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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018   
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Advice from the police:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-26...paign=1490 |
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22nd Jul 2014 8:33am |
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| udderlyoffroad Member Since: 18 Jul 2011 Location: Bristol Posts: 124
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Surely you’re being ironic…
First of all, hashtags on a forum where hashtags don’t work. See me afterwards boy! Secondly, Daily Fail didn’t show any detail, just the methodology employed. They didn’t describe in any detail what equipment would be needed, how to procure it, what software is required… And actually, as a graphic warning to the public, it works quite well. It’s not often that I agree with an editorial decision made by the Daily Mail. You can be assured that by the time it makes the national press, the technique will be well known amongst the ‘criminal underclasses’ as the DM et al used to refer to them. Put another way, if you are getting your thieving tips from DM, there’s really no helping you. Similarly, when Countryfile did a piece on the theft of Defenders a while back, people were complaining that John Craven et al showed how easy it was to strip a Defender. If you need the help of the BBC to strip a vehicle, you really are a basket case and should probably ask your carer to get your medication increased. ‘Security through obscurity is no security at all’ is the mantra used in encryption/information security. Perhaps it’s time the car industry started holding white-hat events? Back on topic somewhat, since when did any ‘Fender owner consider ‘physical’ security measures obsolete?! Real trucks don't have spark plugs |
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22nd Jul 2014 10:35am |
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| Natlas Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: West Sussex Posts: 460 
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I bought one of these yellow things a few years ago when I had an old TDi300, now I still use it on my new TDCi and touch wood so far no evidence of anyone trying to nick either!
I think any visible deterrent which shows you have made an effort is going to make the thieves think twice. 2.2 90 XS 88" Series One Old Norton
Minerva |
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22nd Jul 2014 10:54am |
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| jimbob7 Member Since: 06 Jul 2013 Location: uk Posts: 2055 |
Have you got the links for the above please,as Caterham was talking about *"acquiring" a Defender for stripping a while back,them articles must have been written with him in mind  .
*dunno wot everyone else thort,but I assumed he wanted to pinch one  ?? Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5. |
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22nd Jul 2014 12:15pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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Caterham would have to start at least three threads on 'stealing a Defender' to canvass for advice and tips first.
 If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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22nd Jul 2014 12:53pm |
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| Cakey Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 468 
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And he would then complain the turbos faulty , and the gearbox and the clutch
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22nd Jul 2014 1:27pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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^^
 Then speak with the owner to see how long the symptoms have existed, if it's still under warranty, what they think themselves is wrong and what the fix is.....blah, blah, blah, blah, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz! If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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22nd Jul 2014 4:14pm |
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| udderlyoffroad Member Since: 18 Jul 2011 Location: Bristol Posts: 124
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I did look for it online prior to posting but couldn't find anything... Real trucks don't have spark plugs |
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23rd Jul 2014 11:42am |
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| noworries4x4 Member Since: 24 Dec 2010 Location: Newton Abbot Devon Posts: 1195 
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And then tell you what mpg he got from it on the way home If everything is under control you are not going fast enough. Every Day 16 MY Discovery 4 Commercial Workshop and Escort Vehicle Weekends 07MY L322 TDV8 Vogue SE Series 1 80" 3ltr 6cyl with overdrive No Worries 4X4 |
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23rd Jul 2014 3:38pm |
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| Tom The Locksmith Member Since: 11 Sep 2014 Location: Northampton Posts: 14 
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I get those yellow things of steering wheels in less than a minute with a flat head screwdriver.
Trust me when I say they are not a security device. |
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15th Sep 2014 11:01pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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^^ Suggestions from a professional? You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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16th Sep 2014 3:34am |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265 
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If I was a tea leaf I wouldn't bother with a flat head screwdriver
I'd cut the steering wheel with croppers in 2 seconds flat, slide the lock off and throw it out of the window. The weakest park of that set up is the rubber round thing. |
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16th Sep 2014 6:18am |
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| Tom The Locksmith Member Since: 11 Sep 2014 Location: Northampton Posts: 14
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[url]http://www.halfords.com/car-seats-travel-equipment/security-cctv/car-security/stoplock-pro-steering-lock
Now this has an anti drill key way to stop you drilling the disks inside the lock. Once you pull off the plastic cover it has a hardened steel housing protecting the lock. The only week spot is the rivets holding the whole thing together but even they are hardened. Usually takes me 1 HSS drill bit to drill out the rivets then it just falls to pieces .[/url] |
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16th Sep 2014 9:28pm |
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| Tiger Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2265
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And if I attack the steering wheel and not the device?
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16th Sep 2014 9:32pm |
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