The Z has Cancer, Help!! (factory rust protection)

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Mar 10, 2008 | 05:25 PM

Corbic

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The Z has Cancer, Help!! (factory rust protection)

Well I went to change the oil on the Z tonight.

I HATE THE GOD DAMN @#%KING MIDWEST GOD DAMN @#%KING SNOW

So I drop the ground shield and what is lurking under my newly washed car?

WTF did the previous owner do, bathe the car in the black sea twice a year? A car this new should not be @#%king corroded like this.

Let me guess, unless it's rotted completely through, it's not covered.

Mar 10, 2008 | 06:02 PM

haeshik

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im speechless

Mar 10, 2008 | 06:14 PM

Advent7

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umm don't drive it in the snow?

Mar 10, 2008 | 06:17 PM

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WTF did the previous owner do, bathe the car in the black sea twice a year?

Mar 10, 2008 | 06:43 PM

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That engine shot makes me want to cry.

BTW, by the looks of your diff, the diff bushing has torn. Thats what I would assume that black drippage stain on the rear cover is from.

Mar 10, 2008 | 07:04 PM

gambino

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wow, that is horrible. I almost cried a little. That is why my car stays garaged during Salt Lake winters

Mar 10, 2008 | 07:17 PM

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That's crazy, poorly maintained.

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Mar 10, 2008 | 07:18 PM

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You do not mention important facts such as what year and mileage. Looks like a flood damage vehicle from hurricane Katrina that was sitting in the water for a month.

Mar 10, 2008 | 07:23 PM

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Oh gosh! Its done just throw it away!

Mar 10, 2008 | 07:25 PM

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Let me show you my oxidation.

Oxidation let me show you it.

Mar 10, 2008 | 07:26 PM

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LOL at cold places... (no but seriously, that sux.)

Mar 10, 2008 | 07:26 PM

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You do not mention important facts such as what year and mileage. Looks like a flood damage vehicle from hurricane Katrina that was sitting in the water for a month.

they didnt have to sit in the water for a month to look like that. about a day wouldve done that. i lived it, it wasnt fun

Mar 10, 2008 | 07:35 PM

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That's why I don't drive the Z in snow...

The roads have started to clear and I've been working on it, so I thought "Hey, I'll run it to the car wash really quick, then bring it back and wax it."

...

I got stuck 3 feet outside my garage...

Mar 10, 2008 | 07:49 PM

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GOd i'm glad i live in nor cal...

Mar 10, 2008 | 07:54 PM

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I feel sorry man. I freaked out when I had a small spot on my subframe. Keep an eye on that and fix it whenever you see it start.

Mar 10, 2008 | 07:59 PM

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Ouch! Sorry to hear that man!

Mar 10, 2008 | 08:02 PM

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My G is worse under the car.. I have my plastic undertray ziptied.. There's rust everywhere and my oilpan is a little scuffed because i'm slammed and i have a oil pan spacer... My engine bay on the other hand looks alot better because I clean it as often as I clean the paint.. Crappy New England weather. O well..

Mar 11, 2008 | 12:51 AM

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dang thats hard to look at

Mar 11, 2008 | 05:26 AM

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I live in Maine, the winters here are horrible... Thats why my Z is stored from Nov-April.... No rust whatsover here....

My question though is do you powerwash underneath? My wifes sentra we drove all year but I sprayed underneath once a week and it didnt look anything like that!! Time to trade it in!! LOL

Mar 11, 2008 | 09:29 AM

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It looks bad, but most of it is on the surface and won't have any tangible impact for at least another 8 - 10 years. 90% of cars that drive in the winter (with salted roads) look like that.

It is horrible to look at though...

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