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Old 23-10-2005, 09:31 AM
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Default DiscLock mod?

What is it?

We have one on our FRST and I intend on keeping hold of it.
Old 23-10-2005, 09:38 AM
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on mine i have welded on two half moon pieces of metal to the back of the disclock.

this extends the lip at the back of the wheel so it cannot be pulled off.

As long as you extend the lip on the back of the disc lock in anyway thats the main thing.
Old 23-10-2005, 09:39 AM
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I'd also like to know this. They removed my disclok from my shonky XR2i easy enough
Old 23-10-2005, 09:41 AM
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Handy then as my bro is a welder by trade so he can sort that out for me. May get him to powder coat it while he's there
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depends on the size of the wheel, its even worse on smaller steering wheels.

But the more you can cover the back in the better.
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on mine too, i had to bend the extra metal that got welded on so it would fit as it sat near to the centre of the steering wheel.

just needs the back of it flared out.

you will see when you do it.
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Cheers
Old 23-10-2005, 10:03 AM
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If you dont have a welder handy, drill it and bolt an extra bit on, then deliberately round the nuts off.

No way they will really get round that while its on the wheel.

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Bro's a welder Chip mate so it could be sorted by lunch time if I get off my butt and go and see him.
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Ah nice one
Old 23-10-2005, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Oranoco
Handy then as my bro is a welder by trade so he can sort that out for me. May get him to powder coat it while he's there
whilst ya there get him to look at the scuttle on the car you abandoned
Old 23-10-2005, 10:07 AM
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@ b19bal.

He's a welder not a body shop guy. Converts cars for disabled use. They had a new M5 in to be converted the other week
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Converts cars for disabled use

so he should be able to cut a square out and weld it in

for painting just get keith to do it for ya

oh ya heard about scotts latest toy

hes getting rid of the biza
Old 23-10-2005, 10:29 AM
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I know he was after something but don't know if he got it
Old 23-10-2005, 10:31 AM
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pointless post without the pics. show the mod and pass the info on.
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When my bro does it I will take pics and post
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Originally Posted by sean forsyth
pointless post without the pics. show the mod and pass the info on.
not that hard to figure out Sean.

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just thought someone might have posted a piccy up to show us what to do
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hes got a vetec honda

looks cool though in all honesty
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Sean if you cant figure it out by looking, you probably shouldnt own a car anyway
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Originally Posted by chip-3door
Sean if you cant figure it out by looking, you probably shouldnt own a car anyway
the car is locked up, gear lock on, disklock on, proximeter sensors set to pager etc, just cant be bothered going into garage to look. i can understand if know one wants to show a pic etc on a sunday. you get nothing in this world unless you ask, wish i hadnt bothered, thanks for all the help guys.
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Sean, i was joking mate.



Just havent got a picture handy.
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will post a pic when i dig mine out later Sean, just for you.

you can put your dummy back in now.


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the title of the topic was "WHAT IS IT" so it wasnt only to help me
dummy back in dave
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do you slam doors and stamp your feet down the stiars when the missus says "NO' at home too sean
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No, the title was "Disklock mod?"

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Originally Posted by sean forsyth
the title of the topic was "WHAT IS IT" so it wasnt only to help me
dummy back in dave
lol, and i told you lot what it was.

It was not a post saying show me the mod to the disclock.
Old 23-10-2005, 11:31 AM
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I added two large half moon shape sections of steel then just had to round of the centre to clamp round the steering wheel boss nice and snug!!


I also shortened the handle so that it wouldn't jam on the screen making it more awkward if someone were to get in they couldn't wedge it to try and bust the lock!!



Hope this gives you an idea of what to do Steve??
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Many thanks Gadget.

Nice colour too
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Good bit of work!

Still easy to get round them. Anything to make it harder helps i spose.

But the point is that if someone trys to get your lock off the wheel it wont be them parts they need to get at.
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All you can do is add layers of security. I don't just rely on the disclock, there is a full CAT 1 alarm with a few of my own personal added toys to help keep my cars where I leave them.

If they want it bad enough the will have it though. Sad bu true
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Originally Posted by Jano_OddKidd

But the point is that if someone trys to get your lock off the wheel it wont be them parts they need to get at.
So what is then.

i think peeps needs to know.
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Hiab gets past most security sadly, if someone really wants it then its gone sadly!
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chip thats why i chained my cossie to a drain cover

cant beat my security, 2 imobilisers, cat 1 alarm, tracker,multilock gearbox lock, steering lock, chained to a drain







and the engine is in the garage 2 miles away
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Originally Posted by b19bal
chip thats why i chained my cossie to a drain cover

cant beat my security, 2 imobilisers, cat 1 alarm, tracker,multilock gearbox lock, steering lock, chained to a drain

you must live in a bad place Ginge.
if they want to lift it,i'm pretty sure a drain cover will be nothing to a hi-ab.
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will be when ya see the lock and chain

the idea of security though is for it never to be needed, the fact its belled up and secure would hopefull make them wanna nick the Mach1 mustang, the slk55 or the 3 E46 shape M3's on my road rather than a ropey old sierra with no engine
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Originally Posted by b19bal
will be when ya see the lock and chain
the drain cover will just lift out though,even better with the big chain,it won't snap.
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car aitn gona missing yet *grabs hold of a chestnut tree*
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Originally Posted by dave cos4x4
So what is then.

i think peeps needs to know.
I dont think people need to know! + there is nothing you can do about it.
But if you must know it is the Bottom Hinge 1 cut and its off

But im sure you wanted everyone to know that
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you can delete it now then.

cannot do fook all to modify that bit.


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