I didn't either...
I did not extend the cowl inlet when I built my -4. Sometimes, it seems to be more of a pain than others to remove the lower cowl, but I am not convinced that extending the inlet would necessarily make it easier. Over the years, I have scratched the paint of the most forward portion of the cowl as I attempt to clear the spinner bulkhead. I am currently replacing the hinge strips and would happily take the opportunity to improve the situation, but I'm not sure what would work better.