AcuraRdxTurboPrject
 

Hi this will be my forum for stuff I do to my Acura Rdx turbo 08 and I will be showing pics,videos, and other stuff. What I have done is Spectre air intake, Boost Gauge, And muffler resonator delete, I will being doing cat delete and getting it tuned, downpipe, wheels, bc coils, hondata tuner and more to come! Thank you for checking it out.

I would add ETS intercooler, progress RSB, and brake upgrades. Keep us posted on the mods! The 1st Gen RDX is one of the best bang for the buck performance CUV out there because of sh-awd and potential with the 2.3T. Only thing holding you back is the 5AT.

Thank you a lot for checking me out dude it is a great cuv bought it from and started working on it since i love it a lot ill post some pics today so you can see it

See but I feel if I dont run lean my car wont afterfire like it does now. Like it sounds like an ak sometimes its insane

The good side effect doing Hondata and ETS intercooler is an increase in combined mpgs. I've heard folks even got another bump in mpgs when they added the downpipe. I can even feel a power bump in winter when the temps get below 40 degrees once I added the ETS intercooler. My combined mpgs was around 17.5 avg before and can range 19-20 mpg combined after my mods:
- Hondata
- ETS intercooler
- Hondata heat-shield gasket
- K/N drop in filter

Along with:
- Eibach lowering springs
- Progress RSB
- KYB rear shocks
- Conti DWS tires

I have +155,000 miles and the RDX was stock for the first 30,000 miles. Zero issues with the mods and the RDX drives a lot better with more power. Save a little money for for stuff like power steering pump/rack, alternator, A/C compressor, or door actuators.

Did the muffler resonator delete do much in terms of increased performance?
How did it change the exhaust sound? How much louder, if any?
Does it make it sound tinny or raspy?

Hey Alan the car sounds great no rasp I was worried about that but no sounds really good and not to loud.

Got into a accident
 

Hey guys and so today I was hit and dude in a bmw was switching into my lane didnt check his mirror and hit me pushing me and him over a curb and hit a stop sign the damage on my car is pretty bad if you wanna see a pick its on my instagram PolishRedneck666 ill keep you guys updated im for sure not leaving the rdx community I love the car. Im alright btw minor back issues but thts about it.

Damm that blows at least your ok. Upload some picks of it

Sorry to hear about the accident and I hope you are 100% A-OK. Doesn't sound like any frame damage or hard enough crash to deploy the airbag. I've always felt pretty safe in the 2 ton RDX.

side curtian airbag did deploy and glass shattered but doesnt seem like there is frame damage

Thank you guys im trying to upload pics but I cant can someone help

[QUOTE=ProjectRdxTurbo;16310417]side curtian airbag did deploy and glass shattered but doesnt seem like there is frame damage[/QUOTE

Sorry to hear that man.

Given it's an '08 and airbags were deployed, I can almost guarantee the insurance company will total the car.

Also, just FYI for anyone looking right now, ETS has zero intercoolers on hand and won't make any more until they get 10 orders. So for anyone looking for that particular intercooler, you're a bit S.O.L.

I'm personally fabing my own piping with a front mount intercooler and of course will post pics as things progress but it will be a while as I'm currently honing my TIG welding skills.

-Shane

Yea same lost of memorys in this cuv

What car do you think I should get next I love the acura scene but I love hearing what cars people reccommend. I will get a new one if they cant fix my baby rn!

Im probs gonna get 5000k for the acura if they deem it totaled and my parents said they would add another 5k I want Awd and comes stock with a turbo im hoping to keep my acura but if I do need a new car I would like some help?

Acura lost its way after the 1st Gen RDX and went a little soft for a few years. The 19 RDX is Acura attempt to get back to its sporty roots. The 07-12 RDX, 06-08 TL, 07-08 TLS, or 06-08 TSX will have pretty good aftermarket support; but, it is starting to dry up a little because of age. My 08 RDX Tech still drives/rides like the day I got her used back in 2010. You could still go for another RDX if you expand your search to an overnight stay radius. I don't think you will find something as sporty/reliable as the Acura brand with +10 years of age.

The only downside with the 2012 RDX is I don't think you can do the regular/standard $300 Hondata reflash because of the change in the 2012 ECU compared to the 07-11 models. You might need to do the $700 Flash Pro for the 07-12 RDXs anyways with the amount of aftermarket upgrades you want to make.

I don't know what is different between the 07-11 RDXs compared to the 12 RDX ECU? Originally, Hondata was only available for the 07-08 RDXs back before 2010. That was the main reason I purchased a used 08 instead of the newer 09 or new refreshed 2010 RDX. Acura tweaked the ECU just enough for the +09 versions and the standard 07-08 reflash didn't work at the time. Eventually, Hondata was able to provide the reflash for the 07-11 RDX versions; but, didn't do so for the 2012 RDXs. I don't know and it could be minor ECU firmware changes, hardware changes, ECU encryption, or Hondata dropping testing/tuning of the 2012 because of the RDX low volume and poor sales. I don't know if the 10-11 RDX ECU could be used for the 12 model? FlashPro seems to be the only way for a tune with the 2012 RDX.