ManyTurbo

Cant find 0-60 or qtr mile times for the new 2019 Rdx

RangersRule99

I saw an estimated 6.0 0 to 60 in Motortrend

ManyTurbo

Meto

I was told by my dealer's service department there is a performance chip that raises the HP from 278 to around 316. It is around $350 to have this done and I am considering it.

RangersRule99

Check out - https://www.motortrend.com/news/get-...a-accord-2-0t/

mrgold35

It is still unclear if the 10AT can handle more than 280 lb/tq long term? We might have to keep an eye on the Honda and Acura folks with the reflash to see how the powertrain can handle the extra TQ.

I did the stock Hondata reflash (26hp/33tq) and ETS intercooler (14hp/17tq) upgrade on my 08 RDX standard 240hp/260tq to up it around 270-275 hp and 295-300 lb/tq. Zero issues with the powertrain after +120,000 miles with the performance upgrades. Huge difference in drivability since I live/drive 5000-8000 feet and gone as high as 11,000 feet in Colorado (I-70 Eisenhower tunnel). My 3.7 MDX and 2.4 TSX cannot keep the same performance at those altitudes like my turbo RDX.

Hou-RL

Can you share this information with me via PM if you prefer not to say online? I would be interested in this option if I purchase one soon.

MTD

The "chip" is more then likely a potential tuning device from Hondata or KTuner. There is however nothing for the RDX yet.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

wait for Hondata...
Hondata has a tuning solution for the NEW Civic, the NEW Accord, the NEW CRV...Just wait for the tuning solution from Hondata to be released.
I believe there are two flashes available... flash 1 - with modest gains of like 25hp/25tq..and flash 2- with like 30-40hp/tq over stock.

just wait for Hondata...

Meto

I was taking a tour of the service center and one of the technicians told me about it. That is all he said and told me the price, but did not provide any kind of literature

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

it's fake.

Hondata has an actual product out for the 2.0 turbo engines, RIGHT now.
costs $695 for the computer/box thing...and you can flash one of two tunes....stage1 and a stage 2...stage 2 offering more horsepower and torque over the stage 1 flash.
Hondata is a well respected company.....

whatever product your salesman was offering to you is fake and will take your hard earned money away from you.

Madd Dog

Stew4HD

It's also a whipped topping! Tastes great and LOOK at that shine!

iforyou

iTrader: (1)

I can tell you the KTtuner Stage 1 in my Civic Type R is nothing short of amazing

The RDX uses a similar engine with a smaller turbo. I'd still expect noticeable power gains from a reflash.

froston13

Other outlets have reported as low as 5.6 seconds to 60 with AWD, with most saying that FWD takes a couple ticks of a second off that.
I tested mine after 2,000 miles using a basic method and found it to be about 5.9 to 60.

iforyou

iTrader: (1)

That's pretty good!

mrgold35

I haven't looked very hard to see what the performance for the 19 RDX for passing in the 45-65 mph range with the 3-4 gear drop with the 10AT? I do this acceleration range a lot more compared to 0-60 mph runs. The 1st Gen was around 3.2 seconds and the 2nd Gen was around 3.1 seconds. My 1st Gen RDX with Hondata+ETS intercooler might be under 3.0 seconds at the 45-65 mph range depending on if I spool the turbo and downshift in sport mode before hitting the throttle.

MI-RDX

Agree, 0-60 is only meaningful at the drag strip - although the 5.7 that's been reported for the '19 RDX is pretty impressive. In real life (for me anyhow) 30-50, and 50-70 are much more useful performance measures when applied to what's needed in day-to-day driving.

MTD

For anyone thats interested, Im going to be running around over the next few days with an OBD2 reader plugged into the RDX for some real-time numbers. Boost, IAT, EGR, etc.

cm2021

Any idea when the Hondata FlashPro may be released for this model year RDX?

mrgold35

It is hard to tell since there might be minor differences between the Accord and RDX ECUs and its powertrain management. I'm thinking Hondata will not release a reflash until closer to the 2020 RDX release because of the usual "tweeks" and TSBs updates Acura will make to the RDX powertrain to correct issues with the 1st model year. Then, Hondata has to start the process all over again with a new +20 model years to make sure the reflash will work with the firmware upgrade.

That was the main reason I purchased my used 08 RDX in 2010 instead of a newer 09 or 10 RDX. Hondata only had the reflash available for the 07-08 RDX in 2010 because of the slight differences in +09 model year ECUs. I think it wasn't until after the 2nd to 3rd model year of the 1st Gen RDX when the aftermarket flood gates opened up and we had all kinds of performance, braking, exhaust, intake, and handling mods hit the market. I'm expecting the same timeline with the 19 RDX since aftermarket declined when the 1st Gen stopped selling after 2010 and went to almost zero with the 2nd Gen RDX.

zroger73

I'd like to see two, otherwise-identical RDX's side-by-side on a drag strip.

The AWD has more grip, but the FWD weighs as much as 240 lbs. less.

joeliu2003

Madd Dog

Njbrandon

Motortrend says 6.6 seconds 0-60. What is the right time? I've never seen a car with such varied performance times. I've seen anywhere from 5.6 to 7 secs.

https://www.motortrend.com/cars/acura/rdx/2019/2019-acura-rdx-vs-2019-cadillac-xt4-vs-2019-infiniti-qx50-comparison

Burger Steak & Eggs

There are likely problems with experimental controls. Perhaps not the same ambient temperature, altitude, location etc etc. Rest assured the RDX is quicker than 6.6 / 15.1. The very same magazine cites the Fiesta ST as 6.4 / 14.9 but side by side the RDX will beat it. TFLcars drag raced them fender to fender, which removes more of the variables, and although the RDX fell behind off the line, it eventually caught up and nosed past the Ford. That was on a 1/8 mile track, which suggests the gap would be larger on a proper 1/4 mile track.

JRDNBYR007

Voids warranty?

Ricky Diaz

would this tune affect doing a obd state inspection or is it going to pass with no problem.