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mackeroo1 ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() ![]() IRISH REGION MEMBER ///MACKEROO1 Joined: 26-June-2004 Location: DUBLIN Status: Offline Points: 658 |
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Dergside ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() Joined: 16-May-2004 Location: Mid West, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 4000 |
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I might be betraying my age here, but if I recall, this was the approach of the original Krooklock, a U shaped hook around the clutch pedal and the rim of the steering wheel (like the diagram below, if it has pasted OK).
Figure 10 Krooklock®-type movement inhibitor. |
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topazman ![]() Bavarian-Board Contributor ![]() ![]() Joined: 02-April-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2629 |
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D 4year old tea leaves can remove them in their sleep and even by giving it a good kick it will come of the clutch pedal and they have been know to cut the steering wheel in the middle where it is weak to remove the rest and it doesn't take long to do this
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Dergside ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() Joined: 16-May-2004 Location: Mid West, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 4000 |
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Niall I was more illustrating the point that something to "lock" the clutch pedal had already been done than holding the original krooklock out as a state of the art anti-theft device! But, its a simple concept that could easily be brought up to date with current lock and steel technologies. Just trying to help UJM3 with his new business idea! |
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gjoconnor92 ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() ![]() The eyes have it Joined: 21-July-2003 Location: Kildare and Limerick, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 735 |
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If I remember rightly Saabs of old did not have a steering wheel lock but a gear lever lock. Also in ye olden days I don't know if such a product is still available, there was a handbrake to gear lever lock. That's my tuppence (2.54c)
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topazman ![]() Bavarian-Board Contributor ![]() ![]() Joined: 02-April-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2629 |
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Also a load of rubbish I have seen these been broken of like twigs and if someone saw this on a car they would start laughing at your attempt at security. The gear lock would be handy but with if they had your keys it would be worthless also, the only thing is an immobliser that can be activated when they get your car down the road and when the car slows down or comes to a stop the engine cuts out and the alarm sounds and the car is useless. Seen this on an E46 M3 where they took the keys and got up to 100mph before they came to a junction and the owner activated the system and the car was going nowhere Edited by topazman |
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Robbie Bradford ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() ![]() Joined: 16-July-2004 Location: Co. Laois, Ireland. Status: Offline Points: 2124 |
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Sorry to hear that scum paid you visit Rich. I think its worth fitting one of those posts in the driveway, it's got to be an instant deterant. I'm a fan of the lock and chain, link around a couple of places on the steering wheel and the frame of the seat. I bought one of these jobbies, you need a torch to cut through it but suppose they could always cut a few lumps out of the steering wheel. www.weissenfels.com for more details Edited by Robbie Bradford |
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caley64 ![]() Groupie ![]() Joined: 28-June-2005 Location: Highlands Status: Offline Points: 95 |
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I used a chain and 3 padlocks a few years back on a Ford Cosworth. Locked the end link to the clutch pedal, then to the brake pedal and pulled it tight and put the last padlock through the chain and the seat belt mount. Was a bit of a pain but hoped it would be enough of a deterrent. Seemed to work. Car was never touched. It's sad, that we even have to talk about this. Knew a guy who kept a crossbow under his bed but that's another story !!
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Kin Mak ![]() Bavarian-Board Contributor ![]() ![]() Joined: 09-April-2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 1691 |
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Sorry about to hear about what happened Richie. As for the wheel lock, get the one that covers the wheel completely.
My mate Dave that came with us to Silverstone locks his jap imports with that kind of lock. Once he lost his keys for the wheel lock and had to call loads of people before anyone would come out to open it for him. Most locksmiths just said "that can't be broken". In the end someone came out and had to use a angle grinder to cut it open. Not only did it take over 2 hours to do but it made a loads of noise. |
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Fey! ![]() Bavarian-Board Contributor ![]() ![]() Funs over, Scotty; beam down my clothes! Joined: 28-February-2005 Location: Galway Status: Offline Points: 4161 |
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Most trackers will let you ring them to shut the car down
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gjoconnor92 ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() ![]() The eyes have it Joined: 21-July-2003 Location: Kildare and Limerick, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 735 |
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I agree totally with you Topazman about the effectiveness of the devices I mentioned. I commented about them in a historical context. I also agree that any device that when they get the car going stops them in a public place is a great deterent to abandon the car. For example the steering wheel clamp removed in 117 seconds, if you are gone on 2 weeks holidays the low lifes have 14*24*60*60 = 1209600 seconds but if same car is stopped at a roundabout they will have no time to relax. In the old days the fuel line tap was good because there would be enough to drive a few hundred yards in the fuel line and float chamber and the car would seem like it was breaking down as it came to a stop. |
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T.J. ![]() Bavarian-Board Contributor ![]() ![]() Joined: 22-September-2003 Location: Cork, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2332 |
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He never got parking tickets either, except from one fella. Eventually he got them all quashed as yer man was bordering on harassment; he'd be there when he was off duty, trying to get other fellas to give him a ticket and intimidate the old fella! (there was a dispute over what historically was a loading bay belonging to the property, and whether it was still classified as one, to put the whole story in context). So now, a light-hearted story to brighten up your Friday, and the post. |
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Fey! ![]() Bavarian-Board Contributor ![]() ![]() Funs over, Scotty; beam down my clothes! Joined: 28-February-2005 Location: Galway Status: Offline Points: 4161 |
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TJ - I think you've opened a whole new can of worms - traffic wardens and My personal pet hate... |
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T.J. ![]() Bavarian-Board Contributor ![]() ![]() Joined: 22-September-2003 Location: Cork, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2332 |
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I thought I had closed everybodies can, they way people went mute
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UJM3 ![]() Really Senior Member I ![]() ![]() Joined: 07-July-2005 Location: Dublin Status: Offline Points: 383 |
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you could always buy your own clamp to stop your car being nicked at night (if there available).
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Fey! ![]() Bavarian-Board Contributor ![]() ![]() Funs over, Scotty; beam down my clothes! Joined: 28-February-2005 Location: Galway Status: Offline Points: 4161 |
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Or the perfect anti-clamper AND anti-thief (is there a difference?); get 4 clamps yourself and put them on when you park!!! You may need to also invest in a small trailer and an extra 2/4 clamps for that, too!!! |
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T.J. ![]() Bavarian-Board Contributor ![]() ![]() Joined: 22-September-2003 Location: Cork, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2332 |
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Tis a bit of a dose slapping a clamp on @ nite.. or having to remove it the next morning (in rain, hail, snow...). Best save up & get a gaff with a garage Or save loads and get a Skoda Estelle rear engined, rear wheel drive... a Porsche for peanuts |
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topazman ![]() Bavarian-Board Contributor ![]() ![]() Joined: 02-April-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2629 |
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Sleep soundly last night Richie or did you sleep in the car?
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Richie ![]() Bavarian-Board Forum Sponsor ![]() Irish Region Joined: 04-November-2002 Location: Dublin,Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2526 |
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I had one eye on the car and the other shut. At least it was still there this morning.
I feel better when the camera and sensor lights are installed. |
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Richie
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sleeper ![]() Really Senior Member II ![]() Original and STILL best Joined: 26-March-2004 Location: East Sussex/Kent border Status: Offline Points: 2098 |
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I've a fairly simple solution - I ain't got a letterbox! I use an american stylee fixed to the outside wall. No keys for you thieving B******S |
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