You don't want the intake right in the front of the bumper because it could easily suck in water. Where the cai goes is good because there are many places where cold air can get to it. I was going up a hill one time and it was pouring and a couple drops got into the intake I think becuase the engine sputtered a couple times like I've never heard it, after that I put duct tape over where the vents are beneath the intake.