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20sixteenMDX 04-04-2019 12:15 PM

Removed A-Spec and other badges
 
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...f093d147d.jpeg
Other that the A on the back, looks pretty good with no badges. Need to find a black A...and a turbo for it lol.

bobby2478 04-04-2019 01:41 PM

what's that next to it, a brand new RDX A-Spec as well lol?

20sixteenMDX 04-04-2019 02:23 PM

No, Lexus RX

neoshi 04-04-2019 05:57 PM

Sadly, Acura only sells the black MDX and SH-AWD badges, so that Acura badge will require DIY to black out. Give it a proper high gloss black :)

BLEXV6 04-08-2019 07:06 PM


Originally Posted by neoshi (Post 16407548)
Sadly, Acura only sells the black MDX and SH-AWD badges, so that Acura badge will require DIY to black out. Give it a proper high gloss black :)

I knew someone would debadge this badged up vehicle, but I thought most people who were buying this vehicle would not bother, as most of us are not young. I like the badges, but one on the tailgate would have been sufficient.

mrgold35 04-08-2019 07:13 PM

I like it. Planning to do the same for my MDX when I do the clear bra and ceramic coating in a few weeks.

bmoua15 04-16-2019 12:10 AM

If any owners sell their wheels lmk haha... My Hybrid needs a Aspec conversion

mrgold35 04-16-2019 08:02 AM


Originally Posted by bmoua15 (Post 16411919)
If any owners sell their wheels lmk haha... My Hybrid needs a Aspec conversion

Hybrid+Aspec= pure love :rockon:

justnspace 04-16-2019 08:05 AM

it LOOKS so sexy!!!!!

Oleg Bazyan 08-24-2020 11:20 PM

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...f68b853d58.jpg
Debadged and blacked out the roof. Any ideas on how to black out the chrome sign?

mrgold35 08-25-2020 05:25 AM

De-badged and plastic dip all the chrome on my 19 MDX hybrid after I did the ceramic coating. Thinking about blacking out the fender "Hybrid" and "SH-awd" emblems and putting them back? Very hard to tell the MDX is a hybrid without those emblems (especially for the fire department if they need to cut someone out the MDX).


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...46ecda2c06.jpg

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...a0e7d64095.jpg


SummerallGuard04 11-12-2020 08:12 PM

Do the A-Spec emblems above the front wheels on both sides have holes behind them?

jefferson88 11-12-2020 09:28 PM


Originally Posted by SummerallGuard04 (Post 16656627)
Do the A-Spec emblems above the front wheels on both sides have holes behind them?

All indications point to there being no holes.
The logic:
There are no holes on standard MDXs. Mrgold35 removed the silver Sport Hybrid badges from the side of his SH-MDX and there are no holes visible in his pictures shown above (the Sport Hybrid models have a badge in the same spot the A-Spec badge is located).
The A-Spec does have different front fascia and rear diffuser compared to other trims, but that appears to be the only changes to physical shape compared to non-A-Spec models (excluding the round exhaust pipes). To me it appears Acura uses the same fender on all versions of the MDX: Base, Tech, Advanced/Elite, A-Spec, and Sport Hybrid. It would add manufacturing complexity to only drill holes in those panels for A-Spec versions.

SummerallGuard04 11-12-2020 09:30 PM


Originally Posted by jefferson88 (Post 16656669)
All indications point to there being no holes.
The logic:
There are no holes on standard MDXs. Mrgold35 removed the silver Sport Hybrid badges from the side of his SH-MDX and there are no holes visible in his pictures shown above (the Sport Hybrid models have a badge in the same spot the A-Spec badge is located).
The A-Spec does have different front fascia and rear diffuser compared to other trims, but that appears to be the only changes to physical shape compared to non-A-Spec models (excluding the round exhaust pipes). To me it appears Acura uses the same fender on all versions of the MDX: Base, Tech, Advanced/Elite, A-Spec, and Sport Hybrid. It would add manufacturing complexity to only drill holes in those panels for A-Spec versions.

With that being said, I would agree with you.

gatrhumpy 11-13-2020 09:46 AM

MrGold, that looks incredible. :drool:

mrgold35 11-13-2020 09:56 AM

Thanks! I ended up plastic dipping the Hybrid emblem and putting it back on my MDX fenders. The hybrid emblems on the fenders is the only way to tell the hybrid from the 3.5L MDX other than the orange plastic cable wraps in the engine bay. I was worried if I got into an accident and emergency crew might have problems if they have to cut into the MDX. Only Acura owners know the blue "SH" on the rear sh-awd emblem means hybrid.


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