If I wanted the ability to modify it extensively, I'd probably get another Forester 2.5XT;

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2233358

Still, it would be nice to have a tuneable ECU (I always prefer this over an off-the-shelf/generic map). But after perusing these boards and other RDX information, I'm not even 100% confident that Hondata will offer their basic reflash for the 2012. It's a good thing this is the gf's car, I suppose. :wink:

Mr Marco

^^Nail on the head. This is a hot little SUV/CUV, but it is not the kind of vehicle that one takes out on the track at the weekend autocross. It's just too top heavy. There is nothing wrong with gaining a little more hp, but why dump $3,500 more into this ride to get 350hp when you can trade straight across for a WRX that someone else has already bit the bullet on.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...php?p=14789423

mucter

Because WRX's are for dogs and RDX's are for gentlemen.

wspy

And what kinda person drives a Jeep Cherokee SRT, or a Porsche Cayenne

JCRDX11

Jeep Cherokee SRT - Dogs that wants to be a gentleman

Porsche Cayenne - Gentleman that are really dogs inside!

wspy

Good one!

Mr Marco

I'm not really a Subaru fan, but I did have one at my disposal for over a week when my sister left her Impreza at my house while on vacation. I love that Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. If she only knew how I drove her car while she was gone... Good comeback!

mucter

Exactly. I don't hate the cars, I hate the image they purport.

CreoUCLA

Bleh...

mucter

The last one is sexy but I can't get over the fact that every single damned time I see one of those on the street, the driver is some pimply angst ridden kid with his ball cap on sideways/tilted upward. It's just....... unfortunate.

bluecarbonfiber

^ in deed.. dont see pimply kids driving an evo X around =)~

Mr Marco

You can't help but be a better driver in the Lancer. The torque from that EVO will humble anyone who drives it.

xrvman

the STi Forester is the sexiest SUV ever made... wish we had them stateside

CreoUCLA

Agreed, so I had to make my own (with the VF43 turbo, STI top mount intercooler, etc.). :wink: I just wished that the RDX had the same aftermarket opportunities as I can't keep any of my vehicles stock...

JCRDX11

Same here - I always have the itching for modding all my rides.

windowlickingood

you are not lookin hard enough

windowlickingood

and i think youre getting a wrx mixed up with a civic.

mucter

Not in my area I'm not. All the old civic's are driven by mexicans.

crazycated

What area are you from ???

mucter

Hillsburrito Oregon.

bluecarbonfiber

^ ha!