Excessive Rust? video inside

[chenshuo]

I have the same. I've noticed the rust on my suspension area soon after my car was delivered. I don't think it's a big deal it's just surface rust.

[Suberman]

Originally Posted by Myv

All car manufacturers galvanize their metal parts upon manufacturing. Some manufacturers may have a lower quality galvanizing process (pre-inspection, cleaning of the steel), probably why some cars are more prone to rust (ie. Mazdas) off the lot.

Thinking of doing Krown rust proofing before winter time (Canada), but I think they'll drill holes in your car so they can spray the inside... not so sure if I want that.

You don't. There is no need for any aftermarket rustproofing and,,weirdly, it can void your anti corrosion warranty.

[Suberman]

Originally Posted by Wo6M

Sorry if I sound unsympathetic but no it would not take hundreds of years. Maybe if it was in a condition where it would allows it but in this cases like up north conditions it would take just a few years . Take a look at junk yards....
Just my opinion .

It would take decades, at least, for rust to meaningfully weaken those suspension parts. Maybe a hundred years but that's irrelevant. The post suggesting that it may take hundreds of years makes a very valid point: it takes so long to rust who cares? The exhaust parts corrode from the inside. Not an issue.

[Suberman]

Originally Posted by Young_makaveli

I assume toyota/scion does the same process?

Im going to rust proof my frs anyways just for piece of mind

Best place would be krown?

Even if they drill holes they cover it up very well

All these cars are built on the same assembly line in Subaru's manufacturing plant. The only Toyota/Scion parts are the FI system. The transmission is Aisin.

[Frstorm]

On the frs it is definitely a Toyota horn

[BRZnut]

Originally Posted by chenshuo

I have the same. I've noticed the rust on my suspension area soon after my car was delivered. I don't think it's a big deal it's just surface rust.

That's is what I figure, so I decided to hit those area with some flat black spray and see what happens.

[Jah1mon]

Originally Posted by BRZnut

That's is what I figure, so I decided to hit those area with some flat black spray and see what happens.

Unfortunately, unless the rust is completely removed, treated and then painted over for protection, just spraying on top of it will cause the paint to bubble and flake off in the future.

[Suberman]

Originally Posted by BRZnut

That's is what I figure, so I decided to hit those area with some flat black spray and see what happens.

Rust paint such as the Tremclad brand would work well. There are other anti rust paints. Also, there is undercoat in a spray can. If you're going to bother you might Tremclad it (grey primer then colour) and spray undercoat it. You can skip the colour if you decide to spray undercoat as it can go over the primer.

You can see that these suspension parts are already painted with flexible undercoat from the obvious drips.

[Young_makaveli]

I only thought the the hood was aluminium on our cars but A friend claims that 3/4 of the car is made of it

Any truth to what he is saying?


Thanks

[DaJo]

Originally Posted by Young_makaveli

I only thought the the hood was aluminium on our cars but A friend claims that 3/4 of the car is made of it

Any truth to what he is saying?


Thanks

Only the hood, my friend. 3/4 aluminium would be a steal for the price we paid for.

Tell your friend to go home; he's drunk.

[Young_makaveli]

Originally Posted by DaJo

Only the hood, my friend. 3/4 aluminium would be a steal for the price we paid for.

Tell your friend to go home; he's drunk.

Lol thanks..ill tell him

[Floggin Tires]

F-tons of car will display this.
Not to worry.

Originally Posted by charged86

those are just the machined faces of the steel mounting areas. if you want remove the parts bolted to them and sand down or use 3m brown color scuff pad on a drill or angle grinder and use paint or just coat area with anti-seize youll be gtg

Yes,

Originally Posted by qoncept

It would take hundreds of years for any of those parts to rust through to the point of failure. It is cosmetic.

and yes.

You could pull undamaged, yet rusted to hell knuckles off a car in a junk yard in 20 years,
clean them up, install bushings/bearings, and be good as new.

[congee]

Any update to this issue?

I am having the same issue and I have only 3000km on my car...

Is this covered under warranty?

[00NissanNinja]

Originally Posted by congee

Is this covered under warranty?

Doubt it. It isn't rust perforation. I did notice that this was an area for potential rust when I bought the car and I hoped it would be treated in some way but it isn't as after the shitty winter here I have it too. Its more so a cosmetic issue. You could try the dealer and post back, who knows they might just cover it for you.