Heat shield opinions

1. Jigs2895 Established Member Joined: Jan 2013 Portsmouth Posts: 1335 1997 Mk1 VTS

   #1 12th May 2014, 21:57

   What's peoples opinion on running without the centre section heat shield that covers the handbrake cables etc..
   
   I've read some threads for and others against. I'd like to either remove or modify mine so I can fit my stiffer exhaust rubbers without my dummy cat hitting on the heat shield.
2. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #2 13th May 2014, 06:33

   You'll be fine with or without it.
   
   Dummy cat shouldnt hit it when a std cat doesnt even come close to it. Even with the stiffer bushes
3. Jigs2895 Established Member Joined: Jan 2013 Portsmouth Posts: 1335 1997 Mk1 VTS

   #3 13th May 2014, 08:55

   I believe it's because a normal cat is flatter, the dummy cat on the saxsport is round
4. Hazmanscoop Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Witney Posts: 2481 Black VTS

   #4 13th May 2014, 09:35

   I havent got either on mine.
   
   Just recently took the handbrake one off as the bolts had snapped underneath and were vibrating on the exhaust.
   
   Had to take my front one out to fit my quickshifter!
   
   Been fine for 4 years.
5. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

   #5 13th May 2014, 09:52

   Extra weight innit.
   
   I don't run one.
   
   Plus if you want to adjust the handbrake it's a reet pain in the balls having to drop the exhaust and heatshield.
6. Manwhore Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 107 2 saxo vts , ax vts , 4.7 V8 jeep

   #6 13th May 2014, 09:56

   I'm sure you will be fine
7. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

   #7 13th May 2014, 09:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Manwhore I'm sure you will be fine

   I wouldn't bet on it, have you seen his attempt at lowering?!
8. Manwhore Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 107 2 saxo vts , ax vts , 4.7 V8 jeep

   #8 13th May 2014, 09:58

   Haha , no....any pix ?
9. Jigs2895 Established Member Joined: Jan 2013 Portsmouth Posts: 1335 1997 Mk1 VTS

   #9 13th May 2014, 10:07

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by D4MJT I wouldn't bet on it, have you seen his attempt at lowering?!

   Lol, fuck you. Getting done this weekend

   1 user thanked this post: D4MJT
10. Hazmanscoop Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Witney Posts: 2481 Black VTS

    #10 13th May 2014, 10:10

    at least you can get under the car at the back end without a jack...
    
    Or this friday, if its raining, everyone can stand under it and enjoy a nice, cool, refreshing beverage.
11. Manwhore Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2005 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 107 2 saxo vts , ax vts , 4.7 V8 jeep

    #11 13th May 2014, 12:10

    Ohh...I see ...even without pix lol