Yes, that is actually an air dam and it directs better airflow to your
radiator, so it does actually serve a purpose. A few ppl have removed it for
esthetics but the majority of ppl have found that it is a functional
necessity.
When I git my 94 SL2, it was missing. I live in So. FL. where it has been
very hot the last few yrs and missing that lower dam made a big difference
on highway temperatures, especially in stop and go traffic.
Having Saturn replace the piece was expensive but necesssary. I soon noticed
how amny front-ends are scraped and broken off by drivers who park right up
the cement stop, thus breaking and tearing off this piece when they back
out. Since then, I always eyeball a min of 1/2 to 1ft. of space between that
cement and my front end when parking at the store or wherever. Saturns are
small enough that you should have plenty of room that you dont have to park
Hellen Keller style, and you will save some money in the end.
marx404
