I had an red/taupe 08 RDX tech I purchased used in 2010. I added: - Hondata Reflash, Heatshield gasket, ETS Intercooler, & K/N drop in filter (around +280 hp/tq) - Eibach lowering springs with Progress RSB and RonJon Legacy 7 Liquid Graphite rims on 18" Conti DWS 06, painted the calipers black - front lip kit, rear diffuser, & OEM splash guards - 3M clear bra, window tint, roof rack, hidden hitch w/ 4-way harness, all weather mats, cargo mat - interior LED light upgrade and OSRAM cool blue 5000k-6000k HIDs Very fun car to drive and it drove better the harder you pushed it. The ELS sound system sounds fantastic if you can find DVD audio discs. Road noise can be very loud depending on speed and road surface. Handed it down to my daughter back in 2019 and she still drives it today with +200,000 miles.
😂 Make that turbo blow-off sound again!!?? Great video, bud... very straight to the point on a vehicle that I consider to a great value all around..thx🙏👍
It’s not easy to add performance mods to this actually due to the fact that a lot of company’s discontinued their parts, you’ve got a HOT air intake the true cold air intakes goes down to the bumper I’ve got a rdx aswell
Gotcha it cools it down a bit. I actually added a heat shield. With my scanner the Intake temps went down by 2 or 3 degrees from stock box. Also I cut some plastic at bottom and removed fog lights recently. I'm scared of the down low intake simply bc it rains alot where I Am. Friend of mine hydrolocked his motor with down low intake
I have an '09 RDX turbo with SH-AWD and 135,000 miles; replaced the starter last year. Runs like a dream. I put new brake pads on the front every 35k or so, rear's at 70k, do it myself for about $70. Free Mobile 1 oil changes for life from the dealership and I just did a tranny/differential flush for about $135 in fluids/washers. It's fast and reliable, I don't fuck with it; Acura knew what they were doing. Factory plugs, antifreeze, and serpentine belt; mechanic says "is there a problem? It's getting down to -60 this winter! I got new antifreeze. So? It's clean, it tests good. Don't fuck with it." Same antifreeze and belt it rolled off the factory floor with 13 years and 135,000 hard miles ago and it just fires right up and purrs along. I wouldn't hesitate to drive it anywhere in the country tomorrow.
@@ThatStockG35 definitely been fun. I actually just took the drivers side Foglight out ran some flexible pipe from there into the bottom of my heat shield box I fabricated for the cold air intake. Just so much you can do with them.
@@JRideReviewsJCSR I believe there's the Hondata Flashpro you can pick up for $700. Plug in to your cars ob2 port, upload the ots map w/laptop and you're ready to go.
A comment on the blow-off valve. Thats a quick way to cause problems for the K23A1. Get a 50/50 Diverter Valve. Like a billet one to replace the plastic one. or buy a few turbo cartridges to keep on hand when you blow the turbo. I think the Turbo Cartridges are like $200 online
why or how would a blow of valve blow a turbo up... the lack of a bov could cause problems. but an open atmosphere vs reserc is not going to hurt the turbo....
@@lindseyhunt1090garageb bc the factory setup recirculates a significant amount of air back into the intake AFTER the MAF so it’s unmetered and causes stuttering and a lean condition which will cause knock and definitely hurt the motor. I own one and have researched this extensively.
I have a Turbosmart Adjustable BOV on mine for 2 years no issues at all. Also a intake. It flutters at low boost a bit but a full boost no noise other than a sweet swoosh.
My 07 rdx has 270k on it. I have put the bc coilovers on. I got a downpipe from Russia lol. And I have the kn intake. I'm waiting on getting wheels and hondata, bc she started burning oil..... I reall want my rdx to last lol so I'm scared to throw more power at it
Check the oil of course. They take Mobil 1 Full synthetic 5w30 only. The oil level and mileage are super important with these engines. Run premium only as far as gas. Check interior electronics I've had a few minor issues. Definitely make sure navigation reverse camera function. Also check cv axles. Fwd or awd depending on vehicle you buy. Make sure Turbo is boosting properly they are expensive but there is a part connected to them that can fail causing boost issues as well and most shops will say oh it's definitely the Turbo. Check out TH-cam vids on that. Other than that these are great cars. I've had mine for 4 years and I drive drive it. Best wishes hmu with any other questions. J Ride thanks you for watching
Not 100 percent sure. Id recommend a Facebook group called Acura RDX owners stock or mod's Also check out Google and look up Acurazine. Its an all Acura Forum.
