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thrud · Oct 15th, 2002, 10:37 AM

Can anyone suggest any mechanical security devices for use with the MC ?

My dealer assured me that the factory immobilisor has been used by BMW for 8 years, and has never been bypassed. This I find hard to believe, so am considering a supplemental mechanical device.

Any suggestions ?

Paul

LEECE · Oct 15th, 2002, 10:40 AM

Electric Fencing????

and a 24 hour security guard

Sorry ...... they will always find a way to nick anything...... ive had a car towed away and nicked before!!

Leece

Hat · Oct 15th, 2002, 10:44 AM

i've had one of these for a few years now & (touch wood) my car's not been nicked so far...

£80 in Halfords. Adjusts to various wheel sizes & the idea is it flops around loose so you can't steer with it

thrud · Oct 15th, 2002, 10:56 AM

Looks good, heard good reports about them before. Assume it fits OK with a multi-function steering wheel ?

I had a Ford XR2 nicked before with alarm, crooklok and gearstick lock on, so would like to find something a bit more effective!

Paul

Hat · Oct 15th, 2002, 11:08 AM

not sure about the fit to a mini wheel - i'm still waiting for mine. Any Halfords should let you try it first though. These are supposed to be a lot better than crooklocks as they cover the entire wheel. I hope it fits in the boot!

LeeH · Oct 15th, 2002, 12:06 PM

I've seen a couple of MINIs with the enormous Yellow steering wheel thing, but was wondering :

a) Does it scratch the leather steering wheel?
b) Where do you keep it when it's not on the steering wheel?

Lee.

cooper4us · Oct 15th, 2002, 12:32 PM

Is it true that the United Kingdom has the highest rates of auto theft in all of Europe?

erazo · Oct 15th, 2002, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cooper4us
Is it true that the United Kingdom has the highest rates of auto theft in all of Europe?

If so, has the theft rate increased with the Chunnel opening? Islands generally have a low auto theft rate. (In Hawaii, most stolen cars end up in chop shops.)

Bad Manners · Oct 15th, 2002, 03:47 PM

There's a scary high number of cars stolen each year in UK that are never recovered. Remember that next time you buy a second hand car or car part!

I'm more worried about vandalism than theft where I live

SoggyCornFlakes · Oct 16th, 2002, 03:53 AM

Washy and I had just been discussing this recently and it's true, the immobiliser has not been cracked. These diskloks and similar gadgets are a waste of time, a professional thief will get them off in no time. OK, they deter the amaturs but they wont get your car anyway. The professionals get your keys and then take your car, check out the thread in general discussion by a guy in Leeds, they broke into his house, stole the keys and then the car. http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16949

Wul · Oct 16th, 2002, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LeeH
I've seen a couple of MINIs with the enormous Yellow steering wheel thing, but was wondering :

a) Does it scratch the leather steering wheel?
b) Where do you keep it when it's not on the steering wheel?

Lee.

I just posted here in the general discussions forum.

Halfords shield is good value and matches compared to the autolock one.

Hope this helps!

Hat · Oct 16th, 2002, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LeeH
I've seen a couple of MINIs with the enormous Yellow steering wheel thing, but was wondering :

a) Does it scratch the leather steering wheel?
b) Where do you keep it when it's not on the steering wheel?

Lee.

a) it shouldn't 'cos it's not a tight fit, it sits loose
b)in the boot, or on the back seat (but it tends to slide around a bit)

i think it comes with it's own storage bag now which stops it damaging anything else

flipper · Oct 16th, 2002, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by soggycornflakes
Washy and I had just been discussing this recently and it's true, the immobiliser has not been cracked. These diskloks and similar gadgets are a waste of time, a professional thief will get them off in no time. OK, they deter the amaturs but they wont get your car anyway. The professionals get your keys and then take your car, check out the thread in general discussion by a guy in Leeds, they broke into his house, stole the keys and then the car. http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16949

I agree
The only thing to do is pay some attention to where you leave your car - well lit public places if possible - avoid the obvious dodgy areas and opportunities for it to be towed away ( which thankfully is quite rare)without drawing attention to themselves.

Look after those keys!

