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choppertwo · September 7th, 2011, 04:42 PM

I know a couple people have posted about sucking water into theyr'e CAI, I didn't want to rain on their post, so here's mine. As you all probably have seen on TV , the east cast is getting pounded with rain. I've had my CAI on for 2 yrs with no problem, but today was a little different. Going to work this mornining , bitch ass rain, coming home again was worse, got about 2 miles from home noticed a cutting out at higher RPMS. Pulled a diff code too. So I pulled the CAI, dryed the filter, Yes it was a little wet--, dryed everything, let it sit for @1 or so , put it back together, went out and did a test run, And THANK GOD it ran like a champ. After this I might go short. --- CHOP

Georgia07Eclipse · September 7th, 2011, 04:56 PM

Dang man nice work. I may convert to short at least during peak hurricane season.

gspower · September 7th, 2011, 05:02 PM

i just dont drive when it rains.
either the city bus, a friend, or a fucking call-off

choppertwo · September 7th, 2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Georgia07Eclipse

Dang man nice work. I may convert to short at least during peak hurricane season.

Yea man , this really scared me. I believe I'm going to get that plastic under shield for the filter and go short anybody knows who sells them - fuckit-- CHOP

choppertwo · September 7th, 2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by choppertwo

Yea man , this really scared me. I believe I'm going to get that plastic under shield for the filter and go short anybody knows who sells them - fuckit-- CHOP

OH yea, just in case you are wondering, The engine bay was dry, go figure-- CHOP

Freeker · September 7th, 2011, 05:51 PM

My SRI didn't save me when i drove through a puddle while back...

Car Boggs after driving through puddle

Mr Fish Tank · September 7th, 2011, 05:59 PM

what about the hydro shield, does it really work?

zumspeedsupra · September 7th, 2011, 06:18 PM

I have the hydro shield. And the way my kit is the CAI sits right in front of a hole. So when it rains it gets SOAKED! It hasn't failed me yet! I mean the shield is soaked after driving but never any hesitation

ssantac · September 7th, 2011, 06:26 PM

I havent had mine get wet with rain/puddles yet...but everytime I go thru the carwash it comes out stumbling a little bit.

Mr Fish Tank · September 7th, 2011, 06:35 PM

thanks guys

Ricoswave · September 7th, 2011, 07:28 PM

Don't even mess around, its not worth it!!!

The rain has been RIDICULOUS. Today I was driving home and rainwater was damn near close to the intercooler couplers. Any deeper and I was going to shut it down and call AAA for a flatbed, not worth the chance!

JDub · September 7th, 2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by zumspeedsupra

I have the hydro shield. And the way my kit is the CAI sits right in front of a hole. So when it rains it gets SOAKED! It hasn't failed me yet! I mean the shield is soaked after driving but never any hesitation

Where did you get your hydroshield from?

I just got a CAI about a week or so ago and I haven't installed it yet. Partially cause of all the rain and also because my garage at my apartment has a little bit of water in it (very slight flooding that gets in through the brick walls), so I haven't had an area to install. Lol

zumspeedsupra · September 7th, 2011, 07:44 PM

Autocity, I try to avoid driving in the rain if possible

JDub · September 7th, 2011, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by zumspeedsupra

Autocity, I try to avoid driving in the rain if possible

Now you all have me re-thinking this purchase lol. Luckily I bought it used off of here.

zumspeedsupra · September 7th, 2011, 07:59 PM

You wont have a problem with the stock bumper and a hydro shield. Just dont drive through any big puddles and you'll be fine!!

JDub · September 7th, 2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by zumspeedsupra

You wont have a problem with the stock bumper and a hydro shield. Just dont drive through any big puddles and you'll be fine!!

Yea, I usually try not to even now without it on. Any idea what size hydroshield will fit the Fujita filters? I see like 5 options.

zumspeedsupra · September 7th, 2011, 08:26 PM

Yea... i had no idea... I got the first size and its tight but it hasnt fallen off

randman · September 7th, 2011, 09:09 PM

I dunno why people dont get the aem. You get the flexibility of both sri and cai plus you can buy the bypass filter. Smh stop being cheap!

zumspeedsupra · September 7th, 2011, 09:12 PM

^ yerp

IraqVeteran · September 8th, 2011, 09:09 AM

I dont have a CAI intake on the eclipse yet but i think im going with a SRI. I had a CAI on my kia but a few weeks ago while staying in Ocean city MD the water was over top of my front lip on my Kia so now i run SRI.

