Purpose
The purpose of this product is to significantly reduce the amount of heat istransferred to the ABS unit, brake lines and consequently the brake fluid, from the exhaust manifold and turbocharger. These are especially useful when you are using an aftermarket tubular exhaust manifold or a top mount turbo setup.
There are clear asthetical advantages to these too. They will hide the unsightly ABS unit from direct sight and add appeal to your engine bay.
Construction
Construction will be mainly of carbon fibre and aluminium while the fiberglass versions will be fiberglass and aluminium. The resin used to bond the layers together will be a Class 1 Fire Retardant resin. This is probably overkill but I have been told it is the most heat resistant resin you can get, so we are using it.
There will be a 1.0mm thick aluminium heat reflector facing the exhaust manifold which is designed to reflect the majority of the intense heat emitted by the exhaust manifold. If you do not want this fitting just let me know and I'll leave it off but it is not advised.
Every aspect of this product is made in the UK. Quality is guaranteed to be consistently exceptional and fitment will be perfect. A comprehensive fitting kit and instructions are included.
Competition
Topstage are the only other company I know of who make items like this. In fact, I have had one of these fitted to my car for the last 2 years. Considering I only drive about 3000 miles per year, it has not lasted well at all. There are areas of burned carbon due to the heat reflector being inadequately sized and positioned (0.5mm aluminium cut with tin snips!!). Overall quality is poor with distorted surfaces and a poor surface finish. I do not consider this to be in the same category for performance and quality to ours.
Cost
The cost will be split depending on if you are a contributing or non-contributing member. S15OC membership is available here with donations starting at £10.
Contributing Members
Fiberglass (gel coat finish, carbon consruction) - £119
Carbon fibre (as pictured) - £129
Non-Contributing Members
Fiberglass (gel coat finish, carbon consruction) - £129
Carbon fibre (as pictured) - £139
Prices DO NOT include delivery
Delivery
Charge includes delivery and all packaging materials
UK and Northern Ireland - £15
Republic of Ireland - £20
Rest of Europe – Please enquire with address
Rest of world – Please enquire with address
Pictures..
The purpose of this product is to significantly reduce the amount of heat istransferred to the ABS unit, brake lines and consequently the brake fluid, from the exhaust manifold and turbocharger. These are especially useful when you are using an aftermarket tubular exhaust manifold or a top mount turbo setup.
There are clear asthetical advantages to these too. They will hide the unsightly ABS unit from direct sight and add appeal to your engine bay.
Construction
Construction will be mainly of carbon fibre and aluminium while the fiberglass versions will be fiberglass and aluminium. The resin used to bond the layers together will be a Class 1 Fire Retardant resin. This is probably overkill but I have been told it is the most heat resistant resin you can get, so we are using it.
There will be a 1.0mm thick aluminium heat reflector facing the exhaust manifold which is designed to reflect the majority of the intense heat emitted by the exhaust manifold. If you do not want this fitting just let me know and I'll leave it off but it is not advised.
Every aspect of this product is made in the UK. Quality is guaranteed to be consistently exceptional and fitment will be perfect. A comprehensive fitting kit and instructions are included.
Competition
Topstage are the only other company I know of who make items like this. In fact, I have had one of these fitted to my car for the last 2 years. Considering I only drive about 3000 miles per year, it has not lasted well at all. There are areas of burned carbon due to the heat reflector being inadequately sized and positioned (0.5mm aluminium cut with tin snips!!). Overall quality is poor with distorted surfaces and a poor surface finish. I do not consider this to be in the same category for performance and quality to ours.
Cost
The cost will be split depending on if you are a contributing or non-contributing member. S15OC membership is available here with donations starting at £10.
Contributing Members
Fiberglass (gel coat finish, carbon consruction) - £119
Carbon fibre (as pictured) - £129
Non-Contributing Members
Fiberglass (gel coat finish, carbon consruction) - £129
Carbon fibre (as pictured) - £139
Prices DO NOT include delivery
Delivery
Charge includes delivery and all packaging materials
UK and Northern Ireland - £15
Republic of Ireland - £20
Rest of Europe – Please enquire with address
Rest of world – Please enquire with address
Pictures..
TopStage heat shield vs S15OC heat shield
Quality of S15OC heat shield is far superior
Quality of S15OC heat shield is far superior
S15OC Heat Shield
Comes with plastic protective layer over the aluminium to prevent scratches which needs to be removed before use
Comes with plastic protective layer over the aluminium to prevent scratches which needs to be removed before use
Fitted
