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derek



Member Since: 13 Jan 2012
Location: Beckenham kent
Posts: 94
United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Theft
I saw on the news a massive increase of Defender thefts in Kent/Essex since the end of production
Post #522731 10th Apr 2016 11:38am
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Mash



Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Guernsey
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Guernsey 1998 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
Just give owners the right to use a shotgun against the Censored and I'm sure it would drop Rolling with laughter 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html
110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html
52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html
D3 Hse - Fiona
Capri 2l S - Anna

Think I might have a problem............
Post #522733 10th Apr 2016 11:45am
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GraysDefender



Member Since: 11 Apr 2016
Location: Cornwall
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Tonga Green
I bought a stolen recovered Puma last year, when sorting the electrics discovered the way they had disabled the alarm was to slide underneath and cut the power cable going from the battery to fuse box under drivers seat. It just runs unprotected in a plastic sleeve between the two boxes. Have put a galvanised pipe across and run it through that. Anyone tries it now is in for a surprise!
Post #523164 11th Apr 2016 6:57pm
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dorsetsmith



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big problem land rover and other cars are being stripped for parts and ship to eastern Europe in 60 foot containers, border control is what is needed

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Post #523182 11th Apr 2016 7:22pm
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Lancerdoc999



Member Since: 10 Apr 2016
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What are the best things to mod/add for security as every morning I open my curtains I wonder if it will still be there!

I have a Td5 with aircon so limits some options.

What are peoples views on:

trackers
kill switches
disklocs
pedal locks
extra alarms
etc
etc
Post #523185 11th Apr 2016 7:27pm
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mk1collector



Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
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England 2004 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Bonatti Grey
All of the above and more. Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html
Post #523204 11th Apr 2016 8:21pm
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Bigspenner



Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
Location: Leeds
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
I have a Tracker, a x-eng steering lock, and some sundry stuff but am still paranoid, I don't have a steering pedal or gear lock so that's next but id still like more so am interested in any innovative ideas. Does etching dissuade the parts strippers, anyone have any idea?
Post #523365 12th Apr 2016 12:54pm
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Jukathy



Member Since: 25 Jan 2015
Location: Berlin
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2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
Lancerdoc999 wrote:
What are the best things to mod/add for security as every morning I open my curtains I wonder if it will still be there!


Garage it and keep the doors locked.
Post #524405 16th Apr 2016 8:22am
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strang



Member Since: 16 May 2012
Location: Happy Valley
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green
Bigspenner wrote:
Does etching dissuade the parts strippers, anyone have any idea?


I spoke with the Police some time ago, and they were saying they had raided various 'breakers' who they believed were selling stolen parts, but because they were unable to identify the parts as being stolen, they were unable to take any action. So I should say yes, use something like smartwater - it may not stop a motor getting nicked and broken up, but it may lead to the arrest of a gang who do this, and that has got to be good for other owners. Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....
Post #524774 17th Apr 2016 3:57pm
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