| huylanmdx |
Hello friends!
I'm so disappointed with my X 2001 while driving in the bad road( not really bad) Just local drive. The Shocks did not give me a perfect performance. That's not smooth like my wife lexus RX300 1999. I could feel the shocks moving very quite up and down for Lexus but for The X , the whole truck up & down.I have a feeling the car has no resiliency. I had checked with the dealer but they said nothing wrong with that.
Could you guys give me an advice for this problem? Is there anything that i can adjust the bolts in the suspension system?
I got a feeling when I'm driving my x during the rain or around 75 degree. The car is getting quite a little bit better? is that true? or i'm so sensitive.
a big thank you.... |
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| hammermdx |
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Originally posted by huylanmdx
Hello friends!
I'm so disappointed with my X 2001 while driving in the bad road( not really bad) Just local drive. The Shocks did not give me a perfect performance. That's not smooth like my wife lexus RX300 1999. I could feel the shocks moving very quite up and down for Lexus but for The X , the whole truck up & down.I have a feeling the car has no resiliency. I had checked with the dealer but they said nothing wrong with that.
Could you guys give me an advice for this problem? Is there anything that i can adjust the bolts in the suspension system?
I got a feeling when I'm driving my x during the rain or around 75 degree. The car is getting quite a little bit better? is that true? or i'm so sensitive.
a big thank you....
How many miles are on your X...it could just be time for new shocks and struts. |
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| huylanmdx |
| I just have 50K on the car. How can i check the shock still working??? |
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| hammermdx |
| Try pushing down on one of the front and rear corners and see how many times the X pops up and down. It sounds like the dealer already checked this....so maybe something else is going on? How are the tires? |
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| huylanmdx |
I will check that later. The front tire 75% the rear about 50%. I did set the presure following the manufacture.
Thanks |
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| hammermdx |
| Also, I'm assuming the dealer checked to make sure the struts and shocks were not leaking? |
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| huylanmdx |
| Do you think that i can bring down the tire pressure to 29-28psi something. I guess Acura recommend 30psi. |
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| hammermdx |
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Originally posted by huylanmdx
Do you think that i can bring down the tire pressure to 29-28psi something. I guess Acura recommend 30psi.
You can try, I run mine at 34. |
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| huylanmdx |
I just set up an appointment with the dealer for checking the shock.
I have a 3months warranty with them that they promise they will repair anything wrong if i figure out without charge.
I could not find anything wrong except the shock issue.
This is free service, what do you recommend me to ask the dealer check to make my X better.and better....
thanks |
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| G. COLTON |
It could also be that there is nothing wrong with your vehicle. You may just like a vehicle with a softer ride than the MDX is desgned to provide. The MDX is designed to give good handling and that is not compatible with soft ride. Did you drive this vehicle before you bought it? Did you drive any others of the same make and model?
I find my MDX to have a firm ride and that is the way that I like it.
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| huylanmdx |
I agreed with you this. That's waht i guess about this vehicle.
Of course I did a test drive b4 i bought it but I could not figure out at that time.
I like the soft-drive better. I hope my x will be like that after to check the shock. |
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| frostyra |
| No, the MDX does not, and will not, have a soft ride. Like G. COLTON said, the X is designed for good handling, and good handling and soft ride do not go together. You like a soft ride? Get a Buick! |
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| eurohazard |
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Do you think that i can bring down the tire pressure to 29-28psi something. I guess Acura recommend 30psi.
I don't know the 2001 recommended pressure, but the 2004 is 32 psi.
I run 36 psi on my MDX. |
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| ardvarkus |
Most car dealers will not replace struts/shocks under warranty unless they have visual signs of failure.
This usually means leaking seals.
THe fluid in a strut is just like regular mineral oil. It will stain the top of the strut under the boot collar.
A small squirt bottle works.
You didn't read that here..... |
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| huylanmdx |
The noise is still...
I brought my X to dealer for coil spring replacement, at the same time they found the front strut leaked.
I paid for $349 for 2 strut but the noise is still there when i pass even the small hole that I still hear the noise like "bum bum". That's really bordered me.
Is there any other part need to replace beside the strut that can help the x more quite.
Thanks so much guys |
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| LabMeister |
quote:
Originally posted by huylanmdx
Hello friends!
I'm so disappointed with my X 2001 while driving in the bad road( not really bad) Just local drive. The Shocks did not give me a perfect performance. That's not smooth like my wife lexus RX300 1999. I could feel the shocks moving very quite up and down for Lexus but for The X , the whole truck up & down.I have a feeling the car has no resiliency. I had checked with the dealer but they said nothing wrong with that.
Could you guys give me an advice for this problem? Is there anything that i can adjust the bolts in the suspension system?
I got a feeling when I'm driving my x during the rain or around 75 degree. The car is getting quite a little bit better? is that true? or i'm so sensitive.
a big thank you....
Just like everyone else, I like the ride quality of my X. If you still want a softer ride, you'll need to invest in aftermarket adjustable shocks/struts like the TOKICO Illuminas. I have them in my CL-S with H&R springs. I like them. I don't know if they make them for the X though. |
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| ardvarkus |
If I were you, I would drive 2 or 3 other 2001 MDXs... take a used car on a test drive (just don't tell the salesman your true purpose).
That way you will know if it is a problem with your car or just a 'feature'.
Our 2001 is not bad- it doesn't have the numb feel of a lexus, but it isn't like our F2504x4 either.... |
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| boston |
| Always replace the bushings at the same time as the shocks |
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| huylanmdx |
At first I want to thank for all your comment.
Finally I firgured out the X will never have a soft drive like Lexus or lincoln.... This is a ready handing and stability car.
