Well right as rain you guys are spot on...and I confirmed later today that there are supposed to be rubber flaps over the holes to let water out...all the way from the front cowl area. The water that runs off the hood and cowl runs down over the kick panel air intake boots, into the front of the rocker...all the way back to this rectangular hole, then out, and I found out the 2 holes that should have rubber plugs in them in the front of the rear wheel well, are for flushing the rockers out, wow, can't believe anyone would do that sort of maintenance on their vehicle, and apparently on my car, nobody did. Ha.