F***** rust
02-10-2003, 12:50 PM
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F***** rust
So my parents have a 98 accord V6 which is part of the reason I got my 03 TLS. However, I noticed looking at the underside from behind the car (don't get any thoughts here you guys) and I see what seems to be a LARGE amount of rust on what I believe to be the cross exhaust pip between the two tail pipes. Now since my parents' car was parked right next to mine I looked under theirs' and it was like they had the brand new car. I am going to take pictures tonight and post tomorrow. I'm trying not to jump to conclusions but this seems absolutely ridiculous.
-Mike
ps. I know we've had a lot fo snow and salt in DC and also on my trips to upstate NY but I wash the car 2-4 times a month and make sure I get the underside cleaned. Before I post pics anyone have any clues? thanks all so much.
-Mike
ps. I know we've had a lot fo snow and salt in DC and also on my trips to upstate NY but I wash the car 2-4 times a month and make sure I get the underside cleaned. Before I post pics anyone have any clues? thanks all so much.
02-10-2003, 12:53 PM
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if you are talking about the y-pipe....then it is normal....my is rusted too....alot off ppl here have spray painted the y-pipe to get rid of that nasty look....im just too lazy to do it myself.....
02-10-2003, 12:59 PM
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but this is kinda serious no? I mean under warranty this type of stuff shouldn't happen... you know, when a 98accord looks in better condition than an 03acura somethings wrong in my book...
02-10-2003, 04:24 PM
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here!! i just took some pictures!!
are you talking about these rust on the y-pipe. I think they're pretty normal.
http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery...umName=albuo74
are you talking about these rust on the y-pipe. I think they're pretty normal.
http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery...umName=albuo74
02-10-2003, 04:38 PM
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right pipe but looks great compared to mine. I'll take a pic tonight and post first thing tomorrow. It is disgusting how horrible mine looks. And I'm close to fanatical about washing it especially after road trips...
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02-10-2003, 07:44 PM
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why would i be kidding?.....if its just rust and ur worried about it looking bad....just paint it....if its a different issue...ie exhaust problems....then that's another story...
02-10-2003, 07:52 PM
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thats more of an oxidation coloring than rusting. mine looks just like that, which i bet they all do after being exposed to the elements
02-11-2003, 11:42 AM
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this is ugly
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I truly hope none of you have this problem, save that for the infinitis and lex right
but if so please advise asap.
-Mike
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I truly hope none of you have this problem, save that for the infinitis and lex right
but if so please advise asap.-Mike
02-11-2003, 11:52 AM
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02-11-2003, 04:44 PM
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Phatratpak's rusted pipes!!
here's go guys!!
he just sent me these pics to post!
:wow: :wow:
http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery...umName=albuo76
man, those are really RUSTS!! i understand they suppose to be the color of copper but this is really rusts.
My suggestion to you Mike is to go to the dealer and start b*tching at them. It should be under warranty.
how long you had the car for?
he just sent me these pics to post!
:wow: :wow:
http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery...umName=albuo76
man, those are really RUSTS!! i understand they suppose to be the color of copper but this is really rusts.
My suggestion to you Mike is to go to the dealer and start b*tching at them. It should be under warranty.
how long you had the car for?
02-11-2003, 08:43 PM
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That is pretty bad... That should be covered under warranty. I would be pissed also. I'm going to check mine now.
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02-12-2003, 10:43 AM
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are your pipes looking like mine? If so have you done anything about it? I'm thinking this is ridiculous on a 8-month old luxury auto.
are your pipes looking like mine? If so have you done anything about it? I'm thinking this is ridiculous on a 8-month old luxury auto.
02-12-2003, 08:05 PM
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i would bring that to the dealer as a waranty issue
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