Heat shield removal??

[stl240]

HI there , my heat shield on my exhaust manifold is rattling a bit, its kind of annoying!! Looking to get headers soon, any recomendations?? Anyway for now, whats the drawbacks of removimg the now existant heat shield??  

p.s.  Anyone else experiencing a slight rattling at about 2000 rpm  in like almost every gear??

[S13Grl]

I did, the day I got my exhaust installed. The downside: some of the heat gets into the &quot;cockpit&quot;. I'd remove them and get some exhaust wrap. I haven't gotten the wrap for myself yet, but hey... You'll have to remove the heat shields when you get headers anyway. You can do it yourself or you can let a muffler shop do it for you. They'll charge you like $10. BUT, if you're a girl and you aren't too hard on the eyes, you'll get it done for free. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[stl240]

So no down sides other than a little heat in the car?? Wont melt any wires or hoses right?? &nbsp; Yeah i know some good looking girls get all kinds of work done free!! Its hard to keep up! &nbsp; lol

[S13Grl]

It's so awesome, though: I had wires &amp; plugs installed, an oil change done, and an inspection of the car all done for $11.71. It kicks ass!!! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

Nothing should be melted. I don't think so at least! Maybe your feet, but that's just about it.

[ca18guy]

Hey I have the same probablem. I hate that rattle but have been to lazy to get rid of it <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('> So S13Grl if I show if I show off my lovely figure you think I can get it done for free <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> &lt;img src=&quot;http://forums.off-topic.net/avatar.php?userid=22291&amp;dateline=100237007&quot;&gt;

[S13Grl]

Hey, gotta make sure you show how round your booty is, so wear some REAL tight jeans!

[ca18guy]

Jeans? I'll wear my all spandex suit &lt;img src=&quot;http://forums.off-topic.net/images/smilies/pat.gif&quot;&gt;

[BlankFlip]

maybe i should find me a hot chick to take my car into shops, i'd save thousands down the road.

[S13Grl]

Hey, I don't think I'm hot, but it ALWAYS works for me. I'll help you out for some comission! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>

[S13Grl]

Hey Don, send some pics, will ya?

P.S. That avatar you have is seriously bothering me. I've tried avoiding wearing that kind of underwear ever since you put it up but it isn't working too good. Anyway, last night I had a dream that I was walking around in thongs and a tee-shirt. THAT'S ALL YOUR FAULT! Or your avatar's. Whatever... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[ca18guy]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from S13Grl on 3:54 pm on Oct. 6, 2001
Hey Don, send some pics, will ya?

P.S. That avatar you have is seriously bothering me. I've tried avoiding wearing that kind of underwear ever since you put it up but it isn't working too good. Anyway, last night I had a dream that I was walking around in thongs and a tee-shirt. THAT'S ALL YOUR FAULT! Or your avatar's. Whatever... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
That's hilarious, I've been looking for a better avatar but I can't find one better then that <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('> &nbsp;As for pics, whenever I break out the all spandex suit I'll be sure to take some pics <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[S13Grl]

That's not hillarious. I got hit on a lot last night, though. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> My behind isn't at all unnoticable, imagine thongs. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'>

[BlankFlip]

hehe, ur set on that spandex idea aren't u?

[S13Grl]

Nahh, I'm still thinking thongs.

[BlankFlip]

thongs or spandex should never go together w/ guys. trust me, i've seen it, i'm still haunted by those images. u won't c me complaining if a girl wanted to wear it though.

[S13Grl]

What does this have to do with tech talk???

Shame, shame, shame!

[ca18guy]

Oh man I just got images of my roommate back in Tech School. He had a pair of spandex pants that he wore shorts over. Well I came in once and all he had on was the spandex pants, and he was a hefty guy to!!! Thanks for bringing that image back to me <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('>

[S13Grl]

I don't mind seeing a good looking guy in spandes... or without them.

