Plastic radiator cover - Monaro

[Lil'RedGTO]

Just wondering if anyone has ditched the plastic radiator cover / shroud in their Monaro (the big expanse of black plastic that sits at the front of the engine bay)? I'm no show'n'shine engine detailer, but I think I prefer to see more metal and less plastic when I open the bonnet. I also have a tiny bit of surface rust on the metal slam panel around the holes that the plastic rivets go into, where I guess water or dirt has been trapped under the cover, which makes me think I should just leave it off. Any downsides (apart from the risk of catching my tie in the belts)? Will more dirt get into the engine bay? Will less air be directed to the airbox?

[KMud]

I'm not using one, if you have an OTRCAI then you cut it, leave it off or get a OTR-specific one.

[monkfish1]

Its there to ensure air goes through the rad not over or around it on the move. Probably a non-issue in this country most of the trome judging by the number not fitted.

[SturdyHSV]

Mine's been gone since the OTR went on. No appreciable side effects yet (can't test it now either, it's gone to IXLR8 )

[THUNDER STORM]

If any of you guys that have ditched the cover, would like to PM me as I require another filler cap cover for my 2005 Monaro VXR. I think it as to be same model as others differ.

Thanks a lot.

Ade