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Old 01-01-2010, 05:06 PM
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Default Do I need the little plastic piece in front of the ac condensor?
It looks like it was blocking air flow so I just took it off.
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Old 01-01-2010, 06:07 PM
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Got a pic?
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no i wish i did
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Took mine off a long time ago. No probs here
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If it's the piece I'm thinking of, it actually helps airflow by redirecting the upward flowing air through the condensor.

Without that piece, the air would just keep going towards the hood.
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yeah that's exactly the piece I figured oh well to late now LOL
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No problem with airflow here. No a/c, no bumper support and cut out grill section
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can someone take a pic of what we're talking about? lol
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here is a pic to help u get the idea. as u can see, no bumper support, condensor or plastic...just good ol' radiator

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take that pos out, aong with the heat shields under your car.... give your car a diet, lol
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you can cut out the bottom portion but keep the upper part so that the air doesent just travel up
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