Are the heat shields that go between the exhaust and drive shaft really needed. There doesn't seem to be any wires or anything that can melt down there. So has anybody taken them out and had anything go wrong?
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Originally posted by mr.vang View Posti'll leave it there for my safety. if the rear shaft do come loose and you're doing 70+mph on the hwy, its going to be a nasty scene.
yah, id be more concerned with wheels comming off then a drivetrain.
i have driven with a drivetrain that had 1 bolt missing, and 2 bolts loose, and its a rattle can effect..theres lots of response and vibration that will make a normal person drive with caution and fix it prior to cruising 70+.
maybe your thinking of the episode of MYTHBUSTERS where they try to launch a car by its drivetrain ? ....if so...it just shoots the dt out the trunk...
that said...i've also taken out my heat sheilds for a bit of work on my drift car, and don't see a need for re-install...let me know if you want mine so you can double up for safety :)3 pedal club
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