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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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After 3 years I sold the TL because my Photography/Film business has called for more equipment. More Equipment calls for more space, space the TL just didnt have... But alas I have stayed with Acura ( WTF else would I buy)... So today I bought a 2011 RDX in silver. After driving the car for a day now i dont miss the lowered cold aired TL at all... This RDX is a monster, the turbo sounds amazing, its huge inside, it handles great and best of all it smelllssss brand new... Pics will be posted tomorrow
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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congrats i love RDXs and i bet the turbo sounds sexy
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 11:14 PM
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they look weird from the outside.

But, I guess they are good value for the cost. Why buy new instead of used OP?
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 12:11 AM
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congrats


i really really miss my 07 RDX
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 12:45 AM
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if I had to pic a new SUV it would be the RDX. Too bad they're not tunable lol
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 07:56 AM
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Congrats!
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 08:19 AM
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Congrats on the purchase.
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 08:33 AM
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you must be a small guy to say that the RDX has a lot of room inside.

congrats on the purchase
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 10:05 AM
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not really a samll guy lol im 6" 1 and 185 lbs but its definetily bigger than the TL oh and the 135i I was looking at but yeah im really happy with it. I love the performance its really surprisingly quick. The look of the front end has grown on me almost instantly. All im gonna do is CAI and a forged performance Splitter (hybrid bypass valve that vents to intake and atmosphere under high boost off petal dumps) which will give me more turbo sound from the intake and more Wooooosshhhh from the BPV
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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RDX is actually my second favorite Acura that I have driven. Small, yet sporty.
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 11:34 AM
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it really is a blast to drive... Today its 47 and rainy though so every time the turbo spools im spinning lol love this thing
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 11:40 AM
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congratz on the new car, stayin in the acura family
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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I love the RDX.The only thing that I hate is the MPG rate. Anyway good choice .
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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hmmmmmm im going to test drive it then lmao
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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Congrats! I'm a huge fan of the RDX.
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 06:41 AM
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I dont like how the RDX Stereo looks.. Other than that its great!
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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yeah I really wanted the ELS sound system but the tech package was 3k extra and there isnt really any DVD Audio stuff out... plus i financed it for 3 years and needed to keep my payments down
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 10:13 AM
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rdx is nice.....but id still rather have a tl
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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nice
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Custom RDX BPV

After selling my TL i got the RDX as you all know... well its got about 300 miles on it so its time to start modding lol I ordered the Forged Mototrsports splitter valve that is a hybrid valve vents to intake most of the time but vents to atmosphere on high boost dumps... will keep ther car from stalling but give that sexy ass BOV "woossshh" we all love... this part isnt mede for the RDX so tomorrow I will be in the machine shop all day tomorrow making a custom base and bypass valve outlet tube to match the RDX specs... will give photos tomorrow...

Dear mods, I know this isnt about the TL... but I feel like I wanted to let all my friends over here in TL land about my current Acura workings... Im not yet adjusted to my home over in RDX ville
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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Nice.

Enjoy the RDX =)
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by xrvman
...( WTF else would I buy)...

The Nissan Juke.
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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The Nissan Juke.
LOL good one... that Juke is ugly as piss. slow as turn and worst of all its a nissan...
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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Didn't ATLP make an exhaust for the RDX? If so...............
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by o4Komodo
Didn't ATLP make an exhaust for the RDX? If so...............
They did make an exhaust but I Love the stock 2011 exhaust its sexy as hell... so I will probably make a electric cutout after the cat... since I dont have to worry about backpressure issues on a turbo engine... BTW here is the stock Forge Valve... it is designed for VW and Audi BPV replacements
http://d5otzd52uv6zz.cloudfront.net/...7df9a4-800.jpg

and here is what mine is looking like after a few ours work at the machine shop... little bit more to go tomorrow morning then installment... and videos...




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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 01:09 PM
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OK guys here it is all done videos will go up tomorrow... https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-rdx-performance-parts-modifications-162/rdx-hybrid-bov-801715/
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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Niceeeee, now let's get some sound clips haha
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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congrats on the RDX, love them
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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Here is the video... love this thing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5CtpmBpj8A
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