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Old 28-07-2006, 07:15 PM   #1
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Hey Guys,

Just saw something VERY interesting on Top Gear regarding remote locking/alarm.

Keep walking back from your car, opening and locking your car as you go. When you come to the point where you are out of range, stick the key on the side of your jaw with it facing upwards. You should find that you are now back in range.

I've just tried it & it worked for me, very strange...

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Old 28-07-2006, 08:16 PM   #2
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Hey Guys,

Just saw something VERY interesting on Top Gear regarding remote locking/alarm.

Keep walking back from your car, opening and locking your car as you go. When you come to the point where you are out of range, stick the key on the side of your jaw with it facing upwards. You should find that you are now back in range.

I've just tried it & it worked for me, very strange...
"How"......did Clarkson and Co say, is ya brain acting like a transmitter or something?....thats weird stuff..... used:
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Old 28-07-2006, 11:07 PM   #3
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"How"......did Clarkson and Co say, is ya brain acting like a transmitter or something?....thats weird stuff..... used:
"What have I done to my head?!" was the main quote actually...
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Old 28-07-2006, 11:24 PM   #4
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I personally wouldn't try to use my head as an antenna...
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Old 29-07-2006, 12:19 AM   #5
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I personally wouldn't try to use my head as an antenna...
Your head is hit by millions of different radio signals every day, one little remote device shouldn't cause any adverse effects. _2:
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Old 29-07-2006, 01:36 AM   #6
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It works around corners too. I've heardv this one before.
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Old 29-07-2006, 02:47 AM   #7
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I know why...its very simple.

Your brain / body is like 70 or 90% water. Water acts as a conductor, and amps up the signal.

Pretty straight forward, very funny though.
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Old 29-07-2006, 08:25 AM   #8
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Has anyone tried it through a phone? I've heard it lots of times but never remember to try it for myself...
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Old 29-07-2006, 09:40 AM   #9
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I know why...its very simple.

Your brain / body is like 70 or 90% water. Water acts as a conductor, and amps up the signal.

Pretty straight forward, very funny though.
Aha, good call.
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Old 29-07-2006, 11:06 AM   #10
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I dont think its that the water acts as a conductor and amps the signal. Its the fact that your mouth is like a cone and the signal is being focused into a direction. Much like a satellite dish.
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Old 29-07-2006, 11:11 AM   #11
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Has anyone tried it through a phone? I've heard it lots of times but never remember to try it for myself...
LOL thats a good call :p
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