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RedlineRacer · 10-12-2004, 07:09 PM

anyone else have this problem? My fastback always has dirt on the rear bumper. Even after I was it, like a few hours later it will have dirt all over it. Where is is coming from?

papershot · 10-12-2004, 07:17 PM

the roads....

**ThatGuy** · 10-12-2004, 07:21 PM

I'm gonna go out on a limb here, and say....

the dirt is from around the Clemson, SC area.

Rennen · 10-12-2004, 07:58 PM

I have that same problem on my black fastback!

I dont know where on earth it could have come from

Andrew Bohan · 10-12-2004, 08:09 PM

i noticed when i removed my spoiler, suddenly there was a lot more dirt on the back of my car.

so the stock spoiler is functional!

wootwoot · 10-12-2004, 08:37 PM

aerodynamics son

ProjectSlideways · 10-12-2004, 09:37 PM

i have definately noticed this...wash...wax... drive. Instantly dirt appears on the rear bumper... the top of it. Damn white cars.

Dutchmalmiss · 10-12-2004, 09:48 PM

car cover would be a recomendation then. there's one i saw in an infomercial that's indestructible against water, stains, bird shit and it takes seconds to put on and take off the car. i might try it, that is when i get a worthy paintjob...

wootwoot · 10-12-2004, 10:19 PM

your going to drive around with a car cover on?

CrazyS13 · 10-12-2004, 10:21 PM

i think it has to do with the air pressure/lack of it at speed. Picture a draft, there is pretty much a dead spot of no wind back there so dirt just kinda sticks.

nismo2491 · 10-12-2004, 10:51 PM

yeah its a problem on my fastback too. as was soot from no lift to shit backfires (msd 6al w/ 2 step hooked up to clutch start switch. turbo ka)
KEvin

XxJaPxOxNeEs23xX · 10-12-2004, 10:57 PM

i have a s14 nd it does the same. right after i wash it it gets dirty wthin 2 miles. and now i dont wash it.

daredevildoug · 10-13-2004, 02:06 AM

i have the answer to this problem.. its coming from the seems of the rear lights.. it has water in it after you wash or if it rains. it comes out when you drive. you can simply blow it out or drive for a sec and then wipe the water of your bumper before for it collects any dirt... i think thats what you are talking about...

-derrick

elevator · 10-13-2004, 02:28 AM

Is it black? (the dirt) Sometimes you can get a sooty layer on the bumper when the engine is runnig rich.

Inland180 · 10-13-2004, 02:45 AM

I agree with daredevildoug but a car is always gonna get dirty no matter what. whether ts sprinklers or just water on the road.

blk90s13 · 10-13-2004, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rennen

I have that same problem on my black fastback!

I dont know where on earth it could have come from

thats nasty

RedlineRacer · 10-13-2004, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daredevildoug

i have the answer to this problem.. its coming from the seems of the rear lights.. it has water in it after you wash or if it rains. it comes out when you drive. you can simply blow it out or drive for a sec and then wipe the water of your bumper before for it collects any dirt... i think thats what you are talking about...

-derrick

Thats what i am thinking it is. cause like the rest of my car will be spotless, even on top of my hatch. then there will be dirt all over the top of my bumper.

rainier · 10-13-2004, 11:45 AM

yeah i guess it happens to alot of us. i hate it. when i drive my car around the block after i wash it it gets all dusty and shit

Shin_Kudo · 10-13-2004, 02:36 PM

Mine gets pretty dirty back there, too. I've always got brake/tire dust behind the wheels, as well.

ghostuss · 10-14-2004, 10:50 PM

Yep definitly the rear. White s14 here, blah that shit gets dirty FAST!!

Ritz S14 · 10-14-2004, 11:09 PM

California duster, use it 2-3 times a week. Also wash my car at least once a week, and wax once every 3 weeks.

10-12-2004, 07:09 PM	#1
RedlineRacer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clemson, South Carolina Age: 40 Posts: 1,054 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dirt always on my rear bumper anyone else have this problem? My fastback always has dirt on the rear bumper. Even after I was it, like a few hours later it will have dirt all over it. Where is is coming from?