[IceTekGuy]

go ahead and remove the heat shield, just hope your not gonna be havin any leaf bag breakin fun... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>
i wouldnt cause the header is alot toastier than the heat shield and then if you get a piece of paper caught in there or a leaf then engine fires could be a problem :o

[BlankFlip]

weren't u just all &quot;shame, shame, shame.&quot; man ca18guy, u shouldn't of used that word &quot;hefty,&quot; now that image of the &quot;hefty&quot; guy i saw before in them that was always in the back of my mind has just came back worse than ever...i might need therapy.

[S13Grl]

Therapy? Just find a girl and have sex with her, that should do ya. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[BlankFlip]

hehe, u just get right to the point don't u <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>
don't sound like a bad idea though, 2 bad i ain't a pimp like that

[ca18guy]

What your not big pimping? Here is a drawing of myself.
&lt;img src=&quot;http://forums.off-topic.net/attachment.php?s=&amp;postid=1149181&quot;&gt;

[S13Grl]

:biggrin:

[AJ]

sportin the 240 <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> u can't help but have the women flock to you... &nbsp;porches, farraris,, common.. the 240's got reaaal sex apeal <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>


god i wish i was tellign the truth...

[misnomer]

And back on topic. . . uh. . . so whady'all think about spandex and thong upholstry? Shit, can't avoid it <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>

[BlankFlip]

how'd this topic go from heat shield removal to big pimpin' it in a 240 while wearing a thong <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> ? i think the 240's get some attention, they're pretty rare, i just don't have these &quot;pimping&quot; skills that u crazy ppl speak of. or maybe it's just the fact that i haven't been wearing ne spandex lately <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> . once again, this has abosulutely nothing to w/ heat shield removal.

[S13Grl]

It's totally not my fault. I had nothing to do with any of it. It's &nbsp;CA18Guy and his avatar.

[HippoSleek]

Heat sheilds - no problem with removal - just don't park over dead grass and/or leaves. &nbsp;They will also not add much heat to your interior.

Pimpin a 240 - around here (DC): rolling in an S13 will attract all the mami's fresh from their jobs cleaning office buildings (b/c they think you are a like minded bus-boy). &nbsp;S14 will get you all the hot secretaries (in gramma panties - check the lines), since they really wanted my car when it came out (25% of S14s here have male drivers). &nbsp;BTW: Grl - is &quot;isn't at all unnoticable&quot; a good thing or a bad thing?

[S13Grl]

I say it's a bad thing, but I'm happy with it, honestly. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> My boyfriend is really happy too <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>.

[my240likenoother]

my ex bought me a pair of thongs she loved that shit alll freaky on me i love it the thong tho i dont think that i could wear it for more that an hour :cool:

[DSC]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from BlankFlip on 2:31 am on Oct. 7, 2001
how'd this topic go from heat shield removal to big pimpin' it in a 240 while wearing a thong <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> ? i think the 240's get some attention, they're pretty rare, i just don't have these &quot;pimping&quot; skills that u crazy ppl speak of. or maybe it's just the fact that i haven't been wearing ne spandex lately <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> . once again, this has abosulutely nothing to w/ heat shield removal.
</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> If you remove the heat shield it makes the cabbin hotter, forcing people to wear thongs <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[BlankFlip]

hmmm....that actaully makes sense! n we thought we were off topic this whole time <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[my240likenoother]

to get back on the real topic
i had mine taken off and it is a little hotter in the cab in the summer but not unbariable, and i dont use the A/C riped it out. in the fall it is nice dont know about the winter my car has never seen snow

(Edited by my240likenoother at 9:37 pm on Oct. 7, 2001)

[JeffNJ]

Excessive heat leaking into the 'cockpit' is a bad thing? &nbsp;Ha, I could use all the heat I can get. &nbsp;That shield will be gone by nightfall. &nbsp;=)

[S13Grl]

You guys can joke about it all you want... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':('>