As I told you all before since I did replace the front strut, the X did not perform any better. The noise stil there. I had a feeling that i'm still sitting on the back of school bus, my whole body up and down when I pass through the bump. I don't think the Acura make the car like this as they're considered "handing car". The X should have at least the basic of "softer ride" that every car suppose to have.
Anyway I'm really appreciate for all your comment. I'm going to take my car back dealer and by the way I will try to make some test drive on other X to see any difference.
Thanks again guys |
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| Pauls MDX |
| Does anyone know if the Acura Extended Warranty will cover a leaky strut on one side in the front? I just brought in for the spring recall and the mechanic stated I should replace both struts. They said would waive the labor considering it;s already apart for the spring work, but the struts are about $150.00 each list price. I would assume it would be considered a wearable part and not covered. I bet it would of been covered under the 5/50 warranty. Any idea's if I should consider replacing the rears also? or wait till I have a problem? |
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| ardvarkus |
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Originally posted by Pauls MDX
Does anyone know if the Acura Extended Warranty will cover a leaky strut on one side in the front? I just brought in for the spring recall and the mechanic stated I should replace both struts. They said would waive the labor considering it;s already apart for the spring work, but the struts are about $150.00 each list price. I would assume it would be considered a wearable part and not covered. I bet it would of been covered under the 5/50 warranty. Any idea's if I should consider replacing the rears also? or wait till I have a problem?
See my post above. ACURA WILL ABSOLUTELY COVER A LEAKING STRUT up to the mileage limit of the extended warranty. I had both my fronts done at 80k for $0.
Now, if one isn't leaking and one is, they will make you pay for the non-leaking one.
I'd be pretty perturbed at the dealer for trying to screw you on the leaking one.
You should go back and say "Fine, thanks for the offer, but Acura will cover the bad struts"- normal wear and tear IS NOT A LEAK!.
Good luck
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| Pauls MDX |
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Originally posted by ardvarkus
See my post above. ACURA WILL ABSOLUTELY COVER A LEAKING STRUT up to the mileage limit of the extended warranty. I had both my fronts done at 80k for $0.
Now, if one isn't leaking and one is, they will make you pay for the non-leaking one.
I'd be pretty perturbed at the dealer for trying to screw you on the leaking one.
You should go back and say "Fine, thanks for the offer, but Acura will cover the bad struts"- normal wear and tear IS NOT A LEAK!.
Good luck
A
Thanks for the advice. I wonder whether I should just pay, then call Acura Extended warranty and ask if they will refund money back to me. Yes I had only 1 leaking and they said I should replace both as a pair, so I will have to pay for one, but at least they should refund me back $150 for the defective one. What's your opinion on replacing the rear shocks at about 84K miles but no leaking or no sign of a problem in rear? I was thinking I should replace all 4 the same time to match front and rear suspension? Thanks in advance. Have a great day.
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| ardvarkus |
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Originally posted by Pauls MDX
I wonder whether I should just pay, then call Acura Extended warranty and ask if they will refund money back to me.
That sounds just foolish- and a recipe for getting screwed.
What does the Acura Care extended warrant SAY YOU MUST DO?
My bet is that they want to be told first.
If the dealer says they should be replaced in pairs, then the warranty MUST cover it. (if it isn't safe to replace on eonly their covered repair cannot deliver an unsafe car... argumentative, to be sure- and it is probably "recommended but not unsafe"...)
Surely the amount acura care pays the dealer for the parts is different than what they charge you- what happens if acuracare says 'we allow $45 for the struts'?? remember, acuracare is totally separate from your acura dealer. hell, the dealer will get labor plus parts for the leaking one- may make more money than just getting the $300 from you!
Anyway, it is a very simple thing for acura to get it approved- tell them to do it for both, "I called and they said it is covered if the dealer tells us it is leaking".
Now, if it is not really leaking, then they got caught in a lie, and will have to follow through or change their story with you....
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| Pauls MDX |
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Originally posted by ardvarkus
That sounds just foolish- and a recipe for getting screwed.
What does the Acura Care extended warrant SAY YOU MUST DO?
My bet is that they want to be told first.
If the dealer says they should be replaced in pairs, then the warranty MUST cover it. (if it isn't safe to replace on eonly their covered repair cannot deliver an unsafe car... argumentative, to be sure- and it is probably "recommended but not unsafe"...)
Surely the amount acura care pays the dealer for the parts is different than what they charge you- what happens if acuracare says 'we allow $45 for the struts'?? remember, acuracare is totally separate from your acura dealer. hell, the dealer will get labor plus parts for the leaking one- may make more money than just getting the $300 from you!
Anyway, it is a very simple thing for acura to get it approved- tell them to do it for both, "I called and they said it is covered if the dealer tells us it is leaking".
Now, if it is not really leaking, then they got caught in a lie, and will have to follow through or change their story with you....
A
Thnaks again for the advice, I'll try to call them today. They are not charging me labor because this came up during the recall on the springs. They happen to notice that one strut was leaking and they said they wouldn't charge me for the labor just the parts. I didn't realize that Acura Care will pay the dealer differently. So like you said, I better get adjusted ahead of time. What's your opinion on replacing the rear shocks myself considering they are inexpensive at about $65 for each side? Or should I wait for a problem with one? Considering I'm already at 84K miles? |
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| G. COLTON |
Most vehicles are ready for new shocks at 84,000 miles. At a distance I cannot say for sure or not on any given vehicle.
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| ardvarkus |
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Originally posted by G. COLTON
Most vehicles are ready for new shocks at 84,000 miles. At a distance I cannot say for sure or not on any given vehicle.
G
I'd agree.- all depends on your personal tolerance to handling degradation. |
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