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Old 03-23-2017, 08:09 PM
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New here. First time Acura owner.

Greetings. Nissan guy who's made the switch after previous stints in an Altima & Crew Cab Frontier. After 13 years & 140,000 miles, decided it was time to for something new.

Initial search zeroed in on the RDX, Lexus NX & Infiniti QX70 or 50. After checking out all 4 and some test drives, decided the RDX best met my needs & what I was looking for.

If if you're in Houston, got my 2017 RDX Tech in Modern Metallic Steel (with Ebony interior) from Gillman Acura. So far, have added fog lights, moonroof visor, advance running boards, lower door chrome trim, and splash guards.

My next plans are for wheels - I'm thinking of keeping 18" size with a machine polished finish with black contrast finish but I'm kind of open on design.

Have also seen some ads for WellVisors, which would maintain the chrome finish around the windows after visors are installed - unsure on this. May go without. Anyone have any experience with these visors?





One last note: Upon leaving the dealership today, I saw my old truck being reconditioned for the sales lot. Will miss this ride.
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Added 18" Konig's today. Gunmetal with a polished machined face face to compliment the paint & trim.

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Very nice!

I see a lot of these on the road, and I really like them. A lot of great information in this forum, so stick around, you might learn something.
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Originally Posted by Beak14
Very nice!

I see a lot of these on the road, and I really like them. A lot of great information in this forum, so stick around, you might learn something.
Thanks. In lurking around, I've already learned about vinyl wrapping the beak, which was something I never thought about but may consider doing.
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lol tis a small world

congrats on the new CUV/SUV
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Recent pic.

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The interior

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Some updates:

1. LED Interior Lighting in foot wells and under seats.
2. Swapped out all interior, license plate, and reverse lights bulbs for Phillips LED Bulbs.





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Deleted the beak.
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A better look at the matte black Acura beak mod

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A belated Christmas gift to myself: Added the roof rails & crossbars in black to match the matte black Acura beak & trim.



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That is a gooooood looking suv, Might have to tell my wife about this.
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I'm curious what you were doing with the torch I see in your photo?

I see your Texas plate - the other day, for the first time, I became really jealous of people living in some parts of Texas - I read that they increased the speed limit to 85!

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Originally Posted by Christopher.
I'm curious what you were doing with the torch I see in your photo?

I see your Texas plate - the other day, for the first time, I became really jealous of people living in some parts of Texas - I read that they increased the speed limit to 85!

https://jalopnik.com/5941587/why-tex...snt-a-big-deal
Was needed for vinyl wrap job on the grill.
Out in west Texas on I-10 towards El Paso, there’s 85 mph zones that’s been there for years that Ive driven. Haven’t hit up SH130 yet.

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Originally Posted by 90foxnotch
That is a gooooood looking suv, Might have to tell my wife about this.
Thanks. Might wanna hurry though. New RDX prototype to be unveiled at NAIAS on 1/15 and I’m thinking Acura will drop the V6 for a Turbo 4 to match others in this segment. The V6 is one factor of why I chose the RDX over the NX.
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Added 18" Konig's today. Gunmetal with a polished machined face face to compliment the paint & trim.

Update: And now they’re gone. Traded up to a set of 22’s .



New wheels and tires


New wheels and tires
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Been a minute since I’ve uploaded a pic. Happy Side Shot Sunday everyone!



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Been a minute. Some updated pics from yesterday.





Installed Tuxmat all season floor liners




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So it’s been a minute since I’ve lurked these quarters. Recent pic of my 2017



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Just scrolled thru all the pics, and that is a VERY nice ride! Did the calipers come painted red? It looks really good. Also like your new wheels. I have the OEM wheels on my '13 RDX, and am thinking about trading them out since they are damaged and bubbling. So I was curious why you did not choose Acura wheels when you upgraded.
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Originally Posted by vealboy
Just scrolled thru all the pics, and that is a VERY nice ride! Did the calipers come painted red? It looks really good. Also like your new wheels. I have the OEM wheels on my '13 RDX, and am thinking about trading them out since they are damaged and bubbling. So I was curious why you did not choose Acura wheels when you upgraded.
Thanks for the compliments
1. Painted the calipers
2. I wanted something black and chrome to fit with the design and colors of the vehicle.
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I saw some black/chrome Acura wheels for 2Gen RDX but I was sticker shocked. I might just consider getting my OEM wheels refurbished, and save a little money to invest in new tires soon.
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Small interior mods because of attention to details, big & small.


Small interior mods because of attention to details, big & small.
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Deleted the beak.

I’ve previously dipped my grill but now handling the beak another way: Total removal.

If you’ve followed the #DeleteTheBeak hashtag on IG, you’ve seen a number of TLX’s with a grill swap to the current design. Got one done for the RDX 2GEN, I believe it’s his first one. While he wasn’t able to do the swap to include the current grill insert design, I choose the insert to be of a hexagonal mesh pattern that resembles the mesh pattern on the faux air vents. Will ship today and install soon.

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Can't wait to see the new look. I hate the beak!
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Originally Posted by ThaChadwick
I’ve previously dipped my grill but now handling the beak another way: Total removal.

If you’ve followed the #DeleteTheBeak hashtag on IG, you’ve seen a number of TLX’s with a grill swap to the current design. Got one done for the RDX 2GEN, I believe it’s his first one. While he wasn’t able to do the swap to include the current grill insert design, I choose the insert to be of a hexagonal mesh pattern that resembles the mesh pattern on the faux air vents. Will ship today and install soon.

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Here’s the first 2G RDX to go full #DeleteTheBeak


#DeleteTheBeak

#DeleteTheBeak

#DeleteTheBeak

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Small mod. Added a pair of 4” exhaust tips.


Small mod. Added a pair of 4” exhaust tips.
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Small mod. Added a pair of 4” exhaust tips.


Small mod. Added a pair of 4” exhaust tips.
One more look from the side angle...


Added a pair of 4” exhaust tips

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Do those exhausts naturally bend down?
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Do those exhausts naturally bend down?
Yes they do but not before cutting off the tip of the tailpipe at the bend, which dumps downward.
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Tinted the Acura LED fogs yellow



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New custom front splitter and center lip. Props to S_Factor_Fabrication for their work on this piece. I was their first customer for the 2nd Gen model and had to do measurements and drawings for this project. The results were spot on. All together, $345 for the below pictured.

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I really like what you have done with your 2G RDX
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I really like what you have done with your 2G RDX
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Finally stopped raining long enough to wash my whip and snap a pic


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New pic, same shit.


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I'm new here also just picked up a CPO 2019 MDX tech package. After 4 Infiniti's 06 G35x, 08 G35xs 10 G37x and 15 Q50. only had MDX a few days before going on vacation but I like it so far. No time for pictures yet
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