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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 01:12 AM
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Front spoiler installed!






Took longer than expected to remove the lower black plastic grille.
Total of two hours to install. Pretty happy about the result.
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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looks absolutely fantastic... IMO, a mandatory option to purchase for the RDX! can't wait for mine to come!!!
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 10:31 AM
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07-09 front grill + front spoiler = love at first sight
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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any tips and tricks during installation? thinking that I may attempt to do this myself .
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Acura604
any tips and tricks during installation? thinking that I may attempt to do this myself .
Here is the install guide - doesn't look too difficult.


http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Image...r_BII39553.pdf
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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This is the exact installation guide I used.

Like it said the use of an assistant really helped a lot when removing and reinstalling the bumper. Also thanks to another Acurazine member who mentioned start pulling the bumper off from the outer corners of the headlights...

I used a Bent Nose Plier to remove the clips, makes the job easier. hth


Originally Posted by JCRDX11
Here is the install guide - doesn't look too difficult.


http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Image...r_BII39553.pdf
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Old Oct 20, 2011 | 04:54 PM
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That looks cool. I'm looking forward to adding that to mine. I might even try installing it myself.
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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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Very nice!
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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Have a silver one myself and will definitely add a front spoiler now after seeing your pictures (after I save up). Any place has them for a good deal?
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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I like the wheels too. Good job hhrdx08.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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If you are located in the States, you have better options to get Acura accessories than if you are in Canada.

Many online vendors sell lower prices than Acura dealers.

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Have a silver one myself and will definitely add a front spoiler now after seeing your pictures (after I save up). Any place has them for a good deal?
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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Thanks Mr Marco. I would have gone for the 20" rims if I found/joined Acurazine two years earlier.

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I like the wheels too. Good job hhrdx08.
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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wow that looks amazing!! where did you buy that from?
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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Thanks, I got it from a fellow member:
https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-rdx-2007-2012-147/excitement-turns-disappointment-835871/

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wow that looks amazing!! where did you buy that from?

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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mrgold35
07-09 front grill + front spoiler = love at first sight
I agree, the front spoiler just change the whole look of the 07-09 rdx.
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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very nice!
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Old May 28, 2012 | 10:26 AM
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That looks amazing! I really want to order one. I would love to see one that is installed. The pictures look great but I need to see what they look like in person before I spend the money. Is there anyone in the London, Ontario area that has one installed that I could take a look at?
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Old May 28, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Millerspeed
That looks amazing! I really want to order one. I would love to see one that is installed. The pictures look great but I need to see what they look like in person before I spend the money. Is there anyone in the London, Ontario area that has one installed that I could take a look at?
Yeah I feel the same way I just installed my front spoiler a couple days ago don't no how I went so many years without it . I also added a front lip to the spoiler .
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Old May 28, 2012 | 02:19 PM
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lip? where did this come from?
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Old May 28, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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Woah, I agree...where did this come from. It looks to be a front spoiler. Very nice job.

Now you have to share....hehe...how did you do it Crazycated?

I've been thinking of adding a spoiler and/or splitter to get more downforce in the front (she is still understeering).

This would be a good start.
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Old May 29, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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Guys this is not a lip... Its garage door bottom seal. they sell it at home depot Its easy to install... I bought some a few months ago just didn't have time to install plus I didn't think it was gonna look good.. But I guess I was wrong!
Thanks Crazycatted for posting picture might do this this weekend.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/hdp%20lip.jpg
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Old May 29, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by zerogravity
Guys this is not a lip... Its garage door bottom seal. they sell it at home depot Its easy to install... I bought some a few months ago just didn't have time to install plus I didn't think it was gonna look good.. But I guess I was wrong!
Thanks Crazycatted for posting picture might do this this weekend.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/hdp%20lip.jpg
Sorry zero gravity it is not a garage door seal from homedepot .
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Old May 29, 2012 | 12:47 PM
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Then what is it?............or is it a secret?
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Old May 29, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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I am stuck outside my house posting from my iPhone I will post the website where I got it from I soon as I get in my house waiting for my mom to bring me a spare key .
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Old May 29, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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I was looking at the picture that zerogravity posted I guess they have a resemblance don't no the quality of the door seal you guys decide here is the website ezlip.com let me know what you guys think .
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Old May 29, 2012 | 01:28 PM
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I was just told by the person that referred me to the website that material used on the garage door seal is different to the ez lip they use better material and sticks better than the garage door seal . After time the garage door seal will fall.
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Old May 29, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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Cated check this link out.
http://legacygt.com/forums/showthrea...r-156922.html?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Garage+Door+Lip

Last edited by zerogravity; May 29, 2012 at 06:06 PM.
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Old May 29, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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maybe throw in some self tappers just in case!
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Old May 30, 2012 | 07:22 AM
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Think it may bend at high speed?
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Old May 30, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by wspy
Think it may bend at high speed?
This is more for show than performance. Now you can reinforce it but that would be a project
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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well i dig it.

clean, matches the front spoiler's look too, and I'm sure it will in fact function.

Windy conditions will make most things bend. In the STi i had, the hood/scoop would bulge and rear spoiler would also in very windy conditions (driving into heavy winds in the foothills below cajon pass on the 15 fwy).

Let us know how it holds up!
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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Did you have to remove the bumper to install this?
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SleepyPanda
Did you have to remove the bumper to install this?
No you don't have to remove the bumper at all and it's holding great no problems.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 11:56 PM
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love the front spoiler guys. both crazycated and hhrdx08
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Old May 9, 2013 | 10:18 PM
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Looks good. You should run some gunmetal TE37s.
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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 09:02 AM
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Going to buy my 08 today. Under body spoiler is a must and crazys cheap lip is a must too... Gotta love forums
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 09:51 AM
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looks killer. installing mine today
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Acura604
looks absolutely fantastic... IMO, a mandatory option to purchase for the RDX! can't wait for mine to come!!!
I realize a pump to an old thread but where did you order this from locally as I am in Port Moody, just got a 2010 RDX, after trading my 08 TL Type S on it, second RDX I have owned. yes I miss the TL Type S but I put too many miles on to keep a car longer than 3.5 yrs, and honestly the fwd was getting old , biggest downer of the TL, fwd
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Old Jun 10, 2014 | 02:07 AM
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ordered mine off ebay, and installed last weekend, I took off the bumper for ease.. didn't take long at all. even the rear diffuser was simple.
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Old Jun 11, 2014 | 08:12 AM
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I have my RDX front lip in my living room, I have got to take pics to see if anybody wants it.
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