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04-18-2006, 03:06 PM
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problems!!
hi just wanted to know,if you guys have had the same problems as we have had over here in england,ie rusting wheel hubs, rusting outlet fins, i will be on to my 3rd set of wheels soon and all ready on to 3rd set of outlet fins.
04-19-2006, 11:52 AM
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Got to be strakes. unless the notoriously lovely UK weather even rusts out the plastic vents. Aluminum = junk. Buy stainless (BTW had mine shipped from the UK)
04-19-2006, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Gambit
umm....aluminum doesn't rust
But in any case, English RX-8's don't have aluminum. They have aluminium.
04-19-2006, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by skynyrdman
hi just wanted to know,if you guys have had the same problems as we have had over here in england,ie rusting wheel hubs, rusting outlet fins, i will be on to my 3rd set of wheels soon and all ready on to 3rd set of outlet fins.
3rd set? Has your dealer been replacing them or did you DIY replace them?
When you say outlet fins do you mean the strakes? There is a guy namend "Howard" who sells stainless steel strakes in the UK. You can find him selling on E-Bay or go directly to his website.
http://www.rx8-accessories.com/index.html
04-19-2006, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Krankor
Actually, it does. But it's not copper-colored rust like iron, it's an ugly white mess. I used to have some aluminum pots that I left in the sink too long...
But in any case, English RX-8's don't have aluminum. They have aluminium.
But in any case, English RX-8's don't have aluminum. They have aluminium.
I think the white mess is oxidation not rust.
04-19-2006, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by skynyrdman
YEP YOU GUYS GOT IT IN THE END!!, and i will be on to my 3rd set of wheels after may,thank you.
FREEBIRD!!
04-20-2006, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bascho
I think the white mess is oxidation not rust.
I'll give you a clue - it can be prevented by eliminating exposure to oxygen.
04-21-2006, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Raz0rama
And what do you think rust is?
I'll give you a clue - it can be prevented by eliminating exposure to oxygen.
I'll give you a clue - it can be prevented by eliminating exposure to oxygen.
I was curious what the rust looked like, though. Thanks skynryd.
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