Personally, I've seen no reason to hack up the side panels on my '12. Most sleds I've owned needed extra venting to help with belt life, but my '12 Pro ran flawless for 800 miles last season with no extra venting and still on the original belt. IMHO, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
It'll blend better once the red replacement decals come in...not a fan of the gray, and I wasn't a fan of spending $350 for the red panals when I just want the stickers....lol
IMHO leaving them stock is the way to go.....same goes for guys plastering their sled with wraps. Like previously said it's your sled but for me stock look is better and keeps resale up to.
webs are rivteted on, and my buddy came and got my panels tonight to make the new red decals........should have them back by the time i get back from denver...should look pretty sweet
If your in denver, and see a red/black semi with a spooky logger load.....i have no idea what yahoo is driving
got my panels back, with new, red decals......if i dont get home early enuf this week to put them on in the daylight, I'll definatly put up pics this weekend