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[FAST_aD13]

As its quite a common problem (and mine had long since dropped off) I thought i'd have a stab at making my own replacement for the plastic exhaust shield that comes fitted to, but usually quickly departs the rear of most VX220's.

I also didn't fancy buying one of the over priced replacements and either struggling underneith the car to fit it or removing the whole rear clam!

Commence pikey exhaust shroud/heat shield build...

What you'll need:

• Appropriately sized Can (prefereably empty) - I found this one in the corner of my garage
• A pair of Sharp Scissors / Knife
• Metal File / Rotary Tool
• Heat Proof Paint
• Black Heat Resistant PU Adhesive - Similar to this: http://www.fluesuppl...cone-black.html

and you can go from this:


to this:


The entire album with descriptions is here: Vauxhall VX220 - Cheap Exhaust Shroud Guide

Its really easy to do and improves the look of the rear end massively!

Enjoy!

Edited by FAST_aD13, 19 October 2012 - 05:52 PM.

[Bumblebee]

How does tiger seal hold up to the job? I was thinking of sticking my oem 1 back on but not sure what's best to use for this?

[FAST_aD13]

TigerSeal was fine on mine while i had it... although i did sell the car about 4 months later so can't really comment on its longevity.

Something like this would be better suited: http://www.fluesuppl...cone-black.html

(edited the guide to Heat Resistant adhesive)

Edited by FAST_aD13, 19 October 2012 - 05:52 PM.

[FAST_aD13]

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[FAST_aD13]

11. . . . fin!

Edited by FAST_aD13, 20 October 2012 - 11:38 AM.

[e7 jmc]

Black silicone lasted 8 years so far......

[gav89]

As its quite a common problem (and mine had long since dropped off) I thought i'd have a stab at making my own replacement for the plastic exhaust shield that comes fitted to, but usually quickly departs the rear of most VX220's.

I also didn't fancy buying one of the over priced replacements and either struggling underneith the car to fit it or removing the whole rear clam!

Commence pikey exhaust shroud/heat shield build...

What you'll need:

[*]Appropriately sized Can (prefereably empty) - I found this one in the corner of my garage
[*]A pair of Sharp Scissors / Knife
[*]Metal File / Rotary Tool
[*]Heat Proof Paint
[*]Black Heat Resistant PU Adhesive - Similar to this: http://www.fluesuppl...cone-black.html
[/list]and you can go from this:


to this:


The entire album with descriptions is here: Vauxhall VX220 - Cheap Exhaust Shroud Guide

Its really easy to do and improves the look of the rear end massively!

Enjoy!

 

Hey Dude, do you have the photos of this DIY heat shield anymore as they arent showing up on the thread anymore :-(

[KurtVerbose]

If you mean the heat shield that is in the left rear wheel arch - why not just use heat wrap?

 

I did - works fine.

[Mike-F]

Its the one above the tail pipe that is bonded to the mesh in the clam, they fall off !

[KurtVerbose]

Ah.

 

Shame the pics have gone.

[chappers2000]

Eltech have a nice option on their facebook site to fix the exhaust shield. You could always knock up something similar if the 40 Euro is a bit steep. 

[smiley]

Eltech have a nice option on their facebook site to fix the exhaust shield. You could always knock up something similar if the 40 Euro is a bit steep. 

 

I thought it was just a cosmetical thingy to hide the mangeled mesh?

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[GaryK]

What's a 'Speedster'?     Otherwise, I like that a lot. Might enquire to see if they can make this with 'VX220' instead.

[GaryK]

 

[color=rgb(55,62,77);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(246,247,248);]Ciao is possible change the logo, i have the original logo VX220, the price is same. Is possible customized logo VX220 SC or VX220 you prefer? [/color][color=rgb(55,62,77);font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;background-color:rgb(246,247,248);]The color Black, Light Grey, Grey or No Paint[/color]

 

[Wolfstone]

Yep....that expensive Eltech 'solution' offers absolutely no heat shielding at all!  

[gaffer1986]

I know it's off topic but I really like the side skirts and red and black stripe on this VX220. Also I think the rear lights look cool. I'm finding it really frustrating that I can't find a picture of the whole car, just close up bits.

 

11224379_959746537379815_2961916926582017480_n by Richard Fanders, on Flickr

 

 

11233539_959746644046471_8846970248071411344_n by Richard Fanders, on Flickr

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You can use existing undertray bolts to add such a piece of plywood/alloy/whatever you can get your hands on.

 

On to the DIY shop this weekend gaffer 

[gaffer1986]

lol, if I tried to make these side skirts out of plywood or alloy it would be a 1 in 156068 chance that it would look good

[gaffer1986]

I've got to stop looking on this site as I keep finding ways to spend money that I hadn't thought of before.