Re: Device to Stop TailgatersOn May 6, 3:16 pm, untes...@email . com wrote:
> On Tue, 6 May 2008 05:51:48 -0700 (PDT), spamTHIS...@yahoo . com wrote:
> >On May 6, 4:35 am, untes...@email . com wrote:
> >> I finally rigged up a device to stop tailgaters. I took a small air
> >> compressor and connected it to my engine pulleys. I mounted an air
> >> tank in the trunk. I then mounted a nailgun in my trunk and made a
> >> hole behind the decal, where it is not noticable. I mounted the
> >> nailgun and used an electric solenoid to activate the trigger. I
> >> disabled the device in the gun which normally requires down pressure
> >> on the tip of the gun to fire it.
>
> >> Now, all I do is hit a button on the dash and it fires nails right
> >> into the radiator of the tailgater. A few minutes later their engine
> >> overheats and they pull over, never to tailgate until they get a new
> >> radiator. This thing works great, and none of the tailgaters know
> >> what happened. Its just road debris that punctured their radiator,
> >> and I get the last laugh, while doing a service to considerate
> >> drivers.
>
> >If you did that to me, I'd notice. I don't think you'd get a chance to
> >try your device again.
>
> >Dave
>
> Tailgate me and you'll find out. and I can guarantee that I'd use it
> again. You on the other hand could end up in a urn on someones
> fireplace mantel.
I would consider what you have to be a firearm. If someone fires
somethink like that at me, I will consider it an attempt on my life
and will respond appropriately.
Dave