Driving a Vantage through flood waters
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Question for the non garage queens. Ok so who's been brave/stupid enough? Thought this was topical given recent weather and worth having up the sleave on the day I'm almost out of options. How deep does a 'puddle' have to be before it's best not to drive through it, obviously carrying the risk of hydro locking. Not sure where/at what height the air filter takes in from so I can't even begin to guess, it's raining outside so can't be bothered to pop the hood and take a look.
tia
DM
tia
DM
peterr96 said:
mikey k said:
You have an air filter either side sat just above the lowest under tray
So keep clear of anything more than a few inches deep
Holy crap batman.So keep clear of anything more than a few inches deep
How did that one get through the Ford ownership.
On my way to a pub in the Burford area I drove slowly, with some trepidation, across a section of road over a flooded bridge road (depth no more than say 4" to 5") without misshap, but realized I would need to return back over the same bridge in a couple of hours time, and given it could be much deeper then, turned around and back-tracked.
Edited by AMArchie on Saturday 29th December 00:06
have been doing lots of that in the Disco!
I think nowadays all car manufactuers understate their abilities. I had a Range Rover that was only allowed to swim in 500mm of water (now 700 mm), I used to regularly take it off road and the water would wash over the bonnet. As long as you didn't swim the damn thing, you were ok. I think with the AM's, as long as you know where the air-intakes are and you don't let water go over the bonnet, you'l be ok.
That is only my own opinion and not to be acted upon. When in doubt use the manufactures instructions.
That is only my own opinion and not to be acted upon. When in doubt use the manufactures instructions.
Johnfrancis said:
Am I the only person that finds this thread a bit bizarre,? Wading ability of a Vantage???
In any normal situation, yes ..... but down South here, all the roads are flooded we have about 18 river warnings, and I use my car everyday. Do I don't have a choice about driving my car through standing water.But you're right, it is an odd one ......
I had a problem with the v12v - probably only 3-4 inches, but it took out the tire pressure sensor system. Immediately after passing through the water - a long pitched wine and the system failed. Fortunately cured under warranty.
I would certainly avoid water if I could, but here the alternative was reversing on a dark country lane around a tight bend until I reached a point wide enough to turn. I took my chances with the water...
I would certainly avoid water if I could, but here the alternative was reversing on a dark country lane around a tight bend until I reached a point wide enough to turn. I took my chances with the water...
Johnfrancis said:
Am I the only person that finds this thread a bit bizarre,? Wading ability of a Vantage???
I did state at the beginning of the thread this was for the non-garage queens only 
seriously though given the recent weather I want to be able to make an informed choice if I turn the corner to be faced with a temporary duck pond
DangerMonkey said:
I did state at the beginning of the thread this was for the non-garage queens only
seriously though given the recent weather I want to be able to make an informed choice if I turn the corner to be faced with a temporary duck pond
If you lived in the SW you wouldn't find this a strange thread. Does this help to visualise how low the air intake is?seriously though given the recent weather I want to be able to make an informed choice if I turn the corner to be faced with a temporary duck pond
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