Rear Bumper Exhaust Shield
 

Wasn't sure on what section to put this in, but anyways...

Does anyone have any suggestions on who makes or what to do for a rear bumper exhaust shield? Not looking for the looks, purely for fuction as my exhaust is getting a little hot for the plastic stock diffuser.

I tried searching, but no results.

Would be nice for something like this:

(credits to whoever's image this is)
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Is your bumper actually melting?I wouldn't expect the tips to get hot enough to melt anything. I don't know anyone who makes a shield

It is. I picked a piece of plastic off the exhaust tip the other night. I guess it's off to make one out of metal for me.

lava mat, same stuff for turbo blankets
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Reinforced-A...5XPrtM&vxp=mtr
or aluminum tape.
You could probably rivet the lava mat on if you are worried about it falling off. Or just keep reapplying the aluminum tape as you would have a full roll.

We are in the process of releasing these right now :).

Pictures below. The neat thing about our cover is that it doesn't use gel coat, so no yellowing over time. It is also 100% carbon throughout, no fiberglass. It is polished high temp carbon at that; which is meant specifically for this type of hot environment. It looks high-end motorsports in person.

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Thanks,
Eric

Beautiful as always..

What's the cost looking like on these?

What kind of matrix do you use for the composite? I've been trying to find one that doesn't yellow..

He already said it won't yellow

That's why I'm asking, I've been trying to find a plastic matrix that doesn't yellow. I've made quite a few CF parts and they always yellow from UV exposure. I'd really like not to have to sand/clear CF parts every couple of years.

-Josh

Sign me up for one of these! I sent you an email Eric :thanks:

could also get longer exhaust hangers if the exhaust is just sitting too close to the diffuser. I had that issue with my Injen exhaust.

@VeloxEric : I wonder ..
- Wouldn't it be better to make them from metal to reflect heat? (possibly cheaper too)
- Also .. how about making also maching "blank" ones, for single-exhaust owners.
- And imho squared form like in OP looks a bit more stylish (though i'd prefer covering more area, eg. up to towing hook hole and slightly wider).

FYI : the Velox model is available on FT86Speedfactory

those velox ones look killer... gives it a OEM+ kind of feeling.... adding it to my list of must haves. haha.

-Carbon fiber is actually a great insulator for heat. The shape of the cutout would be difficult to do with metal as well, this is perfect for composites.

-They are sold separately, not as a pair.

Very nice.

Will this fit all exhaust systems. I an asking about my Perrin with 4 in tips.

Thanks!

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It adds 1mm thickness (0.040") to the exhaust cutout area. You shouldn't have an issue unless the exhaust is already touching the bumper, and if you're at that point, you probably already have an extremely melted bumper.

Thanks,
Eric

Cool. I got a pair from FT86speedfactory. Will post pics when installed.

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@VeloxEric, how does this install? interested with this product since my exhaust melted a little of the bumper already and it doesnt look good lol

Our install manuals are always online under the support tab on our website :cheers:

Install Manual Page

Carbon Exhaust Cover Install Manual

Quick answer is double sided foam by 3M. It's stout stuff from my testing *when installed correctly*, which is not difficult when following the above install manual.

Thanks,
Eric

It might be just me, but I think these would look awesome installed with a few rivets per side...

Just you :). In my eyes it would change looks from blending-in almost stock-ish looks to afterthought hack.

You mean a modification? Aftermarket wheels look like an afterthought too side stock wheels almost always look bad and even when they don't the style just isn't the same as the aftermarket

damn those cf exhaust shields look f'n BADASS

@VeloxEric, one last question, if the bumper has already burnt parts, will there be any mounting issues? mine seems pretty light only but need to make sure before i make a purchase.. will try to take a pic for you to see the amount of damage if you want or need it

It wouldn't be terrible to drill your own holes in the carbon. Just have to be careful and start small.

As long as you clean the burnt parts and make the surface uniform with the rest of the bumper, I'd say you'll be alright. I'd sand it till it was flat-ish again and then go along with the install per the manual. Dremel, orbital sander, hand sanding would all take care of this I believe.

Thanks,
Eric

Added the Velox Carbon Exhaust covers today. These looks fantastic. The fit is spot on and they really add to the look of my HKS exhaust. Great job Eric and everyone else at Velox for coming up with these.