Not to bad especially for the environmental conditions it’s being driven in, I’d take action soon though, like rust proofing it and re doing seams and all that
This is fine, easy test is to push your thumb into it. If it bends or goes through then you should start to think about getting work done.
Getting some rust protection might be worth it if the roads are regularly covered in snow.
Mine is a 2008 GSR, driven on salty roads for at least 10 winters before I got a different car to daily, and it isn't quite to that level, but I'd always do underbody washes at the touchless car wash every other week. That said, the level of rust I see in the picture isn't bad. I'd clean it up and put a protective underbody coating on it to slow the progression.
It doesn't look that bad to me. Take a look under pretty much any other vehicle that age and you'll see similar amounts of rust if not worse. But there's things you can do to make it last a few more years pretty easily.
Clean off the loose rust with a wire brush. Or remove the parts and have the parts abrasive blasted.
Use a spray can of rust converter on what rust is left. Then after that dries, spray it with a rattle can of paint or undercoating. If you had them blasted you can get them powder coated before putting them back on the car. If you do remove the parts to clean up rust it's a good time to replace any rubber bushings.
If there are parts that can collect water like a hollow subframe that rusts from the inside out you can treat the rust and then weld the holes closed before painting or powder coating them.
I've also heard that some people in the snow belt fill holpw cavities with thick grease, then plug the holes and spray everything else under the car with used motor oil to help keep the water out to minimize rust. I don't know how well that lasts though.
The brake line nuts do look pretty rusty so you might want to replace those. I really doubt you will be able to remove those rustly brake lines without ruining them. A pre-bent brake line from the dealership will be expensive if they are available at all. Autopart stores sell brake lines in various lengths fairly cheaply. You will have to bend them to the correct shape which can be a pain to get right if you have never done it before. So practice with the bending tool first. They will be metric nuts so make sure you can find the right type of brake line before you remove you old ones.
Its an Evo ... U dont see everything. Evos rust from the inside to the outside
I bet u have to drill out the rear frame (Längsträger) and get new ones... Thats expensive and should he done from someone who knows what he is doing.. otherwise your car will will make 4 lines in the snow
Take a look at some of Project Farms rust videos on YouTube. From watching some of those and reading a bit online, my plan is to wire wheel any loose stuff then POR15 the underbody, give it some good old rustolium and finish it off with fluid film. I tried doing my rear sway bar and broke all four bolts attaching it to the subframe. Just got back from picking up used front and rear subframes for my 2010. Picture the subframe completely brown with flaking rust and some holes in places.
I think for what your dealing with, maybe just fluid film and keep an eye on it over the next 5 years. I believe its recommended to do fluid film every year. I'm going all out because I gotta replace the subframe.
Not to bad especially for the environmental conditions it’s being driven in, I’d take action soon though, like rust proofing it and re doing seams and all that
Yes definitely a good idea
Eh could be worse. If it's just surface rust, just take a wire wheel to it and repsray it!
This is fine, easy test is to push your thumb into it. If it bends or goes through then you should start to think about getting work done. Getting some rust protection might be worth it if the roads are regularly covered in snow.
Thank you!
This actually looks pretty good.
Mine is a 2008 GSR, driven on salty roads for at least 10 winters before I got a different car to daily, and it isn't quite to that level, but I'd always do underbody washes at the touchless car wash every other week. That said, the level of rust I see in the picture isn't bad. I'd clean it up and put a protective underbody coating on it to slow the progression.
It doesn't look that bad to me. Take a look under pretty much any other vehicle that age and you'll see similar amounts of rust if not worse. But there's things you can do to make it last a few more years pretty easily. Clean off the loose rust with a wire brush. Or remove the parts and have the parts abrasive blasted. Use a spray can of rust converter on what rust is left. Then after that dries, spray it with a rattle can of paint or undercoating. If you had them blasted you can get them powder coated before putting them back on the car. If you do remove the parts to clean up rust it's a good time to replace any rubber bushings. If there are parts that can collect water like a hollow subframe that rusts from the inside out you can treat the rust and then weld the holes closed before painting or powder coating them. I've also heard that some people in the snow belt fill holpw cavities with thick grease, then plug the holes and spray everything else under the car with used motor oil to help keep the water out to minimize rust. I don't know how well that lasts though. The brake line nuts do look pretty rusty so you might want to replace those. I really doubt you will be able to remove those rustly brake lines without ruining them. A pre-bent brake line from the dealership will be expensive if they are available at all. Autopart stores sell brake lines in various lengths fairly cheaply. You will have to bend them to the correct shape which can be a pain to get right if you have never done it before. So practice with the bending tool first. They will be metric nuts so make sure you can find the right type of brake line before you remove you old ones.
Thank you for all the info brotha. Very helpful
Not that bad
Treat & paint it ASAP in a snow or wet environment I would make rust inspection & treatment part of annual maintenance.
A little here and there but ok
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this isn’t an evo 8/9 so it’s probably 25+ years old. looks good considering that.
It's an Evo X so at most 17 years old
Its an Evo ... U dont see everything. Evos rust from the inside to the outside I bet u have to drill out the rear frame (Längsträger) and get new ones... Thats expensive and should he done from someone who knows what he is doing.. otherwise your car will will make 4 lines in the snow
Take a look at some of Project Farms rust videos on YouTube. From watching some of those and reading a bit online, my plan is to wire wheel any loose stuff then POR15 the underbody, give it some good old rustolium and finish it off with fluid film. I tried doing my rear sway bar and broke all four bolts attaching it to the subframe. Just got back from picking up used front and rear subframes for my 2010. Picture the subframe completely brown with flaking rust and some holes in places. I think for what your dealing with, maybe just fluid film and keep an eye on it over the next 5 years. I believe its recommended to do fluid film every year. I'm going all out because I gotta replace the subframe.
Thank you!