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Former Vendor
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From: los angeles
Originally Posted by CustomAV
I much prefer the custom silver strip option. Usually 3 will work just fine
for those of you scratching your head I am refering to that oh so lovely duct tape.
for those of you scratching your head I am refering to that oh so lovely duct tape.
"The silver strip option" why didn't I think of that.Now I have to make molds, pour silicone, stare at it untill it hardens
peter
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From: Charleston, SC
I'm telling you, just provide a small roll of duct tape or better yet some pre-cut sheets with 3 strips on them. You could even have an order form on the back to order more pre-cut sheets.
Of course they would have to have the m7 logo on them or they just wouldn't have the same rain stopping effect!
Of course they would have to have the m7 logo on them or they just wouldn't have the same rain stopping effect!
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From: Los Angeles, CA
Originally Posted by M7
The rain option will be a molded silicone plug custom fitt in the air opening.
Simple, inexpensive, and very effective......
peter
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Simple, inexpensive, and very effective......
peter
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From: Charleston, SC
I ran through the auto-wash (touchless type with full on jets of water) and then lifted the hood and found little to no moisture under the hood except in the normal places. The filter itslef was still pretty dry.
I wouldn't worry about it but would still plug it up. Keep in mind I did this without a plug at all.
I wouldn't worry about it but would still plug it up. Keep in mind I did this without a plug at all.
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From: Charlotte, NC
Originally Posted by CustomAV
I ran through the auto-wash (touchless type with full on jets of water) and then lifted the hood and found little to no moisture under the hood except in the normal places. The filter itslef was still pretty dry.
I wouldn't worry about it but would still plug it up. Keep in mind I did this without a plug at all.
I wouldn't worry about it but would still plug it up. Keep in mind I did this without a plug at all.
Are we saying that with the AGS the filter is positioned such that it will/could get wet/draw water in if the car is driven in the rain? And what part of the car are we proposing to block/plug to avoid this problem? .
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It's possible, that is why I want to know how well this plug will work and if it will stay in place. Cause you know when your on the freeway and in the rain you may not know if the plug falls out. So I would like to be confident on how snug it will be.
JD.
JD.
Originally Posted by jdemaria
It's possible, that is why I want to know how well this plug will work and if it will stay in place. Cause you know when your on the freeway and in the rain you may not know if the plug falls out. So I would like to be confident on how snug it will be.
Originally Posted by KevinR
What exactly are you planning on plugging?
Onto the water in the intake (Hydrolock) I believe such a thing was explained to me to happen only under the worst conditions. Such as driving through standing water.
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From: Charlotte, NC
Originally Posted by mdsbrain
I think they are talking of plugging the air inlet behind the grill.
Onto the water in the intake (Hydrolock) I believe such a thing was explained to me to happen only under the worst conditions. Such as driving through standing water.
Onto the water in the intake (Hydrolock) I believe such a thing was explained to me to happen only under the worst conditions. Such as driving through standing water.
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Well one thing I know is you may lose a little HP while it's plugged but it will still be getting plenty of air. This should not be that big of deal since you should be driving slower in the rain anyway 
. I would rather be protected and lose a little hp during the time of the rain instead of possibly sucking water in and losing the engine.
It looks to me M7 has taken care of this with no problem, I just want to see the rain plug option and know it's going to work.
. I would rather be protected and lose a little hp during the time of the rain instead of possibly sucking water in and losing the engine.It looks to me M7 has taken care of this with no problem, I just want to see the rain plug option and know it's going to work.
Do some searches on the hot air intake.
This is a non-issue. I have the HAI now, with the filter just behind the hole in the plastic dam, and I've never had problems with heavy downpours or the like. This has been discussed many times. I leave finding the links as an excusize for the interested.... 
If this is your only worry, go ahead and order away!
Matt
If this is your only worry, go ahead and order away!
Matt
Originally Posted by jdemaria
It's possible, that is why I want to know how well this plug will work and if it will stay in place. Cause you know when your on the freeway and in the rain you may not know if the plug falls out. So I would like to be confident on how snug it will be.
JD.
JD.
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From: Infinity and beyond
Originally Posted by SoCalSam
Depends on your definition of fast.
unless of course you are talkin about ludicrous speed...buuut that's entirely different...
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Originally Posted by Tuls
fast is fast I always thought....I mean...uhh yeah...after all everyone already knows the mini is fast in the turns...
unless of course you are talkin about ludicrous speed...buuut that's entirely different...
unless of course you are talkin about ludicrous speed...buuut that's entirely different...
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From: los angeles
Originally Posted by jdemaria
Pete,
Will it fit snug? You don't have to worry about it popping out or anything. As you can tell this is really an important factor to me for buying.
Will it fit snug? You don't have to worry about it popping out or anything. As you can tell this is really an important factor to me for buying.
the flange on the plug will prevent it from falling in....
peter
