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party monkey Member Since: 31 Dec 2010 Location: Oxon. Posts: 1311 |
The following was posted on the LandyWatch forum yesterday. I'd heard/knew about the radiator grill trick and the approach to combat it but just like the OP, I wasn't aware of the wing top blanking plate approach. Just thought it might be a useful heads up....
A quick search on here using the term "Puma bonnet security" will throw up lots of discussion threads about various makes of security hinge and indeed the "bike lock through engine lift eye and bonnet reinforcement braces" thread started by Noworries... http://www.defender2.net/forum/post68469.html Jon - 110 td5 [sold]. Currently Defenderless. |
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2nd Feb 2015 8:55pm |
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bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 |
also use dome headed screws on the top of the plate and secure from below
Last edited by bpman on 3rd Feb 2015 5:48pm. Edited 2 times in total |
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3rd Feb 2015 8:26am |
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charlesteton Member Since: 24 Feb 2013 Location: London Posts: 40 |
Great!!! Had cable put in stainless steel rod by latch so could not pull, nothing thing to worry about. At least I know how to open bonnet if latch gets ! Been in my head, for a while, to get heavy weight padlock and hasp put on bonnet/wing anyway.
PS Cheap way to make it slightly more difficult is to drill out screw/hex head part of bolts. Yes, I know there are tools to get around this but its worth a punt! |
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3rd Feb 2015 9:20am |
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wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2098 |
gents ...... is this a good thing to tell everyone how to open the bonnet on the open forum ... ?
maybe edit this to have the info not visible you never know who is reading it ... Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126 |
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3rd Feb 2015 3:40pm |
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JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443 |
Don't you think that the scroats allready know the different ways to get into a Defender, I for one would much prefer to see these type of posts so that all owners are aware of the vulnerable points on their motors.
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3rd Feb 2015 4:11pm |
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sparkylee Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: surrey Posts: 1455 |
I for one didn't know the access points
But there's hinges and lock on mine Might need to think about the others now It's good to be back from the dark side DC110 -2012 Black with black hood and black x-tech FFRR 4.2 vogue Renault traffic auto PT crusier convertible Laika x700 Motorhome |
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3rd Feb 2015 5:14pm |
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Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5804 |
I might be being a little dim, but (luckily) there's not too much theft over here. As such, is this actually theft of the 'bonnet' or merely ingress for theft of the vehicle as a whole? Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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3rd Feb 2015 5:42pm |
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JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443 |
Bonnets and doors are often taken leaving the motor behind. Doesn't take many minutes to whip them off with the right tools.
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3rd Feb 2015 6:03pm |
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leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8580 |
That is exactly why our local police was marking those parts at the weekend! Brendan |
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3rd Feb 2015 6:22pm |
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SGH Member Since: 27 Sep 2010 Location: Hellingly-Sussex Posts: 1527 |
Or fit one of these... Click image to enlarge |
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3rd Feb 2015 7:09pm |
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leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8580 |
Made by Stefan of GMB, called a fender locker and sold in the UK by Kevin of Mudstuff HERE
Brendan |
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3rd Feb 2015 7:21pm |
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Venomator Member Since: 25 Aug 2014 Location: Peterborough Posts: 2087 |
I like the idea of the lockers a lot... But the external hinge and raised lock are a big fail for me... Just me being picky perhaps, but how much better would it be if the hinge was hidden and the lock sunken into the top with a cover fitted, especially given the asking price... Rog... The GREEN One... MY2016 Urban Truck Build Thread - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40548....al[/color] |
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3rd Feb 2015 7:37pm |
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Go Beyond Member Since: 30 Jan 2012 Location: Headcorn, Kent Posts: 6678 |
Those lockers are also too big to go through most wing top chequer plate panels
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3rd Feb 2015 8:37pm |
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leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8580 |
Brendan |
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3rd Feb 2015 8:45pm |
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