Anyone actually had flt-a2's rust?

[mazdaowner123]

I've been reading up on the flt-a2s, and i've been wondering if anyone's actually had any rust issues with them? I've read a lot about "omgz it r teh rustz" but i haven't heard anyone say "mine has rust." Anyone have any info about it? It's the only thing holding me back. Thanks.

~brian

 

[element.8]

i think its more of a theory and a concern than an actual proven fact.


snow + ice + salt on roads + water + aluminum = bad news.

 

[mazdaowner123]

Yup, that's what I'm thinking. Anyone here actually heard of rust?

~brian

 

[dmitrik4]

hmm...rusty aluminum is a new one to me.

 

[GearSlammer]

all metals corrode. not all rust the way steel does, but they definitly corrode.

 

[vindication]

i read that the teins are the ones that rust and the Jic's don't rust. But then again I could be mistaken.

 

[122 Vega]

Uhh, I only got a B in O-Chem, but I don't remember aluminum rusting. I better go out to the shop and make sure my 11 engines for my race car ore not "rusting" away.

Aluminum corrodes.

ritt

 

[vindication]

speaking of organic chem I have a test in 1 hour. Well, I gtg to school and hopefully pass this bizznitch. Wish me luck.

 

[122 Vega]

Just remember, it ends eventually!

 

[KpaBap]

umm, aluminum forms an oxide layer on top which actually PROTECTS the rest of the aluminum from oxidizing


5th grade chemistry (freak)

 

[Natey]

Aluminum doesn't rust. It's used in sailboat construction. Back to the jics.

I've had mine for almost two years and I live about a block from the ocean. Every nut and bolt on my car has begun to oxidize, but the FLTA2 are just fine. About once every two months I take the wheels off and clean them and the suspension up really well. The last time I did it, the JICs looked perfect.

 

[mazdaowner123]

Natey: What exactly do you do to clean them?

Everyone else: Thanks for the help.

~brian

 

[Natey]

I just use some left over soap from washing my car. I usually do the suspension on Detail Day...about every couple of months.

 

[mazdaowner123]

Cool, thanks!

~brian