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2011 Acura RDX FWD Differential Type?

17 messages,  Last post on Sep 11, 2012 at 1:43 PM

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#9 of 17 Re: '11 RDX FWD diff type? [drr98] by drr98

Apr 05, 2011 (2:07 pm)

Replying to: drr98 (Apr 05, 2011 11:00 am)
Please post only if you actually know the answer and can provide a link to the supporting info.
 
I found the part #'s for both...
  
41100-RN4-000 diff assy $220
  
41100-RN3-000 diff assy $218
  
Anyone have any info on the FWD diff type?
  
Toyota RAV4 FWD has an LSD, want to know if a RDX FWD does as well.
  
Thanks

#10 of 17 Re: '11 RDX FWD diff type? [drr98] by wwest

Apr 05, 2011 (4:49 pm)

Replying to: drr98 (Apr 05, 2011 2:07 pm)
http://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/om/md0404/MD0404O00183B.pdf
 
http://automobiles.honda.com/insight-hybrid/features.aspx?Feature=vsa
 
http://corporate.honda.com/safety/details.aspx?id=active_safety
 
About halfway down the page see:
 
3) Standing start slip control
 
http://world.honda.com/news/1997/t970702d.html
 

#11 of 17 Re: '11 RDX FWD diff type? [drr98] by drr98

Sep 19, 2011 (3:47 pm)

Replying to: drr98 (Apr 05, 2011 2:07 pm)
Well I had to answer my own question after hearing back from the dealer - open diff.
 
Fully open diff.
 
No lsd for you.

#13 of 17 RDX vs CRV Re: ride, noise, handling by wasfan

Sep 19, 2011 (6:12 pm)

I've read here and there that the RDX rides a bit stiff and is noisy. However, I know that can depend on what you're used to- or have put up with for a while. If you're coming from a first gen CRV into say, a 2007 model or later RDX, how does it compare to the CRV? About the same or is it a bit better? No illusions about the handling of the CRV, I don't try to make it do the things you could do with a Civic or Accord sedan, you just treat it like what it is. How does the RDX compare in handling to the CRV, if the rest is about equal or better regarding ride and noise? Thanks.

#14 of 17 Re: '11 RDX FWD diff type? [drr98] by wwest

Sep 20, 2011 (8:49 am)

Replying to: drr98 (Sep 19, 2011 3:47 pm)
"..No lsd for you..."
 
No MECHANICAL lsd, but a "virtual" one.

#15 of 17 Re: '11 RDX FWD diff type? [wwest] by drr98

Sep 10, 2012 (12:58 pm)

Replying to: wwest (Sep 20, 2011 8:49 am)
No, it is an open diff.

#16 of 17 Re: '11 RDX FWD diff type? [drr98] by wwest

Sep 11, 2012 (10:37 am)

Replying to: drr98 (Sep 10, 2012 12:58 pm)
Yes, a completely open front diff'l, but with TC "back-up" to provide a "virtual" LSD.

#17 of 17 Re: '11 RDX FWD diff type? [wwest] by 4mercoachrick

Sep 11, 2012 (1:43 pm)

Replying to: wwest (Sep 11, 2012 10:37 am)
What does that mean in the real world of driving the new RDX?

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