I just got it last week.(C&L Racer)
So today I was washing my car and remembered there is no cover for the CAI like on the stock one.
Opened up the hood and noticed some spots of water on the filter.

Is this going to hurt it?
Did I do a No no?

Do I need to cover it up everytime with a plastic bag or something to be safe? I am washing right now... and covered it up with a plastic bag.
I am coming in every once in a while to see if the thread is answered haha.

 

it should be fine as long as it isnt soaked. i definitely wouldnt spray directly onto the filter if you are washing the engine bay, put a plastic bag on it among other things while washing the engine bay

 

Ya I was just washing the outside of my car.
whew... kinda scared me for a minute.

 

Most of those filters are supposed to be washable anyways.. at least I know the BBK one is.

 

you are fine....trust me you didnt soak the filter

 

lol Matt. Somehow I think you tried that somewhere sometime.

 

dont worry man your okay haha

 

i spent 30 minutes washing mine this morning at 5 am after work...cai was dry but everything else gets wet because of the vents in the hood

 

I'm sure your fine. Not any worse than driving in the rain.