Re: salty air

["Christoper Hartwell@bbn.com" <chartwel@bbn.com>]

Go with Black, Black mirrors, Black windows, and of course Black tires...

Just my .02

Chris
98' J-VR6


At 09:57 AM 02/02/1999 -0500, you wrote:
>I'm not sure if the caliper rust was caused by the salty air.  My calipers
>are starting to rust and I only have 18k miles on my '98 GLX.  It's really
>starting to piss me off and I'm thinking of painting my calipers as well.
>
>If I were you, I would visually check the underside and the engine
compartment
>as well for any rust developement.  If you see any unusual rust build-up
>anywhere...  ask the dealership or the list if it might be a problem.
Besides,
>maybe some performance mods will take care of any potential rust problems.
 :)
>
>BTW:  Anyone on the list have any preferences/opinions on what color
>caliper would go best with a White GLX?  maybe red?
>
>c-ya,
>
>-Chuck Simpson
>'98 White Jetta GLX-VR6
>
>
>
>DESEOSA@aol.com wrote:
>
>> <<You may also want to check the "snow screen" in the airbox. It is a fine
>> mesh screen screwed to the inside of the intake side of the airbox and
could
>> be clogged with crap...>>
>>
>> I would never think of this (why im on the list ;-) and it makes me
wonder. My
>> car sat at a dealership at the beach for at least six months before I
bought
>> it.  I noticed my calipers were a little rusty (I was thinking of painting
>> them) and asked my local dealership mechanic about the rust. He said it
most
>> likely came from sitting at the beach for an extended period of time,
but the
>> rust wouldn't affect performance. My question is, is there anything else
prone
>> to damage by sitting up at the beach as it did. Something I maybe should
get
>> checked?
>>
>> Angie Y.
>> '95 Red GLX 5spd
>> deseosa@aol.com
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