I really want to use the indy as much as possible over the summer, mainly because its awsome, but also becasue swmbo has said i hardly use it so why
have it? now im no fool, although this was only metioned at dinner, i know this secretly means she wants me to get rid of it and buy some cushions or
something.
The only issue i have with using the car is leaving it places. Im always a little concerned people will muck around with it etc, so what have you guys
got on your cars, im thinking an imobaliser and a tonneou (sp) cover?
[Edited on 11/5/10 by 55ant]
what is it with birds and cushions?! there was a thread yesterday about selling something to buy cushions! when i sit down on the sofa, the cushions
get flung to f***
anyway, yeah, immobiliser and cover (even a tarp with bungee cords round the wheels would do) is probably your best bet. stops people trying to nick
it AND leaving anything nasty in it
I got a Stirling imobiliser (Thatcham cat2), 2 circuit job. Got it off ebay.
I also got it certified by my local VSIB installer, and get the discount on the insurance as well. They race a Se7en so were very helpful.
Well worth doing. Just make sure you hide the box up pretty well, and hide all the wiring in with the existing loom, ie not taped to the outside so
its obvious whats what.
A mechanical tap or valve in the fuel line is good too. They get it started (if its got a carb) then stop again 100 yards up the road!
Just my 2d's worth
Exhaust running both sides, just in case they get a little too close.
But i know what you mean, i never like leaving mine out of sight, a cover is a good idea.
A removable steering wheel.
Doesn't matter where you leave it it's vulnerable.
My main concern was some scrote slipping the handbrake off and pushing it away - bought one of these V.
Not much money (c.£20) and provides a visual and physical deterrent.
Autolok Original.
Bought two big tool clips and now it sits behind the seats ready to slip on as soon as I'm parked up.
HTH.
Cheers, Pewe
hmm, handbrake, good point. sure you could find a way of drilling under the lever and fitting a pad lock so it can't be lowered (and can't be driven until its been released) ?
cool cheers guys, i have a removable steering wheel, a mechanical shut of valve in the fuel line, the handbrake thingy is brilliant, so good i got
one, unfortunately it doesnt fit my gear lever and is to far away from the handbrake, doh.
to be honest if its going to be stolen its going to be stolen, its more the opertunist vandal im concerned about, the kind of gentleman who thinks his
freinds will respect him more if he turns the hazzards on and undoes the handbrake etc. maybe an electrical cut of is a good idea too?
anyone recomend someone who can do a tonneau, its an mk indy, i seem to remember i have emailed milson but didnt get a reply, ill see if i can get
hold of him
self destruct 
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probably more likely to get a response from Milson if you via ebay, i think his id is mils123fishing or something similar.
I've fitted and immobiliser but plan to make a cover to go over the roll cage and bungie under the body to keep rain out of the cockpit and keep prying eyes and fingers out. I like the padlock through the handbrake idea! I think I'll try that as well!
cheers frank, ill send him an email,
ant
I find kids etc. don't find the need to get in and "play" as much when there's no steering wheel fitted.
cool, i always take the steering wheel out.
anyone made their own tonneau?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gju1AWFfsmg
anyone know where i can get a well trained monkey?
I've just bought a cover from the guy on ebay :-
320528461462
It arrived this morning and I'm having a trial fit this lunchtime. Looks like a cagoul? type of fabric. Brilliantly made, just needs some
additional hooks / ties to hold it in place in the Scottish Highlands next week.
Removable steering wheel, cut-off switch, and incredible long legs (and no seat runners) so only a lanky tea leaf (or one with tea boxes on his feet Indiana Jones stylee) would be able to nick it.
i saw a 7 type outside my house last year that the owner had made some fibreglass panels that fitted securely over the cockpit. the seemed to fit in
the passenger footwell/seat area when not in use but i thought it looked quite cool as he drove off with the passenger side still in place.to give the
look of a single seater. his was a much older 7 type though with seat backs that didn't come above the hight of the cockpit.
[Edited on 11/5/10 by skinned knuckles]
I went the competition route, with the vulnerability of the car in normal situational useage being high.
I'd get everything from dangerous intimidation on the road in all it's forms, also idiots that wanted a race, etc., etc. The car would fill
up with junk if parked, bits would be removed and/or tampered wth. I gave up riding a motorcycle around for the same reason.... helped by the fact
that an elderly citizen reversed his car over my orange Triumph Tiger (yes the very large modern version) since it was invisible.
So yep, I drive a Mk1 Mondeo everywhere.
I drive the 7 on the track, frequently.
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Originally posted by 55ant
anyone know where i can get a well trained monkey?
I dont leave my kit car around and about, but only as i havn't really gone many places.
I have however owned motorbikes for years.
They have all the same problems as a kit car, as far as accesable switches etc. and security.
In my experience the very best way of protecting it is a cover.
Works a treat as no one knows what is under it.
The second thing is a bl%$£y big lock, to something very solid.
The first puts off kids and prats - and a cover really does.
And the second puts off the people who are opportunistic theives.
Anything more, in my opinion is useless - if they are any good at being a theif and want your car they will have it - but please don't think that
kit cars are desirable - they aint! How many do you here of being stolen?
They would be fun to nick, so the opportunistic theives might want to joy ride them and then burn them out, but simple heavy lock/chain puts them
off.
I know a builder on here who left his kit outside his house with the keys in the ignition for years with no problems - and he lives in the middle of a
housing estate so not like he is out the way.
There is a seller on ebay selling half covers, from ripstop waterproof fabric which look great. A full cover would be better if you have room.
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Originally posted by blakep82
hmm, handbrake, good point. sure you could find a way of drilling under the lever and fitting a pad lock so it can't be lowered (and can't be driven until its been released) ?
Its something I've thought about and asked other people about. My uncle said the worst things with open cars was people chucking rubbish in it
(He had an Alfa with a broken roof and an auto box that he locked in park with a clamp thing).
Cover it and leave it somewhere in view and you should be alright, people arne't likely to do much if they're being watched.
If you worried about people actually knicking it, chain it to lamp posts, that what most of my mates with Bikes do.