NOTE: This thread concerns the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; not internal combustion engines.
Putting sugar in the gas tank does not work (unless in a movie). You can clog exhaust pipe or penetrate tire.
this post was submitted on 05 May 2025
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You realize that's why they use mostly unmarked vehicles?
I'm surprised I haven't seen more calls to puncture the radiator. That would lead to the engine shutting off and being immobilized pretty quickly.
Would puncturing the bottom radiator hose not really leak until the pump starts up? Like it would be a slight drip that could be overlooked/unnoticed and a full stream once on and running. Hopefully after driving away a few miles.
It's easier to damage radiator (which is preety soft) with a screwdriver.
Yeah that's why I think radiator damage is the way to go. They will most likely get stuck on the freeway which is a royal fucking pain.
Why do all that? I'd just wedge some oil or gas soaked rags on top of the catalytic converter. Once the car warms up, the vehicle burns down.
I dont want to crawl under a car. Puncturing the radiator is a way to quickly immobilize a vehicle in a way that requires substantial repair. All of these "sugar in th gas tank!" "unscrew their tire stems!" ideas sound fun but they take time and thus make them fantasies. I want something quick and obvious that succeeds.
So break their fucking radiators.
Sugar in a gas tank is not nearly as damaging as just pouring water in it.
Doesn't it just clog up the fuel filter because it won't dissolve in gasoline?
Bingo, and it takes a lot to clog the filter. Plain water is more of a nuisance.
would sugar water do more damage? dissolve and burn with residue in the motor
I'm only an amateur mechanic and a middling chemist, but I'd estimate the amount of sugar water required for the sugar component to have any significant effect on an engine would just keep it from running. Gasoline won't dissolve water and water is denser, so it'll settle on the bottom of the tank. A fuel line full of water will kill combustion pretty quick.
Bleach.
A Schrader valve has a lot of metal in it. Cutting them isn't easy. A valve stem remover is cheap, about $6. Unscrew the valve stems and the tire's air pressure will push them out. Throw the valve stems far from the car. Alternatively you could use a bodkin to puncture the sidewalls of the tire. A bodkin is a little tool used to make fishing flies. Think of a tiny ice-pick. A very small hole leaks slowly and doesn't make much noise, making it easy to get away unnoticed. If you slash a tire with a big knife, the air comes out fast and makes a loud pop. If you don't want to be noticed, don't slash the tires with a knife unless the air is already gone.
Alternatively you could use a bodkin to puncture the sidewalls of the tire. A bodkin is a little tool used to make fishing flies.
For a moment I thought you wanted to suggest to go medieval on their ~~asses~~ tires.
Water balloons + black oil paint + used motor oil + a handful of course sand = absolute hell on car paint, polycarbonate panes (think security helmet visors or those see through riot shields), and anything with feet that likes to walk around.
Sugar in the gas tank will not ruin the engine, the most it will do is maybe clog the fuel filter.
Bleach on the other hand is an Oxidizer, it will cause certain metals to rust extremely fast....
This still assumes access to the fuel tank
We can work backwards and double down on this problem by making sure it remains inaccessible for as long as possible.
Ideally, you would want to weld the fuel hole shut, but that may be impractical. Depositing a cartoonish amount of very strong glue into the fuel cap cover can be a more realistic compromise.
Attempts to regain access may leave the fuel tank vulnerable where it can then be double tapped with bleach.
or just use a flathead screwdriver idk im high
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Law nerds: can ironical intent be proven in court?
Serious answer: The US gov is past using courts or caring what the laws says
Think the fbi has officially recognized the term "in minecraft" as possible real intent
1000% stealing "ironic intent" lmfao
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Am I crazy or does everyone in the comments not realize they're talking about ICE the federal agency?
You're as sane is I was in 2019. Looks like 196 has more gearheads than Americans.
I just saw this on Tumblr before seeing it here and I was also really confused for a moment.
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I find it interesting that these posts are dated 2019. I don't remember this being an issue pre-covid.
Well I mean the department of homeland security was established like one minute after 9/11 happened and thats who is in charge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, so they've been fucking around in the rights of US citizens and noncitizens since then
I remember family separations was a big deal during his first term. And then there was that US citizen teen who was imprisoned by ICE in Texas....
Is this why modern caltrops ended up on my YouTube FYP?
Put a BB in the valve stem cap. It's non-destructive, but will still result in a flat tire. If you super glue the BB, they might end up with several flats before they realize.
I had a tool in highschool that took the valve out of the stem I borrowed from my dads mechanic shop that I put to good use. If there's a hell I'm probably headed there
Valve stem remover. They are available form auto parts stores and the evil online store for about $6
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