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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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Rubber flap under skideskirts?

Anyone have any clue what that rubber flap is under each sideskirt? Its located right before the rear tired. Too small to be a mud flap... aerodynamics maybe?

Mine was coming loose since a clip was missing, so I just unbolted both.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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One of mine came loose also, but I replaced the clip because I figured it served some purpose.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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Anyone have any clue what that rubber flap is under each sideskirt? Its located right before the rear tired. Too small to be a mud flap... aerodynamics maybe?

Mine was coming loose since a clip was missing, so I just unbolted both.
I think that's the flap that stops your G from becoming airborne at 75; good luck tho

Have no idea either, have always wondered what they're for. The best thing that came to mind was some kind of deflector for aerodynamics - instead of the air just hitting the flat tire surface, it gets diverted to reduce drag?
 
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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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I think it is there for when you drive it in wet. It will redirect the water/Mud.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by G35Now!
I think that's the flap that stops your G from becoming airborne at 75; good luck tho

Have no idea either, have always wondered what they're for. The best thing that came to mind was some kind of deflector for aerodynamics - instead of the air just hitting the flat tire surface, it gets diverted to reduce drag?
hahahhah, that sounds nuts but i dont know either so your guess is as good as mine.. lol
 
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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The factory service manual refers to them as wind deflectors.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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The factory service manual refers to them as wind deflectors.
See?? I'm a genius...
 
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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I guess it is a good idea to read the manual. LOL
 
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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I'm surprised they actually have them in the manual
 
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 07:13 AM
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Ya am pretty sure these are there to reduce wind noise coming from the tires
 
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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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Wow, almost 3 years later I've learned something new about the G. Thanks!
 
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