'02 300M had an argument with a mound of packed snow, which severely
> damaged the flimsy plastic piece that runs pretty much the full width of
> the car, attached to the underside of the front bumper by push-in > plastic fasteners.
>
> Doe this thing serve any useful purpose? -- e.g., improving
> aerodynamics, improving cooling (esp. of the disc brakes)? If I don't
> like the cost of a replacement (even one from a wrecking yard), would
> there be any significant disadvantage in simply pitching the old one and
> going without?
>
> Perce
It is there for an airflow purpose. Now why would they waste money on an item that is seldom seen!
The one on my '86 LeBaron was flimsy like that, on my '95 Concord it's very well done. Sounds like the 300 has gone back to a cheap part, probably to pay for the useless chromed parts.