This idea was spawned by the South African flame thrower deterrent, but instead of flames, a spring loaded metal bar pops out from under the car disabling the car jacker by striking him in the shins.
-- soulaar, Aug 16 2001

Flame Thrower Car http://www.cnn.com/.../flame.thrower.car/
Flame thrower car [soulaar, Aug 16 2001, last modified Oct 04 2004]

Rmutt always wanted to put 1/2 pound of plastic explosive in a nice-looking car stereo, with a detonator set to go off a few minutes after disconnection from the vehicle.
-- rmutt, Aug 17 2001


Forget the shins. Hit 'em where it counts.
-- RayfordSteele, Jan 11 2002


That, I must say, is one of the most bitchinest ideas I've heard in a good long while.

NOTE: If the bar was also textured it may hurt more
-- Mithras, Mar 28 2003


Tommy, now 3'4"tall from too many foiled attempts at stealing cars with the anti-theft device "The bladinator" (say it like Arnold) Has retired from theivery at 17 years of age. He is quoted as saying "I have a hard enough time getting up into the seats of stolen vehicles now since I am walking on what was once my knees. Pushing the gas and brake pedals isn't easy either." Tommy has since retired from car theft and has said to have great plans for the future as a circus midget..........
-- theThinker, Mar 28 2003



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