LexRexBlue Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 During the last storm I found myself having to drive through water of varying depths. When I spotted it I went through slowly, but it was dark and a temporary roadway. All of the sudden I was going 40 and drove through fairly deep water. I had two hands on the steering wheel but could barely hold it straight. I was amazed to discover that the car traveled through perfectly straight and all was fine. Other cars were pulled off to the side. Anyone else having similar experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwest Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 During the last storm I found myself having to drive through water of varying depths. When I spotted it I went through slowly, but it was dark and a temporary roadway. All of the sudden I was going 40 and drove through fairly deep water. I had two hands on the steering wheel but could barely hold it straight. I was amazed to discover that the car traveled through perfectly straight and all was fine. Other cars were pulled off to the side. Anyone else having similar experience? Keep in mind that it doesn't take water very deep to "float your boat". If you car starts floating (surprise, surprise!) you'll be going downstream..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retired00 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 All of the sudden I was going 40 and drove through fairly deep water. I had two hands on the steering wheel but could barely hold it straight. ........ Other cars were pulled off to the side. Maybe they heard there was some ..... coming at 40 mph through the deep water on the temporary roadway, and they were getting out of the way. :chairshot: Seriously, drivers should never drive into any water that appears more than a few inches deep. You're asking for trouble, both as wwest described and potentially mechanically or even a crash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007GS450H Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 i wonder how a 07 lx470 would do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexRexBlue Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 The cars on the side of the road were disabled. They had already been through the flooded area. This was one of those times it was good to be in a higher car than a sports sedan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwest Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 The cars on the side of the road were disabled. They had already been through the flooded area. This was one of those times it was good to be in a higher car than a sports sedan. Yes, but at your speed you were undoubtedly pushing a "bow wave" so a tall vehicle didn't matter much. You were just plain lucky..! Now don't do that again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rx330driver Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 ive done that to varying degrees, sometimes on purpose, other times not. lol. its the benefit of having an SUV. I love to see water fly out of the wheel wells, its so exhilerating. Of course, safety comes first. I always put my suspension setting on HIGH ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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