Thinking of heat shield for Sidepipes

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Bill Bess

Purchased two small welding blankets (approx. 15''x15")...

I do the same thing, but just flip them out. I went through a stage this last year where I burned my leg every other time I drove the car with shorts on. For some reason I just couldn't remember to stick my leg out a little farther when exiting. Here's a thread I posted on the subject that includes pics of the welding blanket: Rick Lake - Thanks for this Tip!

[scootter]

They help, but don't prevent burns. My daughter still burned her leg. Probably not as bad with out them. The problem with my shields, the clamp towards the rear is right where you step out of the car. It transfers all the heat right to the shield.
I bought my car with them on. I had one break and was going to leave them off, but the coating is all messed up under the clamps.
The best thing is to stand up and step out when getting out, and put both feet in the car and slide down into the seat when getting in.
Scott

[Ronbo]

Although my only "real world" experiance was the side pipes on my Vette.

I noticed that getting in and out of the Cobra my calf would get fried so I will run heat shields. It's real awkward trying to keep your leg out that far and I don't bend as well as I used to...

I've lost some skin on the darn jack hooks a couple times now too, so I'm putting over-riders on instead.