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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35217 |
probably can be done, but the easiest security tip is to leave the lights on, the battery will soon become flat and nobody can nick it then... ... - .- -.
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15th Dec 2016 7:07pm |
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Spelunker Member Since: 02 May 2016 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 248 |
I bought one similar to the Autolock 2000 from Halfords years ago - easy to put on and take off and while a little bulky it stored easily in the rear footwell. I have used some kind of mechanical anti-theft device since the 70s, they are highly visible and while any thief that really wants your car will get it, they may be persuaded to look for an easier target. Unfortunately it doesn't fit on the steering wheel of my FF ( I have replaced it with one of the 'baseball' type) so I would definitely suggest 'try before you buy'. QUID FACIUM TIBI
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15th Dec 2016 7:47pm |
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mzplcg Member Since: 26 May 2010 Location: Warwickshire. England. The Commonwealth. Posts: 4029 |
Those disclok things have to be stored in the vehicle when you want to use the car and all they do is damage upholstery. You can't buy a decent storage box and even if you could it would have to live in the boot. Krooklocks were the same, the pedalbox things are equally unwieldy. It's all a huge PITA, whereas.......defeat the key module programming and the car's going nowhere. The extra alarm is fine but at 700 quid fitted I'll take the Blackbox thingy which essentially does the same thing, prevents a new key being programmed to the car. If thieves really want the car it will be on a flat bed and off into the night. |
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15th Dec 2016 8:43pm |
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Buellie Member Since: 28 Jan 2024 Location: Essex Posts: 131 |
I use one of these, not quite as secure but easier to use/store in the car
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5th May 2024 7:23am |
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TDV8 Paul Member Since: 30 Nov 2020 Location: Tadworth Posts: 223 |
Are these even being nicked? I think it’s more the 405’s onwards that are the ones being targeted 2009 (2010 MY) 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography
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7th May 2024 9:03am |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35217 |
when this thread was started back in 2016 then it probably was the L322 that was being stolen...now in 2024 its the L405... ... - .- -.
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7th May 2024 9:38am |
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DrF Member Since: 30 Jun 2014 Location: South East Posts: 1365 |
Well i saw something that made me smile at the weekend, I walked past a L405 in B&Q with probably the best security feature I have seen for a while. no steering wheel, (yes thats correct) that must have been a faf and a bit extreme?? but probably works, that is unless he put it in the boot!!! |
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7th May 2024 8:44pm |
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Jimdonut Member Since: 13 May 2024 Location: Uk Posts: 14 |
I couldn't drive my defender anywhere without locking it up , similar thing really ! |
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29th May 2024 9:18am |
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Sandyt Member Since: 07 Nov 2013 Location: Wraysbury Windsor Posts: 2254 |
I have a tracker well two in fact the battery on the first one died so fitted another one and left the dud in place and fitted the new one in a not so familiar place but then again my old bus has a key
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1st Jun 2024 8:04am |
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ottoknows Member Since: 22 Aug 2023 Location: Indonesia Posts: 10 |
This imagery reminds me of when I was crazy modding my 2001 Honda Accord VTi-L, and at one stage I was so nuts about changing my steering wheel on a daily basis, I had my workshop retrofit a "quick release hub" which essentially allows me to dislodge my steering wheel at the press of 2 paddles. Back then, when I carried my steering wheel into a restaurant, all eyez were on me - as if I just stole a car part....lol! At peak, I had close to 8 different wheels ranging from OMP, Nardi, Momo etc....all these on a Honda. If Land Rover JLR could initiate a removable steering wheel change to the next line-up of Range Rovers, the thievery coppers will have to rethink about their escape strategies - even if the doors are unlocked, where-my-steering-at look on their faces will be social media worthy. That said, even if implemented, JLR would have to device a system in which other steering wheels will not work on another Range Rover --- now that will be some major R&D costs. |
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2nd Jun 2024 6:13am |
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Nasher Member Since: 30 Sep 2009 Location: Down South Posts: 38 |
I use a Disklok on my D4.
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4th Jun 2024 12:40pm |
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socialrover Member Since: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 138 |
Ha...good tip re turning the wheel in Nasher . |
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4th Jun 2024 3:31pm |
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