We used to use wooden match heads and pack them tight into a ping-pong ball (through a small hole). Sometimes we'd ad gun powder as well to fill the gaps between the match heads, but you don't have to. Then we'd wrap it in electrical tape (thin and as tight as possible). So that the entire ball is covered as the plastic ball is weak and melts quickly.

Then throw it and it will ignite on impact with a hard surface. Though you had to make sure you weren't throwing it against a wall straight on, or it would bounce back at you before it blew.

I have a car with a knackered lock barrel, so I had to hot wire it (I didn't have to - I could have bought a new lock barrel, but it's going to be scrapped soon so I thought I'd see how hard it would be to do this). This can all be done safely and without cutting any wires by just taking the thing apart. If you've got the time and all the tools it's easier and nothing needs to be broken.

I took the covers off, then disassembled the lock barrel. You can get to the rotary switch that is operated by the key and simply remove it from the barrel. You can then just use a screwdriver to turn it, and it will work exactly as the key in the ignition. Remove the lock barrel completely to remove the steering lock. This is far safer than breaking it open like in the video, as it won't slip back into place while you're driving. I've replaced the cowling around the wheel and the rotary switch now sits under the dash. You'd never know from the outside that it had been done. All I'd have to do to fix this is buy a new lock barrel and key set and fit them.

What key can start any car? A pikey.

Good luck getting your string in the ignition.

Maybe because I'm neither a scientist nor an electronic music fan,but I thought this was terrific. I also thought -- what a great recruitment tool for future scientists.... it's fun to ignite things! Who knew science could be this thrilling!

I say as an non-scientist....

That my good sir, is a rock-star that never ignited.

>> ^Sagemind:

I am really unsure what is going on here.
What did he do?


http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2012/11/wow-what-a-freak-show-heckler-totally-hijacks-obama-rally-gets-dragged-out-by-police-video/

An apparent pontificus member of the 'pro-life 'persuasion with a sign at an Obama pep-rally was arrested. He is no-doubt another life-time member of the no-fly club now.

Aqua Net, regular hold. Extra holds too sticky and does not ignite clean.

"At high speeds this precooler cools the hot, ram compressed air leading to an unusually high pressure ratio within the engine. The compressed air is subsequently fed into the rocket combustion chamber where it is ignited with stored liquid hydrogen. The high pressure ratio allows the engine to continue to provide high thrust at very high speeds and altitudes. The low temperature of the air permits light alloy construction to be employed which gives a very lightweight engine — essential for reaching orbit." —WikiPedia

I know how I feel about the mob "justice". Even if he was drunk, you don't just start beating on the guy. You take the keys from the ignition and walk away.

>> ^PCGuy123:

>> ^syncron:
Couldn't she just remove the key to kill the engine?

(beaten by snoozedoctor)
No, this model of Kia Sorento had a proximity key, so she could start the car by just having the key fob on her person. I guess there is no way to turn off the car while it's in gear.
I'm finding inconsistent news articles on this story: one said the police don't know why the car finally stopped, while another article indicates the driver followed a troopers advice and lifted up the accelerator pedal while pressing on the brake, which made the car stop. But another article claimed the brakes were burned out already. The driver also put the car in neutral but that had no effect.
Kia Motors responded this was an isolated incident. I'm suspicious that Kia could do a thorough test on this in less than a day.


Just FYI, I believe you can turn off the car in Keyless ignition systems by holding in the button for x-seconds. Just knowledge that might help if this happens to anyone else.

>> ^spoco2:

Also, a question.
IF your car won't go into neutral, and IF your car won't allow you to switch it off (which the 'hold on/off' for 3 seconds does seem to be the universal OFF method for electric ignitions), what would be wrong with planting your foot on the breaks AND putting on the parking break?
I suspect the problem with the parking brake is that you're more likely to lose control of the vehicle.

>> ^spoco2:

Also, a question.
IF your car won't go into neutral, and IF your car won't allow you to switch it off (which the 'hold on/off' for 3 seconds does seem to be the universal OFF method for electric ignitions), what would be wrong with planting your foot on the breaks AND putting on the parking break?


brakes* brake*

That would be pointless and dangerous and you would most likely spin out of control. The brake pedal (pneumatic, and often electronic) is better at applying pressure to the braking surface than the cable-driven e-brake which only applies to the rear wheels. You also do not want to have more brake resistance in the rear, which is what that would likely create, causing loss of control.

I must say, however, that if that was indeed a woman driver, she's breaking every single stereotype here.

Also, a question.

IF your car won't go into neutral, and IF your car won't allow you to switch it off (which the 'hold on/off' for 3 seconds does seem to be the universal OFF method for electric ignitions), what would be wrong with planting your foot on the breaks AND putting on the parking break?

>> ^sillma:
Not a good idea at high speeds? You don't really need powersteering at highway speeds, at all. What IS dangerous when messing with your ignition key is the fact that the steering wheel lock will engage if you pull your key out of the ignition, and THAT'S not very much fun in high speeds.
Most modern vehicles will only engage the wheel lock while in Park.

>> ^aimpoint:

Ive tried shutting off the engine in my vehicle mid ride, it also happened to shut off the power steering. at high speeds, not a good idea.


Not a good idea at high speeds? You don't really need powersteering at highway speeds, at all. What IS dangerous when messing with your ignition key is the fact that the steering wheel lock will engage if you pull your key out of the ignition, and THAT'S not very much fun in high speeds.