removing heat shield...

[VAPORBLADE]

Would it be a poor idea to remove mine - currently it is loose/rusty and makes some nasty noise when driving. Would I get a hot spot or anything?

(stock exhaust btw - but not for long I hope!)

[SpunkyE30nOk]

i haven't had my heatshield on since i did my clutch/main seal, *jun 06* and i haven't experienced any problems so far...there are like 12 bolts or something holding it up, so its not difficult to remove at all

[VAPORBLADE]

Yeah, I see how to take it off, I have it on stands in my garage - thought to myself "let's just take that POS off the car"! LOL.

[matt]

Yes, it's a poor idea.

If your CSB melts, you will be in a world of hurt.

[VAPORBLADE]

gtk.

I guess I will leave it - or get a new one.

[VAPORBLADE]

Cannot buy a cover seperately bav tells me - so I would need to pay 409 for a new pipe. Ghey.

[PiercedE30]

grab some sheet metal and a hammer!

[matt]

Oh, you're talking about the cover on the actual pipe? You can lose that.

Don't take off the piece above that that bolts to the floorpan of the car. That is important.

[VAPORBLADE]

ok cool! Sorry I was not more clear. I will rip that shat off the ride asap.