Car security/ crook lock?
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Car security/ crook lock?
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crook lock they can use to break the steering lock as it's a big bar to add leverage.
Auto lock over handbrake and gearstick, unscrew the gear knob and slide it over the gearstick.
As mentioned battery power tools have made life easier for thieves,.
The disklok also keeps your steering wheel cool on hot summers days
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Looking at the prices on eBay, they're quite expensive now but I can't fault it for peace of mind.
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Or route a on/off switch under the dash to power the relay.
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‘81 Golf GTi Mk1 TSR1600 tintop
'90s Chesil Speedster on '70 VW Beetle Chassis
‘14 Golf GTi Mk7
'90s Chesil Speedster on '70 VW Beetle Chassis
‘14 Golf GTi Mk7
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1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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jazzydog said
Back in the day I used to remove the rotor arm and pop it in my pocket when parking anywhere dodgy
That is just as effective as removing the Fuel pump relay….and easier to get to.
I do know some folks that took the can off the fuel pump relay and made a handle for it so they could get it out easier…
Cheaper than the Steering wheel boot or lock, and more effective than an immobilizer..Works every time. I think a boot on the tire would be a better thing as well
What do Divorces, Great Coffee, and Car Electrics all have in common?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
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1983 Mars Red 1.8 Golf GTI
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.
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Early-1800 said
Problem with removing rotor-arm/relay is that the car looks unprotected so doesn't stop some scroat jemmying the door and smashing the steering col before giving up when it won't hotwire.
That is why when I started driving a Vert, I never left anything in my car that was worth stealing. I had a pair of RayBans stolen along with my savings account boot.
Fortunately the teller that the brass hat went to at the bank to withdraw, was a Friend of my family and knew me since I was a wee tot, and well lets say he spent a few days in Jail, as my friend called the guard over and they waited for the Police to show up….
I never lock my Cabby, or use the retainers on the Radios I had installed… it is cheaper to let them have what ever than try to replace a busticated dash and things.
What do Divorces, Great Coffee, and Car Electrics all have in common?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
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Car security/ crook lock?
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'90s Chesil Speedster on '70 VW Beetle Chassis
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To start the car you will need to press the button at the same time as turning the key but a thief won't know that
Only way around it is to bump start the car in that situation
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Measure twice, cut once.
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Briano1234 said
jazzydog said
Back in the day I used to remove the rotor arm and pop it in my pocket when parking anywhere dodgy
That is just as effective as removing the Fuel pump relay….and easier to get to.
I do know some folks that took the can off the fuel pump relay and made a handle for it so they could get it out easier…
Cheaper than the Steering wheel boot or lock, and more effective than an immobilizer..Works every time. I think a boot on the tire would be a better thing as well
I wondered why people wont use wheel locks. People effectively use them for trailers. Why not for cars?
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Had a look at your Ukrainian security Guard option!!- not sure it would be allowed here- but understandable there! I do hope you and your Ukrainian friend get every thing you wish for, and, he and his friends and family survive this cruel conflict.
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