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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 07:47 AM
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anyone lowered RDX?

I'm new to here anyone lowered rdx here?
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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 11:37 PM
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Congratulations and welcome to the club. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone lowering the RDX here. This is not a sports sedan. Most of us love the RDX for its slightly elevated seating position and lowering the car would negate that advantage. But you are welcome to plow your own path and enlighten the rest of us folks here. Good luck.
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 12:04 PM
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^^ Well said
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Old Feb 13, 2017 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Comfy
This is not a sports sedan. Most of us love the RDX for its slightly elevated seating position and lowering the car would negate that advantage. But you are welcome to plow your own path and enlighten the rest of us folks here. Good luck.
No matter how low you go, be sure you can still pass the grey poupon to Sir Comfy in his elevate seating position.


Ive actually been wanting to do this to the wifes RDX. Im sure if you talked to someone at BC or similar then they could give you a def answer. Good Luck and let us know.
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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 08:35 AM
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I personally don't understand why one would want to lower an SUV. Kind of defeats the purpose.
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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 01:11 PM
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I personally don't understand why one would want to lower an SUV. Kind of defeats the purpose.
OP's age 27. My age 71. What do I know?
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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 01:27 PM
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I personally don't understand why one would want to lower an SUV. Kind of defeats the purpose.
Well, technically, the RDX is a "crossover" and not a full SUV...

And a "crossover" is basically just a lifted station wagon...

And station wagons are the best body style of any vehicle*...

And HondAcura doesn't offer a wagon after killing off the TSX...

...so by lowering the RDX, one would theoretically be getting as close to perfection as one compromised vehicle can be.

Your mileage may vary.





*source cited: I just made that up and am biased, yes.
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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by chickdr
I personally don't understand why one would want to lower an SUV. Kind of defeats the purpose.
Some vehicles have a horrendous wheel to fender gap that makes them very aesthetically unpleasing, including some crossovers. In that case I am ok with a MILD drop (think 0.5"-1" max) for aesthetic reasons and it also improves handling in some cases. This is why I love air suspension because you can lower and raise as you like. I personally don't consider the 2G RDX to be one of those vehicles though and would not drop it. I also strongly dislike cars where they are dropped to the point where wheels are tucked under the fender, I can appreciate people expressing themselves though and to each their own, I just won't ever do that myself.
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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by chickdr
I personally don't understand why one would want to lower an SUV. Kind of defeats the purpose.
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OP's age 27. My age 71. What do I know?
I totally agree, even tho I'm only 68.

Then again, what do all those suspension engineers at Honda know?

Kinda like the guys who lift trucks...a great way to ruin a perfectly good vehicle.

Speaking of SUVs, there used to be a guy around here who low-ridered a full sized Chevy Suburban...quite a sight.

But as the guy said...to each his own.
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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 07:39 PM
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I saw a lowered Audi Q5 and it looked ridiculous. I think a lowered RDX would look even more ridiculous.
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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 08:44 PM
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I saw a lowered ford truck and it looked like an outdated old junk.
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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BeezleTL85
No matter how low you go, be sure you can still pass the grey poupon to Sir Comfy in his elevate seating position.
What does this statement actually mean? ...... I believe it is some kind of satire but can someone explain it to me please ...
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Old Feb 14, 2017 | 10:58 PM
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Have a female friend in Vegas who refers to them, irritatingly, as "scrapers".
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Old Feb 15, 2017 | 07:57 PM
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Well, technically, the RDX is a "crossover" and not a full SUV...

And a "crossover" is basically just a lifted station wagon...

And station wagons are the best body style of any vehicle*...

And HondAcura doesn't offer a wagon after killing off the TSX...

...so by lowering the RDX, one would theoretically be getting as close to perfection as one compromised vehicle can be.

Your mileage may vary.


*source cited: I just made that up and am biased, yes.
Ya think?
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Old Feb 15, 2017 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Comfy
What does this statement actually mean? ...... I believe it is some kind of satire but can someone explain it to me please ...
Cleary it means to keep your pinky high and your passive aggressiveness close
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Old Feb 16, 2017 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by BeezleTL85
Cleary it means to keep your pinky high and your passive aggressiveness close
Passive aggressive...????. ....lol. Where did that come from?
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Old Feb 16, 2017 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Comfy
Passive aggressive...????. ....lol. Where did that come from?
Not recognizing or denying is all a part of it, so dont feel bad.....


lets recap and summarize to make it a little easier for you to keep up...

