I have one on my 03, I heard it may fit better now on the newer models... but mine is indeed pointing towards the passenger side, but the left side is centered more on the driver's side of the bumper cover where it made a little contact.

 

I will post pictures tonight, you can compare it, did you end up getting a shield?

 

Has anyone tried using clear helicopter tape? I would think this might be an easy solution.

you can see it here at
http://www.racerstape.com/heli.html

 

Here are some pictures I took of my catback.







What do you think? I should probably get a CF shield? I was thinking of getting helicopter tape that's clear?

 

I guess it depends what you're looking for.

If you just want to protect the bumper, then a few layers of helicopter tape might suffice although I don't know if it can hold up to the temperatures. The cf shield also would be good, but I can't imagine taking the shield off and having a noticeable difference in color w/an outline of where the cf heat shield existed. imo, going this route will make the rear look awkward.

I've seen a few members with their lower right rear bumper covered in soot and personally I'd rather have something like the SS which looks like it would reduce and deflect carbon buildup. I don't have time to wash my car twice a week.

 

I'm basically just concerned with any perminant damage. I don't want yellowing of my bumper or any melting. I'm looking into gettong a CF shield.

What causes damage, the actual fumes or the heat from the metal catback, or both?

 

the heat and even more so the carbon soot.

 

that helicopter tape link doesnt work

80210, does your exhaust have a band around the cannister? if it does, then adjust the way the band sits...it'll move your exhaust towards the driverside if you turn the band clockwise

 

I just ordered the SS heat shield.

 

CF heat shield looks great on GG

 

Here is a SS heat shield I saw on an Evo at Winged Warrior. I remember seeing this thread and took a few pics for you all.






I was just running a Megan catback on mine and it melted the bumper. I didn't even pay attention to it for the week I was running just the catback. Oops. Once I installed the downpipe and testpipe, it pulled the tip a little closer to center. Now it doesn't rub or melt anymore, but it still gets black.

 

ouch not good.

 

thanks for the pictures cableguy. im not feeling how the ss heat shield looks sticking out that far

dingleberries...how far out will you have your heat shield sticking out? post pictures once you get it installed

...my bumper is really starting to get burnt and yellow/brown. lol. damnit.

 

I haven't received my shipment yet, but once I do, pics will be posted.

 

sounds good