Is this common for the 370Z exhaust flanges/bolts to rust?

NFS370Z · 08-15-2012, 05:32 PM

Hey all,

Just got my 370z a few months ago (brand new 2012) and it already had these rust spots on the flanges for the exhaust system. Is this a common problem with the Z?

Take a look at the picture for the references.

THANKS!

Huckleberry · 08-15-2012, 05:39 PM

looks to be that way. my 09 has the same rust, just much darker.

nmjaxx9 · 08-15-2012, 05:42 PM

yeah thats pretty common, rust wil be there, when I went to take mine off (put on borla) there was rust on the flanges too, of course I daily drive mine, so i think that also has a lot to do with it, with it going in the rain and all.

NFS370Z · 08-15-2012, 05:54 PM

Thanks for the input. I'm gonna try to brush some of it off with a wire brush, does anyone have a suggestion for a spray that is good for high heat areas like this one?

Or will the spray just melt off with the daily drive?

LakeShow · 08-15-2012, 06:26 PM

That's what happens if daily driven. Can't really help it.

danelonson · 08-15-2012, 07:55 PM

My '12 is the same way. Wasn't like that when I bought it and was kind of upset when it happened about 2 months after purchase. Why didn't Nissan install a stainless steel exhaust on a highly visible part of the car??

11Thumper · 08-16-2012, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NFS370Z

Thanks for the input. I'm gonna try to brush some of it off with a wire brush, does anyone have a suggestion for a spray that is good for high heat areas like this one?

Or will the spray just melt off with the daily drive?

Why? It's just surface rust.

forza370z · 08-16-2012, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danelonson

My '12 is the same way. Wasn't like that when I bought it and was kind of upset when it happened about 2 months after purchase. Why didn't Nissan install a stainless steel exhaust on a highly visible part of the car??

You not gonna see it unless you often invite people to check out the underneath of your car or you drive your car upside down on the street.

FairladyZ · 08-16-2012, 01:33 AM

cheap finish, isn't stainless steel, what can we do lol.

BGTV8 · 08-16-2012, 02:09 AM

Flanges are mild-steel and subject to rust ... pipes and mufflers are stainless and ot subject to rust .... flanges will always rust.

Just accept it ...

danelonson · 08-17-2012, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forza370z

You not gonna see it unless you often invite people to check out the underneath of your car or you drive your car upside down on the street.

Drive behind a 370Z and you can clearly see the rust. Here in Miami I see many Z's but have yet to see one without the rust under it....If I can see it, so can anyone else.

AK370Z · 08-17-2012, 11:11 PM

Very common. I live 3 blocks from the ocean. I had those rusted on my Z within 6 months!

6MT · 08-17-2012, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NFS370Z

Hey all,

Just got my 370z a few months ago (brand new 2012) and it already had these rust spots on the flanges for the exhaust system. Is this a common problem with the Z?

Take a look at the picture for the references.

THANKS!

Normal... as long as they aren't on the paint.

Sales@AAMComp · 08-18-2012, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGTV8

Flanges are mild-steel and subject to rust ... pipes and mufflers are stainless and ot subject to rust .... flanges will always rust.

Just accept it ...

it's a shame, some manufacturers will advertise their system as stainless however still use mild steel flanges to cut cost, which really doesn't take too long to rust

for reference, we do not cheap out on flanges

Vicster · 10-21-2012, 08:05 PM

I noticed this on my brand new 2013 within maybe three days of purchase. Glad to know that this is normal. :P

08-15-2012, 05:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
NFS370Z Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: KY Posts: 4 Drives: 2012Z.TR.SP.BLK Rep Power: 13	Is this common for the 370Z exhaust flanges/bolts to rust? Hey all, Just got my 370z a few months ago (brand new 2012) and it already had these rust spots on the flanges for the exhaust system. Is this a common problem with the Z? Take a look at the picture for the references. THANKS!

08-15-2012, 05:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Huckleberry Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 410 Drives: Z Rep Power: 13	looks to be that way. my 09 has the same rust, just much darker. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________

08-15-2012, 05:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	yeah thats pretty common, rust wil be there, when I went to take mine off (put on borla) there was rust on the flanges too, of course I daily drive mine, so i think that also has a lot to do with it, with it going in the rain and all. DEpointfive0 likes this.

08-15-2012, 06:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	That's what happens if daily driven. Can't really help it. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

08-17-2012, 11:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
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08-15-2012, 05:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
NFS370Z Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: KY Posts: 4 Drives: 2012Z.TR.SP.BLK Rep Power: 13	Thanks for the input. I'm gonna try to brush some of it off with a wire brush, does anyone have a suggestion for a spray that is good for high heat areas like this one? Or will the spray just melt off with the daily drive?

08-15-2012, 07:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
danelonson Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 82 Drives: 12 370z 7AT Sport Rep Power: 13	My '12 is the same way. Wasn't like that when I bought it and was kind of upset when it happened about 2 months after purchase. Why didn't Nissan install a stainless steel exhaust on a highly visible part of the car??

08-16-2012, 01:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 17	cheap finish, isn't stainless steel, what can we do lol.

08-16-2012, 02:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,514 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 39973	Flanges are mild-steel and subject to rust ... pipes and mufflers are stainless and ot subject to rust .... flanges will always rust. Just accept it ...

10-21-2012, 08:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
Vicster Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 425 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	I noticed this on my brand new 2013 within maybe three days of purchase. Glad to know that this is normal. :P __________________ -Chris '13 Z34 Touring Sport \| ARK GRiP CBE \| Stillen G3 CAI \| AAM HFC \| UpRev \| 20mm Z1 Spacers \| StopTech Drilled/Slotted Rotors \| StopTech SS Lines

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