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

billabongmac · Post by **billabongmac** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 10:16 am

After the increasing reports in the news of car theft on the rise, I'm looking for some advice on things I can do to improve the security of my Z4 while its parked up on my drive?

Its not a daily drive so sits on my drive during the week and only is used at the weekends.

Does anyone still use a steering lock to slow down of put off a thief from stealing your car?

markplant · Post by **markplant** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 10:30 am

Disclock, was about the best steering wheel lock you could get

philbo909 · Post by **philbo909** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 10:32 am

As above, steering wheel lock.
Cars that are being stolen are usually keyless entry/start, so not as much worry with an old-school lock system like the E85.
A classic case of newer isn't always better

Scooba_Steve · Post by **Scooba_Steve** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 10:34 am

Take out the starter fuse? Disconnect the battery?

Z4 COUPSTER · Post by **Z4 COUPSTER** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 10:58 am

Buy a guard dog and chain him to the car.
I'm with discloc and disconnect battery. Unless someone tows it it's safe. Or a wheel clamp?
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markplant · Post by **markplant** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 11:07 am

With disconnecting the battery, you neef to remember you have to still available access the boot or the terminals in the engine bay,

ocrx8 · Post by **ocrx8** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 11:54 am

philbo909 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 15, 2018 10:32 am As above, steering wheel lock.
Cars that are being stolen are usually keyless entry/start, so not as much worry with an old-school lock system like the E85.
A classic case of newer isn't always better

This. A benefit of having a key! I wouldn’t worry too much.

Silverzedtom · Post by **Silverzedtom** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 1:05 pm

1+ for a steering lock. You could also look into fittings hidden switch.

grumps · Post by **grumps** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 1:26 pm

You might want to watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goJ9nsrt6Sw before choosing a steering wheel lock!

MrPT · Post by **MrPT** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 1:29 pm

I have a disklok, which is great but you do need to be very careful when you put it on so that it doesn't indent the leather or break the plastic trim on the lower steering wheel spoke.

IRD · Post by **IRD** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 1:40 pm

+1 for wheel lock and an isolation switch on the battery. I had one on my E85. Very easy to use and convenient. Plus it helps to stop any drain on the battery whilst car is standing. The only downside I found is that the clock stopped working when the battery was isolated . So if you want a clock you have to re-set it each time you have used the battery isolation switch.

Crazy Harry · Post by **Crazy Harry** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 1:52 pm

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

EssexZed · Post by **EssexZed** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 7:12 pm

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

patriot66 · Post by **patriot66** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 8:05 pm

I can recommend this isolator switch

https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/ ... ategory/30

Jembo · Post by **Jembo** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 8:58 pm

MrPT wrote: ↑Sun Jul 15, 2018 1:29 pm I have a disklok, which is great but you do need to be very careful when you put it on so that it doesn't indent the leather or break the plastic trim on the lower steering wheel spoke.

Agreed, ones which simply slot into the s/wheel are defeated by a hacksaw on the steering wheel itself.

Out of interest, that’s not my old Maldives I can see through the window?

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