NitroGlisson · September 8th, 2011, 10:10 AM

Chop....glad your baby is okay. That had to be a little unsettling.

I have the AEM CAI but added the bypass on the initial install and have had no issues. I drive in the rain all the time but still avoid puddles when possible. I was more worried about the Mod GT hood allowing so much water into the engine compartment but had yet to see any issues with it either. I don't have a garage so the car is out in the weather all the time.

choppertwo · September 8th, 2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NitroGlisson

Chop....glad your baby is okay. That had to be a little unsettling.

I have the AEM CAI but added the bypass on the initial install and have had no issues. I drive in the rain all the time but still avoid puddles when possible. I was more worried about the Mod GT hood allowing so much water into the engine compartment but had yet to see any issues with it either. I don't have a garage so the car is out in the weather all the time.

Yea, thx man, I wish Injen had the bypass now, I'm going to look into a Hydroshield, or I'm just going to shorten it, can't lose that much HP, by shortening it.Anywat been thinking about it all day at work, It coulda been worse- CHOP

choppertwo · September 8th, 2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by zumspeedsupra

Autocity, I try to avoid driving in the rain if possible

I can't do that, I work 5 days a week, mines a DD- CHOP

choppertwo · September 8th, 2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by zumspeedsupra

Yea... i had no idea... I got the first size and its tight but it hasnt fallen off

Yours is Injen right, SOOO the first one , do you mean the smallest, cause my cone is big, I just want to make sure I get the right one- THX-- CHOP

JoeyC · September 8th, 2011, 03:01 PM

maybe car was just thirsty? lol jk i about shit my self and cried the 1rst time that happen to me i left the car wash and got on the road took off all fast lookin good and then bam my shit was like vrrooomm .bleh bleh bleh vrm bleh throwen me forward in my seat each time!i was like WHATS HAPPENING . anyway-not a fun experiance lol. so far to avoid that i wash my own car or get it handwashed!and i orderd a aem water protectant cover for filter! so far so good-but then again we dont get much water in az lol

zumspeedsupra · September 8th, 2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by choppertwo

I can't do that, I work 5 days a week, mines a DD- CHOP

Mine is a DD as well and I travel 150 miles a day easy in my car so...

Quote:

Originally Posted by choppertwo

Yours is Injen right, SOOO the first one , do you mean the smallest, cause my cone is big, I just want to make sure I get the right one- THX-- CHOP

I have the Fujita, but the hydro shield is the Injen brand

JDub · September 8th, 2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by zumspeedsupra

Mine is a DD as well and I travel 150 miles a day easy in my car so...

Yea, same here. I might just install mine as a SRI for now, and then switch to a CAI in the spring. I just don't want to chance it with the type of weather we have been having around here lately.

I mean, I had to take detours just to get to work today because of flooding here in Jersey. (Due to Hurricane Irene first, and then the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee)

choppertwo · September 8th, 2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeyC

maybe car was just thirsty? lol jk i about shit my self and cried the 1rst time that happen to me i left the car wash and got on the road took off all fast lookin good and then bam my shit was like vrrooomm .bleh bleh bleh vrm bleh throwen me forward in my seat each time!i was like WHATS HAPPENING . anyway-not a fun experiance lol. so far to avoid that i wash my own car or get it handwashed!and i orderd a aem water protectant cover for filter! so far so good-but then again we dont get much water in az lol

- A car wash, holy shit, no wonder you do it your self now- CHOP

choppertwo · September 8th, 2011, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zumspeedsupra

Mine is a DD as well and I travel 150 miles a day easy in my car so...

I have the Fujita, but the hydro shield is the Injen brand

THX man , but I'm still trying to find out which size to buy for my Injen-- CHOP

zumspeedsupra · September 8th, 2011, 06:31 PM

Ohhh couldnt tell ya :/

leftouch · September 8th, 2011, 07:00 PM

Yeh robs secret is the cai poncho condom. Made by Trojan.

