The aluminum panels located below the trailing arms are "air deflection panels" (8/5/1 fig. 18 parts manual) their purpose is to direct air towards the rear brake rotors. DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com> ----- Original Message ----- From: <NJP548@xxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 12:25 AM Subject: [DML] Re: METAL PANELS ATTACHED > In a message dated 3/13/00 2:23:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, > dongowler@xxxx writes: > > << THINK I REMEMBER SEEING WHAT LOOKED LIKE > > METAL PANELS BOLTED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE D. IS THAT NORMAL? >> > Eric, > > Were these panels towards the back of the car? Because if they were, > you must be talking about the trailing arm shields. They keep road debris > out of the rear suspension and brakes. Hope that helps. > > Later, > Nick > VIN#1852