Half a croissant, on a plate, with a sign in front of it saying '50c'

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No Jack
Carjacking deterrent
 
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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]

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       Does it have a chainsaw function as well? You could run it from a power takeoff arrangement via a central diff. Realistic chainsaw noises may help with the psychological effect.   

       I thought I was unfortunate because I had no shoes...   

       Try using the link function to demonstrate the link you have provided.

UnaBubba, Aug 17 2001
  

       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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