..LOL....the last they need is hydrolock

I dont think your being paranoid. I for one, would think this was thier first concern in design for this "new" set-up. Rain could possibly get there. I may be mistaken, but I recall reading an older thread concering this, I just cant seem to find it right now.

Maybe someone will chime in that knows for sure, I would assume there are a few drain holes on the lower "box".Plus is still not a direct shot to the TB, the air has to travel through the grille, and up under the front support into the box...just my take on that.
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These 10 should have been claimed for by now w/ a release date this week.. , not to mention a few "out there"

Brings us good news blackhat

 

Yeah, I am thinking the same way...but I'd rather be sure.

I sent them an email today, and had no response yet.

I know when they test the Mach1 shaker, they litterally took a hose and sprayed water into it....make sure all the drains were working properly.

 

Pete,

That's a great question. I sent WMS an e/m this morning asking for status on final release/pricing as well as about the possibibility of water getting in there and so far no response.

05STG1,

That was my take on it as well, the intakes are tucked up underneath the hood overhang so a direct shot of wind driven rain would seem unlikely Perhaps puddle splash would get it?

Oh and I voted not to stripe.

 

That was my take on it as well, the intakes are tucked up underneath the hood overhang so a direct shot of wind driven rain would seem unlikely Perhaps puddle splash would get it?

Oh and I voted not to stripe.
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You know the filter covers made by outfitters that they use on quads for K&N filters. One of those made for that might work in the winter time or spring when you know that you are going to confront rain. So you just slip it on and go. Its a micro mesh that dosnt reduse airflow and keeps out water when the filter get splashed.

 

That sounds like a good suggestion Robert

 

UPDATE: PRICING/RELEASE/WATER INTRUSION

OK, received EDIT: CONFIRMED pricing below, shipping starts possibly next week, water intrusion amounts to a 'mist'. See below:

UPDATE: PRICING CONFIRMED $449 intake w/ram


From: "Shannon Wall" <fastford@wmsracing.com> Add to Address Book
Subject: Re: WMS-HVI05M with Ram Air [water?]
Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2005 14:36:57 -0600
To: "Mike" <vent_enter_search@yahoo.com>


Hey Mike,

Price is not confirmed but we are thinking it will work out to $449 for
complete system with the ram air box. All the parts are supposed to be
done this week so we should be starting to ship them next week.

As for water it is not an issue. Some 'mist' when driving in rain will
get into the box area but because the area of the box is so large it
would take gallons of water to do damage, certainly not something rain
or hitting a puddle would do. You really would need to submerse the
entire nose of the car in water for this to be a problem.

Shannon

Western Motorsports Inc
www.wmsracing.com

 

...that's before the TMS group purchase discount, right?

 

Yep.

5 orders gets us 10% off, 10 or more gets us 20% off of either $369 for just intake or tentatively $449 intake w/ram. The group buy can be a mix of those just getting the intake or intake w/ram, doesn't matter.

 

my intellectual property

 

OK all, PRICING CONFIRMED $449 for intake with ram air. WMS expects shipments to begin sometime next week. PLEASE PM ME IF INTERESTED IN GROUP BUY:

INTAKE ALONE: $369 before any discount
INTAKE W/RAM: $449 before any discount

5 PERSON GROUP BUY DISCOUNT: 10% OFF
10+ PERSON GROUP BUY DISCOUNT: 20% OFF

Should this be a sticky?

From: "Shannon Wall" <fastford@wmsracing.com> Add to Address Book
Subject: Re: WMS-HVI05M with Ram Air
Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 10:30:23 -0600
To: "Mike" <vent_enter_search@yahoo.com>


Hey Mike,

To do a true group buy we would need at least 5 units, this could be a
mix of intake with and without the ram air, that doesn't matter. For 5
we can do 10% off. If the group were to get above 10 units we could
offer a 20% discount. We don't have a price set for the intake with
ram air yet but should next week.

Looks like the site was down some on Sunday but all seems to be
functioning fine again now.

Shannon

Western Motorsports Inc
www.wmsracing.com

 

A "Stickey" would be nice! Do they have a picture of the final product with the air box too?

 

YES...please, a sticky til this is cleared up and going would be great. Would help with getting the 10.
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My vote, lets go for the 10...I know there are some out there reading this and wondering....c'mon


Boomer,

The "mist" just might be a poor man intercooler...lol

300HPGT's idea for a pre-filter is a great idea for sure. That would be something to consider for anyone getting this. There's no restriction w/ them....great idea never seen them that large those..

blackhat,
OK...thanks for the work on this BH...and the vote..

Now that sounds like a great price prior to the discount, lets confirm that 449, and I think we could reach 10.I'll be in touch


SS-

 

Maybe she could send U some updated pics

 

we need pics

 

Sent e/m to Shannon asking if any final pics are avail. Will update.

 

Blackhat97...

I just wanted to thank you for all of the leg work you have done in the past few days / weeks. Seems like forever. Anyway, thanks from all of us!!!

 

No, the thanks go to all of you for all your thoughts and insightful questions of which without we wouldn't have half the knowledge we do of this product. Thanks everyone, couldn't have done it without ya!!!

 

20% would be awsome..I may have to go in on this.
20% canadian would be a HUGE discount for me

 

20% Would be sweet, this thing looks amazing!

 

Very cool.

For the group discount it would basically be:
475+shipping for the RAM Air + Intake

GREAT PRICE