Giantdefy

Does anyone know if there is a noticeable difference in ride quality/harshness between the Aspec and advanced model? Im assuming the low profile tires on the Aspec would contribute to a more unbalanced ride on rough/irregular pavement, while the advanced with the advanced advanced damper system and higher profile tire would be a bit smoother.

Giantdefy

deanoatkinson

Absolutely.

Advanced model:
Comfort mode is like driving on a cloud with increased body roll and less steering response.
Sport & Sport + stiffen everything up alot.

A-Spec:
It is going to feel like sport mode all the time compared to the advance model. So if you like a stiffer ride then you can just go with the A-SPEC. If you want it to feel more like a Cadillac then comfort mode in the Advance is the way to go.

Personally after driving both... I could just live with the A-Spec suspension. But bragging rights would go to the advance.

Colorado Guy AF Ret.

Thanks for your perspective. I have a new A-Spec, after owning (3) Gen 2 RDX's....and I love this RDX, but, am "bummed" that the ride is a little more harsh than I expected. Once I really got on to different kinds of roads.
Yes, I drove it before I bought one, but, apparently not on rougher type roads. I do wish that Acura had put the same suspension that's on the Advance. But, overall, I like the A-Spec better. So, I've got to "deal with it."
Wife doesn't mind it....so I guess I better shut up! LOL! But on the "rougher roads" I wish I could switch it to Comfort mode!!

starlord

Would you say the Advance in Sport + is softer than the A-Spec on Sport +? I personally like a stiffer ride, anything with a lot of body roll makes me have motion sickness.

Wander

I haven't driven an A-spec, so I can't really compare, but not much body roll in Advance on Sport+. Unless you count the bodies of the passengers being flung against the doors.

Fury63

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