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
>
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> ----- 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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