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hi guys,
I’m always in comfort mode but every now and then I like to switch to sport +. Does this have any negatives in terms of additional wear and tear if in this mode? Aware of the obvious mpg drop

for reference 21 Aspec SHAWD

thanks!

 

The vehicle is manufactured to comfortably withstand being driven in any of the factory modes. The only way I could see it being an issue is if had a tune and sport + mode was linked to a significantly higher boost mode vs stock..etc. But otherwise it seems Acura has really overbuilt the RDX from both the engine and transmission point of view. I read a thread on here where the owner who heavily tuned their RDX to like 350-400hp and has driven for more than 75k miles said the factory engine already came built with forged internals...etc.

Super long way of saying drive in sport + as much as you like. I'd say the only caveat (as with any mode) is to obviously let the vehicle get up to temp before hammering away, but I'm sure you already knew that! 😊

 

You mean driving the exactly same way or actually changing the way to drive when you change modes? If you punch the accelerator and slam on the brakes, there's obviously more wear on tires, suspension, and brakes. But if you're driving the exact same way aside from mpg there should be no issue. In fact, your starter and potentially battery might last longer since AIS doesn't kick in with sport+.

 

Enjoy sport+ as much as you like! The car really comes alive in that mode (and trans in S). As stated, standard wear items will wear more if you drive harder and the MPGs will suffer (even more than they already do....) but its all worth it to enjoy the car as its meant to be driven.

 

This is a very good point. In my answer I was speaking strictly about the mode itself, but I meam definitely if you're going to drive aggressively in ANY mode you will have more wear on the vehicle.

 

The tune from the factory is so mild - sport + just increase rpm shift points (holding gears longer and not shifting into top gear - will reduce MPG), steering wheel a bit heavier and gas pedal a little more sensitive. Does essentially nothing for wear and tear.

I drive in sport mode 70% of the time and 30% in comfort (mostly on the highway so the steering is not so heavy).

 

Does Sport + also stiffen up the suspension? I thought I read that the A-Spec and Advanced had some type of adjustable suspension damper used in Sport +.

 

Short answer yes….I have a 2022 A-Spec/Advance which includes Adaptive dampers. Can really notice a difference with the various drive modes. I drive most of the time in Sport + mode other than occasionally in normal when on interstate highways. I live in the mountains, Sport + is the only way to roll…..

 

Not for your vehicle no. The 19-21 models only had the adjustable dampeners on the Advanced model. 22+ added it to the Aspec-Advance models.

 

I thought the '22+ models only had Sport, not Sport+?

I have a '23 A-Spec Advance and I have Snow, Comfort, Normal and Sport. Do you have a 5th mode or did they change the modes starting at the '23 model year?

 

I compared the 2020 manual to the 2023/2024 recently and found the following:


Hope this helps.

Ron

 

Good thing I have a 21 Advanced then.

 

I usually drive in Sport because I feel the shift tuning is better than comfort. But when I hit the twisties, it's sport+ all the way.

 

In your OP you said for reference 21 A-Spec?? Regardless, if you have an advanced then you are good to go!

 

I wasn't OP, I was commenting on this post.

Originally Posted by Texasrdx21
The tune from the factory is so mild - sport + just increase rpm shift points (holding gears longer and not shifting into top gear - will reduce MPG), steering wheel a bit heavier and gas pedal a little more sensitive. Does essentially nothing for wear and tear.

I drive in sport mode 70% of the time and 30% in comfort (mostly on the highway so the steering is not so heavy).

But thanks for confirming, I thought it felt stiffer but wanted to make sure it wasn't my mind wishing that was the case.
Just got back from a weekend road trip and got to use Sport + on some winding back roads and it was a blast!

 

Oops! Sorry! I don't know how I didn't notice!

Yes your advanced definitely has the adaptive shocks so I'm glad you're enjoying it dude! Have fun!

 

Hi,
The Dynamic Mode in my car doesn't work. It's stuck in the Sport mode, and I can't change it. I've changed the battery couple days ago... Is there another way (somewhere in the menu/setting?) to change this?

 

What year, trim and mileage of your RDX do you have? Still under warranty? Does your trim have adaptive suspension (advance or Aspec advanced)?

if it has adaptive suspension, it may be one of the shocks modules is stuck/damaged which will not allow you to switch modes. Believe there is a thread on this in the 3rd gen RDX forum.

 

It's 2019 Technology, with 46k miles. I do not think it has adaptive suspension.. When I turn the knob, nothing appears on the screen, as if the knob was not used for anything... Is there another way to change the dynamic mode? Somewhere in the menu?

 

As far as I am aware, there is no other way to change the dynamic mode.

 

Bummer. Now I'm wondering, maybe there's something wrong with the knob? Has anyone had problems with it?

 

This is the first time I'm seeing someone report a problem on this. What happens when you turn the knob? Is there any error or sound? Does it by any chance change the mode as seen in the instrument cluster?

 

I can turn that thing left or right and nothing happens. No error, no sound, no change in the instrument cluster. That's why I think it's the knob.

 

Does anyone have a solution to this problem? The knob still doesn't change modes.

 

At this point i would take to the dealer to diagnose it

Its possible the switch is bad as well if you are willing to replace yourself

https://www.acurapartswarehouse.com/...el/switch.html

 

You could try a soft reboot and see if that helps.

With the car running or in accessory mode, locate the volume/power knob on the infotainment screen.
Press and hold it for 10–15 seconds until the screen goes black and restarts.

 

This method didn't work, but I restarted the infotainment unit using the three buttons method... still no luck.

 

If I knew for sure it was the knob, I would replace it. It simply stopped working after I replaced the battery...

 

Bummer.

Only two other things I can think of (given that the problem started after the battery replacement) are:
- Reset the infotainment to system defaults.
- Disconnect the battery for 15-30 min to remove residual power and reconnect.

 

After I replaced the battery and noticed that the switch didn't work, I disconnected battery again (as you suggested), but it didn't help. How do I reset the infotainment to system defaults?

 

System -> Settings -> Factory data reset

 

Hi,
I've decided to follow your advice and disconnected the battery again... unfortunately it did not solve the problem.
I've also reset the infotainment to system defaults... also - no luck. The mode is stuck in "Sport".
Is replacing the knob the only option at this point? Personally, I think (I don't know why) this is a software problem, not a hardware problem.

 

Sorry to hear that. I think your best bet is going to the dealer. It's possible it may be a software problem and the software may need to be updated (since rebooting didn't work).

It doesn't sound like your problem is one of these.
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-rdx-...-sytem-975008/
https://www.integraforums.com/forum/...e-modes.52194/

It sounds the same as this but there is no resolution posted.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2280...5492756063270/

Since the car is not under warranty you could just try calling a service advisor to see if they have encountered such an issue and what the fix involves.

 

Agree with others on this post. Best to get the dealer to diagnosis it, rather than take a shotgun approach to try and fix it. Also, I leave my RDX in “sport” mode 90% of the time, so not being able to switch the mode wouldn’t bother me.

 

Thank you for your response. I'll think about going to a dealer...

 

Driving in the Sport mode is definitely more fun. Maybe I'll revisit this subject in couple months, closer to winter time...