Mazdaspeed CAI + Carwash
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Mazdaspeed CAI + Carwash
So who else has the Mazdaspeed intake setup, and what is your car washing technique?
Basically I just washed my car and thought about how it is inevitable that I got the air filter soaked. I assume I should let it sit there for a while before starting. Input please.
EDIT::
I've gotten a few nice responses now. No need for any more. Also no need to be huffy it was an innocent question! =(
Basically I just washed my car and thought about how it is inevitable that I got the air filter soaked. I assume I should let it sit there for a while before starting. Input please.
EDIT::
I've gotten a few nice responses now. No need for any more. Also no need to be huffy it was an innocent question! =(
Last edited by Noxity; 05-09-2011 at 08:02 AM.
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Dry it out, then do some searches.
I believe there are socks that can be bought to go over it and I believe the MS intake is an AEM so that might help in your search as well.
Oh......and don't get it wet is the obvious answer.
I just used advanced search. I selected to only search titles and used the word "sock".
11 threads came up.
Try it so you get used to searching.
The google search routine you will see in some users signatures is even better than the search I just used.
I believe there are socks that can be bought to go over it and I believe the MS intake is an AEM so that might help in your search as well.
Oh......and don't get it wet is the obvious answer.
I just used advanced search. I selected to only search titles and used the word "sock".
11 threads came up.
Try it so you get used to searching.
The google search routine you will see in some users signatures is even better than the search I just used.
Last edited by Mazurfer; 05-07-2011 at 11:07 AM.
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Oh ok! I remember seeing threads on the AEM but I didn't know they were the same. And I know I shouldn't have gotten it wet, but I was washing absentmindedly.
Thanks. =)
Thanks. =)
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http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_High-Flow-Long-Air-Filter-Spectre_22905801-P_N4027Q_P|GRP2026_____
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really?
You are all worried about getting the filter a little wet?
You can submerge a filter up to 45% and it still wont suck in much water.
And even if it did, its no big deal as long as your not JUST sucking in water.
Dont worry about the filter as long as the front end of your car isnt submerged, you should be fine.
You are all worried about getting the filter a little wet?
You can submerge a filter up to 45% and it still wont suck in much water.
And even if it did, its no big deal as long as your not JUST sucking in water.
Dont worry about the filter as long as the front end of your car isnt submerged, you should be fine.
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I wash it without problems.
Don't buy cheap filters or ones that need to be oiled. With a CAI sitting that low sucking in dirt is what may cause increased engine wear or problems... not some car wash water rofl.
Don't buy cheap filters or ones that need to be oiled. With a CAI sitting that low sucking in dirt is what may cause increased engine wear or problems... not some car wash water rofl.
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You may be laughing but I wasn't. It's not like I was pissing my pants in fear, I was just concerned because it was a legit question at a time in which I had no previous experience. Right after posting this I went out and cranked it and moved it back over, but still would like to know so I don't freak out when I'm driving in pouring down rain.
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really?
You are all worried about getting the filter a little wet?
You can submerge a filter up to 45% and it still wont suck in much water.
And even if it did, its no big deal as long as your not JUST sucking in water.
Dont worry about the filter as long as the front end of your car isnt submerged, you should be fine.
You are all worried about getting the filter a little wet?
You can submerge a filter up to 45% and it still wont suck in much water.
And even if it did, its no big deal as long as your not JUST sucking in water.
Dont worry about the filter as long as the front end of your car isnt submerged, you should be fine.
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Sorry guys I don't know what sock you are referring to. The old filter I took off was gunked up and nasty, so I replaced it. Didn't look like nothing was on it. I didn't choose to put this intake on the car; it was like that when I bought it.
Soooo yeaaaaaaaaah.
Soooo yeaaaaaaaaah.
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some idiots "thought" they're smart and "OMG THE SOCK RESTRICTS AIRFLOW IM SO 1337 & COOL SO IM GONNA LEAVE IT OUT"
when the fact is that the sock does not restrict anything, its there for a reason and when you take it out, sure it works, but your filter will be contacting water directly.
you got your car from dealer or private party ? if private party I will ask the person u got it from "where did the sock go"
and ... you replaced the filter? You do know that you can wash it and reuse it right ? ... *sweat*
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http://www.aemintakes.com/store/prod...rod=AEM-1-4001 SOCK
http://www.aemintakes.com/store/prod...Prod=21-2109BF FILTER (well pretty close I think)
http://www.aemintakes.com/store/prod...Prod=21-2109BF FILTER (well pretty close I think)
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While the socks do prevent some water from getting in by being resistant to an extent, their main purpose is to prevent fine dust element from getting through, not water. I know a lot of people say it's to prevent water from getting in but that's simply not true; it's repellent, not resistant.
Last edited by Vlaze; 05-09-2011 at 08:59 AM.
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the sock means it has a "plastic like" thing that covers the actual filter to prevent "some" water from contacting the filter.
some idiots "thought" they're smart and "OMG THE SOCK RESTRICTS AIRFLOW IM SO 1337 & COOL SO IM GONNA LEAVE IT OUT"
when the fact is that the sock does not restrict anything, its there for a reason and when you take it out, sure it works, but your filter will be contacting water directly.
you got your car from dealer or private party ? if private party I will ask the person u got it from "where did the sock go"
and ... you replaced the filter? You do know that you can wash it and reuse it right ? ... *sweat*
some idiots "thought" they're smart and "OMG THE SOCK RESTRICTS AIRFLOW IM SO 1337 & COOL SO IM GONNA LEAVE IT OUT"
when the fact is that the sock does not restrict anything, its there for a reason and when you take it out, sure it works, but your filter will be contacting water directly.
you got your car from dealer or private party ? if private party I will ask the person u got it from "where did the sock go"
and ... you replaced the filter? You do know that you can wash it and reuse it right ? ... *sweat*