That is a piece of soundproofing added sometime in the 2004 model year. It deadens the sound of water and gravel thrown up by the tire against the driver and passenger footwell sheet metal.
The 2003's did not have those, but I added my own using some black-painted 1/4" thick marine plywood. That and some additional insulation under the carpet make for a much quieter ride, at least with the hardtop. You might not hear much difference in a ragtop.
The 2003's did not have those, but I added my own using some black-painted 1/4" thick marine plywood. That and some additional insulation under the carpet make for a much quieter ride, at least with the hardtop. You might not hear much difference in a ragtop.