10-12-2004, 07:21 PM	#3
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm gonna go out on a limb here, and say.... the dirt is from around the Clemson, SC area. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

10-12-2004, 07:58 PM	#4
Rennen Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stafford, VA Age: 42 Posts: 882 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Rennen Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have that same problem on my black fastback! I dont know where on earth it could have come from __________________ '89 Nissan 240SX fastback: #23 DSP/RallyMod2/Track Slut '95 BMW 540i 6 speed: Ultimate Commuting Machine PFM Racing www.solo2.org www.midwest240sx.com

10-12-2004, 09:48 PM	#8
Dutchmalmiss Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Socal (323) Age: 39 Posts: 3,501 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	car cover would be a recomendation then. there's one i saw in an infomercial that's indestructible against water, stains, bird shit and it takes seconds to put on and take off the car. i might try it, that is when i get a worthy paintjob... __________________ Pignose, biaaatch.

10-12-2004, 10:21 PM	#10
CrazyS13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Smallest state... Age: 40 Posts: 58 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i think it has to do with the air pressure/lack of it at speed. Picture a draft, there is pretty much a dead spot of no wind back there so dirt just kinda sticks. __________________ SOHC KAT, 6 psi...

10-12-2004, 07:17 PM	#2
papershot Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2004 Location: CT Posts: 368 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the roads....

10-12-2004, 08:09 PM	#5
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,331 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i noticed when i removed my spoiler, suddenly there was a lot more dirt on the back of my car. so the stock spoiler is functional!

10-12-2004, 08:37 PM	#6
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 39 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	aerodynamics son

10-12-2004, 09:37 PM	#7
ProjectSlideways Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 83 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have definately noticed this...wash...wax... drive. Instantly dirt appears on the rear bumper... the top of it. Damn white cars.

10-12-2004, 10:19 PM	#9
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 39 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	your going to drive around with a car cover on?

10-12-2004, 10:51 PM	#11
nismo2491 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southern MD Age: 41 Posts: 1,373 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah its a problem on my fastback too. as was soot from no lift to shit backfires (msd 6al w/ 2 step hooked up to clutch start switch. turbo ka) KEvin

10-12-2004, 10:57 PM	#12
XxJaPxOxNeEs23xX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: california Posts: 572 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have a s14 nd it does the same. right after i wash it it gets dirty wthin 2 miles. and now i dont wash it.

10-13-2004, 02:06 AM	#13
daredevildoug Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: hawaii Age: 39 Posts: 148 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have the answer to this problem.. its coming from the seems of the rear lights.. it has water in it after you wash or if it rains. it comes out when you drive. you can simply blow it out or drive for a sec and then wipe the water of your bumper before for it collects any dirt... i think thats what you are talking about... -derrick

10-13-2004, 02:28 AM	#14
elevator Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Age: 72 Posts: 855 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is it black? (the dirt) Sometimes you can get a sooty layer on the bumper when the engine is runnig rich. Last edited by elevator; 10-13-2004 at 02:49 AM..

10-13-2004, 02:45 AM	#15
Inland180 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 1,763 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	I agree with daredevildoug but a car is always gonna get dirty no matter what. whether ts sprinklers or just water on the road. __________________ PTE6262 Full-Race Twin Scroll FTW! Feedback LINK

10-13-2004, 11:45 AM	#18
rainier Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego / Santa Ana Age: 38 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah i guess it happens to alot of us. i hate it. when i drive my car around the block after i wash it it gets all dusty and shit __________________

10-13-2004, 02:36 PM	#19
Shin_Kudo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 699 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine gets pretty dirty back there, too. I've always got brake/tire dust behind the wheels, as well. __________________ '95 240SX Base Pearl White

10-14-2004, 10:50 PM	#20
ghostuss Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego/San Francisco Age: 39 Posts: 1,337 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yep definitly the rear. White s14 here, blah that shit gets dirty FAST!! __________________ 96 all suspension s14 SOLD 90 s13 coupe - SOLD Currently rocking 2002 BMW M3 w/ custom suspension. ButtonWillow, CA entire circuit drift/grip event by shock drifting spot for sale. Take over my spot for $150 only.

10-14-2004, 11:09 PM	#21
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 43 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	California duster, use it 2-3 times a week. Also wash my car at least once a week, and wax once every 3 weeks.