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. The last time they robbed all the seats and doors so I suppose I ve got off lightly. The new alarm didnt bother them either. I was down stairs like a flash but still never saw a sole.
| LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3641   
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Bad luck Mate
there is an oppertunity here for one of our suppliers to make hinges that stop this or a thief proof retainer for our bonnets DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS, I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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5th Sep 2011 4:58am |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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I use a small lock, you can just squeeze your hand in to undo it! OK to stop the opportunist but not your determined scroats. The problem is they will keep coming back
 as they have got away with it twice now. You need to stop them somehow, make it more difficult for them to gain access to the vehicle etc.
Have you got CCTV/signs and spotlights which detect movement? It won't stop them ultimately but they will know you are serious about getting them... They don't sound to be professional otherwise they would have pinched the whole vehicle. Stick a camera in the vehicle with a big sign on it CCTV/Alarm/Laser movement detection/Immobiliser etc etc and keep the barrel of a gun pointing out of one window 
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5th Sep 2011 6:51am |
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| pom Member Since: 01 Jun 2010 Location: Worcester Posts: 1343 |
sorry to hear that, scumbags everywhere.
I would invest in one of these and make sure the vehicle is in full view of it when parked. I have one on mine and the picture quality is very good. You can even have it sent you emails with picture attached if movement is detected at night. There is a free app on the iphone so you can see the cam live over the internet with sound as well if you are away from home. They do a cheaper indoor one as well if you happen to have a window facing the truck. Pom |
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5th Sep 2011 6:58am |
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| duckworthparts Site Sponsor Member Since: 30 Jun 2011 Location: Market Rasen Posts: 631
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this has happened to us several times just the doors, bonnet and seats.
low lifes! Get on ebay see if you can spot your parts, there is always a chance https://www.facebook.com/duckworthparts Send a paypal payment direct using this link www.paypal.me/duckworthparts www.duckworthparts.co.uk My Direct Line: 01673 849873 Email: danroberts@duckworthlandrover.co.uk Supplier of Genuine Land Rover & Jaguar Parts For All Models Can also supply OEM & Aftermarket parts |
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5th Sep 2011 8:06am |
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| warren Member Since: 14 Oct 2009 Location: East Lancs. Posts: 903  
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Scum.
The bike lock idea like Zags seems to be a winner, I'm going to invest in one methinks. There's a couple of other people on here doing the same thing. But as has been said if they want it bad enough they'll find a way... Quite tempted to invest in some geese... Guard dogs can be distracted by food but I've yet to see a goose give in if someone wants to move it out of the way... |
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5th Sep 2011 1:16pm |
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| Landie Boy Member Since: 14 Jan 2011 Location: Essex Posts: 431 
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sad times
I would check that your alarm is still functional as I bet they disabled it, install a extra earth cable from the battery to the chassis, silicone the bolt heads..
If someone was to come up with a bonnet lock that actually worked they would make mega money, nakatanenga? Jack |
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5th Sep 2011 2:58pm |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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Warren
Get a Weimie as a Guard Dog yep the love food but they love even better is a moving target  |
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5th Sep 2011 3:05pm |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3149 
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Rig a twelve bore inside the engine compartment? They won't nick any bonnets again...
 2011 110 USW
1973 Series III 1-Ton 1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker 1969 IIA 1-Ton 1966 IIA 88" |
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5th Sep 2011 4:12pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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For those that are old enough to remember the same happened when they bought out the Mk 2 Ford Capri as it too had a 'power bulge' and was an attractive tea-leaf target.
Mind you, you could get into cars them days very easily! 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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5th Sep 2011 4:55pm |
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| Small Clanger Member Since: 22 Jun 2011 Location: UK Posts: 210
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Have a look at www.outbackautomotive.co.uk
Some of the Jeep accessory hood catches look like they are lockable and there is also a Wrangler hood lock that may fit. My last motor was a '59 plate Wrangler and I'm fairly certain that some of the locking stainless hood latches shown would work on a Defender. Also try www.systemq.com for one of their dummy CCTV cameras. Place it near a PIR security light so it's easily visible when the light comes on. www.steinel.co.uk do a battery powered PIR sensor that can send a signal to one of their wire-free doorbell chimes. Put the sensor overlooking the Defender and plug the chime in next to your bed. That way, when someone triggers the sensor and the thing chimes at 3a.m. your skellington will be out of the door and open for business before you and your jim-jams are out of bed. Beleive me, I know. |
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5th Sep 2011 5:41pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5035 
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Bolting the bonnet down as i suggested a while ago.
I suggested to a customer at a friends to retro fit the old bonnet key lock like the 90/110's and he went and did it...ive not seen him since but thats another lock I did have another idea ages ago...but selling the car seemed the solution! Mike |
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5th Sep 2011 6:59pm |
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| stevie Member Since: 16 Sep 2008 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 246
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The alarm is working fine. Had a new after market system fitted after the last time. The alarm woke me but by the time I had gone downstairs and out to the car the bonnet had gone and nobody to be seen or heard. I heard the bonnet pop open then the alarm. They were bloody quick. The lock through the bonnet and engine hoist hole is a good idea and will be doing that when it comes back. Also think I will set some form of trap
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5th Sep 2011 7:03pm |
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| 110SEB Member Since: 29 Jan 2009 Location: Essex, England Posts: 1444 
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Totally
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As for solutions why not do what I do and allow all the children in your family to picnic on it with shoes on. It ends up looking as though you use fresh bramble to clean it with. No self respecting thief would want it. |
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5th Sep 2011 7:30pm |
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| Honker Member Since: 26 Jun 2011 Location: St Albans Posts: 353  
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Crappy news. I've seen these used on a few cars now, not cheap but might be of interest.
http://www.driftworks.com/shop/car-parts/b...cking.html Stu |
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5th Sep 2011 7:44pm |
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