Back to stock after rear delete? - LotusTalk

skottoman · 09-25-2007, 10:52 AM

Looking to find out if anyone has gone back to the stock rear panel, after doing a rear delete. Also If you removed/cut the heatshield, how did you go back to 'stock'?

Would replacing the rear panel after cutting off the rear heatshield part cause problems?

I'm soon going to be doing a rear delete on my car, and wonder if I have options to go back to stock should I not like it for some reason.

Cheers,
Skottoman

BRTHTAKR · 09-25-2007, 10:57 AM

I did not have to cut anything to remove the heatshield, it's in my attic intact. I left the two side panels on, and had to drill out two rivets on each side (easy). So I only deleted the center panel behind the license plate. If I had removed the whole thing and not separated the side panels, I am sure it could go back on intact, and fairly quickly. Picture available, but I'm not at home now.

JimK · 09-25-2007, 11:03 AM

If you only removed that portion of the heat sheild that is attached to the rear panel, I doubt there would be any impliciations when you replace it other than a hot liscence plate.

Bgwilly31 · 09-25-2007, 11:24 AM

http://www.sector111.com/images/prod...inator/rpe.pdf

Read through that will probably be of some assistance to you.

jallingt · 09-25-2007, 11:25 AM

I was able to remove my entire heat shield in one piece. I had to drill two rivets that connected to a bracket under the floor of the boot becaue I was unable to get to the bolt that mounted the bracket to the chassis of the car. I also had to rotate my muffler a bit. I am sure I could get it back to stock, two beer job.

skottoman · 09-25-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BRTHTAKR

I did not have to cut anything to remove the heatshield, it's in my attic intact. I left the two side panels on, and had to drill out two rivets on each side (easy). So I only deleted the center panel behind the license plate. If I had removed the whole thing and not separated the side panels, I am sure it could go back on intact, and fairly quickly. Picture available, but I'm not at home now.

Pix would be cool of how you separated the center part of the heatshielding.
Cheers,
Skottoman

BRTHTAKR · 11-01-2007, 06:35 PM

Here are some requested pics of the "partial" rear panel delete. I apologize for the quality, I just snapped them in my garage with a cheap camera and a strobe. Better to come.

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This is the removed center panel, and where the two rivets were removed, per side

09-25-2007, 10:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
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09-25-2007, 10:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
BRTHTAKR AKA XHILR8N! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,151 Images: 6	I did not have to cut anything to remove the heatshield, it's in my attic intact. I left the two side panels on, and had to drill out two rivets on each side (easy). So I only deleted the center panel behind the license plate. If I had removed the whole thing and not separated the side panels, I am sure it could go back on intact, and fairly quickly. Picture available, but I'm not at home now. __________________ Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Leonardo Da Vinci 2005 Elise LRG, Trim Shop interior, full cage, Cup wheels, other stuff. 2007 Toyota Tundra (about 10 cup holders) 2004 BMW X3 (4 small cup holders) 1980 Rover SD1

09-25-2007, 11:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
JimK rooster Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bettendorf, IA Posts: 2,142	If you only removed that portion of the heat sheild that is attached to the rear panel, I doubt there would be any impliciations when you replace it other than a hot liscence plate. __________________ curator of C32B, J35Z3, J37A1, F20C. former 2ZZGE owner.

09-25-2007, 11:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bgwilly31 Twisties Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincy, OH Posts: 1,880	http://www.sector111.com/images/prod...inator/rpe.pdf Read through that will probably be of some assistance to you. __________________ -*White Rossion Q1* 07 white Exige S--Sold 04' Lexus Turbo IS300 BSM "track car"--SOLD "Straight lines dont mean sh"

09-25-2007, 11:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
jallingt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 521	I was able to remove my entire heat shield in one piece. I had to drill two rivets that connected to a bracket under the floor of the boot becaue I was unable to get to the bolt that mounted the bracket to the chassis of the car. I also had to rotate my muffler a bit. I am sure I could get it back to stock, two beer job. __________________ 2005 Bordeaux Met #21 (HT, Touring, Quicksilver ext, TRM F1 wheels, Stan Stud, HID lights, BWR S/C,Filled motor mounts, catch can, no camber shims, Tillett saddles) 2004 Audi S4 Sedan (Tip, GAIC Chip, AWE Cat-back, Team Dyanmics Pro 1.2 wheels, H-sport sway bars) 2002 F-350 (Powerstroke, 4x4, Banks power pack, 6th alternator) Couple nice bicycles, way too many snow skis.

11-01-2007, 06:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
BRTHTAKR AKA XHILR8N! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,151 Images: 6	Here are some requested pics of the "partial" rear panel delete. I apologize for the quality, I just snapped them in my garage with a cheap camera and a strobe. Better to come. This is the removed center panel, and where the two rivets were removed, per side Attached Images __________________ Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Leonardo Da Vinci 2005 Elise LRG, Trim Shop interior, full cage, Cup wheels, other stuff. 2007 Toyota Tundra (about 10 cup holders) 2004 BMW X3 (4 small cup holders) 1980 Rover SD1

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