CwazyWabbit Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Good luck with the fitting I got a replacment barrel through which I'm going to re-key to match my other barrels, luckily it was part of a stock clearance so a single barrel has cost me 23 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverdrive Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Got my X-lock yesterday, and have got the gaurds for the rear windows on order! Looks like I might have to go down the route of later style door locks, as I have had no luck with locating HYKEE type barels to fit the existing locks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 I may be mistaken but it does seem the police are actively ignoring this crime. That may seem a strange comment and people may just say they have probably got more important crimes to deal with..... However.... why would they not post the screenshots to their facebook page despite a number of requests? They are quite happy to post pictures of lost dogs and other cctv screenshots for non vehicle crimes. In fact they have also it seems speciffically hidden comments I and others have made on one of the surrey police facebook pages. I guess we are on our own to look after our vehicles....... it reminds me somewhat of the town in Hot Fuzz around here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Smith Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I agree Barry, I spoke to two of our local officers at a meeting last Thursday, neither of them had seen the footage or knew anything about this. Considering they are both based in Caterham Police Station ............................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 sorry to hear about all this Barry, having had mine broken into too, in a well lit, CCTV'd carpark at uni with my bedroom window open within 20 feet of it. i was livid, foaming at the mouth. how were you so calm? it makes me wish Simon could work out a series pedal lock sooner! the only thing that stopped them getting mine was because the alternator had failed after a pay and play day, draining the battery. scary really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 I was calm because they appeared to be incompetent.... however with 'other parties' seemingly being intentionally incompetent the calm is wearing thin..... I was at the time more concerned about the fact they appeared to be ready to lump the owner of the house I was parked outside, it's one thing getting beaten up to have your car stolen it's another thing completely to get beaten up so someone elses car can get stolen..... There have been quite a few Defender thefts in this area recently ..... I'm not feeling particularly surprised now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 i was up watching mine for a week after that, 2ft breaker bar in hand. probably a good thing they didnt come back, i would of gotten in more trouble than they would in this day and age! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 Too right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverdrive Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Scandalous! Though not surprising. Perhaps share the images on Facebook as a "be on the lookout for"? Might be one way to get the word out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanuki Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Once the Police realise a propety-theft is covered by insurance and issue a crime-number, they totally lose interest. A few months after I bought my current abode, around 03:00z the 'silent alarm' indicated there were dodgy-types on my property and scouting round my Defender, barns etc. I watched them for a few minutes, making sure they were logged on the CCTV - then when the time was right I put on a pair of trainers, grabbed something which 'just happened to be' in the porch, fired it up, and ran out to meet them. It's amazing how quickly a couple of thieves seek to escape when faced by a crazily naked guy waving a screaming 18-inch Husqvarna chainsaw and shouting "HEY! HELLO GUYS! DON'T RUN AWAY! - YOU'RE LIVE ON YOUTUBE!" They've not been back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 Been sharing them on facebook on Landy pages since it happened. However as the Tandridge Beat facebook page has 3000 followers and is the face of the local police force I also thought that surely it would be a good idea for them to share it there? I mean after all some of those followers will be locals and might recognise them. Obviously that is completely flawed logic and doesn't even warrant a response to my 3 requests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 Once the Police realise a propety-theft is covered by insurance and issue a crime-number, they totally lose interest. A few months after I bought my current abode, around 03:00z the 'silent alarm' indicated there were dodgy-types on my property and scouting round my Defender, barns etc. I watched them for a few minutes, making sure they were logged on the CCTV - then when the time was right I put on a pair of trainers, grabbed something which 'just happened to be' in the porch, fired it up, and ran out to meet them. It's amazing how quickly a couple of thieves seek to escape when faced by a crazily naked guy waving a screaming 18-inch Husqvarna chainsaw and shouting "HEY! HELLO GUYS - YOU'RE GONNA BE LIVE ON YOUTUBE!" They've not been back. ROFL, You have cheered me up no end ...... I shall fuel up the 36" Stihl chainsaw in a moment Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 nothing would scare them more than the "lock and load" sound of a pump action shotgun. even if they never even see the gun. they would scarper pretty fast i think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Have you been into the local nick Barry? Maybe an in-person approach and asking to speak to the officer in charge would yield a better result? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Once the Police realise a propety-theft is covered by insurance and issue a crime-number, they totally lose interest. A few months after I bought my current abode, around 03:00z the 'silent alarm' indicated there were dodgy-types on my property and scouting round my Defender, barns etc. I watched them for a few minutes, making sure they were logged on the CCTV - then when the time was right I put on a pair of trainers, grabbed something which 'just happened to be' in the porch, fired it up, and ran out to meet them. It's amazing how quickly a couple of thieves seek to escape when faced by a crazily naked guy waving a screaming 18-inch Husqvarna chainsaw and shouting "HEY! HELLO GUYS! DON'T RUN AWAY! - YOU'RE LIVE ON YOUTUBE!" They've not been back. HAhaha oh this made me laugh... it makes me angry people have to defend there property like this, but there's defending it and defending it with style... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Style is one word for it Mav I had a surprise tonight Tandridge Beat (Surrey Police) have shared the CCTV footage on their facebook page this evening So hopefully a lot more local people will get to see it, that has to increase the chances of recognising them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 nothing would scare them more than the "lock and load" sound of a pump action shotgun. even if they never even see the gun. they would scarper pretty fast i think! Trembler switch in the truck, fitted to cheap MP3 player with speaker, and a recording of exactly this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigelw Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Trembler switch in the truck, fitted to cheap MP3 player with speaker, and a recording of exactly this... Like that idea but perhaps better a blast of CO2 at the ground? Would scare the bejeezus outta them and perhaps forensics could pick up DNA from them pizzing themselves as they legged it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yostumpy Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Best one is an air horn with separate tank, fitted to a sensor with a 30 sec delay. mount the horn behind the seat, so once they get in and sit down, .........off it goes, prob deafen them for life with the door shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy996 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 prob deafen them for life with the door shut. The problem with that in the UK is it could cost you more than a new Defender in damages for rendering the thie***g Scr**e deaf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 I doubt that, there is a lot of scare mongering out there about people getting sued.... most perpetrated by the likes of the daily mail. Do you think they would honestly admit to breaking into your vehicle so they can sue you? Obviously it's a different story if it is designed to maim them, like a shotgun cartridge under the seat, I doubt they would make an effective get away then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 I also think its a bit hyped up. I'm prepared to do anything to keep my truck, who knows what I'm capable of if I catch a scrote nicking the 90! Heat of the moment and all that... I'll deal with any possible consequences later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverdrive Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 CwazyWabbit Following on from your saga, and my paranoia, I have located someone to make the hykee security barrels for the land rover locks. The cost for ONE is £70! However if there was a bulk purchase of more than 10, I can get the cost down to £50 per barrel, the question is, would anyone be willing to pay that for a lock? I have a couple more avenues to try, but would welcome some feedback on the costs etc. PS X-Defend now fitted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgnas Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 CwazyWabbit Following on from your saga, and my paranoia, I have located someone to make the hykee security barrels for the land rover locks. PS X-Defend now fitted! There are so many ways to get in through the door (let alone anywhere else). It is almost pointless locking them in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty43 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 On the being on the receiving end of a law case; British courts decided in the early 90's that they wouldn't be sucked into the American compensation culture. So yes it is very over hyped ; however setting man traps will still land you in jug and shooting people is frowned upon. On a personal note I would be very upset if someone stole my new to me 90 but that is why it's insured; is a piece of metal really worth possibly killing a person no matter how much of a **** they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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