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Hi Friends,just want to share with you guys,i removed my front bumper 'flaps'[the plastic cover on the side of the grill],find the car runs a bit better power,can it be

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Old 01-11-2011, 05:39 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hi Friends,just want to share with you guys,i removed my front bumper 'flaps'[the plastic cover on the side of the grill],find the car runs a bit better power,can it be the air rush in the stock air box.?Maybe.??
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Just curious what was nissans purpose for those covers? seeing that they are removable makes me believe they had plans for something.
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are far as ive seen you actually have to cut them out...?
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are far as ive seen you actually have to cut them out...?
Nah they are just held on by a couple of screws. I took mine off to try and increase cooling, didn't notice any power increase.
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Nah they are just held on by a couple of screws. I took mine off to try and increase cooling, didn't notice any power increase.
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