thunder039
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i know you would think after the 1st car drowning the other 2 wouldnt of attempted it
Water Crossings (Vehicle Preparation)
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i know you would think after the 1st car drowning the other 2 wouldnt of attempted it
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I thought that must be the case. Stupid not to be and mine would have been destroyed long ago. Yay for a well designed system
Oh and lastly always video any and all water crossings!!! This is by far the most important :iconwink:
You can then show off your awesome crossing/s or show us your epic fail/drowning. Either way good entertainment
That goes without saying. Same for all potentially awesome driving :ebiggrin::ebiggrin:
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i know you would think after the 1st car drowning the other 2 wouldnt of attempted it
Really...... Egos leave a lot to be desired sometimes
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Excellent way of putting it
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Have you considered entering them in the Darwin Awards- under the category "The one that got away?" Thankfully no one hurt
Here is a video i took of a club member just to show you how easy it is to distory an engine
He was going to fast, he had a thing about water crossings. Fast isn't always good you must have the bow wave always in front of the bumper all the time.
A lot of Subaru's have the intake on top of the grill it's good for cold air intake but not good for cold water intake
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K-Egf0ffI4"]flooded engine - YouTube[/ame]
Jan
He was going to fast, he had a thing about water crossings. Fast isn't always good you must have the bow wave always in front of the bumper all the time.
A lot of Subaru's have the intake on top of the grill it's good for cold air intake but not good for cold water intake
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K-Egf0ffI4"]flooded engine - YouTube[/ame]
Jan
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^ good educating video there proving the worth of a snorkel. Very unlucky.
I think the book calls them 'honorable mentions'. Those books are such a great read.
I think the book calls them 'honorable mentions'. Those books are such a great read.
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Too right & I'm guessing this guy had just that, until........
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yeit-OPv3OA&feature=player_detailpage"]Cape York Bloomfield River Crossing Fail 2011 - YouTube[/ame]
I'm sure you posted this one before mate, but I had just had to post it up again of just how NOT to.
Ditto.
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^Yes this is a great spot for that video.
It really highlights the effect of fast moving water and is a great example of when getting washed off course is very dangerous.
Another aspect of river crossings that came to mind from watching that video is that unbroken water is generally more powerful than broken water moving at the same rate. This is one of the reasons why they put lumps of concrete on the edge of the crossing in the middle on the upriver side.
If its moving quickly and is smooth like at the beginning of that crossing then be extra cautious.
It really highlights the effect of fast moving water and is a great example of when getting washed off course is very dangerous.
Another aspect of river crossings that came to mind from watching that video is that unbroken water is generally more powerful than broken water moving at the same rate. This is one of the reasons why they put lumps of concrete on the edge of the crossing in the middle on the upriver side.
If its moving quickly and is smooth like at the beginning of that crossing then be extra cautious.
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Here are two vids that define water fording for me.
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug2gfs6PQ5A&feature=player_detailpage"]Flooded Oodnadatta Track - Water Crossing in a Subaru Forester[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC5ld79joIA&feature=player_detailpage"]The definitive method for deep river crossings - never abandon your vehicle[/ame]
:lol:
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug2gfs6PQ5A&feature=player_detailpage"]Flooded Oodnadatta Track - Water Crossing in a Subaru Forester[/ame]
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC5ld79joIA&feature=player_detailpage"]The definitive method for deep river crossings - never abandon your vehicle[/ame]
:lol:
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The Landcruiser was very very lucky to get through!
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The Landcruiser was both incredibly lucky AND stupid!
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^^ You're not wrong about being lucky.
More like a
idiot I say !!
Regards
Mr Turbo
More like a
idiot I say !!Regards
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I agree, NL. What an incredibly lucky IDIOT!
Now to get the brown stains out of the seat covers.
And I don't mean the ones from the water ... :lol: :rotfl:
Now to get the brown stains out of the seat covers.
And I don't mean the ones from the water ...
:lol: :rotfl:Tannin
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Awesome. Absobloodulutely awesome!
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Good ad for a snorkel! :lol:
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Lol :rotfl:
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Haha - thanks PigSti. That first vid was me and the missus, that particular crossing is still the most hair-raising but thrilling experience I've had so far.
The water almost came over the bonnet a few times. With the alternator just behind the top of the radiator and the air intake around the same height it would've been close.
I try not to make a habit of these things. I was trying to get to Marree before dark as the road was too muddy to camp beside. I like to think I'm a bit more sensible nowadays. I'd get a snorkel if I knew I'd have to do it again but jeeez - talk about fun!
The water almost came over the bonnet a few times. With the alternator just behind the top of the radiator and the air intake around the same height it would've been close.
I try not to make a habit of these things. I was trying to get to Marree before dark as the road was too muddy to camp beside. I like to think I'm a bit more sensible nowadays. I'd get a snorkel if I knew I'd have to do it again but jeeez - talk about fun!