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You can be as bulletproof as James Bond –at least when you drive. It isn’t just for the cool factor–people in politics, business, entertainment and others located near dangerous areas are seeking greater protection from vehicles. Bulletproofing is a growing market , one car manufacturers and specialized providers are capitalizing on with new applications and materials. What does it entail? Read on.
The strategy is simple: add reinforcement to surfaces, shield the fuel source and engine and make structural additions, like stronger hinges and bolts, to carry the heavier load. But the process can be intricate, transforming components and essentially gutting and rebuilding the vehicle with reinforced materials that absorb the impact of a bullet, preventing it from traveling further. The materials meet different degrees of bullet resistance, and may include:
What may be surprising is just how thoroughly the vehicle can be reinforced. Hollow points are filled with steel or lined with fabric for reinforcement, including:
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That Lincoln Town car holding Dick Cheney has $70,000 TO $100,000 worth of upgrades, making it bullet and bomb proof. more
Cadillac, Ford, and Lincoln are the most popular rides since the companies provide special suspension and engine packages that can handle reinforcement's 500 to 6,000 pound weighty addition. here
Seriously though, this might be a dumb question, but this is the first gta i've played so im not too familiar with how it all works.
cool, i'll be sure to try that next time! more
Seriously though, this might be a dumb question, but this is the first gta i've played so im not too familiar with how it all works. here
These have also been tested in racing, so you can run from that ex really fast. Or the cops. Or the mob. Whatever. more
1: Soundproofing
What’s more, you can laugh at rocks coming off trucks, or feel confident (well, more confident) when leaving your car in dodgy neighborhoods… which is something you shouldn’t do, of course. We know you’d never do that… but still. Or, you could always go all out with this… [links]
This will protect you in a number of ways. First, carjackers won’t have a chance at breaking the glass and getting to you. Or at least, you’ll have time to get away, since the glass will just blister and crack instead of disintegrate at the slightest touch. [links]