BD/BK/BG GT scoop blank backing plate

[Huffer]

I removed the scoop backing plate...and the heat insulator blanket which basically flaked off and trapped a lot of leaves... :lol:

It's metal, and used metal screws. I kept it around so in the rainy months I can avoid having a lot of water flood in. I think I just saved 2lbs off the front end. But I filled the washer tank, so that negated the effect.

I'm hoping that having the scoop open will inspire me to have the car swapped. :roll:

[deadlydave]

I'm pretty sure it'll at least 'inspire' you to change your knock sensor. :smile:

you have pics with the sidemarkers on yet?

[Huffer]

Hey what? Hmm, maybe I should reinstall it then.

Haven't done sidemarkers - I had to repaint them and there was 3 coats I had to strip off...

I have had such a 'mare with my brakes that a cosmetic addition is the last thing on my mind. I only took the backing plate off because I was waiting for the brakes to cool down...dragging pad + stuck slider pin + frozen caliper = extremely hot brake.

[Reason]

I'm pretty sure it'll at least 'inspire' you to change your knock sensor. :smile:

you have pics with the sidemarkers on yet?

Oh yea

[Huffer]

Ok, so the backing plate is going back on... my knock sensor died this morning.

What a PITA to get to, it's not even cracked, it's just failing to work.
I relocated it to a new place on the block, STILL triggered the P0325 CEL.

However, I did lose about 6-7lbs off the front end by removing the weight on top of the front jack plate.

[2.5GT]

i kept my on the hood, but bend parts of it downward to direct more air flow in...

hell...my knock sensor just comes on and off randomly.. :roll: