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Forums > General Discussion   Shooting the breeze...

Car security

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Created by Mitts46 > 9 months ago, 15 Jul 2011
Mitts46
WA, 104 posts
15 Jul 2011 10:52PM
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Hi Guys, I had my car stolen from trigg 3rd carpark about a month ago, what a hassle, as it was my work car and im self employed. Just wanting to know about the surf locks that are around, has anyone found them good
or bad? I ask because everytime im in the water now i cant help but think bad thoughts.

Big eeeZeee
NSW, 1100 posts
16 Jul 2011 1:40AM
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you left your key on top of the tyre?????

Got one and it works a treat. Reasonable heavy duty, worth the money and peace of mind. I always look around before securing it though..

byf
WA, 514 posts
16 Jul 2011 9:09AM
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My lock lasted about six months. it does not lock at all anymore and not sure how long it wasnt locking properly before i realised. Im glad noone gave it a crack.

62mac
WA, 24860 posts
16 Jul 2011 9:18AM
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Get a surf key cut and take it with you

ockanui
VIC, 1307 posts
16 Jul 2011 9:29PM
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When having a surf key cut the locksmith warned me about putting that key in the ignition mistakenly as it can cause the ignition to lock which may be expensive to repair not to mentionthe hassle I bought a surf lock as I just don't trust my memory

62mac
WA, 24860 posts
16 Jul 2011 7:32PM
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I have the real deal in the car and take the door key with me.

KiteDevil
TAS, 778 posts
16 Jul 2011 9:36PM
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You guys obviously drive cars that are far to flash.

Get one no one wants to steal, then put a hidden switch under the dash. Cut the earth to the coil and no one is going anywhere.

Icars, pfft...

Leroy13
VIC, 1174 posts
16 Jul 2011 11:16PM
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Buy good insurance, If they want it they'll get it!

knigit
WA, 319 posts
16 Jul 2011 10:06PM
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62mac said...

I have the real deal in the car and take the door key with me.


Ummm, so all they need to do is break a window to drive away with your car or am I missing something here?

busterwa
3777 posts
17 Jul 2011 10:04AM
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Open bonnet and take off the main ht lead to cylinder spark plugs.then put it in the boot.

Macroscien
QLD, 6808 posts
17 Jul 2011 3:05PM
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the best beach security ??
Just hide your car under under the bit of sand and go swimming ...



damm, I forget... they always could steal your alloy rims ....

GalahOnTheBay
NSW, 4188 posts
17 Jul 2011 6:02PM
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I always favoured this approach...

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
18 Jul 2011 9:50AM
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byf said...

My lock lasted about six months. it does not lock at all anymore and not sure how long it wasnt locking properly before i realised. Im glad noone gave it a crack.


Mine started to corrode so I blasted it with CRC and is fine now, needs another blast but it works fine still

byf
WA, 514 posts
18 Jul 2011 3:37PM
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I tried all that doggie including changing combo number, wd40, swearing and cursing but when i push that little button she pops open.

felixdcat
WA, 3519 posts
18 Jul 2011 3:53PM
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I keep mine in a small waterproof pocket under my wetsuit.

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
18 Jul 2011 4:08PM
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byf said...

I tried all that doggie including changing combo number, wd40, swearing and cursing but when i push that little button she pops open.


Bugger, grab a new one and drown it in WD40 or CRC before you use it. Worked well for me.

byf
WA, 514 posts
18 Jul 2011 4:16PM
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I use to put my key in my leggie pocket or the little one inside my wettie when i had the old falcon wagon but the bloody big new electronic keys have put a stop to that.

felixdcat
WA, 3519 posts
18 Jul 2011 4:24PM
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Have a look there they come in all shapes and sizes!

http://www.over-board.com.au//catalog//bwaterproof-bags-and-casesb/technology-cases/index.30_43.html

www.over-board.com.au//catalog//bwaterproof-bags-and-casesb/technology-cases/multipurpose-cases/multipurpose-waterproof-case--small.p113.html

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
18 Jul 2011 4:58PM
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byf said...

I use to put my key in my leggie pocket or the little one inside my wettie when i had the old falcon wagon but the bloody big new electronic keys have put a stop to that.


Yep they are a pain! If only they were water proof!! The ones that are a draw style that pull out from the square hitch are the best, my old padlock is going stong still, must 5 years old now..

byf
WA, 514 posts
18 Jul 2011 6:38PM
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The lock i have doggie is the one usually at the top of one of these pages. It was perfect while it worked.



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