Rust
Posted: November 9th, 2007, 2:16 am
I've had my MX-3 for a few months. It's in excellent condition, except for one thing. On both sides of the car, the rocker panels have some slight surface rust where they meet the bottom of the doors. The bad part is, the bottom inch of the doors are completely rusted, I can easily break off the pieces.
I've looked at some old posts, and this seems to be a common problem for Canadian MX-3's. I'm sure those of you from the southern states are completely confused right now, and have no idea what I'm talking about.
I've never seen another type of vehicle with such a persistent rust problem in this particular area. It's like the water always wants to sit there. Maybe it's because of bad door seals? I guess the only solutions are to not drive it in the winter, and wipe your rocker panels and doors when you wash the car.
Any thoughts??
I've looked at some old posts, and this seems to be a common problem for Canadian MX-3's. I'm sure those of you from the southern states are completely confused right now, and have no idea what I'm talking about.
I've never seen another type of vehicle with such a persistent rust problem in this particular area. It's like the water always wants to sit there. Maybe it's because of bad door seals? I guess the only solutions are to not drive it in the winter, and wipe your rocker panels and doors when you wash the car.
Any thoughts??