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Re: Theft Proofing

To: "Bill Gunshannon" <bill@cs.uofs.edu>, <brichard@us.oracle.com>,
Subject: Re: Theft Proofing
From: 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
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Gunshannon <bill@cs.uofs.edu>
To: <brichard@us.oracle.com>; <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>
Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 13, 1999 12:24 PM
Subject: Re: Theft Proofing


>
> >
> > 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 without turning off
> > the key.
> >
>
> 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 a basic
> knowledge of how an ignition works.  My toolbox is full of aligator
> clipped jumper-wires just perfect for going directly from the battery
> to the coil.
>
> bill
>
> --
> Bill Gunshannon          |  de-moc-ra-cy (di mok' ra see) n.  Three wolves
> bill@cs.uofs.edu         |  and a sheep voting on what's for dinner.
> University of Scranton   |
> Scranton, Pennsylvania   |         #include <std.disclaimer.h>
>


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