Actually, I saw something about the South African carjacking device in
a documentary, so I'll vouch for you...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Banbury, Terrence" <Terrence.Banbury@dnr.state.oh.us>
To: <OHFASTONE@aol.com>; <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>;
<owner-spitfires@autox.team.net>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>; "'Jeff
McNeal'" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:04 AM
Subject: RE: Filling a hole
>
> My son thinks it would be cool to install a flamethrower system on
the Spit.
> We saw one at a street rod show. It functions by feeding propane
gas
> through a nozzle mounted in your tailpipe about 6 inches from the
outlet,
> then igniting it. Rev the engine, and WOW...real flames shoot three
feet
> right out of your tailpipe. KIDS!!!
> This is not to be confused with the anti-carjack system that shoots
flames
> out from under each door. I'm not kidding. It was manufactured in
South
> Africa, I believe. (Maybe our South African list member can verify
this?)
> Terry Banbury
> > ----------
> > From: Jeff McNeal[SMTP:jmcneal@ohms.com]
> > Reply To: Jeff McNeal
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 8:10 PM
> > To: OHFASTONE@aol.com; alemen@pop.ftconnect.com;
> > owner-spitfires@autox.team.net; spitfires@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: Filling a hole
> >
> >
> > I've decided to put an actual smokescreen device in my vehicle
like the
> > kind
> > Bond had in the Aston Martin DB5. The switch will work thusly:
I'll rev
> > the engine past 4,000 RPM, push the large, chrome plated button
and
> > simultaneously let my foot off the gas to activate the smoke
device. The
> > ensuing belch of smoke that eminates from my twin Monza exhaust
pipes will
> > choke and disorient any pursuer who gets too close to my tail.
I'm also
> > going to install a flip-down LCD screen in my drivers' side parcel
tray.
> > This will be for global satellite tracking as well as DVD movies
to watch
> > whenever I find myself on those long, boring straightaways.
> >
> > Best wishes,
> >
> > Jeff (with tongue firmly planted in cheek) in San Diego
> >
> > '67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
> > Jeff's Classic '67 Spitfire Mk3 site & Vintage Spitfire Webring
> > http://www.ohms.com/spitfire/spitfire.shtml
> > home of the NEW Totally Triumph Auction
> > "By Triumph enthusiasts, for Triumph enthusiasts"
> > http://www.ohms.com/cgi-bin/TRauction.cgi
> > and... The Triumph Autos/Parts Wanted Listings
> > http://www.ohms.com/cgi-bin/TRwanted.cgi
> > ...plus a few other surprises!
> >
> > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <OHFASTONE@aol.com>
> > To: <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>; <owner-spitfires@autox.team.net>;
> > <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 4:52 PM
> > Subject: Re: Filling a hole
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Since this has gotten many responses, I thought I'd bring this
up.
> > Several
> > > years ago, Pep Boys (and a couple of other places) used to sell
fake
> > > switches, complete with a lettered mount for its function. Some
of the
> > > available switches were: Ejector seat, Rocket launcher, and
Machine
> > guns.
> > I
> > > don't know if they still sell them, but, for those of you
looking for
> > the
> > > idea device to activate during maddening rush hour traffic times
(those
> > of
> > us
> > > in L.A. understand this), this might be your answer. However,
neither
> > Pep
> > > Boys or I are liable for any consequenses resulting from your
ability to
> > make
> > > the switch to actually do what it says. This notice comes with
the
> > standard
> > > 5/50 warranty (five seconds or fifty feet, whichever comes
first).
> > >
> > > Michael
> > >
> >
>
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