My 2013 RDX is Home
#41
Burning Brakes
Can't understand why Acura can't just put a thicker steering wheel on the car standard? I had to upgrade the wheel on my '05 RL and it was well worth it.
I totally agree with Napoleon on the accessory wood trim. Just doesn't have the quality matching the price and it looks out of place on the RDX.
I totally agree with Napoleon on the accessory wood trim. Just doesn't have the quality matching the price and it looks out of place on the RDX.
#42
Different strokes for different folks I guess...The wood looks great and isn't too glossy. My favorite wood option is the shift knob.
#43
Advanced
Does the wood on the steering wheel get hot in the summer? I would think that the sun beating down on the wheel, the wood trim would get hotter to the touch than the leather.
#44
It's so hot down here in South Texas everyone uses windshield shades. I doubt I'll ever experience the wood trim on the steering wheel heating up.
I have been considering doing Lumar Air 80 ceramic film on the windshield and back windows to help mitigate the heat and protect from UV rays. I already have the front windows tinted with Lumar ceramic tint and it does a great job at reducing the heat.
I have been considering doing Lumar Air 80 ceramic film on the windshield and back windows to help mitigate the heat and protect from UV rays. I already have the front windows tinted with Lumar ceramic tint and it does a great job at reducing the heat.
#45
I also live in Utah (Park City) and bought my RDX from JW down in SLC. Is that where you bought your wood package and if so, can I ask what it cost? I like your idea of leaving the steering wheel and shifter OEM.
I've heard pros and cons of real wood? You must be comfortable with the real wood decision. Actually don't take delivery until next week sometime so I might just ask them to do the woody before I take the car home.
Regards...
#46
Hawkeye,
I also live in Utah (Park City) and bought my RDX from JW down in SLC. Is that where you bought your wood package and if so, can I ask what it cost? I like your idea of leaving the steering wheel and shifter OEM.
I've heard pros and cons of real wood? You must be comfortable with the real wood decision. Actually don't take delivery until next week sometime so I might just ask them to do the woody before I take the car home.
Regards...
I also live in Utah (Park City) and bought my RDX from JW down in SLC. Is that where you bought your wood package and if so, can I ask what it cost? I like your idea of leaving the steering wheel and shifter OEM.
I've heard pros and cons of real wood? You must be comfortable with the real wood decision. Actually don't take delivery until next week sometime so I might just ask them to do the woody before I take the car home.
Regards...
#47
Racer
Thread Starter
Hawkeye,
I also live in Utah (Park City) and bought my RDX from JW down in SLC. Is that where you bought your wood package and if so, can I ask what it cost? I like your idea of leaving the steering wheel and shifter OEM.
I've heard pros and cons of real wood? You must be comfortable with the real wood decision. Actually don't take delivery until next week sometime so I might just ask them to do the woody before I take the car home.
Regards...
I also live in Utah (Park City) and bought my RDX from JW down in SLC. Is that where you bought your wood package and if so, can I ask what it cost? I like your idea of leaving the steering wheel and shifter OEM.
I've heard pros and cons of real wood? You must be comfortable with the real wood decision. Actually don't take delivery until next week sometime so I might just ask them to do the woody before I take the car home.
Regards...
Good luck, Jim
#49
Summer is Coming
It's so hot down here in South Texas everyone uses windshield shades. I doubt I'll ever experience the wood trim on the steering wheel heating up.
I have been considering doing Lumar Air 80 ceramic film on the windshield and back windows to help mitigate the heat and protect from UV rays. I already have the front windows tinted with Lumar ceramic tint and it does a great job at reducing the heat.
I have been considering doing Lumar Air 80 ceramic film on the windshield and back windows to help mitigate the heat and protect from UV rays. I already have the front windows tinted with Lumar ceramic tint and it does a great job at reducing the heat.
http://www.llumar.com/en/AutoUltravioletProtection.aspx
#50
I bought a white/taupe 2013 RDX with Tech Pkg and had the wood trim installed. It looks great IMO. I was advised against doing it myself because of the high tack adhesive can get you in trouble pretty fast. I did buy the wood shift knob on eBay and installed it ..... simple. They have directions on publication BLL 13461 that gives more detail than needed. Love the car. It is a giant leap from our 2009 RDX.
#51
I am in the final stages of purchasing a '14 with parchment interior and wood (basic) ..above the glove box, somewhere around the shifter, and below the instrument panel....it looks amazing with the parchment, not overdone, just right, it's what sealed the deal for me. I wasn't even sure I was going to buy a newer vehicle, until I saw it and kinda fell in love. Maybe will post pics once its in my driveway.
Sorry to reply on a very old thread.
Sorry to reply on a very old thread.
#53
Hey thanks fellow GTA dweller. Sealed the deal this afternoon at Sherway Acura. While the sales guy was "talking to the manager" during the negotiation process, (they were probably just talking about my hair or something) some guy in the waiting area was telling me all about his son who has a '16 RDX with all sorts of problems...ugh...I quickly decided, in order to preserve my sanity, to assume his son just got a lemon, I already know most RDX owners are happy, thanks to forums like this) I should have it in my driveway this Saturday. Now, to sell my 11 year old Murano. I will be sad to see it go, I really liked that buggy.
#54
Instructor
some guy in the waiting area was telling me all about his son who has a '16 RDX with all sorts of problems...ugh...I quickly decided, in order to preserve my sanity, to assume his son just got a lemon, I already know most RDX owners are happy, thanks to forums like this) I should have it in my driveway this Saturday.
#55
Pro
CR just came out and still has the recommended check next to the RDX (and the MDX, the only two Acuras on the list). Overall, better than average reliability and owner satisfaction. I'd agree that that guy's son either got a lemon, or it was one of those bizarre issues that cause people to complain a lot, even though it may come down to one issue. You never know. Amazing when you go to forums and read about vehicles. Very few people complaining about the RDX, versus what you see on other vehicles, and the RDX is the second best Acura seller, just behind the MDX. Tells me that they are overall quite well made and reliable.
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