SF Gate: Freak fire traps man inside Audi...

[Greg Wolters]

Hi,

With my current door handle problem (passenger side doors not opening from the
inside), and little time to tear the door apart before a trip this weekend, I
called around regarding a device to quickly smash side windows.  I talked to a
friend who is a fireman and called a place that sells cop supplies.  You can
spend a lot, but I found a perfect "Automatic Center Punch" at a local tool
shop for $4.50.  My fireman friend said they used to give these out to firemen
for free.

You just press it against the window until it releases.  I have it sitting in
my door compartment for easy access.  I will also instruct my kids how to use
it as I have done with flares.

The cool but expensive device is a punch type device with a knife to quickly
cut the seat belt.  Since I carry a pocket knife, I didn't feel I needed it.

Greg
94 S4
86 4KCSQ  (for sale, $2000)

Steve Sears wrote:

> FWIW, the guy should have had an ideal tool for getting out of the window -
> his ignition key.  Put that in your hand, make a fist and wack away.  Many
> of the postings lately have been about impacts from the outside of the car
> as well.  IME, the glass is umteen times stronger to impacts on the outside.