John Boggiano

Actually, I think it's designed to keep up the airflow through the pollen filter. I can see that, without it, if the flap got too floppy (eg very hot), it could somewhat restrict the airflow into the filter and this piece kind of holds it away from the filter itself.

Carrera GT

I have a 996 GT3 ... I think that affords me the latitude to call 'em how I see 'em ... : )