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Guys with vented aftermarket hoods... Water/Rain

Originally Posted by KingJoseph Necrobump! I want to take this a step further... is there any risk to the electronics or engine with a vented hood? I live in Seattle

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Old 05-15-2015, 01:11 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Necrobump!

I want to take this a step further... is there any risk to the electronics or engine with a vented hood? I live in Seattle and, while the Z is not my daily driver, getting rained on is a matter of when and not if.

Thanks for any inputs!
I use a pressure washer to foam/rinse the car to no ill effect. I try not to spray directly into the vents though. Seibon TS style hood. Have to clean off the polished intake tubes though, lots of water spots if you don't.
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