Gateshead Warning

sp00k · Dec 23, 2013

I overheard someone today (who had their defender stolen) saying that there have been 14 defenders stolen in Gateshead this month. All older style.

Thought it was worth mentioning as they are obviously being stolen to order.

I generally only park mine in secure areas and at home, but I'm now looking at additional security.

Zippy6971 · Dec 23, 2013

I'm sorry to say but if they want it they'll take it no matter what added devices you put on it but I have to admit the more you put on they may look for a easier one to take the thieving toe rags

TomKermitNixon · Dec 23, 2013

I go for disklok, clutch claw and battery isolator switch when i leave it unattended for long periods of time, often parked down side streets. I'd rather take the time having to take them off than to search for it when it goes walk about. I'm a bit further out from newcastle/gateshead but police around here are regularly stopping defenders after the recent wave of them being lifted.

Landyfox · Dec 23, 2013

Thanks For the heads up Lee!

A work colleague had his TDCI bonnet and drivers door stolen whilst his land rover was securely parked on his drive overnight in North Tyneside - Frightening really!

At present I'm using a Disclock as a visual deterrent and hope to fit a fuel cut off solenoid as a practical solution. Additionally, I'm going to disconnect the barrels in the door locks and in their place place fit central locking.

edwardcraney2012 · Dec 23, 2013

There was a set of headlights nicked out a d3 at brockesbushes a while back how they managed to get them out I don't know, unless they'd left it unlocked.

sp00k · Dec 23, 2013

I was going to get one of those x-eng pedal box things, but they are over £200! Think I'll take a tip from the cyclists and start carrying my seat around with me

TomKermitNixon · Dec 23, 2013

Paid just over 200 for my collection of devices, but i prefer knowing they'll have multiple hoops to jump through rather than just the one, not to mention the visual deterrent.

But the boxes look the business, take them a while to get through it.

sp00k · Dec 24, 2013

Found an x-eng defender at a slightly more reasonable price, so I've got one on order. I'm keen on those boxes because you don't have to secure them when not in use and they are so easy to use, that there is no excuse not to, even if your just nipping in the shop. I'll be adding other measures also.

Landyfox · Dec 24, 2013

sp00k said:
Found an x-eng defender at a slightly more reasonable price, so I've got one on order. I'm keen on those boxes because you don't have to secure them when not in use and they are so easy to use, that there is no excuse not to, even if your just nipping in the shop. I'll be adding other measures also.

Do you have the link?! I'm quite keen for something like this!

sp00k · Dec 26, 2013

Landyfox said:
Do you have the link?! I'm quite keen for something like this!

You can get them from a few places, but I've had good service from Padocks in the past, so I ordered from there. I'm assuming they are shut for Chirstmas at the moment, but I ordered anyway.

X-Defend Defender Pedal Lock - RHD vehicles

Martyn110 · Dec 26, 2013

GATE POST ALARM PROTECTS GARAGES FARM GATES, SHEDS | eBay. Just get one of these and link it to the pedal when they press the pedal blammm 12 bore in the cock

landowner · Dec 26, 2013

Martyn110 said:
GATE POST ALARM PROTECTS GARAGES FARM GATES, SHEDS | eBay. Just get one of these and link it to the pedal when they press the pedal blammm 12 bore in the cock

Got one of these but 'live' cartridges wont fit

Martyn110 · Dec 26, 2013

Shame that never tried a live one. That's spolied my Xmas

v8landyman · Dec 27, 2013

Cut the end off a live one and seal the remaining shot with gaffa tape.

sp00k · Dec 27, 2013

sp00k said:
You can get them from a few places, but I've had good service from Padocks in the past, so I ordered from there. I'm assuming they are shut for Chirstmas at the moment, but I ordered anyway.

X-Defend Defender Pedal Lock - RHD vehicles

I take it all back, after showing as in stock they are now saying they don't have a date for it, whatever that means. [rant]I don't know what it is these days, that you just seem to get crap service everywhere, pretty much without exception. Seems to be the norm now. I'm bloody sick of it![/rant]

Martyn110 said:
GATE POST ALARM PROTECTS GARAGES FARM GATES, SHEDS | eBay. Just get one of these and link it to the pedal when they press the pedal blammm 12 bore in the cock

lol - just ended up with tea all over me when I read this

Martyn110 · Dec 27, 2013

sp00k said:
I take it all back, after showing as in stock they are now saying they don't have a date for it, whatever that means. [rant]I don't know what it is these days, that you just seem to get crap service everywhere, pretty much without exception. Seems to be the norm now. I'm bloody sick of it![/rant]

lol - just ended up with tea all over me when I read this

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