Extra security

[Marlon]

I want to give my P&J some extra security, does anyone use a steering lock?
It looks like most can be disabled in seconds But this one gets good reviews:

http://www.driving.co.uk/news/disklok-steering-wheel-lock-review/

 

[Roundozo]

A thief will always get these off in my opinion. In the past I've installed kill switches. A hidden switch somewhere in the car that unless turned on the car won't start. Was easier on older cars with distributors but might be a bit more technical on a modern car.

 

[csl1973]

That's the one i use. It's an extra deterrent for would be thieves. In an auto mag they received a good recommendation and withstood over 5 mins of attack.

 

[MACK]

These have been around for over 20 years and work great. I remember having one on my 205GTI back in the mid nineties. Big bright yellow thing it was, you couldn't miss it, even at night which was obviously the point.
I think I may still have it in the loft somewhere!
To be honest they haven't really increased too much in price since then. I think the going rate was £100 in 1995!
I quite like the silver finish but I'm not sure if I would still go for the yellow just because it stands out a mile away and should dissuade any thief eyeing your car from a distance in the dark.
Physical devices do seem to be enjoying a bit of a renaissance with all these electronic key issues going on.
However just spotted yours is an E85 so not affected by the key issues later none metal blade keys are encountering so maybe no need at all other than a deterrent.
As Rounozo give the time a theif can overcome anything, ultimately if someone really wants it they can put it on a recovery truck and deal with the security later (thats where tracker etc come in)but its about making it as difficult as possible for them so they move on to an easier target.
A kill switch is an option, not as easy as they were on older cars, but interupting the power to the fuel pump for example is still easily achievable. If you put it somewhere easy to assess (say under the gear gaiter) you could even press it in a carjacking situation.

 

[JINGLE]

out of curiosity where would you put it when driving around (assuming you want to use it where ever you park up and not just at home on your drive) would be annoying to have to strap it down in the boot each trip? or am i missing something?

 

[Marlon]

out of curiosity where would you put it when driving around (assuming you want to use it where ever you park up and not just at home on your drive) would be annoying to have to strap it down in the boot each trip? or am i missing something?

Behind the passenger seat I thought?

 

[JINGLE]

out of curiosity where would you put it when driving around (assuming you want to use it where ever you park up and not just at home on your drive) would be annoying to have to strap it down in the boot each trip? or am i missing something?

Behind the passenger seat I thought?

i suppose it would fit, mines at lowest setting and furthest back (without rubbing from headrest) so would have to move it forward and hope it doesnt slide around when cornering hard :driving: you have me thinking about extra security now oke:

 

[Marlon]

These have been around for over 20 years and work great. I remember having one on my 205GTI back in the mid nineties. Big bright yellow thing it was, you couldn't miss it, even at night which was obviously the point.
I think I may still have it in the loft somewhere!
To be honest they haven't really increased too much in price since then. I think the going rate was £100 in 1995!
I quite like the silver finish but I'm not sure if I would still go for the yellow just because it stands out a mile away and should dissuade any thief eyeing your car from a distance in the dark.
Physical devices do seem to be enjoying a bit of a renaissance with all these electronic key issues going on.
However just spotted yours is an E85 so not affected by the key issues later none metal blade keys are encountering so maybe no need at all other than a deterrent.
As Rounozo give the time a theif can overcome anything, ultimately if someone really wants it they can put it on a recovery truck and deal with the security later (thats where tracker etc come in)but its about making it as difficult as possible for them so they move on to an easier target.
A kill switch is an option, not as easy as they were on older cars, but interupting the power to the fuel pump for example is still easily achievable. If you put it somewhere easy to assess (say under the gear gaiter) you could even press it in a carjacking situation.

