Sadly after standing for too long, my car has both sills needing to be replaced. I have seen threads on here that say it normally isn't worth the effort.
Stil I want to get some opinions, rough costs and maybe someone local to me that could possibly do the job if it makes sense (I live near High Wycombe).
Over to you...
Rusty sills :(
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Re: Rusty sills :(
Pop up a few photos of what's visible, I'm sure someone can advise on the extent of the repair required.
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Re: Rusty sills :(
Rust can be deceiving at both ends of the scale; sometimes the scariest looking can be the easiest to fix, while some of the most innocuous looking can turn out to be terminal.
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Re: Rusty sills :(
Any photos yet?Royceybaby wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 6:19 pmThanks. I'll take some pictures as best I can. And post them on the thread
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Re: Rusty sills :(
There are several eBay listings for rx8 sills and even rear quarter repair panels, for the sills and repair panels(which appear to be most of the rear end quarter) it's less than £300
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Re: Rusty sills :(
Following with interest as mine has just failed it's MOT for rust on the passenger side sill
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Re: Rusty sills :(
Led side lights, purple Led interior & puddle lights, pz grills, Ryan rotary performance coils, sump, engine mounts & sohn, HME engine rebuild at 50k, RRP exhaust & high flow cat, racing beat revi intake including scoop, quick shifter, alloy filler cap, pz alloys, suspension, mazdaspeed spoiler, japspeed toe arms & hardrace camber arms, RRP custom remap