Thread: Gold Coast rain
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Old 06-01-2008, 11:21 AM
Alchemy (Clive)
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Originally Posted by Outbackmanyep View Post
I saw a few idiots on the news last night ploughing into water across the road.....#1 Its a sure fire way to get water into your motor and do serious engine damage, and #2 AQUAPLANING!!!! Ever heard of it??? Obviously those twits haven't!!!! Not to mention you find out how many holes are in your floor!!!! Wet carpet in a car is really bad!!!!!!

a little sideways but last night on Topgear the car program, they tried to get 3 vehicles accross a lake by a bit of home modifications, a van which sunk with a small outboard, 4 wheel drive with huge outboard which sunk and finally something like an old austin with sails...... which made it !

you might be needing it from what i saw 360mm rain in 24hrs whew. hope all affected by it are ok

cheers for now.
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