Oct 15th, 2002, 10:37 AM	#1
thrud MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 02:20 AM Posts: 125 Offline	Security Can anyone suggest any mechanical security devices for use with the MC ? My dealer assured me that the factory immobilisor has been used by BMW for 8 years, and has never been bypassed. This I find hard to believe, so am considering a supplemental mechanical device. Any suggestions ? Paul

Oct 15th, 2002, 10:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
LEECE Mrs OnlyS4me Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Broad Local Time: 02:20 AM Posts: 5,586 Offline	Electric Fencing???? and a 24 hour security guard Sorry ...... they will always find a way to nick anything...... ive had a car towed away and nicked before!! Leece Love you Ruthie, I will never forget you xxx

Oct 15th, 2002, 12:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
cooper4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 1,423 Offline	Is it true that the United Kingdom has the highest rates of auto theft in all of Europe? '02 MINI Cooper CVT On Order: 2004 MCS (Est production date: 9/5/03)

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Bad Manners MINI2 prodigal son Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Local Time: 02:20 AM Posts: 2,692 Offline	There's a scary high number of cars stolen each year in UK that are never recovered. Remember that next time you buy a second hand car or car part! I'm more worried about vandalism than theft where I live http://www.terminalbraindrain.com/mini2/banner.gif

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SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 02:20 AM Posts: 33,018 Offline	Washy and I had just been discussing this recently and it's true, the immobiliser has not been cracked. These diskloks and similar gadgets are a waste of time, a professional thief will get them off in no time. OK, they deter the amaturs but they wont get your car anyway. The professionals get your keys and then take your car, check out the thread in general discussion by a guy in Leeds, they broke into his house, stole the keys and then the car. http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16949 Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

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Oct 15th, 2002, 10:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 02:20 AM Posts: 15,866 Offline	i've had one of these for a few years now & (touch wood) my car's not been nicked so far... £80 in Halfords. Adjusts to various wheel sizes & the idea is it flops around loose so you can't steer with it

Oct 15th, 2002, 10:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
thrud MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 02:20 AM Posts: 125 Offline	Looks good, heard good reports about them before. Assume it fits OK with a multi-function steering wheel ? I had a Ford XR2 nicked before with alarm, crooklok and gearstick lock on, so would like to find something a bit more effective! Paul

Oct 15th, 2002, 11:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 02:20 AM Posts: 15,866 Offline	not sure about the fit to a mini wheel - i'm still waiting for mine. Any Halfords should let you try it first though. These are supposed to be a lot better than crooklocks as they cover the entire wheel. I hope it fits in the boot!

Oct 15th, 2002, 12:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
LeeH Under the sky Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Starbucks Local Time: 02:20 AM Posts: 431 Offline	I've seen a couple of MINIs with the enormous Yellow steering wheel thing, but was wondering : a) Does it scratch the leather steering wheel? b) Where do you keep it when it's not on the steering wheel? Lee.

Oct 15th, 2002, 02:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
erazo MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Diego Local Time: 06:20 PM Posts: 526 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by cooper4us Is it true that the United Kingdom has the highest rates of auto theft in all of Europe? If so, has the theft rate increased with the Chunnel opening? Islands generally have a low auto theft rate. (In Hawaii, most stolen cars end up in chop shops.)

Oct 16th, 2002, 07:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
Wul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Auld Reekie! Local Time: 01:20 AM Posts: 729 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by LeeH I've seen a couple of MINIs with the enormous Yellow steering wheel thing, but was wondering : a) Does it scratch the leather steering wheel? b) Where do you keep it when it's not on the steering wheel? Lee. I just posted here in the general discussions forum. Halfords shield is good value and matches compared to the autolock one. Hope this helps! Dingdangdoo!

Oct 16th, 2002, 07:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 02:20 AM Posts: 15,866 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by LeeH I've seen a couple of MINIs with the enormous Yellow steering wheel thing, but was wondering : a) Does it scratch the leather steering wheel? b) Where do you keep it when it's not on the steering wheel? Lee. a) it shouldn't 'cos it's not a tight fit, it sits loose b)in the boot, or on the back seat (but it tends to slide around a bit) i think it comes with it's own storage bag now which stops it damaging anything else

Oct 16th, 2002, 08:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
flipper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: South West Local Time: 02:20 AM Posts: 293 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by soggycornflakes Washy and I had just been discussing this recently and it's true, the immobiliser has not been cracked. These diskloks and similar gadgets are a waste of time, a professional thief will get them off in no time. OK, they deter the amaturs but they wont get your car anyway. The professionals get your keys and then take your car, check out the thread in general discussion by a guy in Leeds, they broke into his house, stole the keys and then the car. http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16949 I agree The only thing to do is pay some attention to where you leave your car - well lit public places if possible - avoid the obvious dodgy areas and opportunities for it to be towed away ( which thankfully is quite rare)without drawing attention to themselves. Look after those keys!

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