|
|
|
|
|
|
Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated. |
|
|||||||
| The Pub For General Automotive Related Talk |
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
|
15-05-2007, 02:42 PM
|
#1 | ||
|
Regular Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 84
|
Are they a good deterrant?
Im concerned that the weight or if you put it on too tight it might damage the steering? |
||
|
|
|
15-05-2007, 03:05 PM
|
#2 | ||
|
1967 XR Falcon
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: South Coast
Posts: 2,231
|
Too tightly? You can have it on semi loose and still not be able to take it off. The only way i can see it hurting is if you decide to drive with it still on. Also the day my car got stolen was the only day i didnt have the steer lock on, so yeh id say its a good deterrent.
__________________
Coflash.com |
||
|
|
|
|
15-05-2007, 04:20 PM
|
#3 | ||
|
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
Cut the steering wheel with a hack saw and slide it through.
|
||
|
|
|
15-05-2007, 04:23 PM
|
#4 | ||
|
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Assens, Denmark
Posts: 622
|
are you talking about a club lock or the self locking mechanism inside the steering column?
|
||
|
|
|
|
15-05-2007, 04:45 PM
|
#5 | ||
|
Parts bin special
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Narre Warren, Vic
Posts: 8,276
|
I use a Club lock in high risk areas. They are simply a deterrent. They wouldn't be hard to break off, but with there being a bit more of a hassle for the thief, they may not bother and go for a slightly easier target.
__________________
Weekender 1964 US Falcon Futura convertible - Rangoon Red 260 Windsor V8, 4 speed manual, LHD, Electronic ignition, Mustang wheels https://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11470868 Daily 2014 SZII Territory diesel - basic runabout Previous Cars 1990 EAII Fairmont Ghia - Tickford engine, 5 speed, SVO wheels, bodykit, much more 2000 AUII Fairmont - XR wheels, Ghia interior 2010 FG XR50T ute - XR8 bonnet, Streetfighter intake |
||
|
|
|
|
15-05-2007, 05:08 PM
|
#6 | ||
|
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,335
|
Visual deterrent. It isn't that hard to get off but won't hurt putting one on. If a thief has the choice between two similar cars and one has a steering lock he might go for the other one.
|
||
|
|
|
|
15-05-2007, 05:23 PM
|
#7 | |||
|
I Like To Shake It
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,012
|
They are a definant deterrant, and most thieves will move onto an easier target.
Untill I bought a reputable brand, I used to apply mine upside down. (the longer section that is supposed to butt against the windscreen, I placed it facing down) The cheaper versions are able to be bent ( I have seen this), whereas with the longer section down, there is less of a chance of getting levarage on it. Regards Paul
__________________
Regards Paul 2016 S550 TY GT Coupe....some loud bits and some glass bits I like My GT SHAKEN, and Blown Happiness is a TY S550, a 1911 semi automatic, and the Lovey Lizzie by my side. Quote:
|
|||
|
|
|
|
15-05-2007, 05:42 PM
|
#8 | ||
|
Regular Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 84
|
Ive suggested getting a wheel lock to some people I know. Anyone got tips to convince them of the benefits or just let them suffer. It's not like these people are short of time. You have to do all sorts of other checks lilke your park brake is on,etc. i dont see the big effort of putting on a wheel lock.
Last edited by ler; 15-05-2007 at 05:47 PM. |
||
|
|
|
|
15-05-2007, 05:53 PM
|
#9 | ||
|
Banned
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 389
|
Haha convince them of the benefits if they cant see the benefits already then they deserve to have there car stolen.
|
||
|
|
|
|
15-05-2007, 07:23 PM
|
#10 | ||
|
Regular Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Central West, NSW
Posts: 396
|
They can still steal it with it on but as stated above they may move onto an easier target. I have always thought if there is two similar cars in the car park they are after; yours might be still there with the steering lock.
|
||
|
|
|
|
16-05-2007, 06:21 AM
|
#11 | ||
|
Regular Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 84
|
The logic makes complete sense to me. Also Ive heard/read having an outrageous design works. Like why lock your doors someone will just break the lock anyway. I suppose having a rainbow coloured car thieves might not steal it because it will be noticed more.
|
||
|
|
|
|
16-05-2007, 08:26 AM
|
#12 | ||
|
The one and only
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Carrum Downs, Victoria
Posts: 9,053
|
Good until you loose the key in a shopping centre, good for the crim with a hacksaw.
__________________
1992 DC LTDHO 360rwkw built by me Tuned by CVE Performance Going of the rails on a crazy train Other cars include Dynamic ED Sprint, Dynamic DL LTD, Sparkling Burgundy DL LTD, Yellow, Red & Blue XB sedan & Black XB Coupe
|
||
|
|
|
|
16-05-2007, 09:28 AM
|
#13 | ||
|
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,652
|
Apparently, they are harder to get off if you put them on with the lock facing the dash. Well they are cerntainly harder to unlock that way. But this information came from a criminal paid to do a story for A Current Affair, so who knows if it's true or not.
A side story: I have two sets of keys for my Ford and only one has the club lock key on them. Guess which set I took to the shops one night and guess who had to get a taxi home and back to get the right set, lol. |
||
|
|
|
|
16-05-2007, 01:15 PM
|
#14 | |||
|
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,335
|
Quote:
|
|||
|
|
|
|
16-05-2007, 12:23 PM
|
#15 | ||
|
Regular Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 84
|
what's the reason for the cross shaped keys?
|
||
|
|
|
|
16-05-2007, 02:21 PM
|
#16 | |||
|
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,652
|
Quote:
|
|||
|
|
|
|
16-05-2007, 02:36 PM
|
#17 | ||
|
Banned
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 8,303
|
Another good deterrent is a clutch lock for manual cars (a prop that's locked into place under the clutch pedal, makes it impossible to drive the car). Another one -for autos- is some kind of padlock with a looooong shackle that keeps the car in Park (when locked onto something else to stop the auto T-bar being able to be moved).
|
||
|
|
|
|
20-05-2007, 12:16 PM
|
#18 | ||
|
Regular Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 84
|
 just like that for lock facing the dash? Also do you think it makes a difference which end the long end goes on ? I suppose the long end down would make it harder to sit there and and try to undo it or the long end up makes it more visible. |
||
|
|
|
|
20-05-2007, 12:22 PM
|
#19 | ||
|
Focus on my Focus
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Canberra
Posts: 820
|
Doesnt make a difference which end goes where. In some cars however, you can jam the long end into the A pillar making it impossible to turn the wheel. Either way the long end goes, it will prevent the car from doing sharp turns if its kept on.
I believe having the lock facing the dash is the recommended method for cars with airbags. I think I read that in the "manual" for a club lock.
__________________
Now: 2006 Ford Focus LX Manual in Satin White Wife: 2013 Kuga Titanium in Frozen White Then: 1990 Ford Laser - Assasinated by a 76 year old man who failed to give way. Now normally when we have these races, Jeremy goes in the car and says "Powerrr" alot.... - James speaking about Jeremy (Top Gear S7 E05) American parts... Russian parts... ALL MADE IN TAIWAN! - Russian guy in Armegeddon |
||
|
|
|
|
20-05-2007, 02:51 PM
|
#20 | ||
|
Banned
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 389
|
In cars with airbags the idea is to put the club lock straight vertical on the top space above the airbag so as not to be infront of the airbag i assume incase it deploys but i put mine with the big end facing downwards and to the left as im assuming my ford is well made enough to not have the airbag go off for no reason :p
|
||
|
|
|
do STEERING wheel locks work and can they damage the steering?
Hybrid Mode