My first defender and questions

Bezdonian · Sep 16, 2020

Hi everyone, I recently bought myself a 1993 200tdi 110 CSW. mostly stock too.
The vehicle has the usual of rust spots but overall is in good condition.
The only problem is, its lacking in the security department. So I put these questions to people with experience. I don't have a huge budget but it is top priority.
Firstly how much security should I put on? Layered?
What immobilizers and tracking do you recommend?
Is it possible to install central locking?
Any other suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

tottot · Sep 17, 2020

If you search defender security you will find answers.

v8250 · Sep 17, 2020

Pedal Guard
Disklok
Gear Lever Lock
X-Eng Ign Lock
Fuel Isolation Switches
Battery Power isolation Switches
Skytag

search forum for more answers and here https://www.landroverdefendersecurity.com/

Chain LR to deck
Datatag/etch all primary components
Multiple carefully setup Bisley Alarms
Internal & external CCTV
Keep in secure garage, not on road/driveway
Buy a pair of permanently hungry Doberman who sleep in truck

Think I've covered the basics, there are more sophisticated deterrents...and be sure to tell your insurance company of the security upgrades

eta: congrats on your new purchase + noting your location, seen any Spits recently...?

lynall · Sep 17, 2020

Bezdonian said:
Hi everyone, I recently bought myself a 1993 200tdi 110 CSW. mostly stock too.
The vehicle has the usual of rust spots but overall is in good condition.
The only problem is, its lacking in the security department. So I put these questions to people with experience. I don't have a huge budget but it is top priority.
Firstly how much security should I put on? Layered?
What immobilizers and tracking do you recommend?
Is it possible to install central locking?
Any other suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Whatever you do, tell no one.

Smartwater often on special offfer.

Bezdonian · Sep 17, 2020

v8250 said:
Pedal Guard
Disklok
Gear Lever Lock
X-Eng Ign Lock
Fuel Isolation Switches
Battery Power isolation Switches
Skytag

search forum for more answers and here https://www.landroverdefendersecurity.com/

Chain LR to deck
Datatag/etch all primary components
Multiple carefully setup Bisley Alarms
Internal & external CCTV
Keep in secure garage, not on road/driveway
Buy a pair of permanently hungry Doberman who sleep in truck

Think I've covered the basics, there are more sophisticated deterrents...and be sure to tell your insurance company of the security upgrades

eta: congrats on your new purchase + noting your location, seen any Spits recently...?

thank you for answering. I'll certainly look into these products.
Yes I see and hear spits every half hour, due to the experience flights.

mick the builder · Sep 17, 2020

v8250 said:
Pedal Guard
Disklok
Gear Lever Lock
X-Eng Ign Lock
Fuel Isolation Switches
Battery Power isolation Switches
Skytag

search forum for more answers and here https://www.landroverdefendersecurity.com/

Chain LR to deck
Datatag/etch all primary components
Multiple carefully setup Bisley Alarms
Internal & external CCTV
Keep in secure garage, not on road/driveway
Buy a pair of permanently hungry Doberman who sleep in truck

Think I've covered the basics, there are more sophisticated deterrents...and be sure to tell your insurance company of the security upgrades

eta: congrats on your new purchase + noting your location, seen any Spits recently...?

Jesus, I dont even lock mine.

v8250 · Sep 17, 2020

Bezdonian said:
Yes I see and hear spits every half hour, due to the experience flights.

we all love an RJM special

and RH hitting 25ft alt

v8250 · Sep 17, 2020

mick the builder said:
Jesus, I dont even lock mine.

nor do I, I use axle stands and no wheels

Zed. · Sep 17, 2020

Bezdonian said:
how much security should I put on? Layered?

claymore mines under seats, will stop theft but probably cause a little re-modeling of your landy

Rich.

Rodeo Joe · Sep 18, 2020

mick the builder said:
Jesus, I dont even lock mine.

Where do you keep it?.......just asking.

Rougharse Racing · Sep 18, 2020

Smartwater is a waste of time, it doesn't bring your Land Rover back and relies on your Land Rover being found first and the police looking for it. .
Immobilisers are a waste of time on a tdi, they are very simple to circumnavigate.
Disc locks on the steering wheel are a reasonable deterrent and a reasonable obstacle.
Pedal locks are a reasonable obstacle, but less visible.
Bar type steering wheel locks are a waste of time as are the traditional crook-locks and handbrake locks.
Trackers are cheap and offer the best chance of finding your Land Rover if it goes missing.

mick the builder · Sep 18, 2020

Rodeo Joe said:
Where do you keep it?.......just asking.

Middle earth, eire

Rodeo Joe · Sep 20, 2020

mick the builder said:
Middle earth, eire

Ah yes I heard you've got postcodes over there now

NiallRussell · Sep 21, 2020

mick the builder said:
Jesus, I dont even lock mine.

Me niether. I locked it once and then my wife open the door by giving the handle a slightly harder pull. I've stopped worrying. I have a battery isolator and a pedal lock.

Bezdonian · Oct 6, 2020

Evening everyone, just an update on progress. I'll be getting certain security systems you suggested, so thank you.
but now on to the next question... tyres. my vehicle currently has the standard 5.5" steel rims, it already has 2 Michelin latitudes crosses on the rears. however sourcing three more for the front and the spare is proving difficult due to the inches to metric differences and reputable sellers. so again any advice will be greatly appreciated.

lynall · Oct 6, 2020

Bezdonian said:
Evening everyone, just an update on progress. I'll be getting certain security systems you suggested, so thank you.
but now on to the next question... tyres. my vehicle currently has the standard 5.5" steel rims, it already has 2 Michelin latitudes crosses on the rears. however sourcing three more for the front and the spare is proving difficult due to the inches to metric differences and reputable sellers. so again any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Pretty much all cars run rims with sizes stated in imperial sizes, BMW tried metric years ago, didnt go well and proved very unpopular.
But 5.5 is a pretty skinny rim, so just easrch for the tyres by the size printed on the tyre sidewalls rather than by make.

Wolf rims arent dear, 236/85/16 are a popular tyre size.
Most of the time 4x4 owners buy tyres on looks rather that performance stats.

lynall · Oct 6, 2020

Ebay
274509096406

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-Land-r...096406?hash=item3fea0465d6:g:kSwAAOSwHuhfbkfK

v8250 · Oct 7, 2020

Tyres dependent upon your type of use. Cooper Discoverer STT Pro are very good all round tyres, for tread pattern are not noisy and very well priced - https://www.camskill.co.uk/m64b4579...ff_:_XC_Wet_Grip:_XC_NoiseClass:_XC_Noise:_XC

Mackers · Oct 20, 2020

TOAD with microwave set to 1ft perimeter warning and a thing that sets the alarm off if someone tilts it on rear wheels.

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