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Moo



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Made a spare wheel lock
I've not been convinced by the security of the locking wheel nuts keeping thieving scumbags away so thought I'd try and make something.

Bear in mind its work in progress, but this is my MK1 spare wheel lock. I only used bolts because I can't weld, but on MK2 I will get some 15mm bar stubs welded in place of the bolts. I've also some ideas to replace the solid aluminium billet.

Anyway, round one and it works pretty well. I'm sure a determined scroat with an angle grinder might get through the Stoplock, but hopefully it'll be enough to persuade them to go elsewhere.



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Post #983024 19th Feb 2023 5:42pm
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LR Nuts



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well done you.

I do like owners who continue the engineering ...... where LR left off.
Post #983078 20th Feb 2023 10:01am
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GAT



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Good effort Thumbs Up
You could sell them at the gates to Gatwick Parking Laughing First Edition 90 in Pangea Green. (Gone)
P400 110 in Tasman Blue.
Post #983123 20th Feb 2023 6:18pm
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Moo



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Laughing Thanks.

What made me wonder about the security, was that my local independent tyre fitters have locking wheel nut removal tools which he used to remove one with to show me how secure they are. Shocked

I remember the old days of D3 ownership with wheels being stolen and then Uncle Ray came up with his wheel protector. Thumbs Up
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GAT



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Well if all goes well then we can call you Uncle Moo 😂😂 First Edition 90 in Pangea Green. (Gone)
P400 110 in Tasman Blue.
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Moo



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Laughing
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GAT



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I thought you’d put Steel wheels on yours Question First Edition 90 in Pangea Green. (Gone)
P400 110 in Tasman Blue.
Post #983135 20th Feb 2023 8:06pm
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Moo



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No. SWMBO made it very clear that a I could keep my anatomy as it was or look at it after she had educated me on my stupidity. Shocked

I love my alloy wheels. Laughing
Post #983167 20th Feb 2023 10:59pm
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Moo, I saw a very similar device to your idea on the PowerfulUK VLOG recently so they have a very similar device going into production.
Both look much more elegant than the motorcycle security chain I’ve been using when leaving the car in hotel and airport carparks! Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed!
Post #1005553 27th Aug 2023 10:16am
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Moo



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I noticed it too. I sent picks and info of mine to Simon after I made mine with some suggested improvements.

It’ll be interesting to see what he produces. Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.
Post #1005749 29th Aug 2023 1:50pm
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claim, Prior Art Whistle
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lfraseroo



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Does anyone have a link to buy the Stoplock? I only find a steering wheel lock.

Thanks.
Post #1023388 3rd Feb 2024 12:20am
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Moo



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Just google Van locks.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=van+locks&c..._sb_noss_1 Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.
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Nice, thanks!
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lfraseroo



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Of course I’m just now noticing that Powerful UK has the final version but out of stock. I still like yours and just need to source the column with the ring. Nice bit of engineering.
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