RogerH Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) If anybody else knows of something better post it up. Mick Richards ......plenty of rust and interesting door gaps , oil and water patches under the car- puts most people off. Roger Edited May 21, 2017 by RogerH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clarkey Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) +1 For Disklok. I have had one for years, like you say if they want the car then they will try what ever they can but this will be again a bu@@er to remove, Ive had mine in the 6 since i bought her. fits nicely behind the passenger seat http://www.disklokuk.co.uk/?gclid=CO6yh5PGg9QCFYk_Gwody-IGGg Edited May 22, 2017 by Clarkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4Mal Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 A friend recently had a superb E Type Coupe stolen. His pride and joy. SOme police advice he received was to turn the wheels on lock and fit a disklok. Hard to tow away as well like that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR5tar Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 A friend recently had a superb E Type Coupe stolen. His pride and joy. SOme police advice he received was to turn the wheels on lock and fit a disklok. Hard to tow away as well like that. I already have the Disklok, but hadn't thought about turning the wheels to full lock. Great tip, thanks Mal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3md Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Mick, Recent review by AutoExpress: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-tyres/95031/steering-wheel-locks-2016-group-test Interestingly they suggest the Stoplock Pro just edges the Disklok for practicality. Finding space in a fully loaded TR, even with a Surrey, can be a problem. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Hi Mike, thanks for that. I bought a disclock ages ago and the first outing of it took a great chunk of leather off my Motalita grip = grrrrrr. The Stoplock from Halfords is as convenient as a Krooklock - but unlike the Krooklock it does a proper job. Roger AND it has a tantilising red flashing light - just like a disco. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3md Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Roger, I am afraid that the ordinary Stoplock (with or without flashing light) is about as useful as a chocolate tea pot. In the AE test, they released it in 5 seconds - and you can see it being done on YouTube as well. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Hi Mike, are you saying that there are two versions of StopLock - the 'ordinary' and the 'pro'. How do you tell the difference? Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 (edited) Roger I think it apples to all devices that rely on 'tube locks' Edit just found this Edited May 27, 2017 by Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 ....Bu99er.......... Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 ....Bu99er.......... Roger cheapest one I could find http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stoplock-Professional-Pro-Steering-Wheel-Lock-Anti-Theft-Thatcham-Cat-3-Approved-/262998101997?hash=item3d3be88fed:g:0CwAAOSwi7RZIthJbeware listings that state 'pro' but are in fact the 'standard' item there are also a few 'pro's going s/H a lot cheaper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nowtelse2do Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Could you turn it the other way so that the lock is facing the dash. It would make it a bit harder. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Hi Dave, no you cant do that. The long arm that sticks down has a kink in it. When in position the arm covers the horn and then goes behind the wheel rim. This secures the nut of the wheel. I'm trying to think of a way to secure the key hole. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Bracher Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 I just noticed on the Disklok UK website, they will do a bulk/club purchase discount?? Could the Register get a discount?? Might be good for all of us??!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR5tar Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) I'm a big fan of the Disklok, having bought it soon after I got my car and doing a fair bit of research beforehand. However, I'd agree that it is heavy, takes a bit of time to fit and is a pain to carry around. In the second of the videos posted above, the guy makes a good point when he talks about layers of security. It's a case of the more the better. All these obstacles we are talking of here are only aimed at deterring the non-professional thief, in the hope of making them move on to the next person's car. Edited June 1, 2017 by TR5tar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) Does anybody know if a Disklok will fit on a sidescreen steering wheel.......it looks a tad too small? Cheers Iain Edited June 1, 2017 by iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 The large size Disklok will fit (just), and to avoid scraping the rim of a refurbished wheel it's worth the extra fiver for the steering wheel cover http://www.disklokuk.co.uk/shop/ Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjdearing Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 HI all I have a Nightstick which has worked fine for years,dont know how they rate amongst the rest but when fitted has a flashing light and if knocked or moved without first de arming it it gives out the most weird ear piercing sound I have heard it actually does something to your senses in your head for a few moments till you de activate or get the hell out of its way I think similar sound to what's used at Guantanamo for interrogation,anyway's quick look on ebay and there going for peanuts. Cheers Martin Ps its a great size and shape to shove where the sun don't shine if you catch the thieving bu$$ers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 HI all I have a Nightstick which has worked fine for years,dont know how they rate amongst the rest but when fitted has a flashing light and if knocked or moved without first de arming it it gives out the most weird ear piercing sound I have heard it actually does something to your senses in your head for a few moments till you de activate or get the hell out of its way I think similar sound to what's used at Guantanamo for interrogation,anyway's quick look on ebay and there going for peanuts. Cheers Martin Ps its a great size and shape to shove where the sun don't shine if you catch the thieving bu$$ers. Do you have a link for one Martin? Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nowtelse2do Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Best I can do Stuart. Dave If you can't find the security stick in your area, contact Kraco Enterprises, 505 E. Euclid Ave., Compton, Calif. 90222; in California, (213) 639-0666; outside California, (800) 421-1910. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cew Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 I think it has been on here before but this is a good idea. https://youtu.be/XW8iAVwt_Yc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crawfie Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 It's on amazon.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR5tar Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Here's a second hand one for sale in the US on Ebay ... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Used-Kraco-KMS-005-Anti-Theft-Steering-Wheel-Lock-Nightstick-Autobar-/263008252843?hash=item3d3c8373ab:g:8wcAAOSww5hZKwG0 Not much of a description unfortunately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Here's a second hand one for sale in the US on Ebay ... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Used-Kraco-KMS-005-Anti-Theft-Steering-Wheel-Lock-Nightstick-Autobar-/263008252843?hash=item3d3c8373ab:g:8wcAAOSww5hZKwG0 Not much of a description unfortunately. Yes I know, found that one straight away but no sign of others over here hence why I asked. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR5tar Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 I couldn't find any others on Ebay either Stuart. Only other place I found it was on the US Amazon.Com (as opposed to .co.uk). Darren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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