Hollow would have been a better word. Not solid plastic looking. Not physical pass through as it goes nowhere technically. Like the hood vents for example.
I had no idea these were removable. Maybe I assumed it was more work than worth if they were. I have the CF inserts also but would def prefer something with actual pass through and "real" appearing.
I think you figured this one out brother. I don't use ACC but dont want to mess any sensors up. This is the best looking intake print Ive seen. I hope you stay on this. Would confidently buy and risk it! haha
I thought this to for awhile as I occasionally listen to it. Then one day it was gone with a subscriptions prompt. Not a year later or anything consistent just random. I thought it would just keep going also. I'm curious how its all managed within the car.
I would think what would make a difference is the Start/Stop feature. Minimizing engine cycles over the life of the vehicle would likely see a difference. Most people have that coded out anyway.
I had some issue present themselves a while back but I figured out it was do to my VPN. My car will not load into CarPlay unless I disable it. Pain in the butt.
Your dealership can also trade allocation if someone else has your desired spec. But I agree with Kan, just stalk the pages and you will likely find what you are looking for and can get onto it.
I just did the paint matched badges a month or so ago. Was so nerve racking! The good news is it's probably just you who will notice. We see this small stuff as some huge blemish when 99% of people will just see a beautiful car. Wouldn't sweat it OP. Great looking blue and badge.