Ahem....Arent Exhaust Heat Shields already supplied on the car from the factory. Solved that one. And they pretty much match the floors already.
Carpets and Insulating "may be removed" Sounds like some Insulating material can be left in place to aid in driver comfort of the foot well area.
Stretching that one a bit. But it dosent say all of the insulation has to be removed.
Your all overthinking this. Just race the car.
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