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Old 05 January 2012, 02:34 PM
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I'm still using a disc-lock i used on my last scoob five years ago! It completely covers the wheel and seems to work well but storage is a pain in the **** behind the passenger seat Anyone use anything a bit easier to store and fit??
Old 05 January 2012, 03:44 PM
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I use a stoplock at the moment on my hawk.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165565

I got it until i tracked down a DiPol gearbox lock (getting that fitted as we speak). I got used to the gearbox lock as my blob had one when i bought it. Thats one of the old lock it in neutral type, the Dipol locks the car in reverse making it harder to take. Not expensive, easy to fit and use and storage isn't a problem.

http://www.walldonwaypartsshop.co.uk...l.html?q=dipol
Old 05 January 2012, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Rez
I'm still using a disc-lock i used on my last scoob five years ago! It completely covers the wheel and seems to work well but storage is a pain in the **** behind the passenger seat Anyone use anything a bit easier to store and fit??
I got a similar one, covers the bottom of the wheel. Doesn`t take up too much room (hardly ever use it tbh).
Old 05 January 2012, 04:56 PM
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Yeh it's just a pain in the **** folding it in half and slotting it back into it's carry case behind the passenger seat.. I've chipped the armrest lid too which I'm miffed about.. If anything I just want somethin that's a visible deterrant so that Halfords stop-lock might be a good idea.. I could just drop it behind my seat Does not everyone fit steering locks then?
Old 05 January 2012, 05:01 PM
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I was looking at the DiPol gearbox lock as well few months back but no insurance company approves them so no point.
Old 05 January 2012, 05:14 PM
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My car has a built in steering lock Thought all cars had them these days?
Old 05 January 2012, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Coffin Dodger
My car has a built in steering lock Thought all cars had them these days?
Yeh they do lol I should've really specified steering wheel lock in thread.. I'm pretty sure factory fitted steering locks can be freed up by two determined chavs pulling the **** out of it!
Old 05 January 2012, 05:23 PM
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Quick release wheel
Old 05 January 2012, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 53
Quick release wheel
lol
Old 05 January 2012, 09:59 PM
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clifford 5.5 avantguard and a full steering wheel disklok
Old 05 January 2012, 10:24 PM
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Disklok is a pain, but it's a great visual deterrent & car thievs hate it. Combined with a good alarm/immobiliser is about as secure as you can be. If there is an easier target they will go for that & if they are determined to take your car they will just take it no matter what.
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Chrome Disklock - a pain but worth the piece of mind.
Old 24 February 2012, 01:01 PM
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I use a disklok. Bak in the day new some naughty ppl who bet they cld get it off within minutes. And they coudnt so have always stuck with it. They did buy me a new one tho as they obviously damaged it
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Disclok here as well
Old 24 February 2012, 08:20 PM
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Disk lock here too. Have only ever heard of one car being nicked whilst wearing one of these.

Turned out they had a set of keys for the car!!!
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Disclok saved me evo a few years back. Cat1 alarm was ripped out and car was started! Worth the extra £20-£30 quid IMHO compared to a cheaper alternative
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disc lock for me to
Old 25 February 2012, 05:47 PM
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disclock can't beat it. i was told by a profesional locksmith ,who got in wifes fiesta in less than 15seconds (55plate) disclock is the be all and end off , there is no way of removing that without making lots of noise(cordless angle grinder) 15million combinations on lock so not much chance of another key working
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I've a snap off wheel kit but can only be used with after market wheel ie no air bag
Old 25 February 2012, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by t16mbo
I use a disklok. Bak in the day new some naughty ppl who bet they cld get it off within minutes. And they coudnt so have always stuck with it. They did buy me a new one tho as they obviously damaged it
Can anyone translate this?
Old 25 February 2012, 09:04 PM
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His mates reckoned they could get his disk lock off in minutes, they couldn't, he won the bet and they bought him a new disc lock ????
Old 25 February 2012, 09:08 PM
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Yes Scooby595 that's it. Sorry if people could not understand.
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