Mad jdm dawg

logan · September 9th, 2011, 09:01 AM

Injen Hydro Shield, Air Intake Shields

would these be good? they are from injen

gquiles · September 9th, 2011, 09:34 AM

k&n sells one cheaper than injen and its a universal fit , i think is $18 bucks

gquiles · September 9th, 2011, 09:38 AM

Here is the link of the part K&N Releases New Drycharger Filter Wrap For Round Tapered Air Filters

logan · September 9th, 2011, 09:49 AM

thanks man, i mean i think my cold air intake is safe cause its right behind the drive fog light up in a protective plastic box but still better safe for like 20 bucks then buying a new engine lol

choppertwo · September 9th, 2011, 03:16 PM

would these be good? they are from injen[/QUOTE]

Yea thats what I was looking at, After just taking it off, I really didn't want to take it off again and measure, cause it's a pain, But I guess thats what I'll do , cause I need dimentions so I order the right one - CHOP

September 7th, 2011, 04:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
choppertwo Senior Member Name: Mike Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Vehicle: 2006 eclipse gs 5 spd Posts: 1,195 Rep Power: 4	Sucked up a little water today I know a couple people have posted about sucking water into theyr'e CAI, I didn't want to rain on their post, so here's mine. As you all probably have seen on TV , the east cast is getting pounded with rain. I've had my CAI on for 2 yrs with no problem, but today was a little different. Going to work this mornining , bitch ass rain, coming home again was worse, got about 2 miles from home noticed a cutting out at higher RPMS. Pulled a diff code too. So I pulled the CAI, dryed the filter, Yes it was a little wet--, dryed everything, let it sit for @1 or so , put it back together, went out and did a test run, And THANK GOD it ran like a champ. After this I might go short. --- CHOP

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Georgia07Eclipse Member Name: Peyton Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Athens Vehicle: 2007/Eclipse/GS Posts: 97 Rep Power: 1	Dang man nice work. I may convert to short at least during peak hurricane season. __________________ Check her out, bro

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zumspeedsupra Senior Member Name: Rob Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bel Air, MD Vehicle: 2009/Eclipse/GS Posts: 1,981 Rep Power: 4	I have the hydro shield. And the way my kit is the CAI sits right in front of a hole. So when it rains it gets SOAKED! It hasn't failed me yet! I mean the shield is soaked after driving but never any hesitation __________________ Boobies: Because you can't motorboat personality

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ssantac Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, Az Vehicle: 2006 Eclipse GT Posts: 54 Rep Power: 2	I havent had mine get wet with rain/puddles yet...but everytime I go thru the carwash it comes out stumbling a little bit.

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Ricoswave Lathe Master Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: 05 Lancer Evolution Posts: 3,726 Rep Power: 10	Don't even mess around, its not worth it!!! The rain has been RIDICULOUS. Today I was driving home and rainwater was damn near close to the intercooler couplers. Any deeper and I was going to shut it down and call AAA for a flatbed, not worth the chance! __________________ Mods: Progress Lowering Springs, Fujita CAI, Full 2.5" Stainless Exhaust, Aero Turbine 2540I Muffler, Ripp Long Tube Headers (SES Free), Dynomax High Flow Cat, Thrush Stainless Resonator, Ripp Poly Motor Mounts, Glowshift Gauge Pod and Gauges, GTech SS, Custom Glass Radiator Hose, TWM GS Short Shifter w/ custom reverse lockout, TB Bypass, Red Neon Decklid

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zumspeedsupra Senior Member Name: Rob Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bel Air, MD Vehicle: 2009/Eclipse/GS Posts: 1,981 Rep Power: 4	Autocity, I try to avoid driving in the rain if possible __________________ Boobies: Because you can't motorboat personality

September 7th, 2011, 07:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
zumspeedsupra Senior Member Name: Rob Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bel Air, MD Vehicle: 2009/Eclipse/GS Posts: 1,981 Rep Power: 4	You wont have a problem with the stock bumper and a hydro shield. Just dont drive through any big puddles and you'll be fine!! __________________ Boobies: Because you can't motorboat personality

September 7th, 2011, 08:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
zumspeedsupra Senior Member Name: Rob Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bel Air, MD Vehicle: 2009/Eclipse/GS Posts: 1,981 Rep Power: 4	Yea... i had no idea... I got the first size and its tight but it hasnt fallen off __________________ Boobies: Because you can't motorboat personality

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randman I'd be all like 4g! Waat? Tournaments Won: 12 Name: Randy Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Charm City Vehicle: 2003 Jet black E46 Posts: 11,282 Rep Power: 17	I dunno why people dont get the aem. You get the flexibility of both sri and cai plus you can buy the bypass filter. Smh stop being cheap! __________________ Mod thread~ http://club4g.org/board/members-ride...ld-thread.html

