Hydrolocked car during 2" rainstorm...
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09-28-2006, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by avs007
I beg to differ.... Driving off road is one thing... Driving through a puddle is another. Some puddles you can anticipate, like the one in this picture. I probably got lucky, because I didn't even see the puddle, because there was a traffic jam, so there wasn't a lot of room to see in front of the car in front of me.
But there were plenty of times on the freeway, when you don't see puddles. I learned of this one section of the freeway on the way to my house that is particularly scary. Even in broad-daylight you cant see the puddle. The way the road is angled, it looks like the pavement is just wet, but there is actually a small stream flowing across the freeway.
I'm not about to slam on my brakes at every single puddle I see on the road. And goodluck trying to do that at night. One time I went to pickup the wife, and was nearing her work. The road looked normal, but the next thing I knew, water was splashing over the hood.
and for the record, you can be absolutely still and still have to worry about water getting in your engine. Many times, I'll be on the freeway at a complete stop, stuck in traffic, and traffic on the other side is not jammed. I'll be idling by the barrier (no puddles near me), and a car/truck will hit a puddle on the other side, and a tidal wave of water comes splashing over the barrier.
But there were plenty of times on the freeway, when you don't see puddles. I learned of this one section of the freeway on the way to my house that is particularly scary. Even in broad-daylight you cant see the puddle. The way the road is angled, it looks like the pavement is just wet, but there is actually a small stream flowing across the freeway.
I'm not about to slam on my brakes at every single puddle I see on the road. And goodluck trying to do that at night. One time I went to pickup the wife, and was nearing her work. The road looked normal, but the next thing I knew, water was splashing over the hood.
and for the record, you can be absolutely still and still have to worry about water getting in your engine. Many times, I'll be on the freeway at a complete stop, stuck in traffic, and traffic on the other side is not jammed. I'll be idling by the barrier (no puddles near me), and a car/truck will hit a puddle on the other side, and a tidal wave of water comes splashing over the barrier.
Another point to make here: if it's pouring outside or has rained a massive amount over the last few days, you shouldn't be driving your G to begin with. Drive your other vehicle (hopefully something that sits higher off the ground) to work and get a feel for the road conditions so that if you drive your G that night or the next day you know what you're getting into. And if you don't have another vehicle and a $35K vehicle is your only mode of transportation - well that's just dumb.
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09-28-2006, 02:55 PM
I guess I should be considered an expert on this cuz this just happened to me. I hydrolocked the car in about 8" of water thanks to my CAI. This issue was not covered by warranty, however, the insurance company is picking it up as comprehensive loss! ... which is awesome for me.
Total cost for a brand new engine (non rebuilt) and labor is 10k.
BUT... I have been out of a car for 6+ weeks!
Total cost for a brand new engine (non rebuilt) and labor is 10k.
BUT... I have been out of a car for 6+ weeks!
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09-28-2006, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by vt_maverick
...And if you don't have another vehicle and a $35K vehicle is your only mode of transportation - well that's just dumb.
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09-28-2006, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mephistomyhero
Hey now, let's not get personal on this! Yes, this G is really my only mode of transpo (although I can borrow a really ugly old mini van if need be). Not everyone believes in having two cars
If you can afford this car, then surely you can afford a $2K beater as a backup.
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09-28-2006, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Shadow1
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Dealer says the car will now be worth no more than $7400. It's considered flood damaged. Can this be happening?
Dealer says the car will now be worth no more than $7400. It's considered flood damaged. Can this be happening?
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I would think that it depends on whether your insurance covers flood damage. In general, if the damage to the car exceeds the vehicle's book value then it's a total (though not a structural total). But I don't know if that equation comes into play in the event of a flood.
I don't really understand how they can call it flood damage though. In my mind flood damage means having your car float down river in Hurricane Katrina, not driving through a deep puddle. Driving through too deep a puddle too fast might make you seem foolish, but I don't think it makes you a flood victim. My $.02
I don't really understand how they can call it flood damage though. In my mind flood damage means having your car float down river in Hurricane Katrina, not driving through a deep puddle. Driving through too deep a puddle too fast might make you seem foolish, but I don't think it makes you a flood victim. My $.02
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Originally Posted by glennp_1999
Ummm! Yes it does have you done your research on this? The AEM by-pass valve is a useless piece of device if you install it on your intake. What you should have said was put the bypass valve on when it's raining and take it off when it's summer. Airflow is disrupted at higher rpm feels like the car is slaggish or lagging then it just works normally all of a sudden. Taking out the pybass valve cured the slaggishness and lag. This was not just one incident it was multiple from different cars not just the G. It will work but not as effective as you would want. People will have this false sense security thinking that just because they have this device everything will be working normally in the rain.
Then explain to me how it restricts air flow? It cant restrict airflow if ot doesnt go inside the piping. If anything, it might cause turbulance. So are you saying that turbulance is causing this lag? So if you're saying it it sluggish or lags at high RPM, the only thing that makes sense is that theres so much pressure in the intake pipe to cause the flaps to open up... but how can it make this much of a difference? Please expain it to me because its not making sense to me. Thanks.
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09-29-2006, 01:35 AM
Originally Posted by Silverbolt
Then explain to me how it restricts air flow? It cant restrict airflow if ot doesnt go inside the piping. If anything, it might cause turbulance. So are you saying that turbulance is causing this lag? So if you're saying it it sluggish or lags at high RPM, the only thing that makes sense is that theres so much pressure in the intake pipe to cause the flaps to open up... but how can it make this much of a difference? Please expain it to me because its not making sense to me. Thanks.
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09-29-2006, 02:01 AM
i have the injen sd1993 model and havnt experienced any water issues...yet anyway! as i posted in another thread i usually check it out everytime i go through some deep water and never felt or saw water...i did happen to drive slowly through some puddles but not all i was also considering the aem bi-pass but uhhh i dunno anymore?
i was also considering the aem bi-pass but uhhh i dunno anymore?
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09-29-2006, 03:45 AM
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Originally Posted by glennp_1999
Put one on your car and feel the difference. Bypass valve is a POS technology it was only put on there as a quick fix for a flawed intake. Do your research on other forums see how well this valve performs on the AEM intake. You might be surprise at what you find. What's amazing is that AEM continues to market this item like it really works. Maybe what's more amazing is that people still buy this crap thinking that it actually helps. Hey don't listen to me if it gives you a peace of mind then go ahead and install one.
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Originally Posted by AEM Site
"The bypass valve may cause a slight loss in power due to the interrupted wall section created by the internal shape of the valve. In dyno testing we have found that the power loss is minimal. The bypass valve offers great security against hydro locking the engine in rainy conditions. If maximum power is the requirement, we suggest that the bypass valve be used in the rainy season and when racing use a coupler hose to make a smooth section where the bypass valve goes."[/B][/SIZE]
Here goes something taken out of AEMs site.