well, it shields the underbody from rocks and stuff, but those things don't get kicked up toward you if you don't follow other cars closely at high speeds.

did the racoon make it?

 

Let's see...I was going about 65 mph on Rte. 47...I think it's safe to say that he's dead...as a doornail.

*and yes, crap getting into the bottom of the car is what worried me...but, then again, not all cars have that cheap plastic shielding.

 

you should be glad our cars do. it's not very cheap and does take a beating..or a rodent to rip em apart.