"Anyone here lowered their RDX, Im new here"

"Welcome to the forum, I dont like your question/idea, and I dont think others like it either, here is why, but good luck"

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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by BeezleTL85
Not recognizing or denying is all a part of it, so dont feel bad..... lets recap and summarize to make it a little easier for you to keep up... "Anyone here lowered their RDX, Im new here" "Welcome to the forum, I dont like your question/idea, and I dont think others like it either, here is why, but good luck"
I see where you're coming from, but I didn't mean any disrespect to the OP or others who lower their cars. Looking at the other replies in this thread, I don't think my reply was absurd, may be you should look into yourself for creating an unnecessary diversion for OP's thread.
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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 10:22 PM
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This post went south quick. As someone who modifies cars I can understand wanting to lower the RDX to a point. Not coilovers low, but springs low.
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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by carbonTSEX
This post went south quick. As someone who modifies cars I can understand wanting to lower the RDX to a point. Not coilovers low, but springs low.
Lol this is a blip compared to how some other threads go on the site haha.
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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 10:19 AM
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A friend told me he saw a lowered RDX in Tijuana.
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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 10:35 AM
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Looks like something the KIA gerbils would drive around in.
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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 11:57 AM
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I don't hate it.
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Old Feb 23, 2017 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by rosen39
Looks like something the KIA gerbils would drive around in.
I thought they were hamsters?
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Old Feb 23, 2017 | 09:23 AM
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This is a local(to me) one.

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Old Feb 23, 2017 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by rosen39
Looks like something the KIA gerbils would drive around in.
LOL, I thought they were hamsters...maybe Richard Gere could clear this up.
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Old Feb 23, 2017 | 10:13 AM
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LOL, I thought they were hamsters...maybe Richard Gere could clear this up.
They are indeed Hamsters in the advertisements.
My sincere apologies to any Gerbils that may have been offended at the thought of driving a KIA.
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Old Feb 23, 2017 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Comfy
I see where you're coming from, but I didn't mean any disrespect to the OP or others who lower their cars. Looking at the other replies in this thread, I don't think my reply was absurd, may be you should look into yourself for creating an unnecessary diversion for OP's thread.
Lol, ok...... like I said, denial is all a part of who you are.... its a part of being passive aggressive, but I get where you are coming from..... I hope you get the help you need
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Old Feb 23, 2017 | 09:04 PM
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Old Feb 24, 2017 | 08:21 PM
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This is a local(to me) one.

You just had to go and post that, didn't ya? I just hung the For Sale sign on mine.
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Old Feb 24, 2017 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Kaputnik
You just had to go and post that, didn't ya? I just hung the For Sale sign on mine.
You selling kaputnik? Any clues what to go for?
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Old Feb 25, 2017 | 04:04 AM
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You selling kaputnik? Any clues what to go for?
Naw, not selling. Seeing that lowered RDX just made me hate mine for a minute. Only a minute though....
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Old Feb 25, 2017 | 12:58 PM
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Naw, not selling. Seeing that lowered RDX just made me hate mine for a minute. Only a minute though....
Not very many reasonably priced and reliable options to replace it anyways. Though the new XC60 is going to be revealed next week! Super excited for that!
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Lowered...2017 elite.


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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 12:33 AM
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Lowered...2017 elite.





hahah well done man! Well played!
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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 09:41 AM
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Lol....
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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 12:32 PM
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OP long gone
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Old Feb 28, 2017 | 05:27 PM
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OP long gone
He didn't like his warm welcome


I like that first gen lowered. Looks good
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Old Feb 28, 2017 | 07:38 PM
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I don't get why anyone would want to lower an RDX. I would think there are very few people under the age of 30 owning one. My Son who is 27, lowered his 08 Mazda 3 to an unsafe level, to the point when he made turns the front tires would scrape on the wheel wells. When I told him it was unsafe and furthermore stupid, he disagreed with me. He could not even go over some train tracks for crying out loud. Then he recently got a 2013 Outback and on his facebook page, many of his DA friend's wanted to know when he was going to lower it. Fortunately he has a girlfriend and a new baby so I don't think his GF is going to allow it. Finally some maturity, but I know he would still like to lower it.

Of course I am a crusty 54 year old who never saw any need to modify a car.

I just don't get it.
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Old Mar 1, 2017 | 12:44 PM
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I don't get why anyone would want to lower an RDX. I would think there are very few people under the age of 30 owning one. My Son who is 27, lowered his 08 Mazda 3 to an unsafe level, to the point when he made turns the front tires would scrape on the wheel wells. When I told him it was unsafe and furthermore stupid, he disagreed with me. He could not even go over some train tracks for crying out loud. Then he recently got a 2013 Outback and on his facebook page, many of his DA friend's wanted to know when he was going to lower it. Fortunately he has a girlfriend and a new baby so I don't think his GF is going to allow it. Finally some maturity, but I know he would still like to lower it.

Of course I am a crusty 54 year old who never saw any need to modify a car.

I just don't get it.
Agreed. I can understand lowering a Mazda 3 a lot more than an Outback(which is designed to have a higher ride height). I also get lowering a car like a 370Z or Boxster. SUV's on the other hand???? Even the sport versions of SUV's (GC SRT, AMG ML, X5M) have decent ride heights as they are SUV's.
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