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Old 17-09-2008, 08:32 PM
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Beat me by a whole 5 minutes!
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Old 17-09-2008, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Graceland
Its a device that goes over the steering wheel and is thatcham 1 approved.

However, it takes seconds to remove without the keys

take me about 30seconds with the dam key!
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Old 17-09-2008, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by the youth
makes it more difficult to drag or tow it onto a trailer or wagon, the thieves may have to smash the steering lock to move it wich takes time and thieves don't do time! lol

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but can they not put the front of the car on the truck and tow it wiv the back wheels on the road?
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Old 18-09-2008, 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Graceland
Its a device that goes over the steering wheel and is thatcham 1 approved.

However, it takes seconds to remove without the keys
It does if you know what we know.....

I just leave the Toad to guard it...... its also not a bad idea if you are leaving a car for any length of time to empty the glove box and leave it open so little scroats can see there's nowt in it to break into for..... have done the same with the boot before now and left the parcel shelf out.
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Old 18-09-2008, 01:03 AM
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cant say to much because then you would know as much as me and then i would have to kill you .properly fitted bell pref with pager" pager saved an old gte a few years ago" opposite lock an disclock yep,but weld it where the weak rivot is otherwise they may be able to open the opposite way,both of mine are done.9 times out of 10 if you get lights on the dash,you ARE getting the car running.
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Old 18-09-2008, 01:52 AM
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Some one want to pm me where the welding needs to be done on a disclock so i can modify mine! Thanks!!
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Old 18-09-2008, 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by warrenpenalver
Some one want to pm me where the welding needs to be done on a disclock so i can modify mine! Thanks!!
pm sent mate
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Old 18-09-2008, 04:03 PM
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I leave the keys in, hopefully then they wont smash my window
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Old 18-09-2008, 04:10 PM
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I'm amazed at the number of people saying what security they have with pics of their cars in their sig or avatar!
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Old 18-09-2008, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by cheeky dog
understand!

but can they not put the front of the car on the truck and tow it wiv the back wheels on the road?
pretty sure theyd have to drag it out first as garage isnt good for height

land anchor and chain the back axle to it
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Old 18-09-2008, 04:35 PM
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I take out the connector on the distributer, can't start it without it plugged.

Also the car's a real hell to start even with it connected, so a "outsider" wouldn't be able to start it anyways.
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Old 18-09-2008, 04:47 PM
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Park in secure manned car parks, and / or in view of CCTV in towns etc...Discklock will stop anyone for 5 minutes too.
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