Running without fender liners?

Hey guys...would it be bad to run around without the black fender liners in the wheel well?...

yeah cuz they are what prevents dirt and water from gettin into the engine compartment. you could prolly get away without it, but they are obviously there for a reason

your're taking about the thin plastic around the primeter of the fender, right? if so, you dont really need it, but it's best to have it on there to protect from pebbles and rocks shooting up from the tire. some lowerend cars don't come with one especially for the rear.

Yah...under the two wheel wells, there is a black plastic piece that runs from about the front of each door all the way to the bumper up front...nothing would *really* get into the engine comp...but i guess sand and stuff can get kicked up underneath...