So I had a similar issue with mine, turns out the eye bolt was worn on the actuator, it’s a 20 dollar part but a decent amount of work but it was the key problem to my wastegate getting stuck open/ closed
Hondata Re-Flash on the first gen RDX is $350. If you find someone local to you that does Hondata, then you don't need to send in your ecu. I am in Orlando and Titan Motorsports and iShorty-Tech Engineering do 1st gen RDX Re-Flash for $350
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I had an red/taupe 08 RDX tech I purchased used in 2010. I added:
- Hondata Reflash, Heatshield gasket, ETS Intercooler, & K/N drop in filter (around +280 hp/tq)
- Eibach lowering springs with Progress RSB and RonJon Legacy 7 Liquid Graphite rims on 18" Conti DWS 06, painted the calipers black
- front lip kit, rear diffuser, & OEM splash guards
- 3M clear bra, window tint, roof rack, hidden hitch w/ 4-way harness, all weather mats, cargo mat
- interior LED light upgrade and OSRAM cool blue 5000k-6000k HIDs
Very fun car to drive and it drove better the harder you pushed it. The ELS sound system sounds fantastic if you can find DVD audio discs. Road noise can be very loud depending on speed and road surface. Handed it down to my daughter back in 2019 and she still drives it today with +200,000 miles.
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Love this
These suvs are awesome point blank period. Thanks for watching
😂 Make that turbo blow-off sound again!!?? Great video, bud... very straight to the point on a vehicle that I consider to a great value all around..thx🙏👍
Thanks for watching still got my RDX I love it. Thanks for watching. Gratitude is my Attitude
Nice, Ive loved my stock 09 RDX, very underrated and better handling then most SUV's!
I have a stock 08 acura rdx and you hear the turbo pretty well actually
my daily rn is a bone stock 2012 rdx. def not a perfect car but does haul at 124 mph on the way to school.
Yes sir I love these SUVs had mine for 4 years now. Thanks for watching.
It’s not easy to add performance mods to this actually due to the fact that a lot of company’s discontinued their parts, you’ve got a HOT air intake the true cold air intakes goes down to the bumper I’ve got a rdx aswell
Gotcha it cools it down a bit. I actually added a heat shield. With my scanner the Intake temps went down by 2 or 3 degrees from stock box. Also I cut some plastic at bottom and removed fog lights recently. I'm scared of the down low intake simply bc it rains alot where I Am. Friend of mine hydrolocked his motor with down low intake
Why
@@ssjdavidwhat do you mean "why". Cause it sucked in water, why else .....
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I have an '09 RDX turbo with SH-AWD and 135,000 miles; replaced the starter last year. Runs like a dream. I put new brake pads on the front every 35k or so, rear's at 70k, do it myself for about $70. Free Mobile 1 oil changes for life from the dealership and I just did a tranny/differential flush for about $135 in fluids/washers. It's fast and reliable, I don't fuck with it; Acura knew what they were doing. Factory plugs, antifreeze, and serpentine belt; mechanic says "is there a problem?
It's getting down to -60 this winter! I got new antifreeze.
So? It's clean, it tests good. Don't fuck with it."
Same antifreeze and belt it rolled off the factory floor with 13 years and 135,000 hard miles ago and it just fires right up and purrs along. I wouldn't hesitate to drive it anywhere in the country tomorrow.
Definitely great vehicles. Thanks for watching.
just saw this video, thinking about getting one of these next year, absolutely great vehicle all around
@ThatStockG35 they are definitely a great vehicle. Definitely recommend
@JRideReviewsJCSR I would love you follow your build you did, I think it's perfect, definitely my taste for an suv
@@ThatStockG35 definitely been fun. I actually just took the drivers side Foglight out ran some flexible pipe from there into the bottom of my heat shield box I fabricated for the cold air intake. Just so much you can do with them.
What engine tuning are you using? Hondata ?
Liked everything except the fact that you want it to backfire, and the whole chicha-chicha-chicha thing. But to each their own. Nice work.
Thanks for watching
How’d you convert from hids to leds?
Good friend of mine ordered LED bulbs plugged right into stock harness. Also did same for my Fog lights
Didn't realize Hondata supports these rdx's... night and day difference after a flash apparently
That's what I heard. I want to do it but I only have the RDX. I hear you need to take computer out and ship it to them.
@@JRideReviewsJCSR I believe there's the Hondata Flashpro you can pick up for $700. Plug in to your cars ob2 port, upload the ots map w/laptop and you're ready to go.
