RPI Scoop in Rain...
04-03-2009, 06:25 PM
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I know this has been covered in another topic but I couldn't find it.
In Florida, in the summer, it tends to rain A LOT. So I was just wondering how the RPI scoops work in rain.
I am worried of water getting into the engine. So anyone been through a rain storm with the scoop? Especially at higher speeds?
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-Krozi
In Florida, in the summer, it tends to rain A LOT. So I was just wondering how the RPI scoops work in rain.
I am worried of water getting into the engine. So anyone been through a rain storm with the scoop? Especially at higher speeds?
Thank you
-Krozi
04-03-2009, 06:28 PM
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yes it's been covered, and no you have nothing to worry about....
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Just ran through some heavy rain..let the car sit for a couple of hours and its still fine. 
Just don't try to run through the Everglades
Just don't try to run through the Everglades
04-03-2009, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='835808' date='Apr 3 2009, 10:28 PM
yes it's been covered, and no you have nothing to worry about....
Oh I get it, Its Covered.
04-03-2009, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='835819' date='Apr 3 2009, 07:38 PM
Oh I get it, Its Covered.
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04-03-2009, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='835815' date='Apr 3 2009, 10:34 PM
Just ran through some heavy rain..let the car sit for a couple of hours and its still fine. Just don't try to run through the Everglades
Just don't try to run through the Everglades
So there really is no risk?
04-03-2009, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='835831' date='Apr 3 2009, 10:55 PM
I was actually planning to go mudding with my car...
So there really is no risk?
So there really is no risk?
If you go mudding though I'd watch for aligators...if you get one stuck in the scoop that might void your warranty.
04-03-2009, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='835835' date='Apr 3 2009, 11:02 PM
If you are running at high speed in the rain you probably have other risks that are more relavant.
If you go mudding though I'd watch for aligators...if you get one stuck in the scoop that might void your warranty.
If you go mudding though I'd watch for aligators...if you get one stuck in the scoop that might void your warranty.
So your sure there is no risk at all?
04-03-2009, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeg3tsguap' post='835876' date='Apr 3 2009, 11:51 PM
Stop worrying worst comes to worst rpi will buy you a m5 its in their implied warranty lmaoooo
Is there any other people who have driven through tough weather with the scoop on?