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I have some sort of "L" bracket in front of my front tires and not sure what the practical use is for them. Curb stopper? (see attached)Does anyone know or has anyone removed them?

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Can't really see it in the picture....I think its a toyota thing...my Camry & Corolla both have them...but I'm not quite sure what its purpose is.

Is there anyway you can lighten up that pic a touch.

not the best edit job b/c i'm at workits the small plastic piece in front to the front tires --- have to have the right angle or get under to see it

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Isn't that a little splash shield.

Quote, originally posted by kevera »Isn't that a little splash shield.thats what i think

Here is a better shot.I was wondering also what it was.... I always considered it as the weakest front mudflap ever.

At first I thought that too, but the mud flap would be behind the tire. I'm just hoping it isn't something the factory was suppose to remove before sending it out.

Those catch the roadkill when you don't swerve fast enough... lol..

Those are to direct airflow and help with aerodynamics and fuel economy.They usually help direct air around the tires so the have less drag. they also help direct cooler air into the engine bay.

Quote, originally posted by zionzr2 »Those are to direct airflow and help with aerodynamics and fuel economy.That sounds like a possibility.Quote, originally posted by zionzr2 »they also help direct cooler air into the engine bay.I don't see that though,not with the placement of them.Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind »Those catch the roadkill when you don't swerve fast enough... lol.. ahahaha,I think this is why.

I don't ever remember seeing a Vibe that didn't have these. I had my theories about them too, just never really asked I guess.

Quote, originally posted by alphafelix »Does anyone know or has anyone removed them?i have removed them, but i put it back on. from what i figure it to be is an air flow diverter or something like that. if that's what it is then it is designed to cause a bit of turbulence under the car creating a bit of suction to lower the car. as for removing them all you need is a wrench and the socket. just undo the 2 bolts and it'll come right off. there isn't a nut on the other side so you don't need to remove the liner to get that thing off

I broke mine off, dirt roads, lol

i took mine off the first time i took off my front bumber. Quote, originally posted by Toasted7 »I don't ever remember seeing a Vibe that didn't have these. I had my theories about them too, just never really asked I guess.same here.

By taking them off, do you notice any difference in gas mileage? I am really considering removing mine as well.