Yep, unless I had my car totally apart for a restoration or painting or something where the entire front end was already off...I'd choose the flap method every time. It is never seen and can be hidden to where even the best concourse judges wouldn't know you did it...and they don't care anyway.
Pulling the hood, fenders, front end, etc. just doesn't make as much sense as putting the car up in a lift and cutting a flap that can easily be put back in place.