Mystery part - front of wheel wells "mud flaps"

[Dave80GTSi]

Originally Posted by 911monty

I believe that is what used to be an air guide. It helps to reduce airflow under the car by directing the radiator air flow to the outside. Link attached.

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That looks like it might be it, with thanks!

Does anyone have a picture of one of these installed on the car? I have obviously never seen this item before.

Was this something deleted in the later years, but which would have been fitted to a 2000?