Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.

Stop lock doesn't fit

2003 - 2009, roadster, coupe, facelift
Post Reply
Paulro100
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 14
Joined: Sat Dec 16, 2017 5:49 pm
Location: Bristol

Stop lock doesn't fit

Post by Paulro100 » Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:36 pm

I bought a stop lock steering wheel lock as an extra bit of protection.

It won't fit in the normal way, i.e. through the wheel and then clamping on the steering wheel.

I've attached it but only around the wheel. I could do with something with more bend in it to go over the centre of the wheel and under the steering wheel.

Shame

User avatar
Marlon
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 10899
Joined: Mon Jan 05, 2015 11:13 am
Location: Lancs.
Contact:

Stop lock doesn't fit

Post by Marlon » Sun Jan 14, 2018 10:18 pm

I bought a 'stop lock pro' knowing this - figured it was better than no protection and would put off the opportunist thief. If you think about it theres no less protection simply because the end doesn't curl under the wheel - you've still gotta cut through the wheel or break the lock to drive the car.
Image
Gone: 3.0si 2008 E85
911 997 Carrera S

User avatar
kis
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 4536
Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:33 pm
Location: Surrey / West Sussex Boarder

Stop lock doesn't fit

Post by kis » Sun Jan 14, 2018 11:53 pm

I’ve got one too, but doesn’t fit too well like you say. They’ve got these ones that look similar to baseball bats? They clap to the top of the steering wheel (as opposed to sitting over the wheel and airbag) and prevent the wheel being rotated fully. Could be something to consider if you feel you need one?
My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG

BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71

User avatar
kis
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 4536
Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:33 pm
Location: Surrey / West Sussex Boarder

Stop lock doesn't fit

Post by kis » Mon Jan 15, 2018 10:50 am

Like so
Image
My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG

BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71

Paulro100
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 14
Joined: Sat Dec 16, 2017 5:49 pm
Location: Bristol

Stop lock doesn't fit

Post by Paulro100 » Mon Jan 15, 2018 6:43 pm

Thanks for your response.
I'll use it as it is. Better than nothing I'm sure.

User avatar
Nictrix
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 5423
Joined: Mon Aug 18, 2014 9:59 pm
Location: Paisley

Stop lock doesn't fit

Post by Nictrix » Mon Jan 15, 2018 7:00 pm

That looks like it would double up as a persuader too :evil:
E89 2014 35i M Sport Black with Black leather :)

User avatar
kis
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 4536
Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:33 pm
Location: Surrey / West Sussex Boarder

Stop lock doesn't fit

Post by kis » Mon Jan 15, 2018 10:28 pm

Aye I was thinking that too... no no officer it fell on his face when I was unlocking it from the car :lol:
My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG

BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71

Post Reply