Rusting alloys - RX8Club.com

Feb 26, 2008 | 03:46 PM

steverothery

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Rusting alloys

How did this stupid design flaw ever happen, i mean rusting!? I take it these issues are no longer a problem in newer rx8s (yes yes i understand that obvioulsy not every car was affected, etc etc)

Feb 26, 2008 | 03:49 PM

dmc27

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huh? what is rusting?

Feb 26, 2008 | 03:55 PM

tiggerlee

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My guess is the rotors/hubs?

Feb 26, 2008 | 03:56 PM

JRichter

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Alloy wheels...

Feb 26, 2008 | 04:02 PM

dmc27

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That's why I was asking. The wheels are alloys - and I doubt they're rusting.

Are the rotor hubs even "alloy"? I assumed if they were they wouldn't be rusty. ??

Feb 26, 2008 | 04:05 PM

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I dunno I was just throwing that out there. From my experience that's the only spot I ever saw rust .

Feb 26, 2008 | 04:05 PM

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Yep I think the early issue was with the hubs rusting. Not the wheels. Mazda was repainting or something under warranty...

Feb 26, 2008 | 04:09 PM

dmc27

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Mine are rusty, but it's not a design flaw. It's metal, which rusts.

Think of it as an opportunity to customize - paint the calipers and hubs whatever color you choose.

Feb 26, 2008 | 04:43 PM

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At Least His Roof Isnt Rusting Like Mine....

Feb 26, 2008 | 05:05 PM

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Steel rusts? What will happen next?

Feb 26, 2008 | 05:08 PM

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Steel can rust, Alloys cant

I think he is talking about the hub or the brake rotors

Feb 27, 2008 | 08:55 AM

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Feb 27, 2008 | 11:49 AM

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steverothery

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Originally Posted by nycgps

Steel can rust, Alloys cant

I think he is talking about the hub or the brake rotors

im talking about if your search the net plenty of rx8 owners are saying there wheels are rusting - wotever it may be, still unacceptable.
I wouldnt even expect it on a 5grand car never mind something cost 25 G