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Carbon heatshield
goaty - 25/5/09 at 07:46 AM

hi all,
Got my carbon heatshield all fitted now, what a pain to get it to fit the way i wanted it..lol.
I am very happy with the results though, its a Echinda heatshield and it does look the nuts.
what do you think??
heatshield
heatshield

heatshield1
heatshield1

heatshield3
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Mr Whippy - 25/5/09 at 08:13 AM

looks nice

wonder what temp it can take?

your shoes look a bit girly btw

[Edited on 25/5/09 by Mr Whippy]


Echidna - 25/5/09 at 08:48 AM

Joe, i'm glad that you like it!

I use a specially formulated resin to make this part, it can withstand temps up to 150*C. As an extra barrier against heat it comes with some layers of fire blanket on the internal surface, so it should be heatproof like a hell!


Worzey - 25/5/09 at 08:48 AM

I've been thinking about getting one of those.

How did you fit it?


Echidna - 25/5/09 at 08:57 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Worzey
I've been thinking about getting one of those.

How did you fit it?


Don't really worry, it will come with complete installation instructions.

[Edited on 25/5/09 by Echidna]


omega0684 - 25/5/09 at 10:57 AM

can they be fitted in direct contact with the silencer body?


Echidna - 25/5/09 at 11:00 AM

Yes, it could be fitted in direct contact with the silencer body but the fire blanket should give some clearance between them. It would be quite a bad idea to fit it in contact without a heatproof media between them.


goaty - 25/5/09 at 01:04 PM

i requested mine be built with a 15mm gap all the way round between the silencer and the carbon.
Fitment was easy enough just a bit fiddly. Once you have marked out where the fixings will be its fine, i have just welded some nuts to the silencer and with the fireblanket and washer sandwiched its all tightened up together.


Its had some long runs already, gets warm but works a treat, very happy with it and no signs of it not taking the heat.

cheers for the comments


Echidna - 25/5/09 at 01:08 PM

Joe,
You forgot to comment about the shoes! Tell us please!


goaty - 25/5/09 at 05:02 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Echidna
Joe,
You forgot to comment about the shoes! Tell us please!


Lol. that would be the other half getting in the way