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Old 05-22-2019, 12:42 PM
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Its about time i did something about this rust spot. Body work isn't my thing.



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Old 05-23-2019, 11:36 AM
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The RDX drives very strong now and the increase in power -both with the down-pipe and then with the inter-cooler can be felt at instant throttle even before boost.


really fun to drive. I don't know if i will get through a full tank of gas before i put it in storage.


I'm also at the end of my budget for it for now. in the fall i will do brakes hopefully have the old brake rotors from the TL turned, and i had new pads for it that i think are the same.


will probably get it reflashed at that time, and see how far i can turn it up.


This is also in my ebay watchlist. Happy with the seat liner. (pic)


My dog had a back seat onramp barfing accident in the ILX on the weekend. im happy to say the seat cover made clean up really easy and held almost all the incident. nothing got to the perforated leather. -perforated leather is a nightmare for vomit. i replaced the rear seat once in the silver TL.

so i may pull the trigger on the trunk liner as well.


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Old 05-24-2019, 03:26 PM
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just found a place that rebuilds turbos for performance

any one know if TL injectors or any other Acura injectors will work on RDX?
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my TPMS light came on tuesday.

Didnt know it had tpms sensors as the wheels are from my TL.
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Parked until fall
Old 06-05-2019, 10:01 AM
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Por que?
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Por que?

as per my first post the RDX replaced my silver TL which makes it my winter car.

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Old 06-06-2019, 01:54 PM
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She was getting antsy anyway
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Old 06-07-2019, 10:23 PM
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Nice IROC
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Originally Posted by tite681
Nice IROC


Thanks!
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Update

got a bill for customs for 95 Canadian on the intercooler.

800 purchase price
- 300 trade, plus tax
132 LED mirror light
300 used winter tires
90 safety
-100 sold old wheels
85 washable air filter
18 can of paint
12 spark plugs
20 seat protector
514 tune
18 leather armrest cover
556 down pipe
257 install
1152 TMIC + 95 Customs tax
6 pollen filter
30 car cover
-155 cat recycle

3595 tax inc
Old 08-23-2019, 12:36 AM
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fall is coming
Old 09-01-2019, 02:47 PM
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Cool

Can't wait to see the new modifications this fall!
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Bought the trunk liner.

Put the White 02 TL-S away for winter already, and brought out the RDX.

Its brakes are pretty rough now.
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I have the OEM version of the liner. I love the fact that it's easy to clean and how it saves the plastic from getting scratched. I like how yours is more fitted and the diamond pattern looks great. It would match with my Amazon rear seat cover.
Old 10-24-2019, 03:28 PM
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Post installed pics of the liner when you get it
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Looking forward to deets on the brake upgrade.
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Originally Posted by feralcomprehension
Looking forward to deets on the brake upgrade.
Lol

The upgrade on the brakes was going 120kmph and hammering the pedal as hard as I could
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New issue




Tailgate button

Hole


Pop this out to open tailgate
Old 11-06-2019, 09:15 PM
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Status update on the rear cargo liner

已完成寄达地清关
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Wow the switch rotted right out of the body? I just came on here to search for hatch button issues as mine has gotten crunchy in the last two days and balks before opening. Da fuq?
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Old 11-08-2019, 07:39 AM
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Update for those with switch issues- the part isn't too bad, cost wise, but damn you gotta get after it before your hatch is too rotted to accept a replacement. ~$38 at Curry Acura

Switch Assembly, Tailgate Opener - Acura (74810-TL4-G01)
Old 11-13-2019, 12:21 AM
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The switch still works


So after going to Costco and filling the rdx to the roof with no tailgate this is what I did.

I tied a string to the wire harness and pulled it out of the hole and plugged the switch in from the outside

Am I winning for worst rdx yet?



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Oh and it's the tailgate that rusted away not the switch. The switch is still bolted to a bunch of rust. This will require a bunch of fiberglass work when the snow goes away.
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That is way too cool!
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Cargo liner fits like sheeit. It's made for 2013-2018 models. I ordered the same one.
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Let's find out




This side doesn't fit the best in my 07

This is a 2017. The mat sticks over the trunk lip and latch area too far

Sure the sides fit a bit better but it's too long


***edit. The black interior is my 07 rdx. the white with parchment is a 2017 i tried my mat in. It already has oem tray

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Oem cargo tray
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It's made for a 2G. It can be made to work in 1G, but the seat back pieces especially are far too large. The shape is meant for the 2G. I have mine installed also.
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Originally Posted by C00TS
It's made for a 2G. It can be made to work in 1G, but the seat back pieces especially are far too large. The shape is meant for the 2G. I have mine installed also.

Ahh you are right I just tried the back peices









Black interior is my 07 parchment is 2017
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I have been feeling a single instance of a miss/pop about halfway through my 15 minute drive to work a few times a month. Not sure if its a coil going out but i may order 4 coils just for preventative maintenance. I doubt they have ever been done. No check engine light for it yet.
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After using it for a week pretty rough, leaking garbage bags, moving furniture, etc. It doesn't fit the greatest but it does what I wanted it to like keep the wetness mess and muddy dog footprints off the carpeted area.

But expect it to not fit very well. See photo.


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Replaced the worn out buttons on my key fob. Much better.

Had a block heater installed.

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Originally Posted by kevin2m4

Replaced the worn out buttons on my key fob. Much better.
Where did you buy the new buttons?
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Originally Posted by tomiek
Where did you buy the new buttons?
I took apart another key (used) for the buttons. I think it was an mdx key. You do have to swap just the buttons not the circuit else the car won't unlock or start.

Ebay has them cheap

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