anybody made their own heat shield for the Turbo/hood scoop? Seems like a no brainer... I have no idea why they cost so much... its a bit ridiculous. I'm thinking they should go for $50 MAX


-Malcon

 

nobody has input. Sleepy crowd!

 

Meh I just got a carbon fiber one. Do that and paint it.

 

carbon fiber? Where'd you get that? seems like even more coinage

I've just seen a few...

 

i was thinking of putting a turbo blanket on the turbo...but then read that it kills the turbo lol

 

I think you're overlooking the cost of development, cost of materials (especially stainless steel, titaninum, or carbon fiber) and the labor to produce to make a reasonable profit.

I've made a vent scoop (similar to the JCW Challenge race car) that mounts under the hood scoop to direct air over the turbocharger for air-cooling.

- Erik

 

You could easily just find another MINI near by if they have a heat shield and sketch it out and take it to a machine shop. See how much they'd run you

 

After my hood scoop was replaced due to "warpage", I convinced the dealership to put one of the aluminum shields on. I think they can be had for about $25 online. If they had not given me one under warranty, I certainly would have attempted making one of my own. I'd probably get some aluminum flashing (a short roll at Lowe's/Home Depot) and some tin snips. You could make one for less than $10 in supplies very easily and attach using the existing push connectors under the bonnet. I say go for it and get creative.

 

That sounds like a great idea - at least to try it. I know I paid a pretty penny for my titanium shield.

 

Buy the factory one for $25 or so... easy install, protects the top half of the hood scoop, and doesn't melt your valve cover (like aftermarket ones that hold heat near the turbo).

-Charlie

 

yeah... I'm not looking to sell these. I just wanna make one for myself.
I think you guys are right in the stock heatsheild. I think I'm gonna look into maybe grabbing some aluminum and mocking one up.. Just one more layer of protection. I may even hook up some sort of air duct to run to the turbo for extra cooling.
PROJECT!

 

I agree Carbon Fiber is the way to go, no more problems with warping.
Look at my baby!

 

Agreed. Have had my CF hood scoop for 2 years with no warpage and I have no heat shield other than original factory unit.

 

Would you happen to have the part number I can take it to my dealership ?
Thanks in advance.

 

P/N #51482183986 - Alumnium "Thermal Iinsulation for Air Inlet Grill" (Heat Shield)

- Erik

 

I may get the M7 scoop. I like the carbon version of that. hmm do you have any pics of the factory heat sheild? dumb questions maybe.

 

Thanks