lofthouse_gt Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Today my new GrimmSpeed Turbo Heat shield arrived in the mail. I also got off work early today so it was perfect timing and I dived right in (not like it was a big deal or anything). The install went flawlessly, not only does it clear everything very well, I feel like it is also a very solid piece. With the supplied bolts that came with it, I don't anticipate any rattling issues, but I will make updates on that. All in all for a little more than $70 shipped from rallysport direct I feel like it was a very good deal and a much better investment than the SPT or COBB pieces. Enjoy the pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsucoug Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
istealfrombums Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Awesome! I need these soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Grimmspeed makes great $hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofthouse_gt Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 Just wanted to say I put like 250 miles on my car this weekend and I am really impressed at how cool the engine bay is now after long drives. I have to say I was an idiot to not have put some heatshield on after I went stage 2. I can only imagine how pissed my intercooler was me! I had wrapped my down pipe, but had nothing over the turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeblow Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I just picked up a Cobb heat shield from a friend of mine with a ridiculous fast bugeye. He went to an external wastegate and the heat shield didn't fit anymore. I love the looks of a heat shield, plus people see the name Cobb, Grimmspeed, Perrin, etc and they know that you have a tuned up car. It's cool; I'm with the band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimmSpeed Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Hey great pics man! Yeah we are real proud of this piece and especially because unlike other companies ours fits with external waste gates, all turbos, any downpipe, you name it!!! Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.hicksta Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I also have this heat shield and it fits great. I originally purchased the SPT heat shield and that joker didn't even fit! Fitment was no problem with the GrimmSpeed heat shield though!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimmSpeed Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Nice, Great to HEAR! Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew888 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I want one!! My WRX used to have on it all that Grimmspeed makes (at the time) and you're right. Their attention to detail rivals my own ... I have to first order an OEM bracket as I lost mine. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1586"VbGallery/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodal126 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 there's a group buy on NAISOC. It looks like it may hit the final price tier of $64/ea. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2032638 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wungun1 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I just got this in too but unfortunately I don't have the bracket for the heat shield. They got rid of it after they installed my downpipe. Think I can get it from the dealer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimmSpeed Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Yes you can get them pretty easily at the dealer, otherwise look on your local boards...We will start carrying them very soon too! Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofthouse_gt Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Well since this thread got bumped again I''m well over 1000 miles with this heat shield and it is still holding great no vibrations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimmSpeed Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Nice to hear, can't say I am surprised we built this thing tough! Thanks for the updates though! Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EquinnoxX Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Hey Grimmspeed, I know on your site it says they are out of stock but do you guys have any pictures of the 'Ceramic Thermal Coating Colors'? Are the colored ones still available anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sja76 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Any tips for wiggling this new heatshield in place? The old one came out no problem but it seems like I'm rubbing up against the intercooler.. it just won't drop in place. I have P/N 092002. I have a Legacy GT Wagon. I assume it is universal fitment for all turbo subbies? Is removal of the intercooler necessary? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sja76 Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Ok.. I did have to take the intercooler off. More like I unbolted most of it then wiggled it out of the way then dropped the Grimmspeed heatshield in. Here is a pic of the bottom of the heatshield pinching some hoses that I just could not move out of the way. And a final shot. Worth it? Time will tell. This is my first mod and I really wanted to do it just so I could see the outside of the turbo. Glad I did as one of the studs from the turbo to the (upipe or downpipe?) was missing its nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimmSpeed Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm8g1FM4HLA]YouTube - GrimmSpeed Subaru Turbo Heat Shield Install[/ame] Check it out at 1:48! It is tough but it does fit with some patience, you can remove the TMIC and if you watch our AOS install video for your car it will help with that as well. Good luck and feel free to call us with any questions! Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDawg Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 just installed this this past saturday. Seemed a little tight to drop it in and twist it around over the turbo without scratching it. So i unbolted the TMIC and there's a bracket holding some wiring screwed to the pass-side fender, with those two areas pushed away it easily dropped in. also my OEM heatshield had 8 bolts, i think the instructions off Grimmspeed's website said there would be 7, so there was a moment of hesitation just to make sure i didnt remove an unnecessary bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkeGT Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 [..] used to have on it all that Grimmspeed makes (at the time) and you're right. Their attention to detail rivals my own ... [..] Searched and found this thread. This quote right here is reason enough for my to buy the GrimmSpeed Heat Shield, Up-pipe, and gaskets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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