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| CFB Member Since: 13 Sep 2007 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 803  
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I've heard lots of stories about thefts of Defenders locally and am naturally a little concerned to make sure that my new one doesn't go walkies in the night.
It has the LR factory alarm/immobiliser system which is supposedly Thatcham rated so assume this is adequate to put off most casual scrotes? Thinking about a Tracker of some sort in case it got rolled away or towed etc but without giving the game away is the factory system something you can rely on to stop someone just trashing the locks and driving off in it? Andy |
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12th Aug 2011 7:52pm |
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| derbywill Member Since: 25 Mar 2010 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 557  
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If it was me id have a tracker and some kind of lock ether pedal of steering wheel, theres only so much you can do if they really want it they will take it
Will 2005 90 XS 1954 86'' Series 1 tilt 1968 88” 2A 200tdi 2002 110 Hardtop |
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13th Aug 2011 8:01am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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Derbywill,
There is potentially a group buy for what is an excellent product in the making.... I just hope we get a confirmed date for delivery before I lose the will to live or slip into the abyss!! 
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic7162.html?highlight= 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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13th Aug 2011 8:08am |
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| Tazz Member Since: 24 Mar 2011 Location: Harrow Posts: 90
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The only Factory fit Defender Alarm system which is Thatcham Accredited is the one fitted post April 2007. The previous system which was fitted to Defenders was deleted from the Thatcham approved list. Tazz |
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13th Aug 2011 3:30pm |
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| Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897 
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My 05 XS SW has the same system fitted (as standard) as the 05 Range Rover.
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14th Aug 2011 1:08am |
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| kzycnn Member Since: 24 Apr 2009 Location: Northumberland Posts: 276 
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I've got a meck_lock system fitted to mine. These are not cheap but are thatcham approved. No insurance discount though as it's just an 'immobiliser'
Effectively disables the clutch preventing the car from being driven away. Very good. Tony |
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19th Aug 2011 11:33am |
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| ARMYBOB Member Since: 16 May 2009 Location: north luffenham, rutland Posts: 81 
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just fitted a sky tag, a good price and they are strating to get insurance recognition
they cant get a thatcham rating because they are a user fitted item, however due to recent sucessful recoveries they are starting to get discounts on the major insurance companies. they recovered a stolen landrover this year in 17 mins, and last year in 12!!, the unit is sinmple to fit, just requires a permanent live, hide it in your truck, and presto the battery keeps itself topped up so if your battery is disconnected it still works for 3 days there is also a live monitor subscription too so you can check up on the wife when she has your car! 
ps i dont work for them, i just like the product |
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21st Aug 2011 7:38am |
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| Yorkshire90 Member Since: 22 Sep 2011 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 193
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I fitted a Full metal jacket to the pedals...totally encases them. Wont stop it being towed but will make it difficult to hack through...
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22nd Sep 2011 10:28pm |
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