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Old 02-03-2007 | 10:36 PM
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got my front bumper back on today after it's clean up and I'm not sure weather to put the undertrays and "triangular pieces" back on
whats your views?

looking in the lower grill leaving the "triangular pieces" out will let more air in to cool the brakes but mean the front undertray can't be fitted

I don't use the car in the wet so really thinking about leaving them all off

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Old 02-03-2007 | 11:41 PM
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never bother fitting mine again once i removed it mate, i found it more or a pain than anythin
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I left mine off aswell after fittint the cooler
Old 03-03-2007 | 08:22 AM
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Took mine off,doesn't get used in rain.Kept falling off anyway.
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Mine never had one fitted when i bought it. I have been considering getting some more though.
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lol - I was going to ask the same question - mine had them all on, but I think they may well stay off now...
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same here not one on mine,there a pain anyway i prefer without it
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All mines on but i was thinking about leaving them off once i taken them off, Pain in the bot if you drop a bolt or something and it doesnt drop to the ground!
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I'll be putting mine back on, keep the engine cleaner and improves the air flow through the intercooler
Old 03-03-2007 | 11:17 PM
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never bothered refitting mine as its a pain and it wont fit with the bigger cooler and rad anyway
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I wouldn't bother if you don't drive in the wet.I would put it back if you do, my mate with a BT had lots of problems the electrics if he drove through too many large puddles.

The cover fixed this when he put ot back.

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I've got one for my car but it sits in the garage as its a pain to fit and remove.

I do believe that it offers some aerodynamic benefits as well?

Has any got a picture of the triangular vents in place? I'm unsure where they fit?

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Originally Posted by Paul_Painter

Has any got a picture of the triangular vents in place? I'm unsure where they fit?

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there you go m8, you can see them under the chassis legs either side of the air con rad.
the big turbo cars had holes in them presumably for ducts to the brakes on rally cars.
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If anyone has an undertray for sale, please PM me.

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Originally Posted by Doug Stirling
If anyone has an undertray for sale, please PM me.

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after this thread doug I reckon they will be a few for sale!!


lol

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Originally Posted by the youth
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after this thread doug I reckon they will be a few for sale!!

lol
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I only want ONE....................come on, somebody sell me one pleeeease

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I got one from A1 Rallysport mate think he has a few I got one because when Dads car went for its Autronics at MAD Mark said it really improves the flow of air to the intercooler and to put one on. A pain to fit I know but Ford fitted them for a reason
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Originally Posted by Doug Stirling
Originally Posted by the youth
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after this thread doug I reckon they will be a few for sale!!

lol
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I only want ONE....................come on, somebody sell me one pleeeease

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and me i want one too!
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how much are they worth ??
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Originally Posted by COS 22
how much are they worth ??
I'd give Ł 50.00 for one
Old 09-03-2007 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by cos47
but Ford fitted them for a reason
to stop oil leaks dripping on your driveway


seriously though, they do make a big difference to the aerodynamics and forcing hot air out of the engine through the bonnet vents rather than under the car and making the transmission tunnel warm
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