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Sept 2, 2013 12:01:05 GMT
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What would be the best after market device that i can keep in the car and fit when i park up?
I would install an alarm but i don't think i have the funds right now.
Thanks
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Sept 2, 2013 13:27:43 GMT
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tie a big angry bitey dog to it !
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1989 Pug 205 GL (dea, in a ditch)
1989 Pug 205 GLD (many many miles)
1982 Austin Mini (much rust, in pieces)
1995 MX5 (much still fun)
1990 205 Style (the new daily)
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Sept 2, 2013 13:46:49 GMT
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Detachable steering wheel boss - take the wheel into work / home with you or securely padlock it to something solid in the boot !
Paul H
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Sept 2, 2013 13:47:17 GMT
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Disk locks are really good and you can get them from e bay cheaply
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Sept 2, 2013 14:18:23 GMT
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Detachable steering wheel boss - take the wheel into work / home with you or securely padlock it to something solid in the boot ! Paul H You're nuts...but i like it! |
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Sept 2, 2013 15:55:48 GMT
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Get one of those electric shut off switches with the removable key like rally cars have fitted and hide the switch somewhere
Cheap easy and unless most thieves carry a key then there stuck
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Sept 2, 2013 16:05:06 GMT
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Second vote for a disklok.
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1993 Mercedes-Benz 190e LE in Azzuro Blue.
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Sept 2, 2013 19:40:58 GMT
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Get a genuine disklok. Accept nothing else - pretty much all crooklock/stoplock/autolock type things are complete pony that can be removed in seconds, and in some cases HELP the thief to steal your car by providing handy leverage to snap the steering column lock.
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1986 Panda 4x4.
1990 Metro Sport.
1999 Ford Escort estate.
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Thanks guys. The ones i've seen on Ebay say they are 'small'. I guess i'll have to measure my wheel. My steering wheel seems quite large.
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Have a look on Gumtree and loot as well.
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Sept 3, 2013 10:35:16 GMT
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Get the bright yellow disklok too. I think once they see it, they don't bother.
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1993 Mercedes-Benz 190e LE in Azzuro Blue.
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Sept 3, 2013 11:54:22 GMT
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If you can get to a Costco (or can find someone who is a member) i recall they have (or had) the yellow ones for £40. Which was gutting since when i first bought my silver one it cost me £80.... Fitting guide - www.disklokuk.co.uk/fitting.htmlBut definately get the genuine article, since immitation ones are likely to be made badly with very poor welds..... |
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boostwagon
Part of things
"Relax..we're Professionals"
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Sept 10, 2013 23:04:52 GMT
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This reminds me of when I was still in college and uni and low funds. - pull the fuse of your ecu/fuel pump in the fusebox - hidden switch for fuelpump. Let's them drive it for as long as the line runs dry. Which is normally before the end of the road  . - (Head/exterior)light fuse (not the most obvious one but you can't drive in the dark without them, and the police will stop the car. - Killswitch, FIA/Rally spec between battery and the rest the car - Quick release steering wheel (not low budget or cheap since boss + decent quickrelease and wheel can add up fast) but my al time favorite is a spare car horn (scrapyard for free if your lucky), cheap switch from halfords and some electrical cable. Put the horn somewhere deep in your engine bay or underneath out of sight, hide the switch somewhere (if you put it on the outside make sure it's a waterproof ish one), and link the cable to a switched current a.k.a. anything that switches on when you start the car (make sure it's the correct current). If you don't use the switch before starting the car the horn will sound. You know where the switch is so you can cut it off in seconds but anyone else will make a run for it, trust me  |
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Last Edit: Sept 10, 2013 23:05:30 GMT by boostwagon
940 Estate 2.3 Manual - Skid Barge
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sowen
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 2,245
Club RR Member Number: 24
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Sept 11, 2013 11:49:47 GMT
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^ That's quite a cool idea, a hidden on/on switch between the horn and the ignition/starter system, nothing like drawing some attention to the thieves!
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Sept 20, 2013 8:33:27 GMT
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Disklok on ebay!
I have also put my seat forward, and looped a sturdy bike lock through the headrest and steering wheel.
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Last Edit: Sept 20, 2013 8:34:13 GMT by DavidB
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Sept 20, 2013 20:45:04 GMT
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Ive disklok too
Really good
Also wire in a flashing red led and stick it somewhere fairly visible
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remove the coil to distributor lead is pretty effective but not a visible deterant.
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Porsche
West Midlands
Kev from B'ham.
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Plumb in some flame throwers  |
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I had an idea for a car version of the "bed of nails" Basically a frame that fitted with padlock above the drivers seat base that had 6" nails pointing upwards. Paul H |
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