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)

huh? what is rusting?

My guess is the rotors/hubs?

Alloy wheels...

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. ??

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

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

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.

:)

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

Steel rusts? What will happen next?

Steel can rust, Alloys cant

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

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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

my paint on the wheels is chipped everywhere, but no rust