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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 1970  
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Ardcase or adrenaline 4x4 pedal lock, plus an Optimill quick release boss and swivel lock as the bare minimum.
Relocate the bbus sounder, add additional immobilisation and a tracker or two. |
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24th Jul 2024 8:32pm |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2213 
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I'd recommend the X-Eng pedal guard as it doesn't require stowage being permanently fixed in place.
I'd also recommend the X-eng x defend (IIRC) stops the ignition barrel being pulled out. I haven't got a quick release steering wheel as of the type produced by optimill but I can see it's value and as such is on my shopping list ! HTH Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. 50 Shades of Pennine Grey |
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25th Jul 2024 6:01am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17310 
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It's a good idea to lock, disable, or move the OBDII port as well.
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25th Jul 2024 8:19am |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2526 
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If I were to park my Defender on the street overnight the absolute minimum security would be removable steering wheel & Optimil swivel lock plus a pedal lock. The next level would be a tracker and engine immobiliser. Defender 90XS SW
Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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25th Jul 2024 8:23am |
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| Beco90 Member Since: 10 Jul 2024 Location: South Wales Posts: 11
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I usually split security into prevention, and recovery.
Prevention: you want to make it as hard to steal as possible, and to slow any potential thieves down enough that they are disturbed and abandon their attempt, or ideally are caught. Recovery: worst l case scenario the thieves are successful but with a tracker you have a fighting chance of getting it back. Look at trackers that combine GPS and GSM (mobile phone signal) as these have less chance of being jammed/blocked. As others have said you want the best possible pedal lock and best possible steering wheel lock. Which are probable from Ardcase, Adrenaline and Optimill. Then I have also moved to secure items that could be stolen from the vehicle which would cost a lot to replace eg the bonnet, doors and spare wheel. You can get upgraded door hinges which don’t have exposed fastenings, padlocks to secure the spare wheel and bonnet cable guards to prevent the bonnet lock from being cut. Also look at securing or relocating the factory alarm loom which can easily be cut. 4WD.co.uk sell basically all of these Defender security products. Don’t forget to inform your insurance company of any security upgrades - you may get a discount, particularly if they’re Thatcham approved. Or at least it may cancel out any possible increase in insurance cost from parking on the road instead of on a drive or secure car park. |
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26th Jul 2024 6:50am |
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| 216lcg Member Since: 11 Oct 2012 Location: London Posts: 50 
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All good advice. Thankyou
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26th Jul 2024 7:12am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17310
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I would suggest doing something to secure the two windows either side of the rear door since these can be removed without tools in seconds and afford a really quick entry method into the car.
A 2007 Defender will (unless it has been subsequently modified which is unlikely) will have the major alarm vulnerability that was addressed by LTB00386 as discussed in this thread. I would strongly recommend doing the LTB00386 modification. It is worth checking on a vehicle of that age that the BBUS battery still has life in it, many have died by now and unfortunately the BBUS is no longer available as a replacement part as far as I know. |
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26th Jul 2024 8:29am |
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