Im currently doing the AE mod in my kitchen and im curious. Would removing the bulb shield increase my light output and increase glare? i have hid's in there so im curious ...

 

i think it would be a complete negative effect....

 

it would give a totally negative effect if you have HID. I have tried it in my 2nd gen after doing the HID retro and it was horrible. THe light was dispersed everywhere. The bulb shield is there for a reason, it prevents glare by controlling where the light comes out. If you do it you will have angry drivers flashing their high beams, and possibly some very unhappy cops writing you a ticket.