Safron Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 My exhaust on my atom 80 is starting to discolour, was wandering if anybody's got or had the same problem,it's like the heat has faded the paint ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete S Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 It is normal for the chrome plating on exhausts to develop colouring, with heating, over time. Colours range from orange/bronze to blue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I like the colour that cooked metal makes SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safron Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 On 17/08/2020 at 13:56, admin (Simon W) said: I like the colour that cooked metal makes SW Not the chrome the silencer, here is a photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safron Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 Also it's only done 11hrs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Ohhhhh, That's a new one. First time I have seen that on an ATOM 80. If it's not running hot, it's not a problem (although a little unusual) I guess though if you are not happy fire it back to the dealer for advice or contact Vitto directly. Personally, I still don't think its a drama as long as your temps are good. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete S Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 My Atom 80 is well past 11 hours and has no sign of similar discolouring. Could that part of the exhaust been exposed to intense UV light (e.g. welding)? I notice that the orange nut/bolt marker above the silencer in the top picture has also changed colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Mark Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 My guess would be its down to a small gap in the glass packing material allowing raw gas to cook that spot. The Atom is unexpectedly quiet so I guess there are various well thought out layers of glass fiber and stainless wool....? Not sure it would be any issue other than aesthetic... would be nice if you were sent a replacement though If it where more serious, I would expect the down-pipe to cook.... But that's a guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safron Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 I have sent photos and email to vittorazi, but not had reply, it's in a skymax star frame, thought it would be easier contacting the engine manufacturer,than Russia. It is a heat problem but engine is running no problems good oil mix,just over50/1 ,and plug is good colour. I think it is something to do with the packing in the silencer as mentioned,it just makes it look awful,I await a reply from Italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Mark Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Looks like it only has a glass mat and it hat snagged during assembly (its the correct spot) Its an interesting design... I like it 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 7 hours ago, Blackburn Mark said: My guess would be its down to a small gap in the glass packing material allowing raw gas to cook that spot. The Atom is unexpectedly quiet so I guess there are various well thought out layers of glass fiber and stainless wool....? Not sure it would be any issue other than aesthetic... would be nice if you were sent a replacement though If it where more serious, I would expect the down-pipe to cook.... But that's a guess. That has never crossed my mind but makes perfect sense! I learned something new today SW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safron Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 £100 for new outer silencer, and£30 for new wadding,it's not that bad . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Mark Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 16 minutes ago, Safron said: £100 for new outer silencer, and£30 for new wadding,it's not that bad . Technically, that ought to be on the manufacturers dime and is what I assumed they would offer you at the minimum. If the aesthetics didn't matter, then why would they put dye in the anodizing? I sympathies with the manufacturer to a point.... They ought to sympathies with your willingness to piss around rebuilding their error out of the exhaust. If £130 "isn't bad" then Vittorazi ought to be cool covering it AND be thankful you are willing to skin your knuckles rebuilding it. However, if £130 is nothing to have a heart attack over in Safron land, then I apologies for rattling your cage on the issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Mark Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 EDIT: I'm assuming its a relatively new machine...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safron Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 It's a 2018 ,I bought it in 2019, when it had 5hrs on it,I still haven't had a really from vitto, sad really as they are market leaders in paramotor engines,I thought I would of had a instant reply,I've emailed and messaged on there Facebook site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Mark Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, Safron said: It's a 2018 ,I bought it in 2019 That makes it a tad more tricky despite that its an assembly error. I am now split on the issue... If they gave me a new outer tube and packing mat I would feel they had done me a favor AND if they refused I would feel they shirked a "minor" trespass. It might be worth learning to enjoy your custom "Sun-Burst" exhaust just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safron Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 Ha ha ,are you from Blackburn bud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Mark Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, Safron said: Ha ha ,are you from Blackburn bud? Accrington... just down the road a tad. Are you up north? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safron Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 Burnley ,where do you fly from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Mark Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Edisford bridge Do we bloody know each other!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safron Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 I think so I fly with Jamie, ha ha didn't know it was you mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Mark Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Haha! You pealed off at Ribchester I think we may have drawn you in a little deep... I was buzzed up when I saw the third glider (you) I was struggling to climb above cloud base and you kept coming and sticking your neck out That was pretty ballsy! Don't ever hesitate to peal off for a buttie and a chill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Mark Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 That was you wasn't it? Three of us flying SW over Stonyhurst college towards Ribchester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safron Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 Yes bud I'll show you the exhaust next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Mark Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Buzzin Gutted with the weather this weekend.... Its a cruel sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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