Aftermarket exhaust

[Hext007]

Just wondering if their were any thoughts on aftermarket exhausts with no heat shields having a effect on the rotting of the subframe. Just had my nappies off for an oil change, while putting them back on yesterday subframe looks good and solid. Mines a 2004, doesn't look like it has been treated. Seeing the state of some of them, some only a little older, wondered if it was a contributing factor. Mines a standard exhaust at the moment.

[Treboeth]

Interesting question, 2006 standard exhaust and original subframe for me.

[lamcote]

Mine is 2004 with standard exhaust and heatshield, however my subframe was clearly welded up a few years ago due to rust problems.

[1979scotte]

Just wondering if their were any thoughts on aftermarket exhausts with no heat shields having a effect on the rotting of the subframe. Just had my nappies off for an oil change, while putting them back on yesterday subframe looks good and solid. Mines a 2004, doesn't look like it has been treated. Seeing the state of some of them, some only a little older, wondered if it was a contributing factor. Mines a standard exhaust at the moment.

My 06 with 55k miles was standard when I bought it.
When it went to Matt Performance to have the turbo fitted he found substantial corrosion.
If it's been kept outside and driven it will rot imho.