First off i have never called anyone on here dumb nor do i care to start.I did look at the stock air box and honda blocked off the vent going toward the front that was a good move.That makes sense how some were driving water into the box at speed with the vent open filling the box full of water.So the air intake is almost up to the hood so your telling me that you ran water up to the hood and over.Thats ok but not me plus some probably dont like the looks of a hose hanging out the hood plus how do you keep the rain from going down the tube when it sits out side.I do see the need for at least 2 vents tank& sub Joe
So, even with the opening facing back it's been known to allow water that splashes up from wheel wells to enter. There is a simple "snorkel" mod that you just run a hose way up into the dash area, so not noticable at all. Like stated, a good cheap insurance. If you have any kind of water riding at all I would go ahead and vents all 6 spots and not worry about it, it's literally a 30 minute/$30 job.
As far as the heat, well I'm in South FL 😂😂 but I know for winter, a lot of the guys remove the little hatch door by the floor board (middle section) and they swear it gives enough heat to be comfortable. 👍 good luck!!!