@@JRideReviewsJCSR Supports the RDX turbo from 2007 - 2012
Yea I have a 2012
That's a option for sure
A comment on the blow-off valve. Thats a quick way to cause problems for the K23A1. Get a 50/50 Diverter Valve. Like a billet one to replace the plastic one. or buy a few turbo cartridges to keep on hand when you blow the turbo. I think the Turbo Cartridges are like $200 online
why or how would a blow of valve blow a turbo up... the lack of a bov could cause problems. but an open atmosphere vs reserc is not going to hurt the turbo....
A quick way to both prove and sound as dumb as that comment was or is.
@@lindseyhunt1090garageb bc the factory setup recirculates a significant amount of air back into the intake AFTER the MAF so it’s unmetered and causes stuttering and a lean condition which will cause knock and definitely hurt the motor. I own one and have researched this extensively.
@@jgc0064 yes. I understand. But it wouldn't hurt the turbo...
I have a Turbosmart Adjustable BOV on mine for 2 years no issues at all. Also a intake. It flutters at low boost a bit but a full boost no noise other than a sweet swoosh.
Where did you get the lights, I have been looking everywhere for some lights for my 08
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Just wondering...what tow bar did you order and where did you get it...thanks in advance...
Not sure it was actually on my RDX when I bought it.
@@JRideReviewsJCSR There is actually a recall on the 1st Gen Tow hitches. check your vin number on acura recall site
Just curious but I’m looking at turboing my 2012 MDX with its 3.7l v6, is it possible? Thx
Check out this website I found just now.
www.mdxers.org/threads/turbocharging-supercharging-options.112801/
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My 07 rdx has 270k on it. I have put the bc coilovers on. I got a downpipe from Russia lol. And I have the kn intake. I'm waiting on getting wheels and hondata, bc she started burning oil..... I reall want my rdx to last lol so I'm scared to throw more power at it
Definitely be careful bro.
Did ya sh-awd light ever come on after doin all that
Tune your rdx and post it up someday got a 07 rdx trying to tune it soon
Definitely gonna do that
How good are these im aboutnto buy one and there lits for say at like 200,000 kms what should i look for before buying
Check the oil of course. They take Mobil 1 Full synthetic 5w30 only. The oil level and mileage are super important with these engines. Run premium only as far as gas. Check interior electronics I've had a few minor issues. Definitely make sure navigation reverse camera function. Also check cv axles. Fwd or awd depending on vehicle you buy. Make sure Turbo is boosting properly they are expensive but there is a part connected to them that can fail causing boost issues as well and most shops will say oh it's definitely the Turbo. Check out TH-cam vids on that. Other than that these are great cars. I've had mine for 4 years and I drive drive it. Best wishes hmu with any other questions. J Ride thanks you for watching
needs an air to water intercooler and a water meth kit, then you can run the thing on regular unleaded.
Never knew that I usually run Non Ethanol 93 or occasionally Race fuel 112. It does good for now. Thanks for watching
@@JRideReviewsJCSR air to water is 13x more efficient at intercooling than the factory air to air.
What kind of blow off valve is that?
Thanks for watching. Its a Turbosmart Adjustable Blow Off Valve.
Hey! I have an '07 stock RDX. Absolutely love the car, but the turbo wastegate is stuck. When giving full throttle, it starts to jerk. Any ideas?
Not 100 percent sure. Id recommend a Facebook group called Acura RDX owners stock or mod's Also check out Google and look up Acurazine. Its an all Acura Forum.
Well I got the same issue but with a mint condition car at99k miles I wanna replace with a new turbo
So I had a similar issue with mine, turns out the eye bolt was worn on the actuator, it’s a 20 dollar part but a decent amount of work but it was the key problem to my wastegate getting stuck open/ closed
Thanks for watching
I wanna mod my mdx 😭😭
Go for it Andy. Thanks for watching
@@JRideReviewsJCSR but i feel like the the cars too heavy and the transmissions weak 😭
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In the same boat I got the 2012 mdx, wanna turbo it so badly but idk how
@@nickcoats5227 I’ve seen a supercharger kit for it! Haven’t seen a turbo for the j37!
Didn't drive the modded version
Not in this particular video but there are other vids of my driving my ride on the Channel. Thanks for watching.
Hondata Re-Flash on the first gen RDX is $350. If you find someone local to you that does Hondata, then you don't need to send in your ecu. I am in Orlando and Titan Motorsports and iShorty-Tech Engineering do 1st gen RDX Re-Flash for $350
Clean rdx tho
Thank you. Its been a good one for me.
I want the car
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