ended up blocking the 2 lower openings a few weeks ago and today put in the HID's and added some covers for the openings between the skid plate/front dam to smooth the flow some. will see tomorror on the way to work if it makes a difference. plastic came from a mud flap that i picked up off the side of the road.
here's the pieces installed on the bumper cover:
best shots i could get:
need to get it on ramps, drill a hole and bolt both of the corners to the skid plate so they won't be hanging so low.
openings closed:
i reinstalled the rear flat deck fin, boxed the rear somewhat.
this is the best i could do at the moment but i will try to make the transformation a little better when i get the chance: