Rick Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 so my car being close to finishing im now fretting about it getting nicked, vandalised... iv already got plans for spiked metal gates each end of the garden and will fit a nice loud alarm to the car. where i live, it needs to be like fort knoxx what other tricks have you guys got? i thought about wiring a second horn under the covers of both seats that i just disconnect before parking my ass
Doc Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 cut off switch , coded ignition and two chromoly D Rings welded through the chassis and 2 of the biggest motorbike chain fixed to the victorian railings . works for me thus far
scrouge2005 Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 12 STONE ROTTY IN THE BACK SEAT LOL........
FredTransit Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 Immobiliser, deadlocks (on the Mk2s transits), and a cut off switch. The Mk1 transit amby has a massive steel foot pedal lock, locked in place with £120 of ingersol padlock, the other Mk1 transit is blocked in with other transits, which are deadlocked. I have thought of wiring em to the mains (usually after another traveller knocks at the door wanting to buy one of em) but I believe this is frowned on.
Nettles Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 Quick release steering wheel boss, thats what I intend to fit to my Anglia. I'd like to see them try and drive it away with no steering wheel
mk3tina Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 mole grips on the shaft, thats how theyll do it
FredTransit Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 mole grips on the shaft, thats how theyll do it That's what I heard as well. Though I would like to see the pair of mole grips that will bite hard enough to grip and steer a transit that doesn't have power steering. Also, if you see somebody walking about with a steering wheel you know they are up to no good!
Anglia68 Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 I have a hidden battery master cut-off switch,a hidden electric fuel pump switch and a hidden switch on the ignition circuit. I like the idea of a removable steering wheel and can't see why you couldn't make a cover for it out of another boss and then cover that one with another cover padlocked to it so there would be nothing to grab with mole grips and no way of fitting another wheel.
Wessie Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 mole grips on the shaft, thats how theyll do it That's what I heard as well. Though I would like to see the pair of mole grips that will bite hard enough to grip and steer a transit that doesn't have power steering. Also, if you see somebody walking about with a steering wheel you know they are up to no good! i've driven my racecar using a pair of mole grips on the anglia i'll use a quick release steering wheel, i'd remove a HT lead or 2 and lock them in the house, 1 or 2 master cut off switches and if its left in the gaage i'd loosed the rear wheel nuts
mk1super Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 This is a concern of mine also when i get an osf security. Its just a sad day that folk cant leave others belongings alone.
Rick Posted January 26, 2008 Author Report Posted January 26, 2008 iv already got the snap on steering wheel but that doesnt stop them loading it on a trailer or truck and taking it
oldbus Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 Fortunately we live out in the country and i don´t even lock mine up. Only shut the garage door when we go on holiday....
aled Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 Some nightmare stories from donnington.....false AA recovery vans turning up, dragging them on and therefore not challenged The bottom line is, if they want it, they will get it. Just have to put lots of systems in place to try to prevent it. Alarms, immobilisers etc are all well and good, but you have to stop them physically dragging it onto a wagon. Taking a wheel or 2 off may be the best, or a wheel clamp maybe? Not easy if you use the car daily I know but no easy solution.
aled Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 Tracker anybody? Good system, but only aids detection. Does not stop the vehicle from being torched
FredTransit Posted January 26, 2008 Report Posted January 26, 2008 True, but the idea is that the scum would take the car as a classic, not just a joy ride. Crappy 90s cars are easy to get into, why take a classic with deadlocks, immobiliser, chained to steel railings, with a 12st rottie in the back if you can have some plastic fantastic away and it would burn so much better?
Doc Posted January 27, 2008 Report Posted January 27, 2008 iv already got the snap on steering wheel but that doesnt stop them loading it on a trailer or truck and taking it chain it to a lampost
shaun1.6ghia Posted January 27, 2008 Report Posted January 27, 2008 i've had this thought for a while now and after finishing my car (that i've been waiting for soo long) i believe i may loose sleep over it.lol i have a gear stick / handbrake lock, a wheel clamp and a cover (so they dont see what it is. its jus going to be a pain having to do these things.
lee_capri Posted January 27, 2008 Report Posted January 27, 2008 i find when you want something pinching it dont get toched,i leave the key's in the cappa all the time,but on the second note im know to be a bit of a nutter and no most of the travler boy's round this way,i find it's the drug takeing scum and hoddes i have to watch out for
Josh_gsy Posted January 27, 2008 Report Posted January 27, 2008 mine sits on the drive never locked and with the keys in the ignition but then again with no timing chain and on axel stands i think its safe!
Guest MK1gaz Posted January 27, 2008 Report Posted January 27, 2008 As said by the others if they want it bad enough then they will push it off the drive and hook it up and away . If in your front garden then fit things that make a noise to remove before they can push it (car alarm , wheel clamp , steering wheel lock , chain the gates , chain the car to ground anchor etc ) . Fit a P.I.R. sensor that chimes in the house when anyone comes onto the drive which is handy anyway (get them in B+Q etc cheap) . You can fit a tracker but they cost £600+ (for a good one with lifetime membership to the network) or best of all get a dog . A dog will alert you to anyone comming onto your property 24hrs a day especially if it's a German Sheppard type dog as they are born to guard and never ever miss anything . Plus dogs are less grief than women and you'll love them more !!!!!!!!
old skool freestyler Posted January 27, 2008 Report Posted January 27, 2008 Plus dogs are less grief than women and you'll love them more !!!!!!!! i think thas the best thing you have ever said
Rick Posted January 27, 2008 Author Report Posted January 27, 2008 but dogs stink and cost money... my nextddor neighbours german sheppard dint make no noise when someone nicked my corsa... maybe he thought it for the best
Mad Mex Posted January 27, 2008 Report Posted January 27, 2008 got a Disklok, thacham steering lock, covers the entire steering wheel, bit more expensive then normal steeering locks but is the business, pain in the arse to get off with the key!!!! also got a german shepard, shes the best guard dog ive ever known, lets me know when anybody is by my car and will quite happily chase them down for me too
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