Dave - i saw that on the news when it was on. Apparently they can't be put
into production or somehting cos of human rights etc. The BMW factory was
almost gunna supply em on new cars. In the unique cars but u can by thoose
flame throwers for drags etc. They come out the back and =r gas driven.
Cheers dudes
And Chris Mate sorry sorry sorry ... hope justice is served. Like mel said
one less of a dieing breed.
The Ferrit
>From: "David Costello" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: thanks
>Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 10:50:32 +1000
>
>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
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Chris Halpin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
>[EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>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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