rear heatshields near exhaust?

[doublezero30]

so you guys know those metal heat shields in the rear above the exhaust/around the spare tire? just wondering exactly what the purpose of them is? they are rattling and if they are kind of pointless im going to take them off. thanks

[20vturbo]

mufflers get hot those are to protect the undercoating and not to let the heat inside the car..Try and fix them or get new ones

[doublezero30]

well i may try applying something to make them a bit heavier to stop the rattles. just like how a sound dampener would work applying it to your trunk.