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Subject: Re: BOUNCE triumphs@Autox.Team.Net: Admin request: /^subject:\s*help\b/i Non-member submission from [Brian Lanoway <bjlanoway@compuserve.com>]
From: Stuart Bollen <stuartb@voicenet.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 11:25:41 -0500 (EST)
At 09:40 PM 2/9/97 -0700, you wrote:
>
>     Date: Sun, 9 Feb 1997 18:35:13 -0500
>     From: Brian Lanoway <bjlanoway@compuserve.com>
>     Subject: help wanted - theft-proofing my TR6
>
>
>Hi list:
>
>A couple of days ago, I posted a query about "theft proofing?" my TR6.  So
>far, I've been told to:
>
>* use a hidden electronic fuel pump switch (gee, I do like my mechanical pump),
>* use a hidden ignition kill switch,
>* use a keyed Lucas racing battery cut-off switch (why oh why does it have
>to be Lucas!),
>* use a quick release steering wheel (" 'just take the puppy off when you
leave"
> - and hopefully remember to fasten it tight when you drive it away again),
>* use something from the UK called a "Dis-car-nect" that blows a fuse when
>you try to use the starter,
>* use a tarp - no further explanation required ;-) ,
>* let my car rust and keep it in generally poor condition (shouldn't have
>spent that money on the paint).
>
>Are there any more anti-theft ideas out there?  Has anyone installed an
>expensive car alarm system?  Better yet, has anyone actually had their TR
>stolen- or almost stolen?  Or are car thieves and joy-riders more selective
>(or less selective) than we think?
>
>Looking forward to your anti-theft suggestions,
>Brian Lanoway
>73 TR6 (still in my garage - I think)
>
>I personally think its a waste of time to try and theft proof your car.
Most of the scum these days will smash it up oif they can't steal it.
Rememberthe poor guy with the Spitfire a while back? Also have a ftriend got
his TR250 trashed at a Phillies ballgame.


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