4 bolted plate underside of car, just behind the cat

**bunka T5** · Sunday 15th March 2015, 14:25

Hi, Came across this plate underside my car when trying to replace my cat,
all but 1 bolt ended up spinning when trying to remove it, I think it has some kind of weak thread where it bolts on to the vehicle..
What exactly is that plate for? Please don't tell me 'structural rigidity'

It is incredibly flimsy metal..

**mike 850** · Sunday 15th March 2015, 14:51

I think it's to stop the exhaust hitting the floor if it comes off, if it's the bit I'm thinking of, same thing happened to me and I cut it off and left it off

**hemihusky** · Sunday 15th March 2015, 15:00

if its the plate i think it is then it aint important. my car never had it put back on from the previous owners de-cat. done 18K miles with a cat on it and no guard. still fine =)

**stribo** · Sunday 15th March 2015, 16:33

I've had to take mine off, as the race cat fouls it.

**MaxTS** · Sunday 15th March 2015, 17:02

It's the one between the cat and centre exhaust clamp. I'm sure it'll be fine without it.

**AAnickmac** · Sunday 15th March 2015, 19:10

Taken mine off today after it fouled on new exhaust I fitted.

**bunka T5** · Monday 16th March 2015, 08:42

Ahh thats a load off my mind.. I'll get the angle grinder and take those bolts off then. Its currently held in with 1 tight (not spinning) bolt and 3 spinning but un removable bolts.. so rattling at idle when hot .. 10/10.
What do they even screw into exactly, putty ?

**MaxTS** · Monday 16th March 2015, 08:50

I reckon they must have nuts spot welded underneath. I would suggest cutting them off and chucking in some filler/ silicone to prevent them rattling around in there. Sounds a bit pikey but it would do the job.

**LeeT5** · Monday 16th March 2015, 14:48

Originally Posted by AAnickmac

Taken mine off today after it fouled on new exhaust I fitted.

Originally Posted by MaxTS

I reckon they must have nuts spot welded underneath. I would suggest cutting them off and chucking in some filler/ silicone to prevent them rattling around in there. Sounds a bit pikey but it would do the job.

I'm offended by what you've just said! I'm a posh Pikey, are you suggesting I'm a bit naff?

**MaxTS** · Monday 16th March 2015, 14:51

Originally Posted by LeeT5

I'm offended by what you've just said! I'm a posh Pikey, are you suggesting I'm a bit naff?

Well then you are clearly of upper class than other pikeys and would not do such things, right?

**LeeT5** · Monday 16th March 2015, 19:20

Of course kind Sir, of course!

**bunka T5** · Monday 16th March 2015, 20:51

I keep forgetting I own a 'smart phone' and never think to take photos of anything. That and the camera is 4 potatos out of 10..

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