Hi,
I'm very new here, and I wasn't sure where this thread should go. Two days ago, I installed a Cold Air Intake on my new CL Type S. The installation went smooth. No problems.

The cone air filter sits horizontally behind the fake air intake where fog light used to go (they don't have them in the '03s). Acutally the filter is protected from all sides, but it certainly isn't sealed in. That's where my concern comes in.... What about water, rain, etc? Doesn't that get sucked up into the engine?

I know about the valve that can be installed, but isn't that only good when the intake is actually submerged? I'm concerned with plain old rain splash and regular puddles.

Does anyone have experience with this? Should I be concerned? I live in South Florida, and though we don't have snow, it does rain quite often. I'd appreciate anyone's help and advice. Thanks, Ted PS.... have I voided my warranty?

 

As long as the filter is not completely submerged, you should be ok

 

You need to be more careful than that! Avoid going through deep puddles of water especially on the driver side. A good splash may wet your filter Just be alert when you drive in the rain

 

Personally I went with the by-pass for piece of mind. I'd rather spend $45 and lose 1/2hp or so and protect our $6500+ engine then risk hitting a big puddle and seizing. While the chances of that are low.. there's still a chance... so I go with the better safe then sorry philosophy