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  1. Nico

    Nico Karting

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    #1 Nico, Aug 3, 2010
    Everytime I take my F430 for a drive, there seems to be some black residue leaking from the exhaust and into the bumper. It's always there every time I look after driving (even if I wipe it off beforehand) Does anybody have any idea what it can be? Just took delivery of the car a few weeks ago and it's been doing it since day one. I don't know if this is normal or not and can provide pictures if necessary. Thanks!
     
  2. jj525

    jj525 Karting

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    #2 jj525, Aug 3, 2010
    normal
     
  3. m.roberts

    m.roberts Formula Junior

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    #3 m.roberts, Aug 3, 2010
    get the fabspeed aftermarket tips.... extend them out a little bit, and you can prevent the drip onto the paint.
     
  4. blackbolt22

    blackbolt22 F1 Veteran
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    #4 blackbolt22, Aug 3, 2010
    Dealer told me it was normal.
     
  5. Bebs

    Bebs Formula Junior

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    #5 Bebs, Aug 3, 2010
    Yes it derives from poodling about too much at low revs - you guys need to put your foot down and blast the exhaust through once and a while.. :p :p :p
     
  6. EnzoXYZ

    EnzoXYZ Karting

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    #6 EnzoXYZ, Aug 3, 2010
    Do you drive your car for short distances?
     
  7. cig1

    cig1 F1 Rookie

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    #7 cig1, Aug 3, 2010
    Exactly it !!!
    Some probably don't drive long enough to get the exhaust system warmed up :D Gotta' watch those miles ;)

    G
     
  8. Nico

    Nico Karting

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    #8 Nico, Aug 3, 2010
    Last edited: Aug 3, 2010
    Thanks for the replies. I drive the car every other day at the least and put a minimum of 40 miles each time I drive it, so do the math ;)

    Mileage is no issue.... otherwise, why buy it? :) I have some Picasso's that I can sit and stare at
     
  9. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #9 TheMayor, Aug 3, 2010
    Normal and annoying.
     
  10. bill.jones

    bill.jones Karting

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    #10 bill.jones, Aug 3, 2010
    Only happens during warmup - caused by water vapour (normal product of combustion) and rich fuel mixture (necessary during initial startup and warmup). Water vapour should disappear after a few minutes.
     
  11. E60 M5

    E60 M5 Moderator
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    #11 E60 M5, Aug 4, 2010
    I have a spare rag to wipe away the annoying liquid from the tips after start up.
     
  12. Bluehinder

    Bluehinder Formula Junior

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    #12 Bluehinder, Aug 4, 2010
    They all do it. Wipe it down immediately after driving, otherwise it will stain.
     
  13. Hud

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    #13 Hud, Aug 4, 2010
    Its just condensation and carbon deposit :)
     

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