Side air ducts

[boxster6354]

It has something to do with directing water (rain) away from being sucked into the drivers side intake.

[steved0x]

When I bought my 2000 Boxster in December, I noticed a similar thing after I drove it home. The passenger side vent piece was hanging outside on the bottom edge. I figured someone didn't put it back on correctly so I unscrewed it, and popped it in so that all of the little catches were inside. I hope I didn't do it wrong. But it really looked like the wind resistance from a high speed run would have snatched it off...

Steve

[EssexPorsche]

IMHO, it has more to do with people pulling them out and putting them back.
The craze for de-snorkelling etc plays havoc with the delicate plastic veins that hold them in.

Personally I cannot for the life of me believe that Porsche or the aero dynamic bods at Porsche said..I know lets make these different?

I have measured mine and they are mm perfect.
Just my opinion and my car.

[woodsman]

I'm sure mine are the same on both sides and will post back tomorrow if they are not. There was a change to the design somewhat in MY2002, I think. Welcome aboard by the way!