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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678  
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Layers:
As many as you can to slow them down or send them elsewhere: Skytag / Tracker X - Eng ignition lock shroud Move alarm sounder Additional earth internally Additional flashing LED ECU cage Move diagnostic socket Bicycle lock cable through bonnet internally Ball bearings already mentioned Locking wheel nuts Security marking Distinctive graphics Etch windows Removable steering wheel / steering wheel lock FCX battery kill switch FCX security cubby FCX floor lok box (Well you did ask  ) |
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13th Nov 2013 8:17pm |
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| AWOL Member Since: 31 Oct 2013 Location: UK Posts: 222 |
Very timely topic for me as my order went in this week... I was going to ask similar so, assuming Vince doesn't mind, I'll tag my question on here.
As none of this stuff will have been done on a new vehicle, does anyone have a parts list for things such as: Ball bearings - number (OK, I can work this bit out!) and size? Cable lock - approx length Internal earth - I'm assuming this is additional short (but how short?) battery lead off -ve to existing or new bolt? etc.... Basically I'd like to spend a day taking care of the basics but without the vehicle sat in front of me it's difficult to know which parts to buy in advance. |
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13th Nov 2013 8:26pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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Additional earth needs to come off the battery negative to a ground point within the battery box (in case battery earth is cut from outside)
Unfortunately the existing negative terminal doesn't lend itself to adding cables (difficult to explain but easy to see ) I cut mine off and fitted a new clamp on one, not sure how that would affect warranty though |
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13th Nov 2013 8:32pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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Ball bearings are 5mm
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13th Nov 2013 8:44pm |
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| Vince Member Since: 01 Nov 2013 Location: Durham Posts: 17
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More the merrier! On the thought of ball bearings in the hinge bolts - what about instead of that or drilling them out - filling the void with solder?! - could melt the solder out if needed but should have the same effect of slowing them down. |
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13th Nov 2013 8:45pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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Or silicon or resin etc.
Do a search on security guys there's LOADs to read  |
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13th Nov 2013 8:54pm |
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| Vince Member Since: 01 Nov 2013 Location: Durham Posts: 17
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Yes thats partially the problem - too much to read!
guess i'll make another cup of tea and settle in for the evening! |
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13th Nov 2013 9:05pm |
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| AWOL Member Since: 31 Oct 2013 Location: UK Posts: 222 |
Is there already a convenient ground in there, or is it out with the power drill on day one?
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13th Nov 2013 9:05pm |
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| Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678
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There's a lovely 10mm bolt conveniently located
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13th Nov 2013 9:08pm |
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| TR51 Member Since: 17 Apr 2012 Location: Dorset UK Posts: 333  
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As Matt has said, layers, layers and hidden layers is the best approach!
To get you started, here's some things to think about (other manufacturers, sellers available...!): Gear stick locks: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17501.html?highlight=security Door security: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17266.html?highlight=security Peddle locks: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic7162.html?highlight=security Window tinting: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic5258.html?highlight=security Spare wheel security: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic19033.html?highlight=security Trackers: Have a search... 
...and a big dog |
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13th Nov 2013 9:13pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17608 
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Solder isn't practical for many reasons, and the big advantage of the 5mm or 3/16" ball-bearing is that it cannot easily be drilled out. A cordless drill will remove the setscrew heads in seconds if the recess is simply filled. |
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13th Nov 2013 10:28pm |
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| AWOL Member Since: 31 Oct 2013 Location: UK Posts: 222 |
Thanks guys - that's all really good stuff.
Looks like I have some shopping to do before it gets here. Quite enjoy a bit of tinkering, so not really viewing it as too much as a hardship spending a bit of time getting the know the Landy (will be interesting to see how much has changed from my S3!). |
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14th Nov 2013 6:23am |
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