Hi folks,

When I got my ride (JDM 6 AT) it came with 2 oval-shaped rubber stoppers packed in a small plastic bag. No other instructions except "insert the plug" in various languages, and directions where to insert above plugs (somewhere on the undercarraige at the rear of the car). There wasn't any info about it in the English version of the owner's manual, and the dealer said its not necessary for our climate and said if the plugs are inserted, they'll impede flow of water draining from the car. What in the world???

I can't help but think they're there for a reason. Suspect they're supposed to be installed to keep water out rather than what I was told. With the monsoon and flood season upon us again, am getting quite concerned...

Could someone enlighten me please!

 

Here you go..

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ight=oval+plug

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...=tie+down+plug

Nothing conclusive, but it doesn't seem necessary to install it.

 

Thanks! Missed these posts in earlier searches - the search function returns too many unrelated things one has to filter out. At least now I know what their purpose is. Although agree with you - nothing conclusive. But if the front tie-down holes aren't plugged, then I guess, as you rightly point out, there shouldn't be any serious implications if the rear ones aren't plugged either. No butt plugs for my 8! Ha!