popotla Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 On my Defender I at present have the following security measures installed: Meck Lock; electrical cut-out (in the form of a battery isolator switch); full metal jacket; heavy chain and padlock between floor and steering wheel. With the exception of the chain and possibly the FMJ (depending on lighting conditions), these are not visible deterrents. Thus I am thinking of adding something very visible, i.e. a steering wheel lock. I know that steering wheel locks are mostly (or perhaps entirely) no obstacle to the determined thief (for example, it has been said on this forum, I think, that the Disc Lock can be undone in 15 seconds). Nonetheless, I think a steering wheel lock would be worth having as a first line of defence (as far as protection inside the vehicle goes). Which is the strongest / best/ most secure sreering wheel lock? Please bear in mind that it has to be one that the chain and padlock won’t get in the way of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 On my Defender I at present have the following security measures installed: Meck Lock; electrical cut-out (in the form of a battery isolator switch); full metal jacket; heavy chain and padlock between floor and steering wheel. If you are worried about the cost of smashing a window/door lock to then find out they can't steal it, leave the doors unlocked. ;) I think you have enough security measures already. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santalars Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I think there is no way to extend the time it takes to open a defender to more then 15 seconds. But you could make the stay inside the vehicle more unpleasant e.g. by installing a sirene inside the vehicle, stick a raisor blade in the back of the steering wheel, peppergas sprayer (not recommended)..... For keeping them from driving away with it a small hidden switch to the cut off solenoid would be cheap and effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popotla Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 In my op, I should probably have also mentioned that I have some window grilles already fitted and will have a complete set. Also I intend to fit better locks. In this regard i would be glad to hear any comments/advice about mortice locks on the five doors. i believe I've read somewhere that this has been successfully done and is pretty effective. I live in oman and have taken / am taking all these security precautions in view of the overland trip we are planning, originating here (where security is hardly an issue). Better safe than sorry, I guess, but nothing can be 100% secure. (I amagine, though, that in Tajikistan or Turkey, your average thief doesn't drive around in a low loader and with a crane. I could be wrong.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roybatty666 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I am getting a snap-off removable steering boss kit for mine as that seems to be a very visual deterent and effective at stopping them running off with it if they do have a go. Defender locks are a joke though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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