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WCGW trying to use a $200k+ Aston Martin Vantage as a submarine? (v.redd.it)
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[–] Dagnet@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yep, if you ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO drive through a flooded area, never take your foot of the gas

[–] toofpic@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

He would also have higher chances if he went slower - the wave he created was high enough to get into intakes

[–] Dagnet@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

My comment is not about speed, use gear 1 if you need but the moment you take your foot off the gas water will get into your engine