On 8 Sep 2006 09:49:33 -0700, Zephyr wrote:

> Does it make a difference if the car is on or off?
> that could lead you in the direction of what is causing the pull.

Nope...

--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 9/9/2006 3:47:13 AM
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"I believe that pipe smoking contributes to a somewhat calm and objective
judgment in all human affairs"

-- Albert Einstein

 

On Fri, 8 Sep 2006 23:13:08 -0700, Big Al wrote:

> It's the radio speaker.

I thought that, too, but considering that it doesn't change anywhere in the
car, including far away from any speakers, I think the magnetized body is
most likely...

--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 9/9/2006 3:47:24 AM
Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/

"You should never hate anyone because of his or her religion, skin color,
sexual preference or political affiliation. If you take the time to get to
know them as people, you will find there are any number of more valid
reasons to hate them"

-- Dennis Miller

 

On Fri, 8 Sep 2006 23:13:08 -0700, Big Al wrote:

> It's the radio speaker.

I thought that, too, but considering that it doesn't change anywhere in the
car, including far away from any speakers, I think the magnetized body is
most likely...

--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 9/9/2006 3:47:24 AM
Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/

"You should never hate anyone because of his or her religion, skin color,
sexual preference or political affiliation. If you take the time to get to
know them as people, you will find there are any number of more valid
reasons to hate them"

-- Dennis Miller

 

On Fri, 8 Sep 2006 23:13:08 -0700, Big Al wrote:

> It's the radio speaker.

I thought that, too, but considering that it doesn't change anywhere in the
car, including far away from any speakers, I think the magnetized body is
most likely...

--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 9/9/2006 3:47:24 AM
Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/

"You should never hate anyone because of his or her religion, skin color,
sexual preference or political affiliation. If you take the time to get to
know them as people, you will find there are any number of more valid
reasons to hate them"

-- Dennis Miller

 

When the outside of your car gets dusty, do you see the magnetic lines
in the way the dust settles? Just curious..
Nick


Joe LaVigne wrote:
> On Fri, 8 Sep 2006 23:13:08 -0700, Big Al wrote:
>
>> It's the radio speaker.
>
> I thought that, too, but considering that it doesn't change anywhere in the
> car, including far away from any speakers, I think the magnetized body is
> most likely...
>

 

When the outside of your car gets dusty, do you see the magnetic lines
in the way the dust settles? Just curious..
Nick


Joe LaVigne wrote:
> On Fri, 8 Sep 2006 23:13:08 -0700, Big Al wrote:
>
>> It's the radio speaker.
>
> I thought that, too, but considering that it doesn't change anywhere in the
> car, including far away from any speakers, I think the magnetized body is
> most likely...
>

 

When the outside of your car gets dusty, do you see the magnetic lines
in the way the dust settles? Just curious..
Nick


Joe LaVigne wrote:
> On Fri, 8 Sep 2006 23:13:08 -0700, Big Al wrote:
>
>> It's the radio speaker.
>
> I thought that, too, but considering that it doesn't change anywhere in the
> car, including far away from any speakers, I think the magnetized body is
> most likely...
>

 

"nnote" <nnote@***.net> wrote in message news:4502AFD8.8000505@***.net...
> When the outside of your car gets dusty, do you see the magnetic lines in
> the way the dust settles? Just curious..
> Nick
>
>

There you go! Get some fine metal filings and throw them on the car in
various places.

-- R Flowers

 

"nnote" <nnote@***.net> wrote in message news:4502AFD8.8000505@***.net...
> When the outside of your car gets dusty, do you see the magnetic lines in
> the way the dust settles? Just curious..
> Nick
>
>

There you go! Get some fine metal filings and throw them on the car in
various places.

-- R Flowers

 

"nnote" <nnote@***.net> wrote in message news:4502AFD8.8000505@***.net...
> When the outside of your car gets dusty, do you see the magnetic lines in
> the way the dust settles? Just curious..
> Nick
>
>

There you go! Get some fine metal filings and throw them on the car in
various places.

-- R Flowers

 

"RickaTTic" <rickattic@comcast.net> wrote in message newsp.tfkbk3mv1941oo@thedarkcave...
> No don't spend that kind of money for a compass. Just go to Sears and buy the yellow digital one with the 2 rubber
> suction cups. I paid $25 bux and it is excellent. You do a calibrate by driving in a circle and it compensates for
> any magnetic variation in the vehicle. I love the thing.


If the body of the car is magnetized, I don't think this would help.

 

"RickaTTic" <rickattic@comcast.net> wrote in message newsp.tfkbk3mv1941oo@thedarkcave...
> No don't spend that kind of money for a compass. Just go to Sears and buy the yellow digital one with the 2 rubber
> suction cups. I paid $25 bux and it is excellent. You do a calibrate by driving in a circle and it compensates for
> any magnetic variation in the vehicle. I love the thing.


If the body of the car is magnetized, I don't think this would help.

 

"RickaTTic" <rickattic@comcast.net> wrote in message newsp.tfkbk3mv1941oo@thedarkcave...
> No don't spend that kind of money for a compass. Just go to Sears and buy the yellow digital one with the 2 rubber
> suction cups. I paid $25 bux and it is excellent. You do a calibrate by driving in a circle and it compensates for
> any magnetic variation in the vehicle. I love the thing.


If the body of the car is magnetized, I don't think this would help.

 

"Joe LaVigne" <jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com> wrote in message
news:1vq0coifyczqm$.dlg@hits-buffalo.com...
> On Fri, 8 Sep 2006 23:13:08 -0700, Big Al wrote:
>
>> It's the radio speaker.
>
> I thought that, too, but considering that it doesn't change anywhere in
> the
> car, including far away from any speakers, I think the magnetized body is
> most likely...
>
I agree. Speakers have a very localized field and moving the compass even a
couple inches swings the compass a lot.

Mike

 

"Joe LaVigne" <jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com> wrote in message
news:1vq0coifyczqm$.dlg@hits-buffalo.com...
> On Fri, 8 Sep 2006 23:13:08 -0700, Big Al wrote:
>
>> It's the radio speaker.
>
> I thought that, too, but considering that it doesn't change anywhere in
> the
> car, including far away from any speakers, I think the magnetized body is
> most likely...
>
I agree. Speakers have a very localized field and moving the compass even a
couple inches swings the compass a lot.

Mike