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leitskev |
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 12:18pm |
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I need help with a scene. I'm trying to create a scene where something is poured into a car's fuel tank to make it stop a short time after traveling. I was thinking water, and googled that, and I saw a comment about using popcorn. Would this work? Anyone know? |
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Reef Dreamer |
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 12:34pm |
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LocationThe Island of Jersey Posts2612 Posts Per Day 0.56 |
Petrol into desiel or vice versus works, as my colleague found out, but it maybe a bit abrupt if you need the car to run on a while.
Maybe worth checking out. |
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leitskev |
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 12:37pm |
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I'd want it to be fairly abrupt. As in minutes.
Are you suggesting I test in on the neighbors? Hmm. |
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ajr |
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 12:41pm |
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Try googling sugar in a gas tank - I seem to remember that being our choice when we wanted to get back at our teachers... (0: |
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leitskev |
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 12:58pm |
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Did it work? I had already researched that one. Seems to be a difference of opinion. Some say the filter will catch it, and no harm done. |
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dogglebe |
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 12:59pm |
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Sugar or sand works well. Don't ask me how I know this.
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Eoin |
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 3:19pm |
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LocationIreland Posts638 Posts Per Day 0.12 |
Another question is, how does the character in the scene gain access to the fuel tank? Most modern cars in the last 10-15 years have a remotely operated fuel cap from inside the car, or at the least a lock on the actual cap. I think the sand, or a liquid with a high viscosity that would block the flow of fuel when the pump starts to draw fuel would do the trick. |
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leitskev |
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 3:26pm |
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The scene actually takes place in 1931 at a gas station. So the attendant has to sneak it in without the occupants noticing.
Sand it takes a fair amount of, because the sand settles below the engine intake. Same with water. Not sure about sugar, which could cause the problem by congealing. However, I think with sugar, the engine probably sputters instead of conking out.
I don't know if the popcorn was a joke or not. I assume it works well if it gets hot and pops. But I don't know if that happens. |
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Ryan1 |
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 3:31pm |
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Water's your best way to go, Kev. Once you pour it in, it sinks right to the bottom of the tank and the car will stall within minutes. Happened at a gas station near here a few months ago. Apparently water got into the station's underground tank somehow, and there were a parade of stalled cars lined up on the highway shoulder a couple miles downroad. |
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Eoin |
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 3:34pm |
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LocationIreland Posts638 Posts Per Day 0.12 |
In that case, I'd just plumb for a little gasoline and something that would have been readily available, engine oil. |
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leitskev |
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 3:36pm |
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Yeah, probably water. So it happens quick then? I might still go with the popcorn, just because it's unique. I don't know. Thanks, fellas! |
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Reef Dreamer |
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 3:38pm |
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Sorry to hijack this thread but it occurs to me this could be a great way of finding out how to do "dirty deeds", so to speak.
You know, how can i kill my grandmother without anybody suspecting me, or how can I fake a cheque on on next door neighbours account. The list could be endless. I'll watch with fascination as the depth of knowledge emerges from SS readers. May even be a script in there!
Now, what did I need to know... |
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bert |
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 3:49pm |
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LocationThat's me in the corner Posts4233 Posts Per Day 0.61 |
You know, how can i kill my grandmother without anybody suspecting me, or how can I fake a cheque on on next door neighbours account. The list could be endless. I'll watch with fascination as the depth of knowledge emerges from SS readers. May even be a script in there! |
They say there is nothing new under the sun, and same with that thought. I needed a "bloodless murder" in a taxi for a script -- and board members delivered in a very typical fashion. An amusing old WIP thread if anyone is interested. http://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?b-workinprogress/m-1192382407 |
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B.C. |
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 4:03pm |
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Have him take a piss in it, Kev.
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leitskev |
Posted: October 5th, 2011, 5:07pm |
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Basket, one problem, though this will amuse someone, probably Jeff: the person fixing the tank is a woman. That could be tough! |
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