Hi,
I am about to buy 2015 RDX in next couple of days. I will be going with AWD Technology Package with Forged Silver Metallic/Ebony leather interior. I am thinking of adding few accessories :-
- Fog Lights
- Rear Bumper Appliqué
- Splash Guard Set
- Window Tinting
I have some confusion about Window Tinting. Should I get it done at dealer only ? I believe they will be expensive. What % comes as default in front, side, back and moon-roof, and how much % should I get ? I am in California and will move to Texas next year October, so would like to stay under law.
Any suggestions or I missed any "should have" items to be added ?
Thanks in advance.

 

I will buy the RDX next month and I will get
- rubber mats (especially with ebony interior you won't even see them)
- trunk mat
- trunk roller cover
- wheel locks

 

Just fyi - the 2015 AWD Tech package comes with fog lights.... So far on mine (same as above) I've put the rear cargo tray and splash guards on. Contemplating putting on the 2016 lower door chrome trim option (will fit the 2015)......

andy

 

Thanks.
Any pointers for window tint ?

 

I wouldn't do it at the dealership. Sometimes they do awful jobs.
Look on local forums for somebody doing ceramic tints (in my opinion the best kind of tint).
You can't place tint on the windshield, but anywhere else you could do the darkest tint available.
Or you could do a very clear tint on the windshield but you need to know it's against the law pretty much everywhere.

 

For the tint, just wait to move to TX, then do it, the only tint you can do in CA in the rear doors and back glass, that's it, can't do the front doors at all, which is where it matters the most for sun protection, but that's freaking CA for you. I had 35% on the front door windows and I was getting pulled over once a week, had to take it off after a few weeks, here in NV 35% is OK, check TX laws. You could do the rear door windows and back glass 35% on top of the factory tint to make limo, then do the front door windows when you get to TX. You can also buy a static cling tint sheet for when you drive when the sun is at 9 o'clock.

 

Guess those legal concealed weapons in the US is screwing up the tints.

 

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That can be a good idea to do rear window tint and leave front window as it is. But will it look bad to keep two different kind of tints on Forged Silver Metallic ?

 

I think it would be a better idea to get it done outside. I think there would be plenty of specialty shops around who would beat the dealer's price and quality.

 

The rear will just be darker than OEM, it already is anyway, you don't want to match the front with rear anyway, if it's limo all around, cops will ticket him. From my 20 years of having had my windows tinted on all my cars, I found that 35% in front is a good balance of sun protection, outward visibility and privacy, and remain legal in most places.

 

Thanks for all your opinions. Just two more -
- Does it equipped with any anti-theft features as well (2015 Tech Package) ? I had Lo-Jack installed in my previous car. How much does that cost ?
- Dealer is also offering Acura Care for extended warranty for 7 years (or 70,000 miles) for $860. Is it really worth buying that ?

 

I got quote of $695 for Lo-Jack. I am still thinking, if I need that or not.
$145 for all season floor mats and $155 for splash guards.

 

Where do you travel that you think you need LoJack? I surely would NOT pay now for an extended warranty(if ever). Unless it's something really special, you get NO benefit for at least FOUR years.(with the exception of high-mileage folks, but then it's probably at least two years out).

 

Ok, it seems like I do not need LoJack as well extended warranty (at least for now)
"$145 for all season floor mats and $155 for splash guards" - I have seen floor mats for $10-15 in walmart. Are original mats from Acura too good to spend that much ? I thought, it is anyway just rubber mat.