For those looking to cut off the fan shroud on the rx8, at the very least leave each end mostly intact as the shroud is what captures the circuit boards in the case. For whoever posted pics of their shroudless rx8, throw another zip tie on at the other end or you could have some fatigue wear show up from it bouncing around. Cutting off the shroud voids any warranty you may have left, but if you are already past the 90 day mark have at it.