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I might still drill the fog light blanks to make a grid backed by a s/s mesh. I wish there were grid or mesh options to purchase as I wasn't comfortable with it being wide open without some sort of grid to stop stones, debris etc. I know the right hand side one opens up directly to the air filter so it can breathe more. But I also did some research as someone said it causes more lift? When I did the Nascar Team tour last year, it was pointed out to me that the Nascar teams (now banned) put stickers over the grid to reduce airflow therefore increase downforce and speed. It was a juggling act of overheating the engine vs more speed. That's why I decided to leave the blanks in until I get to the time where I need to watch overheating, speed or more noticeable HP.Great idea for anyone going on track , imho. I did my Mach before it ever hit a road course and it has already saved my CF hood. Now, take out those two panels for the missing lights in your grill , as that helps with more air into the radiator, etc.
The car looks fantastic!
I suppose you are right about the oval. It just gave me some piece of mind for procrastinating. I was referring to drilling a whole lot of holes in the blank - like a perforated plate. So then put the blank back with the mesh as a base to keep hold in. By perforating the plastics pop-out plate, it would be quite weak. So attach a s/s mesh of sorts on it to strengthen it. Just an engineering thought.Keep in mind you aren't doing 200 mph on an oval ------- or are you , ha! They pop out , you don't have to drill them out , and if I remember correctly the passenger side one is the only one that takes a little juggling around. Good idea for mesh, and it should be easy to install.