Shkoda & DahliaRed
Hey, I've been sketching out a getaway car that can slip past security cameras unnoticed—any ideas on turning a classic into a silent ghost?
Sure thing. First, strip the thing down to the bones – get rid of any unnecessary weight, like a spare spare tire, those big air ducts, anything that’s gonna make noise. Replace the stock exhaust with a super‑quiet, titanium line that runs straight to a high‑end muffler; you’ll cut the rumble by like 20dB.
If you’re willing to invest a bit, swap the internal combustion engine for a small electric motor. No spark plugs, no exhaust – just a quiet whir and you’re basically a silent ghost. The trick is to keep the battery low‑profile and heavy so you don’t have to pull it out like a big chunk of steel.
Paint the whole thing matte black or a low‑reflective gray. It’ll kill any chance of those cameras catching a shiny surface. Add a thin layer of radar‑absorbing paint if you want to dodge infrared sensors too.
Make the windows a one‑way anti‑glare tint that blocks infrared. You’ll look like a normal car from the front, but you’ll be invisible to the camera’s night vision.
And the best part – get a cheap portable sound‑proofing kit for the interior. Cover the seats with foam and line the dashboard with rubber mats. Your engine’s silent, your paint’s stealthy, and you’ll blend into the background like a chameleon. That’s how you turn a classic into a getaway ghost.
Sounds solid, but add a little extra: a small stealth drone to play the role of a decoy while you glide past the cameras. And a quick‑lock system that lets you slip into a parking spot before the guards even notice. Just remember—no collateral damage. Keep the theatrics, but stay clean.
Nice idea – a drone that’s just a little off the street and spitting out a bunch of low‑profile fake footprints will give the guards a headache. Mount a 400‑mm rotors, load it with a cheap camera and an IR flare pack for the cameras, then fly it a few feet ahead and let it buzz past. The cops will be chasing that little bird while you slide in.
Quick‑lock? Use a small, pre‑wound hydraulic jack that lifts the car a centimeter and a bolt‑in locking system on the rear bumper. You can pop the jack in, lock it, drive straight into a spot and the lock will hold the car in place while you zip out. No collateral damage, just a silent getaway that looks like a normal sedan on the street.