NOTE: This thread concerns the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; not internal combustion engines.

  • entwine413@lemm.ee
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    2 months ago

    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.

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      2 months ago

      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

      • The_Caretaker@lemm.ee
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        2 months ago

        Valve stem remover. They are available form auto parts stores and the evil online store for about $6

        • Sporkbomber@lemm.ee
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          The trick is not to just remove the stem. That’s noticable and will be immediately fixed. Instead, just loosen it a turns. It causes a slow leak they will keep pumping the tire and get the tire itself looked at before they realize their mistake.

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        2 months ago

        The great thing about the BB is that it just lets the air out. All of the other methods are straight up destruction of property, and that’s not a fun charge to catch when that property belongs to law enforcement.