After installing my Apexi induction and planning for new intercoolers, I had a wee look at the front end. The apexi isnt receiving as much air as it could as there is a plastic tray underneath it and loads of plastic infront of it. (More worried about the intercooler when I buy/install. Is there any major reason why I shouldnt get my bodyshop to cut a section out of the front and mesh it.

 

I would undoubedly get it done so that if I decide for a frount mount intercooler, it could simply fit into the hole already cut. Saves time, money and respray.

 

Also does anyone have any pictures of this done already??

 

Thanks,

 

Dave G

i just ripped mine out bud, no mesh nothing. once i put the induction kit in it was just flapping about anyway.

Yeah the apexi kit that came allowed me to bolt onto the plastic tray so it doesnt flat about. But at a minimum I will be cutting that away.

 

Thanks Turb0z,

 

Dave G

Buy a vented grill which goes between the the headlights that what i done for mine. also looks great. loads of styles to choose from aswell.

Be aware that if you remove this then you can have problems with water getting in, probably not enough to do any engine damage, but it will get on the MAF's wire and cause some major running problems.

Be aware that if you remove this then you can have problems with water getting in, probably not enough to do any engine damage, but it will get on the MAF's wire and cause some major running problems.

 

Ive never actually had this problem. I wonder if that is because ive got smithy's T piece fitted?

I've had an Apexi unduction for the entire time I've owned my Z. thats 6years + now. i've had three different bumpers and romoved all this guff and never any bother at all until the rubber seal on the top edge of the headlight pannel got knackerd. This is the rubber that the bonnet seals against when closed. If it stood in the rain the water would get onto the cone and at the MAF causing it to cut out a 3500rpm untill it dried. New rubber install and no problem and a small plastic shield over the top to diver any rain that finds its way in and hey presto.

 

Once your running the minimum amount of moisture the filter lets through actually helps peformance so hack it off.