September 7th, 2011, 09:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
zumspeedsupra Senior Member Name: Rob Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bel Air, MD Vehicle: 2009/Eclipse/GS Posts: 1,981 Rep Power: 4	^ yerp __________________ Boobies: Because you can't motorboat personality

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IraqVeteran Not a OG Name: IV Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: MD Vehicle: 2012 GS-CO2 Posts: 1,722 Rep Power: 2	I dont have a CAI intake on the eclipse yet but i think im going with a SRI. I had a CAI on my kia but a few weeks ago while staying in Ocean city MD the water was over top of my front lip on my Kia so now i run SRI. __________________ Buy a 2012 eclipse, do what i did in 8 months and come back to me. RIP Matt (Bullet) McAlear 3/27/86 - 4/26/12 Gone but not forgotten...

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NitroGlisson Soon to be SC'd :) Name: Don Glisson Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Vehicle: 2008 Eclipse GT Posts: 25,383 Rep Power: 30	Chop....glad your baby is okay. That had to be a little unsettling. I have the AEM CAI but added the bypass on the initial install and have had no issues. I drive in the rain all the time but still avoid puddles when possible. I was more worried about the Mod GT hood allowing so much water into the engine compartment but had yet to see any issues with it either. I don't have a garage so the car is out in the weather all the time. __________________ Mods: Nitro's Little Girl With Attitude

September 8th, 2011, 03:01 PM	#25 (permalink)
JoeyC -cruzer- Name: joeyc Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: AZ Vehicle: 2006 ECLIPSE GT Posts: 1,579 Rep Power: 3	maybe car was just thirsty? lol jk i about shit my self and cried the 1rst time that happen to me i left the car wash and got on the road took off all fast lookin good and then bam my shit was like vrrooomm .bleh bleh bleh vrm bleh throwen me forward in my seat each time!i was like WHATS HAPPENING . anyway-not a fun experiance lol. so far to avoid that i wash my own car or get it handwashed!and i orderd a aem water protectant cover for filter! so far so good-but then again we dont get much water in az lol __________________

September 8th, 2011, 06:31 PM	#30 (permalink)
zumspeedsupra Senior Member Name: Rob Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bel Air, MD Vehicle: 2009/Eclipse/GS Posts: 1,981 Rep Power: 4	Ohhh couldnt tell ya :/ __________________ Boobies: Because you can't motorboat personality

September 8th, 2011, 07:00 PM	#31 (permalink)
leftouch Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Vehicle: 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse Posts: 20 Rep Power: 2	Yeh robs secret is the cai poncho condom. Made by Trojan. Mad jdm dawg

September 9th, 2011, 09:01 AM	#32 (permalink)
logan Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: maryland Vehicle: 2006/eclipse/GT Posts: 330 Rep Power: 2	Injen Hydro Shield, Air Intake Shields would these be good? they are from injen

September 9th, 2011, 09:34 AM	#33 (permalink)
gquiles Senior Member Name: MeMo Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Vehicle: Eclipse GT 2006 Posts: 115 Rep Power: 3	k&n sells one cheaper than injen and its a universal fit , i think is $18 bucks

September 9th, 2011, 09:38 AM	#34 (permalink)
gquiles Senior Member Name: MeMo Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Vehicle: Eclipse GT 2006 Posts: 115 Rep Power: 3	Here is the link of the part K&N Releases New Drycharger Filter Wrap For Round Tapered Air Filters

September 9th, 2011, 09:49 AM	#35 (permalink)
logan Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: maryland Vehicle: 2006/eclipse/GT Posts: 330 Rep Power: 2	thanks man, i mean i think my cold air intake is safe cause its right behind the drive fog light up in a protective plastic box but still better safe for like 20 bucks then buying a new engine lol

September 9th, 2011, 03:16 PM	#36 (permalink)
choppertwo Senior Member Name: Mike Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Vehicle: 2006 eclipse gs 5 spd Posts: 1,195 Rep Power: 4	would these be good? they are from injen[/QUOTE] Yea thats what I was looking at, After just taking it off, I really didn't want to take it off again and measure, cause it's a pain, But I guess thats what I'll do , cause I need dimentions so I order the right one - CHOP

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