I'm not concerned about theft where I'm at. I just don't like it when it looks like some one it trying to shove an intercooler in your face. LOOK WHAT I HAVE!! LOOK HERE!! LOOK!! LOOK!! At least that's what I feel like when I see a big ol' intercooler where the grill should be. But I have seen some without the grill that looked nice. I guess it depends alot on the intercooler and how it's installed.