I talked to SMA and they're a really great bunch of guys. They gave me the specs on their valance. If my measurments and theirs are accurate, their valance might well work with the factory installed brush guard. According to our measurements, there is 1/8 gap on either side of the SMA valance once installed with the factory brushguard. That should be enough to allow the hood to open.
We'll see and I'll let everyone know in about two weeks. Keep your fingers crossed. Fogs instead of the DRLs would be huge improvement especially in the winter!
