Ever U-turned to avoid water?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Saraland Alabama
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
I always try to make the detailing on the car last as long as possible. If I can avoid dust, water on the road, etc. I always try to do so. My car doesn't go out in the rain. Occassionally I have been caught out in the rain but in Mobile, Al. where we have about 65 inches of rain every year it is hard to avoid all the rain showers.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Richmond Virginia
Originally Posted by C5dream
I try to avoid water but I won't go to the extreme and do a U turn. I do however go slow over the water as not to kick to much water up. Probably makes anybody behind mad but who cares. 
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Los Angeles Ca
Originally Posted by gpotski
Absolutely...especially if it looks deep...the Vette can't swim!
boy oh boy do i know! I have been the butt of everyone's jokes here at work since i hydrolocked my engine while going through a puddle!
Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Pa
Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Quite often. Either that or I just creep across the water and then take it really slow until the water on the tires is gently removed. Hate to throw the dirt all over the car.
Pro
Joined: May 2004
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From: Escondido CA
Depends. If turning around has offered me the opportunity to keep my car dry yet reach my destination, then yes I have. If not I try to take it as slow as possible without getting shot at in order to keep that baby as clean as possible. 
Le Mans Master
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From: 2007 Nat'l Corvette Challenge 11.50 index Champ. New Jersey
Originally Posted by 2004c5
I guess I am one of the few who are with you. After spending so much time cleaning, I try to make it last as long as possible!
I do EXACTLY the same......
But, I do avoid the bumps as well......
Ron
Team Owner
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From: Virginia Beach
CI 3-5-6-7-8 Veteran
Have only turned around once... poruing rain and I noticed a jacked up truck ahead of me up to mid tire in water (road was flooding). I pulled a U and found another way home. Hydrolock is not something I want to deal with.
