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Old 01-31-2014, 03:13 AM
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Default the rubber flap that hangs down in front of the rear tires
sorry for this newbie question. what the heck is this part called? i tried searching for mud flap, fender guard, etc.

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Wheel arch trim
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...Code=997gt3ext
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there's one on in front of the front wheels but they tend to disappear rather quickly!
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I've replaced both fronts and rears. They decide at some point that they would be better off solo, without my car. I just hope they're doing well wherever they are.
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I've replaced both fronts and rears. They decide at some point that they would be better off solo, without my car. I just hope they're doing well wherever they are.
hi there. do you know the part # for the front piece?? if not where did you buy them?
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hi there. do you know the part # for the front piece?? if not where did you buy them?
I do, but all of the paperwork is at home. I will get that to you later today.
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maybe wind deflector
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That same piece on my 996 is called a "Side Panel Trim".
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What's the point if these considering they're in front of the wheels?
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perfect - thx!

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no kidding. no mention of missing the one on the pre AND post purchase inspection. I just noticed after cleaning the right side that i didn't have one on the left side!

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there's one on in front of the front wheels but they tend to disappear rather quickly!
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These things get scraped up and find their own way off of the car pretty fast. Not sure how useful they actually are...
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I had a rear one that was broken. The attached metal clip had broken away from the plastic. They are only about $60-70 at Suncoast.
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Originally Posted by kosmo
hi there. do you know the part # for the front piece?? if not where did you buy them?
Ok, so the little plastic flaps in front of the front wheels are:

997-504-303-90
997-504-304-90

I got them at my local dealership and paid 30.70 for each of them.

these are for the .2 BTW.
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The front ones are to deflect wind around the tires.

Thanks for the part id
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