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Urgent: Exhuast melting body kit?

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Old 02-04-2004, 08:44 PM
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Urgent: Exhuast melting body kit?

I've had my Brabus kit on for appx. 3 weeks now, and havn't noticed any problems with the exhaust being virtually covered by the rear apron. Yesterday i went around 30 miles at high speeds on the 91 freeway, and when i woke up this morning, i noticed a blackish-orange buildup at the bottom of the kit where the exhaust comes out. I looked further and noticed that on the under side of the skirt, the body kit appeared to have melted somewhat. Is there anything I can put on the apron to prevent further damage? Fortunately it is restricted to a non-exposed region.
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ouch... it must hurt to see your body kit melting...

i would think that cutting the bodykit a little to give more clearance around the exhaust would be the best bet...
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Go to a muffler shop, and see if they have any exhaust wrap, or another suitable alternative, to keep the heat from ruining your bumper.
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...........There is a heat sheild sheat metal that is supposed to be placed between your exhaust and your body kit.

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