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MJC73
Member Since: 10 Jan 2006
Location: Gold Coast
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| Sand mode and Creek Crossing |
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Hi there
Just thought I would add in tips and tricks something from my experience with beach driving last weekend.
I attempted a creek crossing as I was exiting Teewah beach near Noosa here in Queensland. I walked the creek first to establish the depth (approx knee height), put the car into offroad height and then proceeded to cross the creek. What I didnt factor in was that the disco was still in sand mode and that there was heightened acceleration, consequence was that we hit the water a bit faster than I had intended and we had some water over the bonnet for a second or two which was pretty exciting, no issue with getting out of the creek but thought I would pass on that if you are going to attempt a creek in sand mode that you should be aware of the impact on your speed.
Mat
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 5th Apr 2007 4:39 am |
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
Location: Finding new and exciting ways to milk badgers.
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I found that one out on Tuesday evening. Wheel dipped into a hole in the river bed and I surged on the accelerator because of the jolt. Result? Lots of water on bonnet and lots of smells in car.....
I've done the same crossing 3 times since then in normal mode, low range and had no problems at all. I did a search and found that Slimer recommends this for fording and as he does more than most I figure it has to be good advice.  I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 5th Apr 2007 9:43 am |
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DG
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Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50934
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....and the moral of the story is ? 
....always double check your settings are appropriate before tackling any obstacle 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 5th Apr 2007 10:03 am |
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Jads777
Member Since: 03 Sep 2005
Location: Channel Islands
Posts: 697
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| Re: Sand mode and Creek Crossing |
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MJC73 wrote: I walked the creek first to establish the depth (approx knee height)
Snakes, crocs, etc. and you went paddling? 
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| 5th Apr 2007 1:10 pm |
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White Disco
Member Since: 15 Jan 2007
Location: Gondwana. It's raining. We'll All be roon'd.
Posts: 1463
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Snakes: maybe but they are generally more frightened of You than You Them.
Crocs: Nah, too far south. Water is too cold. Did you think I would leave you crying,
When there's room in my D3 for 7,
Climb in here Joe we'll soon be flying,
I can go just as fast with 7.
2005 TDV6 S with Terrain Response (& all that entails), Tasmods (gorn). 2008 TDV6 HSE (gone). A Dark Side umbrella (here) & car (here).
Volkswagen Golf (SWMBO's)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO22SHOMSAH)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO19SHOMSAH)
4 BMW's (Stents, not the silly cars)
Formerly RED DISCO
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| 6th Apr 2007 1:36 am |
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MJC73
Member Since: 10 Jan 2006
Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 100
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No issue with the crocs in Noosa now but given all the hype over global warming I'd be surprised if there wasnt a headline in the newspaper soon, 'Crocs to Rule - Noosa under seige'
They've already said that we're going to have box jellyfish on the Gold Coast sometime soon (deadly jellyfish found only in the tropics).
Fear sells papers I suppose.
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| 10th Apr 2007 12:28 am |
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White Disco
Member Since: 15 Jan 2007
Location: Gondwana. It's raining. We'll All be roon'd.
Posts: 1463
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Scientist from C.S.I.R.O. (Commonwealth, Scientific,and Industrial, Research Organisation for those outside Australia. Govt owned) said planting trees helps elevate the planet's temp. Trees hold the heat in to the Earth's surface and insulate against the escape of heat from the ground. Did you think I would leave you crying,
When there's room in my D3 for 7,
Climb in here Joe we'll soon be flying,
I can go just as fast with 7.
2005 TDV6 S with Terrain Response (& all that entails), Tasmods (gorn). 2008 TDV6 HSE (gone). A Dark Side umbrella (here) & car (here).
Volkswagen Golf (SWMBO's)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO22SHOMSAH)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO19SHOMSAH)
4 BMW's (Stents, not the silly cars)
Formerly RED DISCO
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| 10th Apr 2007 12:45 am |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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I dont think any of them know what they are talking about really.
Each report counters the last and opens up even more confusion.
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| 10th Apr 2007 9:43 am |
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White Disco
Member Since: 15 Jan 2007
Location: Gondwana. It's raining. We'll All be roon'd.
Posts: 1463
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Ah yes  , Simon. And that in itself keeps them in a job.  Did you think I would leave you crying,
When there's room in my D3 for 7,
Climb in here Joe we'll soon be flying,
I can go just as fast with 7.
2005 TDV6 S with Terrain Response (& all that entails), Tasmods (gorn). 2008 TDV6 HSE (gone). A Dark Side umbrella (here) & car (here).
Volkswagen Golf (SWMBO's)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO22SHOMSAH)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO19SHOMSAH)
4 BMW's (Stents, not the silly cars)
Formerly RED DISCO
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| 10th Apr 2007 10:21 am |
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