In south africa where car theft is pretty big they have some pretty far out
car alarms
they have one similar to your 2 wires one, but it works on a computer brain,
like a normal alarm
it gives the offender a warning to step away, then it gives another warning
that the alarm is activating, then if the offender persists the entire car
is electrified and it's bye bye car theif.
It was only a proto type though, I don't know how it would work without
frying expensive stereo systems etc etc
my favourite of the South African car alarms I saw was one that saw some
crudely designed flame throwers mounted all around the bottom of the car
facing up on a slight angle, anyone tried to break in it simply cooked
anyone and anything standing within a 1 metre range.
these were both only prototypes when I saw them on a program/documentary
about S.A. and appartide (spelling?) not sure if they ever made it into
production although I sure would like that flame thrower one on my car
Dave
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From: Chris Halpin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
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Date: Wednesday, 13 September 2000 10:10
Subject: thanks
>Well thanks guys for all the mesages, I wasn't writing so that peope would
>feel sorry for me, but it definately felt great to see all those replies
>titled 'bastards'. I am really writing make sure that you don't have the
>same done to yours. I was just discussing with a mate that day that I need
>to buy an alarm, and he was going to get a number which he used in Geelong.
>If only they had tried when I had installed it, but I guess they are never
>safe. I was thinking that it might work if I had two wires coming out the
>rear of the car, both connected onto the body, and then when I park it,
just
>connect it up to the power lines. I'd sure like to see the remains of the
>guy who tries to steel it then!
>
>Serously though, even one of those club locks would help to deterr a
robber.
> Even though I hear they are really easy to break into, if there are two
>cars - one with and one without one, then they'll take the easier option.
>So please, fork out the money for a serious security upgrade, for it's just
>the worst feeling to hear it's been taken.
>
>Hey, I like Zac's idea - it wasn't actually hit on the LHS really though,
>but I could say that all the axles stretched when they hit the pole, and
now
>they are sticking out!
>
>Thanks to all those on the list who have helped me with the car too.
>
>Cheers - Chris H
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