AWOL

This day an age we all realize scoops actually allow for better intake flow. I was washing the car today and really took notice of the grille. Theres these extra "tabs" on the outskirts of the grille, right were my scoops end up (B).

So I took off the grille and notched them off with my grinder. If you notice A, theres even 2 slots up top that dont even allow for air to pass through, so I cut those out as well.




Nothing important, but for all those with scoops, its worth looking into.

BenzoDoc

I cut mine out with a dremel when I picked up my spare grille before I painted it.

Looks like a clean job!

nanayaw6

Been meaning to cut those suckers on mine for a while now. Thanks for reminding me.

tbal

Nice to see people coming up with new mods to do.

Forrest Gump 9

I've done this the week I got the car. Every little help, right?

regor60

I did this in December '04 on the '05 I had

chawkins2001

I need to do that too, but have not found the correct tool yet.

AWOL

dang! I guess Im late to the party

sunil517

I think the area is seal so that water is not sucked into the intake when driving in the rain.
I am thinking of doing this on my E63 also.
I took my filters out and clean the air box 500 miles ago when I removed filters again the box were full of trash. I can not imagine what it would be like if the taps was not removed.Yes, I know that is why we have the filters...

BenzoDoc

Dremel was super effective.

Cutting blade to notch out roughly from the back, then cylindrical to give smooth edges. Only tough spot was the corner which I used the cutting blade for.

chiromikey

+1

did this years ago...before i made the "original" e55 scoops!