iscmatt
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 02:13 PM |
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Open top security
What have people used security wise for their open top cars.
I have an mk currently without a roof or cover and i want to be able to lock the with some kind of a security device.
My main concern is that the handbreak can be released by any passer by.
I bought one of these today
(CLICK) but it doesn't fit to my gear stick as it is all at the
wrong angle. I have seen at kit car shows people have used bicycle locks through the alloy wheels and around the wishbone but would really like
something substantial.
The car currently has a cut off switch in the engine bay and a steering lock and standard sierra ignition key barrel.
Any ideas? what security do you use?
Cheers Matt
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andyharding
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 02:14 PM |
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Toad Sterling
Are you a Mac user or a retard?
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locoboy
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 02:33 PM |
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a decent chain through the wheel/wishbone or i have seen cars parked with full lock on and a decent chain wrapped round the column and then through
the spokes in the steering wheel so as it cant be taken off full lock.
ATB
Locoboy
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chockymonster
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 02:50 PM |
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I've got a Cat1 alarm on mine.
PLEASE NOTE - Responses on Forum Threads may contain Sarcasm and may not be suitable for the hard of Thinking.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 02:52 PM |
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Chains etc. won't stop someone messing around with the handbrake.
I used one of those things that goes between the handbrake and the gearstick, when I leave the car somewhere unattended for a time. You have to put
the car into 1st or reverse to get the full effect.
Mine's an older version of this thing.
[Edited on 28/8/07 by David Jenkins]
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locoboy
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 03:50 PM |
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Your right DJ it wont stop folks messing with the handbrake but leaving it in gear would probably have the same effect!
Also its not likely that your car will roll forwards/backwards with it on full lock.
ATB
Locoboy
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DarrenW
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 03:59 PM |
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i use immobiliser and removeable steering wheel. Nothing to stop handbrake being taken off though which is a worry.
Ive often worried if a line lock would be effective.
i often disconnect battery (quick release) if leaving in unknown place.
To me the best you can do is slow the scum down and hope they move on to an easier car.
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chrisg
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 04:03 PM |
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I've left my car in loads of places and never had any bother.
You do sometimes have a large crowd around the car when you return, but in general I think that he car is so Conspicuous that the idiots seem to leave
them alone.
I think the gear/handbrake lock woul be sufficient
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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locoboy
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 04:04 PM |
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Or i can sell you one of these for £60 
put it at the front of your wheel if facing down hill and at the rear if your facing uphill and leave the handbrake off!
Just remember to take it off before you set off 
Superb bit of kit and i could probably get them cheaper than anywhere else on the net through my work.
anyone for a group buy on this or any of the ' bulldog security' range of products.
link to bulldog site
NTDWM, just a close contact trhough work so should be able to cook up a decent deal
[Edited on 28/8/07 by locoboy]
ATB
Locoboy
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iscmatt
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 04:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by locoboy
Or i can sell you one of these for £60
I've got one of these and was thinking of using it on the car instad of the trailer
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DarrenW
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 04:09 PM |
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i had it on good authority once that the low life dont like highly modified and individual looking cars as a rule as they are too easily recognisable
and owners tend to know what bits were on them.
Ive daubed my chassis number on all sorts of parts, mostly in hidden places just in case. Ive also thought about an alpha dot kit but didnt actually
buy one. Maybe a group buy would be useful. Dont know much about them though.
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graememk
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 04:16 PM |
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i'm going to make my steering wheel removeable, cant drive it then can you.
also drilled a hole through the hand brake and put a pin with padlock on the end locking the hand brake on.
i also have an alarm that i havent wired up.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 04:18 PM |
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My main concern was having some pillock reach in and let of the brake, 'for a laugh'. The lock I use prevents that sort of casual
mischief.
The down-side is having yet another key to lug around (ignition, fuel cap, boot lid, and security gizmo).
[Edited on 28/8/07 by David Jenkins]
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 04:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by graememk
i'm going to make my steering wheel removeable, cant drive it then can you.
Depends, if you left your mole grips in the car.............
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 05:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
quote:
Originally posted by graememk
i'm going to make my steering wheel removeable, cant drive it then can you.
Depends, if you left your mole grips in the car.............
Now that would be some driving skill! Especially in the rain!
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gottabedone
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 05:12 PM |
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Any well wired in immobiliser will help stop the engine being started but with our cars being so light, it's very easy to stick them on the back
of a truck - steering wheel present or not.
I quite fancy the gear lever locks - you put it in gear and lock and leave.
do a google on gear lever lock
regards
Steve
[Edited on 28/8/07 by gottabedone]
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 05:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by gottabedone
Any well wired in immobiliser will help stop the engine being started but with our cars being so light, it's very easy to stick them on the back
of a truck - steering wheel present or not.
I quite fancy the gear lever locks - you put it in gear and lock and leave.
do a google on gear lever lock
regards
Steve
[Edited on 28/8/07 by gottabedone]
Had a recovery guy take my saab onto the back of a flatbed last year - the car was in gear (reverse obviously) with handbrake on - I tried jumping up
to pop it out of gear and he said not to bother - the winch would sort it - and it did!
Unfortunatly no amount of security will stop someone who REALLY wants it. 
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thunderace
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 06:23 PM |
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mine has.
1 talking alarm (make you own mesage comes with a mic )£35 on ebay
2 pedel lock home made (padlock £10)
3 stearing wheel disc lock £2 at boot sale
4 autolock £1 at boot sale(gearstick to hand brake
5 VEHICLE TRACKER £45 one off on ebay you use an old moble phone to work it.
6 removable steering wheel£10 on ebay
7 keypad imobiliser.£4 on ebay
8 and a warning buzzer if you 30cm away from the car.£10 on ebay
also my seat is a bit of foam i can stick in my boot as its a b-type dutton and dosnt have seats.
im not spending blood sweat and years buiding it to get it stolen i think in total its cost me £120 for all this from ebay and car boot sales.
beat that
[Edited on 28/8/07 by thunderace]
[Edited on 28/8/07 by thunderace]
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martyn_16v
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 06:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by thunderace
beat that
Clicky 
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DavidM
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 08:12 PM |
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Trunk Monkey. PMSL.
David
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iank
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| posted on 28/8/07 at 09:11 PM |
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Always someone at the car shows with their wishbones chained to a lamp-post with a motorbike chain. Has some obvious downsides, but on the whole
probably better than nothing.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 2/9/07 at 07:44 AM |
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Hearing about dilley's misfortune elsewhere, I went and had a good look at my car - I reckon that I could get one of those big bike security
chains through one of my front wheels and around the wishbones. The limiting factor is the space between the wheel and the brake disk, but there is
room for a decent-sized chain.
Would be quite effective for preventing 'roll-away' theft - but I'd have to remember to remove it before driving away normally!
David
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matt_claydon
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| posted on 2/9/07 at 12:56 PM |
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I just put a big fat motorcycle lock chain through the front wheel and round the wishbones. If someone tries to drive away the worst they can do is
break the cycle wing and if you place the lock on the appropriate side of the wheel then handbrake removal and rolling downhill will cause no damage
at all.
Rear wheel and round roll bar is another option if you have a longer chain.
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