Advice on improving the security of Z4 while parked up on a drive

[Angelus666]

Surely crime in the lovely Stratford Upon Avon isn't that bad?

[kis]

Inset a post on the drive to prevent it being moved - like they do at car dealerships

I'm going to go down this route when I get time to install it. They do telescopic security posts as well. So when you collapse it? It sits flush with the ground level... tarmac or paving slabs etc.

[kis]

I can recommend this isolator switch
https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/ ... ategory/30

Have you got one?

[Monaco84]

I bought the Milenco high security steering wheel lock after reading about the vulnerability of keyless entry systems (which is fitted to my Zed) and am impressed with the design and engineering of the device. It’s easy to fit and on tests massively exceeded the Thatcham standard for these type of security locks.

http://www.milenco.com/products/securit ... wheel-lock

In comparison with the Disclook, the milenco seems to have a general problem of wheel looks.

Seems as if you could easily uninstall the airbag unit and the complete steering wheel afterwards. Now you just need an spare wheel and your ready to go...

[kis]

Never thought about it like that, very good point!

[patriot66]

I can recommend this isolator switch
https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/ ... ategory/30

Have you got one?

Yes. Have had the same or similar on a few different cars. Unscrew the green bit and take it with you and the electric supply is cut. The small fused wire still supplies enough current for the clock etc to run.

[RickRob]

I have found the following a good deterrent from unwanted people on my drive:

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Although I think she would guard her ball rather than the car!

[Crazy Harry]

I can recommend this isolator switch
https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/ ... ategory/30

Have you got one?

Yes. Have had the same or similar on a few different cars. Unscrew the green bit and take it with you and the electric supply is cut. The small fused wire still supplies enough current for the clock etc to run.

I have one of these on my Caterham - fitted as standard to most cars.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-Duty-B ... SwAy5aoRys

How about one of these on the starter motor supply (might have to change one lead for a longer one) and mounted in the foot well. They just turn and the key pulls out - far quicker than the type fitted to the battery and all the electrical stuff continues to work.

[Coffee331]

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[Matt_3.0Si]

If they really want your car, they'll probably take the keys from you at knifepoint in your living room. Thankfully unlikely with an old Zed though.

A lot of time nowadays, car theft will also involve the crim breaking into your house to get at your keys. So keeping your keys somewhere that's not immediately obvious is the first step. Next, I'd look into high security locks and door handles for your house. You can often fit these yourself with a bit of research, and they remove an easy, silent way to break into your home. Sure, they can still smash a window, but you're going to hear that.

Finally, as above, getting a large dog (or just any dog that's going to bark, really) is probably the best theft deterrent you can have.

[kis]

Yes. Have had the same or similar on a few different cars. Unscrew the green bit and take it with you and the electric supply is cut. The small fused wire still supplies enough current for the clock etc to run.

Nice, will look into those.

I have found the following a good deterrent from unwanted people on my drive:

IMG_1997.JPG

Although I think she would guard her ball rather than the car!

Leave the ball in the Zed?

[billabongmac]

Thanks for all the advice I think there is some useful information discussed in this thread