Kurt <labolide@spacegmail.com> wrote in news:labolide-61C4BC.18420006012008
@news.giganews.com:

> Had to remark on your sig. Here in L.A., big problem with catalytic
> converter theft because of high price of Rhodium - article in LA TImes
> says while many cut them off, pros can use 14mm socket wrenches and
> remove one in 90 seconds. Trucks are easier targets because higher
> clearance.
> Theft-proofing requires spot welding CCs as deterrence.
>
>

I fully suspect to find the cars in the neighborhood stripped of R-134c
refridgerant, catalytic converters, and other valuable pieces, while the
carcass of the car remains in place, quite soon. They won't be stealing
the car as noone can afford to drive it at $US10/gallon or more.

My Honda Reflex scooter is kept in a locked cage. It gets nearly 80mpg if
I stop driving it like I stole it...(c; 1 cylinder transportation is quite
appropriate, much more than gas guzzling SUVs. $6 runs about 200 miles of
city driving.....unless it rains..(c;

Larry
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As the price of Monopoly money rises, at some point it will equal
Federal Reserve Private Bank fake banknotes in value!