Always wondered what these are...?

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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

It's crap hanging down.

My co-worker Shane just said that's what it is so I posted it.

Shane's an observant fellow, Randall. Buy him a beer for me, would ya? I'll get you a few of your own to make up for it when I come to visit you one of these days.

Originally Posted by ppbon

... air scoops (spoilers) that dray air into the transmission are to cool it off.
Since they are so low to the ground they can easily get torn off by road debris.
They serve an important function.
If you appreciate your tranny, make sure you have two spoilers in place.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro

Thanks for the info, Pedro. I figured they had to serve some sort of purpose to be there like that, and that certainly is an important one given how hot everything back there always is. Are these metal? Plastic? Rubber? Are they replaceable pieces should they find a way to get torn off?