Hood vent concern for intake cone?

slo_335-e90 · 11-29-2013, 02:10 PM

Hi guys,

So I just got my Vorsteiner hood installed, and I noticed how exposed my intake cone is to the vent in the hood. Should I be concerned about water when it rains? If so, is there something I can do other than changing the intake to resolve it?

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3000GT MR · 11-29-2013, 02:56 PM

Doesn't seem like a good idea. Most vented hoods have rain gutters and diverters to channel water. I would definitely use k&n outerwears if anything. I used them on my quad and seemed to work great for water repelling.

slo_335-e90 · 11-29-2013, 05:13 PM

ok awesome. Didn't know something like that existed. Thanks! The electrical connections should be ok though right?

3000GT MR · 11-29-2013, 05:48 PM

Most plugs on the car are weather resistant, but before you go driving in a bad rain storm I'd wait to hear from someone who has this hood or email the company.

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slo_335-e90 Lieutenant 39 Rep 571 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (11)	Hood vent concern for intake cone? Hi guys, So I just got my Vorsteiner hood installed, and I noticed how exposed my intake cone is to the vent in the hood. Should I be concerned about water when it rains? If so, is there something I can do other than changing the intake to resolve it? Here's a pic: Attached Images __________________ -335xi---Innotech Exhaust---AR 3" Catless---Pro tuned---HPF FMIC---ER Chargepipe---KW V1---Injen DCI---BMW Performance Front Bumper, Rear Spoiler & Door Sills---Vorsteiner wheels---much more-
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3000GT MR Major 269 Rep 1,392 Posts Drives: 09 335i/3000gt vr4 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sav GA iTrader: (6)	Doesn't seem like a good idea. Most vented hoods have rain gutters and diverters to channel water. I would definitely use k&n outerwears if anything. I used them on my quad and seemed to work great for water repelling. __________________ Have a single turbo and/or tired of burning up O2 sensors? Ask me about the new ADV O2 sensor retro kits! 335i 2010 e92 M-sport Mods: VM Top mount 6466, Aquamist HSF4 w/custom direct port. VRSF IC + Exhaust 335i 2009 e90 665RWHP VFF900 ST RIP .
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11-29-2013, 05:13 PM	#3
slo_335-e90 Lieutenant 39 Rep 571 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (11)	ok awesome. Didn't know something like that existed. Thanks! The electrical connections should be ok though right? __________________ -335xi---Innotech Exhaust---AR 3" Catless---Pro tuned---HPF FMIC---ER Chargepipe---KW V1---Injen DCI---BMW Performance Front Bumper, Rear Spoiler & Door Sills---Vorsteiner wheels---much more-
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11-29-2013, 05:48 PM	#4
3000GT MR Major 269 Rep 1,392 Posts Drives: 09 335i/3000gt vr4 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sav GA iTrader: (6)	Most plugs on the car are weather resistant, but before you go driving in a bad rain storm I'd wait to hear from someone who has this hood or email the company. __________________ Have a single turbo and/or tired of burning up O2 sensors? Ask me about the new ADV O2 sensor retro kits! 335i 2010 e92 M-sport Mods: VM Top mount 6466, Aquamist HSF4 w/custom direct port. VRSF IC + Exhaust 335i 2009 e90 665RWHP VFF900 ST RIP .
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