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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 09:45 AM
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Has anyone started modding their RDX.

If yes, please show what you have done.

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Nov 21, 2018, 01:03 PM
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Pictures and videos are all here. https://photos.app.goo.gl/oFaENJr9AdLJ5o8P7 I just did a basic muffler delete. Waiting on new resonators now. You can use anything that works on a Civic Type R. Its the same engine and turbo.
Old Nov 20, 2018 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by gokhanturk
Has anyone started modding their RDX.

If yes, please show what you have done.
I will not dare modding RDX when it is still under warranty..just saying

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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 10:45 AM
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I know a lot of the accord 2.0t performance parts would work. For example, down pipes, cat back, intakes etc. But because of torque management are only worthwhile with a tune from Hondata or KTuner which aren't available yet. So I imagine those who are looking to mod havent gone down that route yet. For my use case, there is more than enough power to trade off reliability and the warranty at this point. If the engine and tranny prove to be reliable, I'd definitely mod it down the line.
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 11:19 AM
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Does anyone know of a solution for lowering yet (just springs). I’m only planning on lowering and then 21s come next summer.
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 07:31 PM
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I have done exhaust so far.
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 12:28 PM
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I have done exhaust so far.
what exhaust if i may ask?... how's the sound? any chance you can post a video?
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 01:03 PM
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Pictures and videos are all here. https://photos.app.goo.gl/oFaENJr9AdLJ5o8P7 I just did a basic muffler delete. Waiting on new resonators now. You can use anything that works on a Civic Type R. Its the same engine and turbo.
Old Nov 21, 2018 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dthreatt
Pictures and videos are all here. https://photos.app.goo.gl/oFaENJr9AdLJ5o8P7 I just did a basic muffler delete. Waiting on new resonators now. You can use anything that works on a Civic Type R. Its the same engine and turbo.
thanks! dope album!
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 01:28 PM
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I am doing new wheels and brakes next week.
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 07:44 PM
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Seems hardly louder than stock. The turbo and cats must be doing a lot of the muffling on their own.
Notice any better pull with the mufflers off?
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 08:40 PM
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Got my custom plates sure to add 100bhp! $50 bucks, no annual fee from NJ. woof!
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by dthreatt
Pictures and videos are all here. https://photos.app.goo.gl/oFaENJr9AdLJ5o8P7 I just did a basic muffler delete. Waiting on new resonators now. You can use anything that works on a Civic Type R. Its the same engine and turbo.
Sacramento represent!
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Old Nov 22, 2018 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by dthreatt
Pictures and videos are all here. https://photos.app.goo.gl/oFaENJr9AdLJ5o8P7 I just did a basic muffler delete. Waiting on new resonators now. You can use anything that works on a Civic Type R. Its the same engine and turbo.
Holy hell can we take a moment to appreciate how sick this album is? Honestly man WOW!!!!
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Old Nov 22, 2018 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by RDX10
Holy hell can we take a moment to appreciate how sick this album is? Honestly man WOW!!!!
thanks i really appreciate that.
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Old Nov 22, 2018 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by dthreatt
Pictures and videos are all here. https://photos.app.goo.gl/oFaENJr9AdLJ5o8P7 I just did a basic muffler delete. Waiting on new resonators now. You can use anything that works on a Civic Type R. Its the same engine and turbo.
who make the muffler?
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Old Nov 22, 2018 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Yotrek
who make the muffler?
He did.

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Old Nov 27, 2018 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by RDX10
Holy hell can we take a moment to appreciate how sick this album is? Honestly man WOW!!!!
Agreed! Very nice!!
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Old Nov 27, 2018 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by dthreatt
Pictures and videos are all here. https://photos.app.goo.gl/oFaENJr9AdLJ5o8P7 I just did a basic muffler delete. Waiting on new resonators now. You can use anything that works on a Civic Type R. Its the same engine and turbo.

Very nice photography sir! You bought the same model and colorway that I did as well.
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Old Nov 27, 2018 | 11:21 PM
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lol dude your photos are better than PR photos from Acura! No joke! Wow!
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Old Nov 28, 2018 | 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by iforyou
lol dude your photos are better than PR photos from Acura! No joke! Wow!
lol right?!
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Old Feb 19, 2019 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dthreatt
Pictures and videos are all here. https://photos.app.goo.gl/oFaENJr9AdLJ5o8P7 I just did a basic muffler delete. Waiting on new resonators now. You can use anything that works on a Civic Type R. Its the same engine and turbo.
Sick album, I'll watch the videos when I'm not at work (Don't wanna the boss to see)

So I could get a drop in filter for a Type R?
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Old Feb 19, 2019 | 02:31 PM
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wow!!!!

what an album!
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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 09:10 AM
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By removing your muffler would that void your warranty?
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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by gokhanturk
By removing your muffler would that void your warranty?
Catbacks and drop in filters never affect warranties, it's if you tune it and then do internals and big turbos that they get the Forrest Whitaker eye before voiding it
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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by gokhanturk
By removing your muffler would that void your warranty?
best bet is to check with Acura or your dealership, so no regret...
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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 06:34 PM
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We haven't seen much interest compared to the competition who seems to change wheels and mod much more frequently. Hopefully that changes as we offer fitments for the RDX which are available now

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Old Feb 20, 2019 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Vossen Wheels
Hopefully that changes as we offer fitments for the RDX which are available now
Are the wheel weights available on your website?

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Old Mar 28, 2019 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by dthreatt
I am doing new wheels and brakes next week.
@dthreatt did you ever end up doing a brake upgrade? I'm interested in upgrading at least the front rotors & calipers... if so, what did you go with?
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Old Aug 14, 2019 | 05:56 PM
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any update? have you added intake or resonators?
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Old Sep 18, 2019 | 07:20 AM
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After looking at the amazing pictures i was reading over the comments and it looks like dthreatt sold the car.

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...RvUlZ5dUotLU93
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Old Sep 18, 2019 | 10:08 AM
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Sounds pretty good with just a muffler delete!
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Old Sep 18, 2019 | 03:46 PM
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It would be awesome if anyone does any mods to do some timed runs before and after to see what, if any, difference they make.
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Old Oct 3, 2019 | 12:11 PM
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Where did you get the tips from ? I like the ones you got and would like to replicate.
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