Thanks MACK,

That's given me a lot to consider, as well as more to worry about -

. . . ultimately if someone really wants it they can put it on a recovery truck and deal with the security later
. . . you could even press it in a carjacking situation

 

[MACK]

These have been around for over 20 years and work great. I remember having one on my 205GTI back in the mid nineties. Big bright yellow thing it was, you couldn't miss it, even at night which was obviously the point.
I think I may still have it in the loft somewhere!
To be honest they haven't really increased too much in price since then. I think the going rate was £100 in 1995!
I quite like the silver finish but I'm not sure if I would still go for the yellow just because it stands out a mile away and should dissuade any thief eyeing your car from a distance in the dark.
Physical devices do seem to be enjoying a bit of a renaissance with all these electronic key issues going on.
However just spotted yours is an E85 so not affected by the key issues later none metal blade keys are encountering so maybe no need at all other than a deterrent.
As Rounozo give the time a theif can overcome anything, ultimately if someone really wants it they can put it on a recovery truck and deal with the security later (thats where tracker etc come in)but its about making it as difficult as possible for them so they move on to an easier target.
A kill switch is an option, not as easy as they were on older cars, but interupting the power to the fuel pump for example is still easily achievable. If you put it somewhere easy to assess (say under the gear gaiter) you could even press it in a carjacking situation.

Thanks MACK,

That's given me a lot to consider, as well as more to worry about -

. . . ultimately if someone really wants it they can put it on a recovery truck and deal with the security later
. . . you could even press it in a carjacking situation

sorry its the pessimist in me!!!

 

[rossonr]

I don't know how useful it would be. If it would come off within a few minutes. The main things thieves look for when stealing high end cars is the keys. A friend of mine had three cars stolen off the drive they broke it while every one was asleep. Stole a seat Cupra R. Audi s3 and integra R. The only one they found was the integra as had tracker.

So I guess if they're are determined enough it doesn't matter what you do. The wheel lock will deter the opportunist thief hopefully

 

[firebobby]

How about this type of thing, it's hidden in the battery box but will keep a power link, so low power items are kept live, if you try to start the car with th wheel off, the fuse blows and no go. It's just an added pain to the would be thief
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Battery-Cut-Off-Switch-Inline/dp/B007BR07N0

 

[Marlon]

How about this type of thing, it's hidden in the battery box but will keep a power link, so low power items are kept live, if you try to start the car with th wheel off, the fuse blows and no go. It's just an added pain to the would be thief
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Battery-Cut-Off-Switch-Inline/dp/B007BR07N0

Not heard of this before; so you have to go into your boot and turn it on before starting up? If you forget then you blow the fuse - have I got that right?

 

[srhutch]

How about this type of thing, it's hidden in the battery box but will keep a power link, so low power items are kept live, if you try to start the car with th wheel off, the fuse blows and no go. It's just an added pain to the would be thief
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Battery-Cut-Off-Switch-Inline/dp/B007BR07N0

Not heard of this before; so you have to go into your boot and turn it on before starting up? If you forget then you blow the fuse - have I got that right?

In a nut shell yes.

 

[Marlon]

How about this type of thing, it's hidden in the battery box but will keep a power link, so low power items are kept live, if you try to start the car with th wheel off, the fuse blows and no go. It's just an added pain to the would be thief
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Battery-Cut-Off-Switch-Inline/dp/B007BR07N0

Not heard of this before; so you have to go into your boot and turn it on before starting up? If you forget then you blow the fuse - have I got that right?

In a nut shell yes.

I think I'd need a healthy supply of spare fuses :?

 

[firebobby]

Not heard of this before; so you have to go into your boot and turn it on before starting up? If you forget then you blow the fuse - have I got that right?

In a nut shell yes.

I think I'd need a healthy supply of spare fuses :?

So you forget to screw the knob back in and blow the fuse (sure you would soon learn) a few times, once the screw is in, your away. You don't have a boat anchor sat in the car all the time oke:

 

[Marlon]

I haven't ruled it out firebobby

 

[85genius]

problem is if some scumbag wants to nick a roadster they have probably cut a hole in the roof before they realise its got an added immobilizer so you are going to have an insurance claim either way

 

[Marlon]

problem is if some scumbag wants to nick a roadster they have probably cut a hole in the roof before they realise its got an added immobilizer so you are going to have an insurance claim either way

I'm regretting starting this thread

 

[Scooba_Steve]

Do many get stolen?

Could you not just take out the starter switch / fuel pump fuses in the glove box?

I'm sure I've seen someone hide half a reed switch on the dash so that you have to hold a magnet over it to enable starting. I don't think any thief would ever figure that one out.

 

[Marlon]

Never had one stolen Scooba, but with all my mods its quickly becoming irreplaceable hence the extra security question.