change of air intake?

[zetec jim]

Hi all just wondering if removing the cover from behind the grille (in picture) will effect the airflow a little, or will it let too much crud into the piping? I was just going to bend the deflector back and cable-tie it secure.



(mk6 fez zetec.)

if you've got any suggestions that'd be great

thanks

[Adsy01]

That deflector is there so that the air going into the inlet pipe is actually cold air from the grill area.
Removing it will have no benefits what so ever.

[zetec jim]

thanks mate

[Piotr]

Alot of people have taken it off. Doesn't really make a difference, the air still comes from the same place