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Old 09-12-2008, 02:18 AM
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Lol.. 240d flame thrower kit.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-BENZ-240D-FLAME-THROWER-EXHAUST-KIT-20-FT_W0QQitemZ280241701622QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p4506.m20.l1116

I about pissed myself when i saw this.

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Old 09-12-2008, 02:27 AM
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All non-diesel engines....haha. That idiot.
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Old 09-12-2008, 02:44 AM
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I asked him a question. Think he'll respond?

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Originally Posted by me,myself and I
Hello, good vendor of the Mercedes 240D flamethrower device.

I was wondering why you are advertising this product for a Mercedes 240D (a diesel car) only to contradict yourself later stating it will not work with Diesel engines?

I was also wondering why you would sell a product that is illegal to have on a car? Do you honestly think people are installing these on their cars and quit driving them on public roads?

One final comment: I'm reporting this to ebay because it has a very strict no weapons policy, and this "Flamethrower Device" could easily be used as such. Next time advertise to those special kids with the fart cans and bondo-encrusted body kits.

Have a pleasant day, good merchant, and best of luck to your growing business.
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Old 09-12-2008, 02:54 AM
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Just in case it gets nuked by morning: Is this a joke?

Retail Price: $187.50
Overnight Auto's Price: $112.49
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Smores Not Included! The exhaust flame thrower kit is a must have for your Mercedes-Benz 240D. The kit can shoot up to 20¿ flames out your exhaust at the push of a button. The kit¿s main control box will control 2 spark plug for optimal performance on single exhaust vehicles. Easy installation and detailed instruction insures compatibility with most exhaust systems. The kit includes control box, activation button, wire loom, and wire diagram. Please note the kit does not include the 2 coils and 2 spark plugs needed for installation.

NOTE: Please note this kit is for recreational use only. Advanced Automotive Tec, HAA LLC, Overnight Auto, or AutoLoc is not responsible for property damage or injuries caused by this kit.

  • Single Exhaust Flame Kit
  • Shoots up to 20' Flames
  • Works on Single Exhaust Systems
  • Made in the USA
  • Professional Installation Recommended
  • Detailed Instructions
  • FOR SHOW USE ONLY, NOT FOR STREET USE.

Q. Will this kit work with my car?
A. YES, The Autoloc Flame Thrower Kit should fit your Mercedes-Benz 240D perfectly. It works with all non-diesel single exhaust vehicles. With over 20 feet of flame, this kit is the highest quality flame thrower on the market. Make sure your car gets the best. Get Autoloc.

Q. How easy is installation?
A. It's obvious the Autoloc Team had the "weekend mechanic" in mind when they designed this flame thrower kit. With easy to follow instructions you can have your exhaust system shooting flames within an hour. The Autoloc Flame Thrower Kit makes for a great affect on any vehicle. With instructions available in-box, and online your Mercedes-Benz 240D will be throwing flames in no time.
Q. Is this kit street legal?
A. NO, This kit is intended for show and/or offroad use only.
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Old 09-12-2008, 03:08 AM
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Which one comes first... He throws a rod or melts his rear bumper?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdTf1LndrMA&feature=related
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Old 09-12-2008, 03:44 AM
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Who does that?
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Old 09-12-2008, 04:04 AM
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Retail Price: $187.50
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[I]Smores Not Included!
Math lessons not included either! 59% off of $187 is $74
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Old 09-12-2008, 05:09 AM
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The seller ended this listing early because the item is no longer available for sale.
I wonder why?
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Old 09-12-2008, 07:49 AM
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Some new Powerstrokes offered that free of charge, whether the owner wanted it or not.

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/27/video-ford-super-duty-diesel-throwing-flames/
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Old 09-12-2008, 08:57 AM
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A few years ago, I saw a TV clip regarding a South African installation of an automobile flame-throwing antitheft device. Set to activate when tampering was detected, it shot a wall of flame from under the car, aimed to incinerate any nearby hoodlums!

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Old 09-12-2008, 09:57 AM
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Robert Loggia don't need no flamethrower.
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Old 09-12-2008, 10:04 AM
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If you can ignite gasser exhaust, then that engine is not running at optimal efficiency.
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Old 09-12-2008, 10:54 AM
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A few years ago, I saw a TV clip regarding a South African installation of an automobile flame-throwing antitheft device. Set to activate when tampering was detected, it shot a wall of flame from under the car, aimed to incinerate any nearby hoodlums!

Happy Motoring, Mark
There was a program on History/Discovery/TLC? about armored passenger vehicles for VIP's and that was one of the items they featured, I think it was in a South American country. Might deter a car-jack or two, also!
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Old 09-12-2008, 11:12 AM
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If you can ignite gasser exhaust, then that engine is not running at optimal efficiency.
It's been big in the old school hot rod movement for decades. On carbureted engines they just had a switch to cut off the coil to the engine and an additional coil powering sparkplug(s) near the exhaust tips. You'd rev the engine, switch off the coil (which activated the exhaust plugs' coil) sending unspent fuel through the exhaust to be ignited out the tips. Otherwise you have to be running way too rich to get enough to ignite.
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Old 09-12-2008, 12:34 PM
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I wonder why Mercedes-Benz didn't think of this classy feature when designing the 240D. I mean, if that doesn't scream high society, I don't know what does. Just the other day I caught myself lamenting my 300D's inability to conflagrate the vehicle behind it.

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