Evo's Rust Issues [MEGA MERGE]
Sep 8, 2003, 01:27 PM
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Originally posted by Jamdown
you know what I noticed....both Evo that are rusting are silver.....
Noize's is Tarmac and he has none...hmm
you know what I noticed....both Evo that are rusting are silver.....
Noize's is Tarmac and he has none...hmm
Sep 8, 2003, 03:31 PM
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Make that 3 silver Evos! Although I did not take the bumper off yet, I did look under it. I have a trail of rust stains inbetween the body sheet matal and the bumper bracket. Therfore, I can assume that I do have rust underneath.
I can only see the rust stain trial on the muffler side. The other side appears to be completely clean of any rust stains.
I guess I'll have to take the bumper off next weekend to asses the real condition. I'm sorry, but this is definitely not a normal new car feature.
To answer broeli's question, yes, I did take apart many other cars in the past (and put them back together) for various reasons including rust work. I'll spare you the details of my experience as I just don't feel like getting into a pissing contest. Lets just say I have a different opinion than you do and leave it at that.
I can only see the rust stain trial on the muffler side. The other side appears to be completely clean of any rust stains.
I guess I'll have to take the bumper off next weekend to asses the real condition. I'm sorry, but this is definitely not a normal new car feature.
To answer broeli's question, yes, I did take apart many other cars in the past (and put them back together) for various reasons including rust work. I'll spare you the details of my experience as I just don't feel like getting into a pissing contest. Lets just say I have a different opinion than you do and leave it at that.
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Sep 8, 2003, 05:33 PM
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Re: WHY is my EVO rusting already Is yours rusting also ????
Originally posted by Alfriedesq
My EVO is only 5 months old it never saw any snow or salt - no accidents - and yet when I was taking things off the car tonight to get ready to go to a race - LOOK what I saw !!!! I am a bit concerend about this - I HATE RUST !!
My EVO is only 5 months old it never saw any snow or salt - no accidents - and yet when I was taking things off the car tonight to get ready to go to a race - LOOK what I saw !!!! I am a bit concerend about this - I HATE RUST !!
Why do I know that the Mitsubishi corporate spies will freak at this post….
Sep 9, 2003, 06:09 AM
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Originally posted by Blue Evo 8
crap Al! I was shocked to see those rust pics.
Now I'm not sure if I wanna get an EVO if its gonna become a rust bucket. let us know if you find any more rust
crap Al! I was shocked to see those rust pics.
Now I'm not sure if I wanna get an EVO if its gonna become a rust bucket. let us know if you find any more rust
Sep 9, 2003, 07:26 AM
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Originally posted by Evil_Lution
Took mine off, No rust.
For that matter no problems with my EVO whatsoever.
This board really needs to be renamed "Whiners forum"
Took mine off, No rust.
For that matter no problems with my EVO whatsoever.
This board really needs to be renamed "Whiners forum"
and i think your avatar is a little unecessary... you should probably change it... i mean it borders on ****...
Sep 9, 2003, 08:58 AM
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Originally posted by Evil_Lution
Took mine off, No rust.
For that matter no problems with my EVO whatsoever.
This board really needs to be renamed "Whiners forum"
Took mine off, No rust.
For that matter no problems with my EVO whatsoever.
This board really needs to be renamed "Whiners forum"
Sep 9, 2003, 11:23 AM
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Originally posted by stvbreal
I took the bumper off today and mine is the same. I would stress anyone with an Evo to ahve this checked out ASAP ! ! I drove in the rain, but not snow or salt on the roads.
I took the bumper off today and mine is the same. I would stress anyone with an Evo to ahve this checked out ASAP ! ! I drove in the rain, but not snow or salt on the roads.
Which surface is rusting (beam or unibody)?
The unibody appears to have a proper surface treatment in the exposed areas behind the beam. I can't tell about the beam but it also appears to have a treatment on it.
I also note that rust appears to start on the side with the heat from the muffler.
There cannot be motion between the two surfaces to wear away the surface treatment.
How is this occuring?
Sep 12, 2003, 06:13 PM
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Well, I don't have to speculate anymore. Here is my rust:
There is definitely no movement. Both sides appear to be rusting but I can't tell which starts first or if at the same time. The body panel and bumper are primed in the areas that touch, not painted with the final coat of paint.
My guess is that they primed the body panel and bumper support and they mated them together before the paint dried. But I'm not a certified technician or body work person so I could be totally wrong.
There is definitely no movement. Both sides appear to be rusting but I can't tell which starts first or if at the same time. The body panel and bumper are primed in the areas that touch, not painted with the final coat of paint.
My guess is that they primed the body panel and bumper support and they mated them together before the paint dried. But I'm not a certified technician or body work person so I could be totally wrong.