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From: ron@brl-tgr.ARPA (Ron Natalie )
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Subject: Re: Protecting Car Stereos
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Date: Mon, 24-Jun-85 16:31:15 EDT
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> 
> 	In NYC the method that is accepted as the most effective one in the
> war to maintain ownership of ones car stereo is the use of a "Bensi" box.
> This box allows your stereo to be (easily) removed when you leave the car.
> The "box" costs $50. or $70. from J&R Music world in NYC according as to 
> whether your stereo has electronic tuning with presets.  I and numerous 
> friends of mine have had Bensi boxes for a few years now and have all had
> excellent results with them.
> 
Unfortunately this means that you MUST take the radio with you for two reasons:

1.  It makes the easier to steal.
2.  Most insurance companies won't pay off on equipment installed in this fashion.

-Ron