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I'll chime in here only in relation to the fender vent theory. We recently removed one of mine in an effort to provide it as a model for CAD engineering so we could prototype and create new vents, preferably functional ones. While, yes, the fender vent is reached through the engine bay, the available area to cut without getting in the way of the clips that hold the vent in place, is very small (maybe a 1"x3" slot possible) and not likely to help much. Obviously, in conjunction with other venting methods, this could have some effect, but I THINK its too small to affect much on its own.
Has anyone looked at taking the block-off plates at the rear of the hood off? One is clearly visible from the driver's seat, and it looks like just a piece of black plastic. That might allow air to vent out the back of the hood and up the windshield. If you did that, and cut into the fender to make functional vents, I think those two together might help the wobbly hood a little bit. Just a thought. I'd try it if the FRS vents weren't a PITA to remove and if they where vented themselves. Maybe that'll be this next weekend's project.
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