I sucked three of those up into my throttle bodie. i got the first one ever sold at my shop when they got released years ago. This prob happened a bit, so they added in a plastic ring inside to stop that from happening, but it did it again!

I say if you have the whole stock wheel liner and the under bumper lineing the filter will be totally covered, you'll be fine. Also i think personally that the type r 3 inch intake is better thatn the V2 but that is totally preference. I have had a c.a.i. for 7 years with no issues. I just dont step on the gas ove huge puddles and avoid what I can, and dont go into flooded areas. Most people do that instinctively any way.

Just my 2 cents.