Couldn't find anything on this mod so thought I would share this for those wanting some heat relief and easier maintenance but haven't bought the scoop kit yet.
Just finished the sound damping panel removal and mod on my 2011 RT LTD for better airflow and easier maintenance, the photo's hopefully show how i modded the panels to retain the brace. Also notice how much more room there is with the JT air filter Thanks JT. Cant believe I didn't think of cutting brace from panel sooner now no more upper body panel flex and lots more room.
Ram mount on both upper air deflectors custom ram mount for ATC9k action cam
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CAN AM SPYDER RT RADIATOR UPPER BLOCK OFF PLATE
CAN AM SPYDER RT RADIATOR LOWER BLOCK OFF PLATE
CATALYTIC CONVERTER SHIELD
TITANIUM EXHAUST WRAP
JT's AIR FILTER KIT
Isn't the purpose of the sound panel to reduce the sound? When you removed it, how much louder did your Spyder get?
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Isn't the purpose of the sound panel to reduce the sound? When you removed it, how much louder did your Spyder get?
I really didn't notice any more sound than what the JT air filter added and that is under heavy throttle I am just an old hot rodder though so I like a little more noise
Ram mount on both upper air deflectors custom ram mount for ATC9k action cam
Chrome Dear Whistles
Dual Color MagicFLEX® Channelz finder lights
TIPZ units
CAN AM SPYDER RT RADIATOR UPPER BLOCK OFF PLATE
CAN AM SPYDER RT RADIATOR LOWER BLOCK OFF PLATE
CATALYTIC CONVERTER SHIELD
TITANIUM EXHAUST WRAP
JT's AIR FILTER KIT
I have the 1330 now and have it stripped down doing " FARKLING " etc. but still like to go on short errands etc.....The 1330 is much quieter than the 998 imho , and without those panels mine is definitely louder........and I would imagine that it passes more heat to the rider....................Mike
looks like that would give you some great air flow. Don't think it would affect the sound much if at all. How does it work for the heat...??
After over a year without the panels I actually think the body panels are cooler course I did the exhaust wrap at same time.
Ram mount on both upper air deflectors custom ram mount for ATC9k action cam
Chrome Dear Whistles
Dual Color MagicFLEX® Channelz finder lights
TIPZ units
CAN AM SPYDER RT RADIATOR UPPER BLOCK OFF PLATE
CAN AM SPYDER RT RADIATOR LOWER BLOCK OFF PLATE
CATALYTIC CONVERTER SHIELD
TITANIUM EXHAUST WRAP
JT's AIR FILTER KIT
I have the 1330 now and have it stripped down doing " FARKLING " etc. but still like to go on short errands etc.....The 1330 is much quieter than the 998 imho , and without those panels mine is definitely louder........and I would imagine that it passes more heat to the rider....................Mike
Wife says she is noticeably cooler since mods, course sure there is a big difference between 1330 and 998
Ram mount on both upper air deflectors custom ram mount for ATC9k action cam
Chrome Dear Whistles
Dual Color MagicFLEX® Channelz finder lights
TIPZ units
CAN AM SPYDER RT RADIATOR UPPER BLOCK OFF PLATE
CAN AM SPYDER RT RADIATOR LOWER BLOCK OFF PLATE
CATALYTIC CONVERTER SHIELD
TITANIUM EXHAUST WRAP
JT's AIR FILTER KIT
The 2013 air scoops ($67) a pair removes that panel, and gives you a new bracket for support. On my 14, I don't notice any heat reduction as I didn't have a heat issue before, but it just makes sense to add more airflow over the engine.
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Sound damper panel mod
Ram mount on both upper air deflectors custom ram mount for ATC9k action cam
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