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How Waterproof is a D3?
I have looked through 344 search results, but cannot find the answer to ......
....if the D3 was parked and a deep puddle formed around it (or a river flooded ) as far as say 6 inches above the bottom of the door, would the inside get wet? Do the door seals provide 'waterproof" or "water resistant" protection? I am trying to decide how far away from the hotel in the Thames valley that I park tomorrow night!
I could gain entry via the tailgate, so no need to worry about opening the door and letting the water in 2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
10th Feb 2014 7:54 pm
rookhope
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10th Feb 2014 7:57 pm
crwoody
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The door seals aren't bad but I wouldn't trust them to keep a few inches of water out overnight.
A bit deeper than you're contemplating I know, but my first D3 filled up over the cubby box lid in half an hour or so when it was submerged in water to around halfway up the doors.Clive
10th Feb 2014 8:06 pm
armalites
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Put the suspension in extended mode also, will give you a bit extra.
Sitting in water is quite a bit different to driving through it I would say.
10th Feb 2014 8:06 pm
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10th Feb 2014 8:19 pm
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10th Feb 2014 8:21 pm
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10th Feb 2014 9:16 pm
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Thanks for advice. I may be in the Marlow Crown Plaza 2005, TDV6 S, Auto, 190k miles, owned from new, V8 Brake Upgrade, Nancom Evo, RLD protector, BAS EGR blanking & Remap, separate ATF cooler, changing all the fluids ahead of time.
10th Feb 2014 11:17 pm
simon
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I think the door seals (when new) are rated for a minimum of 30 mins before leaking. This if course very much depends on what condition your door seals are in.
Also don't forget the spare tyre winch access in the boot. Only has a cap covering it. It not sealed like the doors are. This WILL leak if under water very quickly.
11th Feb 2014 12:42 am
crwoody
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Ent wrote:
I know they float if that's any use
Not for long though Clive
11th Feb 2014 3:17 pm
Sidestick
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My first time...honestly worried, over 1 mt depth (just under the bridge), no issues, but spent 2 hours to remove floating leafes from radiators bay!
P.S. Suspension were in super extended mode before wading.- Easy-Lift suspension module 4.0
- GoodWinch 9500 lb
- Full underbody protections
- Tree/Rock sidebars
- Prospeed roofrack & ladder
- Compressor guard
- Raised Air Intake
- Driving lights (2+4)
- 50 mm Waffle boards
- Altox Heater control
- Overland Rooftop Tent
- Rear seats entertainment
- Front & Rear camera
- GVIF
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11th Feb 2014 5:11 pm
MarkOne
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I would say there's a big difference between passing through water than leaving it parked in it.
11th Feb 2014 5:36 pm
gesmi
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Forgive my ignorance but how do you force the car into Super Extended Play? I know it "reaches" for the bottom of a dip when it needs to but it would be jolly handy to force it. And does anyone consider that the wading depth is then over 700mm?
Cheers
G
11th Feb 2014 5:42 pm
Sidestick
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Forced in super extended via "Anitas" suspension module - Easy-Lift suspension module 4.0
- GoodWinch 9500 lb
- Full underbody protections
- Tree/Rock sidebars
- Prospeed roofrack & ladder
- Compressor guard
- Raised Air Intake
- Driving lights (2+4)
- 50 mm Waffle boards
- Altox Heater control
- Overland Rooftop Tent
- Rear seats entertainment
- Front & Rear camera
- GVIF
- Removable tow bar
- Cubby box fridge
- BFG KO2 265/65R17
- iidTool BT
11th Feb 2014 5:46 pm
gesmi
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) as far as say 6 inches above the bottom of the door, would the inside get wet? Do the door seals provide 'waterproof" or "water resistant" protection? I am trying to decide how far away from the hotel in the Thames valley that I park tomorrow night!
