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Will a Prius float in water?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by SixInchPrius, Dec 11, 2005.

  1. SixInchPrius

    SixInchPrius New Member

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    Will a Prius float in water?
     
    #1 SixInchPrius, Dec 11, 2005
  2. Kiloran

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    Uh...what are you planning? :p
     
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  3. Vincent

    Vincent Don't Wait Until Tomorrow

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    Let Us Know How You Do!
     
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    Based on where fine dust deposits in the vicinity of the doorseals, I am convinced that it is not watertight. The high voltage wiring passing under the body is enclosed, but also not guaranteed waterproof. Please operate Prius in terrestrial mode only.
     
    #4 tochatihu, Dec 11, 2005
  5. littleprius

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    If all else fails, maybe try enclosing your Prius in a "protective package" like a Prius condum available at your local Toyota dealer! :lol:
     
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  6. tumbleweed

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    Sure no problem. Just head out on the nearest lake and when the ice breaks through you'll stay warm an comfy. :)
     
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  7. MarinJohn

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    Can you close the door without opening a window?
     
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  8. SixInchPrius

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    Maybe you got a good point. The cold water might slightly shrink my Prius resulting in a tighter sealer against intrusion of water from the outside.
     
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    It might, but it’s not advisable. Homer Simpson tried it and ended up electrocuting a pod of dolphins and a harem of mermaids. Of course that was in an Electaurus, not a Prius.
     
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