I've been wondering if it would be possible and functional to open up the faux vent on the sides of the car (where the strakes come from) to allow some heat venting for engine. I've noticed that on the Mercedes, which has a similar set up, the vent is actually there. Whether it has any functional value or not I do not know, but it really looks so much better than the obviously fake design element currently on the XF.

The material covering the vent opening could be the same as seen on the Viper hood vents. Just wondering if anyone else out there has thought about this and might have any suggestions, recommendations as to how this could be done, and if would have any practical vs. aesthetic purpose.