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s13rookie
05-24-2003, 12:57 AM
im just wondering what are the consequences for removing some heat shielding from the exhaust system. does the cat really get hot enough to pose the risk of starting a fire?

all the cat heat shielding does on my car is rattle like a mofo. id like to get rid of it, but im not trying to bring smokey the bear down on my a$$
uiuc240
05-24-2003, 02:31 AM
don't park over tall, dry grass and you'll be fine.

Eric
s13rookie
05-24-2003, 02:34 AM
damn, there goes all the forest make out sessions, haha
uiuc240
05-24-2003, 02:38 AM
Originally posted by s13rookie
damn, there goes all the forest make out sessions, haha

:D well, not totally...just make sure you don't drive the **** out of the car on the way there (and make it a short trip) and then just keep the windows open to smell for burning grasses. safe!

Eric
s13rookie
05-24-2003, 02:46 AM
yeah, i leave them down anyways, otherwise they fog up and i cant see in the case of emergency
misnomer
05-24-2003, 12:14 PM
bah, what sort of emergencies do you have in a forest make out session aside from your cat starting a wildfire under your car?
s0ldats
05-24-2003, 01:50 PM
Originally posted by misnomer
bah, what sort of emergencies do you have in a forest make out session aside from your cat starting a wildfire under your car?

ROFL~! who knows what could happen.
sykikchimp
05-24-2003, 03:26 PM
Originally posted by s0ldats
ROFL~! who knows what could happen.

something might explode...
KiDyNomiTe
05-24-2003, 03:39 PM
Originally posted by sykikchimp
something might explode...

lol ya something sure will explode ;)
mrmephistopheles
05-24-2003, 05:26 PM
moving thread to tech. please keep it on-topic or i'll lock or delete.
s0ldats
05-26-2003, 11:12 PM
Originally posted by KiDyNomiTe
lol ya something sure will explode ;)

yeah..hahahahaha your stereo to be exact.
misnomer
05-27-2003, 12:13 AM
Back on topic :P

The cat definitely does get hot enough to catch things on fire. Before straight up removing the shielding, you may want to check out where it is rattling and see if it can be fixed. If it can't, you will be OK as long as you stay on the streets.
s13rookie
05-27-2003, 12:32 AM
okay, thanks for all the help. matt
Maeda
05-27-2003, 11:37 AM
please do not remove the heat shield!

There are 4 screws that will get rid of the rattle located under the heat shield for the cat.

I removed mine when installing an exhaust system BUT, on a 20 mile drive i noticed my butt getting really warm. I also noticed that the center of the car was getting too hot to touch.

I bottom thing is a heat sink. The top part is a heat shield. Dont remove either. Don't have a sweaty butt.
Dousan_PG
05-27-2003, 11:39 AM
bottom one is ok to remove
top..depends
i removed mine. yeah its a LOT hotter then before. but its ok. not unbearable. wait till the sound deadening comes out..hoooot :)
Maeda
05-27-2003, 11:48 AM
Originally posted by dousan36
bottom one is ok to remove
top..depends
i removed mine. yeah its a LOT hotter then before. but its ok. not unbearable. wait till the sound deadening comes out..hoooot :)

I think I burned my leg due to the fact that I have no carpet. I imagine with no sound deadning this could be more severe.