I was thinking once that a valve on the gas line that could operated by a
remote control would be really cool. (I think I would take my chances on
getting sued by a car thief.) The best setup might be to have it
automatically shut the supply off when the ignition is turned off and
require the emote to open the flow. Then you wouldn't forget about it when
you parked and a thief watching you park wouldn't see that the switch
existed (is that good?) Since you wouldn't have to actually access the
switch, it could be located under the car in an inconvienient location.
Anybody have any ideas on how to fabricate such a thing? Or any thoughts on
why its another hairbrained idea?
Bob k
-----Original Message-----
From: Aribert_Neumann@magna.on.ca <Aribert_Neumann@magna.on.ca>
To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, August 13, 1999 9:24 AM
Subject: Re: Theft Proofing - switch locations anyone?
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>Without asking anyone to give out the specifics of their hidden switch
location,
>how about some general suggestions. If I were a thief I would first reach
/
>look under the dash and then on the floor around the drivers seat for a
kill
>switch. On the other hand, if the switch activation is not discrete why
have
>it. In another (nonLBC) project car I am considering using a microswitch
behind
>the ashtray. I would slide the ash tray out about 3/16 in. to activate the
kill
>switch - assuming that a slightly open ashtray would not look suspicious.
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>I use my tonneau regularly to close off the cockpit to keep others away
from my
>car (along with keeping dust, bird droppings and rain out). IMO if
someone
>can't see into the car, there less of a chance for petty thievery (stealing
>things out of the car).
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