RDX 19" ACCESSORY WHEEL on 5AT TL
07-13-2010, 10:43 AM
#601
THE GOOD:
I installed the front of the A-Spec suspension over the weekend and I'm very happy with the increased performance. The drop is pretty minimal, but that is what I expected.
THE BAD:
Unfortunately the nuts on the strut tower brace were torqued so hard that I actually had to cut one of them off to get it out. Even the impact wrench just wanted to strip it because of the soft compound used. It took me so long, that I only had time to do the front. Looks like it will be a couple weeks before I can get to the back and post pictures.
THE VERY BAD:
With only five days on these rims I was forced into a curb yesterday afternoon and put a 10" long curb scrape on the right rear. I've found a mobile repair company that can fix it for under $100 so I think I'm going to go ahead and have it done. It just about makes me sick to think about it. I drove home the whole way thinking 'please tell me that did not just happen.'
I installed the front of the A-Spec suspension over the weekend and I'm very happy with the increased performance. The drop is pretty minimal, but that is what I expected.
THE BAD:
Unfortunately the nuts on the strut tower brace were torqued so hard that I actually had to cut one of them off to get it out. Even the impact wrench just wanted to strip it because of the soft compound used. It took me so long, that I only had time to do the front. Looks like it will be a couple weeks before I can get to the back and post pictures.
THE VERY BAD:
With only five days on these rims I was forced into a curb yesterday afternoon and put a 10" long curb scrape on the right rear. I've found a mobile repair company that can fix it for under $100 so I think I'm going to go ahead and have it done. It just about makes me sick to think about it. I drove home the whole way thinking 'please tell me that did not just happen.'
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07-13-2010, 09:20 PM
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THE GOOD:
THE VERY BAD:
With only five days on these rims I was forced into a curb yesterday afternoon and put a 10" long curb scrape on the right rear. I've found a mobile repair company that can fix it for under $100 so I think I'm going to go ahead and have it done. It just about makes me sick to think about it. I drove home the whole way thinking 'please tell me that did not just happen.'
THE VERY BAD:
With only five days on these rims I was forced into a curb yesterday afternoon and put a 10" long curb scrape on the right rear. I've found a mobile repair company that can fix it for under $100 so I think I'm going to go ahead and have it done. It just about makes me sick to think about it. I drove home the whole way thinking 'please tell me that did not just happen.'
07-20-2010, 12:13 PM
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07-22-2010, 04:08 AM
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So I got my RDX rims put on this weekend and I am very happy with the results. I went with the 245/35/19 inch tires. I have noticed now that my MPG has went from 22 mpg and is now reading 17mpg. has anyone else experienced this reading on there trip mpg indicator? I am pretty sure this is wrong. I called the stealership and they said there is noway to calibrate for larger tires although they are not much bigger than stock but the mpg thing is bugging me. Any insight would be appreciated.
Has anyone noticed a real drop in gas mileage?
Has anyone noticed a real drop in gas mileage?
I noticed a drop in mileage as referenced way back on like page 3. The heavier wheels (by about 5 lbs) take more RPMs to get going so acceleration is slower. Other people have commented that they didn't experience this, but for me I definitely can feel it. This is my best estimate of why the MPGs dropped. For me I went from a daily average of 23-24 to 20-21. With stock wheels, if I reset the trip on HWY going 70, i could get 30-31. When I did the same this weekend, I got 27. Still worth it though. I've had them on 3 months..
07-22-2010, 06:14 PM
#613
+13947847985 for a drop..u NEED it
07-23-2010, 08:58 AM
#617
In Search Of Sunrise....
07-27-2010, 12:59 PM
#620
In Search Of Sunrise....
Nope.. Still got deals on Ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ACURA...Q5fAccessories
Thats where I've got mine from. $590 shipped to my door.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ACURA...Q5fAccessories
Thats where I've got mine from. $590 shipped to my door.
07-30-2010, 10:05 AM
#621
Thankfully when I sold my OEM wheels last week I was able to have the buyer remove the stock sensors for me and hopefully I can find a shop to swap them out without costing me an arm and a leg.
Side note to all of you following along - I had the wheel repaired and the entire a-spec suspension kit is now installed. Once I get some time to clean up the car I'll post some pics. The drop is perfect for me, about 1.5 - 2 finger gap all the way around. IMO it is the way the car should have looked from the factory!
08-04-2010, 01:17 PM
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Three Wheelin'
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I've got 15mm on my rears and looks great. I can't post pics right now, but I'm pretty sure I've posted some up before. Check my profile for my past posts.
08-04-2010, 06:30 PM
#628
Assuming you don't plan on stretching your tires, unless you are stock height you cannot use spacers larger than 15mm or you WILL rub.
I've got 15mm on my rears and looks great. I can't post pics right now, but I'm pretty sure I've posted some up before. Check my profile for my past posts.
I've got 15mm on my rears and looks great. I can't post pics right now, but I'm pretty sure I've posted some up before. Check my profile for my past posts.
08-07-2010, 04:06 PM
#636
here are some bigger pics. sorry for all the posts!
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