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1. RE: Theft Proofing (score: 1)
Author: Leon Scriven <LEON@CollectACan.co.za>
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 15:27:06 +0200
What a feeling when you come out the next morning or a few minutes later and your car is stolen. I had the same experience a few weeks ago and I can defined tell you that except for the loss of the c
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00627.html (9,764 bytes)

2. RE: Theft Proofing (score: 1)
Author: Flinthoof Ponypal <Flinters@picarefy.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 07:38:04 -0700
Luckily anyone who tried to steal a Spitfire or other Triumph can be easily found just a few blocks away when the carbs load up and flood or when something falls off the engine. The police can track
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00629.html (8,715 bytes)

3. Re: Theft Proofing (score: 1)
Author: "Bradley D. Richardson" <brichard@us.oracle.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 11:11:09 -0700
One effective method I've installed on all my cars is something I read about 25 years ago. It won't stop towing or breaking into and stealing items in the car, but it will stop people from hot-wiring
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00634.html (8,873 bytes)

4. Re: Theft Proofing (score: 1)
Author: "wizardz" <wizardz@maxinter.net>
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 11:25:14 -0400
At least on the older models... (and most MG's) the best and simplest theft protection... is an electric fuel pump. On the MG's... the O/D'less cars, wire the electric fuel pump through the stalk swi
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00637.html (10,834 bytes)

5. RE: Theft Proofing (score: 1)
Author: "Bowen, Patrick A" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 13:31:58 -0400
any recommendations on which wire to use? I was think ing under the driver or passenger seat. Patrick Bowen One effective method I've installed on all my cars is something I read about 25 years ago.
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00643.html (12,589 bytes)

6. RE: Theft Proofing (score: 1)
Author: Scott Hall <sch8489@garnet.acns.fsu.edu>
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 13:30:35 -0400
I seem to remember several kits manufactured that do something like this (your rifle thing). one was from south africa and designed to prevent carjackings. it was a flamethrower that mounted under th
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00644.html (8,220 bytes)

7. Re: Theft Proofing (score: 1)
Author: "Bradley D. Richardson" <brichard@us.oracle.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 14:12:12 -0700
I've used both the points and the condenser, and both worked just fine. Obviously test it before you rely on it. The way I test it is have the car running, and flip the switch, the car should die wit
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00646.html (8,775 bytes)

8. Re: Theft Proofing (score: 1)
Author: Laura.G@141.com (Laura Gharazeddine)
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 11:01:46 -0700
Actually, Nigel would make an excellent get-away car! Laura G. and (her beloved)
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00653.html (7,827 bytes)

9. Re: Theft Proofing (score: 1)
Author: Laura.G@141.com (Laura Gharazeddine)
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 11:21:04 -0700
All this talk of theft proofing-I'm assuming that we're not talking about spits, but about things like Hondas...after all-look at the list of most popular cars to steal...and they don't even really g
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00656.html (9,154 bytes)

10. Re: Theft Proofing (score: 1)
Author: "Ali Mohempour" <ali@ucla.edu>
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 11:37:46 -0700
Hey guys, Here is the best way to protect your car...hehehehe http://cnn.com/WORLD/africa/9812/11/flame.thrower.car/ Ali
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00660.html (8,161 bytes)

11. Re: Theft Proofing (score: 1)
Author: Bill Gunshannon <bill@cs.uofs.edu>
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 15:24:34 -0400 (EDT)
Considering how easy it is to open the hood on a Triumph what exactly would this accomplish?? It might stop todays teenagers from joyriding in your car but it is n't likely to stop anyone with even
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00670.html (9,020 bytes)

12. Re: Theft Proofing (score: 1)
Author: "Bradley D. Richardson" <brichard@us.oracle.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 15:30:59 -0700
Didn't say it was the best, but if someone tried to hot wire the car, and it won't start, they'll probably leave. If they open the hood, and you've done a good job of hiding what you did, they won't
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00671.html (9,394 bytes)

13. Re: Theft Proofing (score: 1)
Author: Bill Gunshannon <bill@cs.uofs.edu>
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 15:44:18 -0400 (EDT)
Like I said, it will stop the joyriders, but it won't even slow down anyone who knows what the car is and wants it for it's potential value. The first thing he will think of is a cutoff switch and t
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00675.html (9,795 bytes)

14. Re: Theft Proofing (score: 1)
Author: Laura.G@141.com (Laura Gharazeddine)
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 13:00:39 -0700
Easy for us spitpilots to open the hood-but, you'd be surprised how many __'mechanics'__ can't figure it out! Laura G...(eee...and would you like me to do the oil change for you too?) and Nigel -- Or
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00677.html (9,794 bytes)

15. Re: Theft Proofing (score: 1)
Author: Laura.G@141.com (Laura Gharazeddine)
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 14:07:13 -0700
The 'experts' say that thieves look for a quick steal-that if they have to stand there and search and mess with it-they're less likely to steal it. The longer they stand there, the more likely they
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00690.html (9,498 bytes)

16. Re: Theft Proofing (score: 1)
Author: "Peter S." <alfapete@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 14:04:40 -0700
I love it. Having been carjacked before about 15 years ago I say toast Peter S -- Original Message -- From: Ali Mohempour <ali@ucla.edu> To: Bradley D. Richardson <brichard@us.oracle.com>; Bowen, Pat
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00691.html (8,925 bytes)

17. Re: Theft Proofing (score: 1)
Author: Reed Mideke <rmideke@interbase.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 14:55:47 -0700
And in my expirience, the steering lock doesn't make it much harder to steal (or drive without the key). It just makes it a lot harder to do without damaging the car. Theres a big difference. In the
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00695.html (10,649 bytes)

18. Re: Theft proofing (score: 1)
Author: Bill Gunshannon <bill@cs.uofs.edu>
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 09:53:28 -0400 (EDT)
According to kramer: This is the most accurate statement so far in this whole discussion. It reminds me of a message I saw in another mailing list a number of years ago..... It seems this guy on the
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00853.html (8,397 bytes)

19. Re: Theft proofing (score: 1)
Author: Laura.G@141.com (Laura Gharazeddine)
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 09:23:20 -0700
I was lead to believe that actually, Lo-jack doesn't give off an alarm. That's why the car thieves don't know if you've got it or not. Laura G. and Nigel -- Original Message -- From: Bill Gunshannon
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00868.html (9,134 bytes)

20. Re: Theft Proofing (score: 1)
Author: "James Carpenter" <james.carpenter@jccsystems.swinternet.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 1999 00:10:49 +0100
Well, every LBC has a different finger print. The oil stains, every model will produce a different pattern of drips, and even individual cars can be told apart by the trained eye. Personaly, I have a
/html/spitfires/1999-08/msg00888.html (8,222 bytes)


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