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Posted this question on another Mina thread but it looks like it got buried so I'm trying again.
I'm about to pull the trigger on the Mina Gallery intake kit. Given that I live in a rainy city, should I get filter covers?
Mina said I shouldn't worry about it, nevertheless I'd like to know if there's a consensus on the forum.
I know they're cheap, but there's no point ordering something if I don't need it.
Metal parts on my 1 year old Mina supplied filters were rusty, so it’s definitely seeing some moisture, but haven’t had any issue driving in the wet, including downpours and snows, though speed is adjusted accordingly.
I also removed the pipes most people leave alone after changing intake, so there are 2 additional holes water can potentially enter, thought not likely since they are perpendicular to the air flow.
I got the socks as well. Every time I drive in the rain I'm relieved that I did it. They don't cost much but they will ease your mind on those occasional stormy rides.
I wasn't sure how good the filters were with the Mina and wasn't sure what size sock to fit, so I bought new Injen 3.5 filters and used the appropriate socks for that filter. That filter looked about identical to the ones with the Mina and would imagine the socks would work. It was Filterwears for Injen Filter X-1021, x-1026.