Commercial product stops cars with a radio magnetic pulse

"tapzz" (tapzz) 12/03/2013 at 11:48 • Filed to: tips

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The basic idea is simple: put out a radio magnetic pulse, vehicle electronics get confused -particularly the ignition -, car/bike/truck stops.

The main application touted is the securing of buildings by the police etc., but it doesn't take much imagination to come up with other uses. It's mostly meant to be a safer alternative to spike strips.

However, as the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , it wouldn't work on older vehicles:

"Certainly if you took a 1960s Land Rover, there's a good chance you're not going to stop it,"

Cue senior citizens smirking grimly while adjusting the points on their Ford Gran Torinos...

Cebu > tapzz 12/03/2013 at 11:49

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Where did I put my jaw?

Brian, The Life of > tapzz 12/03/2013 at 11:49

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I need this for my daily commute. So hard.

Team6.1 > tapzz 12/03/2013 at 11:50

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Fast and Furious 2?

dogisbadob > tapzz 12/03/2013 at 11:55

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British cars don't need external help to stop their electronics

HammerheadFistpunch > tapzz 12/03/2013 at 11:55

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so, EMP on a limited band? this has been discussed for a long time but, frankly, seems like it would be too limited in delivery, there are lots of good ways around it and there is potential for lots of collateral damage

CalzoneGolem > tapzz 12/03/2013 at 11:56

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Most car's brains are effectively surrounded by a Faraday cage.

http://jalopnik.com/5937778/how-to…

tapzz > Brian, The Life of 12/03/2013 at 12:03

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It's a bit bulky, but doable if you have a pickup:

tapzz > CalzoneGolem 12/03/2013 at 12:04

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I'd be inclined to agree, but it seems to work in the demos. I guess the pulse is both intense and focussed enough?

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > dogisbadob 12/03/2013 at 12:07

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It's why the best British cars have no electronics. Just shitty Lucas components and corrode-o-matic aluminum bullet connectors.

desertdog5051 > tapzz 12/03/2013 at 12:13

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Lead. The criminals salvation. :)

Brian, The Life of > tapzz 12/03/2013 at 12:40

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Meh. They'll miniaturize it before production. I want something handheld. I picturing a radar gun-like form factor.

I will be the GOD of the commute >:)