Thank all of you for your responses. The openings I have around the engine compartment are made by the way the body parts of the original kit fit together. I looked again and it seems that there is plenty of room for air circulation without the spare tire opening. Actually my car runs pretty cool, it takes it about three to four miles before the heat gauge even gets up to 180° and then it pretty much stays right around the 180° mark. Thanks again !!
Paul…I am a registered member, can’t remember exactly, but I registered in the October to December 2015 timeframe.