Functional H2 Hood Vent (Question) (Rain)

[New York City]

So I bought a strut grille kit and the hood vent is functional with openings.
My question is: Should I take some precaution due to rain?

Or will the underhood lining cover it? (Not sure as this is my first h2 and had it for about 3 weeks now)

This is the vent I have:


(I have not installed it yet)

[LoJac963]

if you're talking about the hood insulation underneath I'm sure over time the rain will ruin it. Most hoods that have large functional vents have a tray underneath to catch the rain but still allow heat to escape. You could always try to fab up something like that.

[New York City]

Originally Posted by LoJac963

if you're talking about the hood insulation underneath I'm sure over time the rain will ruin it. Most hoods that have large functional vents have a tray underneath to catch the rain but still allow heat to escape. You could always try to fab up something like that.

Thanks I tried searching for some photos on the net on how to maybe customize it due to water & so far have not found anything.

[guruerror]

I agree, you should definitely take some precautions against water damage...
...I just can't believe that it wouldn't come with something for inside the hood.

[LoJac963]

I agree, I mean even if it was something like a shallow black Rubbermaid container bolted on with stand offs and a hose attached to drain the water. Something could easily be fabbed up.

[PaHumBug]

Agreed. Call Strut and ask them if you're missing a peice. Or, are there installation instructions? Would the strut part fit over top of the stock part? That would solve the problem.