mightymouf06

Hello ppl.. As you know i don't really post a lot but i've posted pics of my '23 A-SPEC RDX with the additions i've made to it. In love with the vehicle and it's truly the best bang for the buck IMO. I'm curious as to how many of you out there have put an exhaust on the RDX to give it a little nicer of a sound, etc.. and a cold air intake to make it run better? I'm asking because i'm coming from a 2018 Audi SQ5 where of course i had a cold air intake, muffler exhaust done, and also had a Stage 1 and Stage 2 done. Naturally i don't see the RDX as competition with the SQ5 but wondering what you guys think about it?

Thanks!

Twism86

As far as I have seen, no ones makes a CAI foe the RDX. A lot of car these days, RDX included, draw air from the front grill so the "old school" cold air intakes that would go in the wheel well really wouldn't offer much benefit. I would suggest a drop in style higher flow filter (K&N, Green, etc) and the PRL intake tube. This will improve air flow, throttle response and more enjoyable turbo sounds! There a re very very few exhaust options with Function Werk being the only real bolt on I know about.

I will be adding a phearable stage 3 tune tonight or tomorrow that should close up that performance gap to a stock SQ5 a bit and bring the RDX to life!

NBPDC505

Funny enough, I just traded in my 20 RDX for a 23 SQ5. I've got some performance parts in the garage if you're interested. Function Werk front pipe, GRP/PRL intercooler, Integra Type-S engine cover, Advanced wheel locks, HPS upper charge pipe, MHI stage 2 turbo are all in my garage just north of Atlanta if you're interested. All are listed on FB marketplace with pics. Also have the PRL intake tube but didn't post it.

mightymouf06

Hi NBPDC505... yes i am interested. Maybe we can chat 1:1 or send me the link on how i can look up your stuff. I'm in NC unfortunately though.

blAcura85

HPS released a pretty nice intake for the RDX about a month ago. Definitely check that out. Check out their charge pipe too.