Rusty wishbones
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Rusty wishbones
took my front and rear wheels off this weekend and noticed quite a lot of surface rust on the wishbones
I am assuming this is normal to have some surface rust but is there anyway to prevent it?
I am planning to take all 4 wheels off and give the underside and arches a good clean would a liberal spay of WD40 on all the metal parts (not discs obviously) be an idea or could this loosen up any nuts?
I am assuming this is normal to have some surface rust but is there anyway to prevent it?
I am planning to take all 4 wheels off and give the underside and arches a good clean would a liberal spay of WD40 on all the metal parts (not discs obviously) be an idea or could this loosen up any nuts?
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Sometimes WD40 in this application can be counter productive. It creates a surface that attracts grit and makes things worse. If pumped onto a nut it will penetrate. If torqued up correctly I doubt if loosening will be a problem. But the grit situation could be an issue.
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I notices the surface rust too - even though I don't drive in the rain!
It's normally at the front side of the wishbone where stones chip it. I've got myself some black rust proof paint - should take ten minutes to do both sides.
It's normally at the front side of the wishbone where stones chip it. I've got myself some black rust proof paint - should take ten minutes to do both sides.
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I am a tad obsessive regards my car and like it it be as mint as possible
the penetration of nuts is an issue with a lubricant though I guess
I am a tad obsessive regards my car and like it it be as mint as possible
the penetration of nuts is an issue with a lubricant though I guess
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do you brush the rust paint on?
being that you've gone down the titanium exhaust route is there anybody you know of who manufacture wishbones out of a light alloy?
I am now going to think along the lines of making the car as light as possible and I remember reading that Honda chose steel for cost reasons
being that you've gone down the titanium exhaust route is there anybody you know of who manufacture wishbones out of a light alloy?
I am now going to think along the lines of making the car as light as possible and I remember reading that Honda chose steel for cost reasons
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When you consider weight saving every bit helps I guess, but on the grand scheme of things, last week I replaced so vented discs on another car - can`t believe how heavy they are.....bloody mental weight.
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Originally posted by zero_to60
do you brush the rust paint on?
being that you've gone down the titanium exhaust route is there anybody you know of who manufacture wishbones out of a light alloy?
I am now going to think along the lines of making the car as light as possible and I remember reading that Honda chose steel for cost reasons
do you brush the rust paint on?
being that you've gone down the titanium exhaust route is there anybody you know of who manufacture wishbones out of a light alloy?
I am now going to think along the lines of making the car as light as possible and I remember reading that Honda chose steel for cost reasons
The paint is easily brushed on. It's black and comes in matt or gloss. I'll be doing it tonight.
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When you consider weight saving every bit helps I guess, but on the grand scheme of things, last week I replaced so vented discs on another car - can`t believe how heavy they are.....bloody mental weight.
When you consider weight saving every bit helps I guess, but on the grand scheme of things, last week I replaced so vented discs on another car - can`t believe how heavy they are.....bloody mental weight.
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I couldn't believe how heavy the rear wheels are
I can see Magnesium wheels, titanium exhaust would save a lot of weight
Mind you I could do with a carbon fibre beer gut as well
I can see Magnesium wheels, titanium exhaust would save a lot of weight
Mind you I could do with a carbon fibre beer gut as well