I always assumed the plate was in the bottom of the left side plenum so
that there would be positive pressure in there for the engine air intake.
I'll have to look at the louvers now, never noticed they were pointing down.

Edward

On Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 11:21 AM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> yes it's 2.1 - Syncro and 2WD
>
> yes there's a benefit to remove the plastic plate to get more air though I
> don't have numbers to prove it - if a plate is beneficial why don't they
> install one in the driver's side?
>
> I think the up side air grill opening is weird too, it should be either
> upside down or horizontal forward or back - no I don't understand
> neither...
>
> dan
>
> On Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 4:22 AM, Ryan Perry <rjdperry@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > This is Syncro only yeah? Or at least 2.1? I don't see this or at least
> > remember in my 1.9.
> >
> > Think there is benefit from removing plate and adding on a 1.9? Cooler
> air?
> >
> > Also, does anyone else think the vent louvres  are upside down? Seems
> they
> > should shed water by facing down not up like the old ones... Can't...
> > Under... Stand!
> >
> > Ryan
> > Asheville, NC
> >
>