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[JacckKirk]

Unfortuantly us mini owners need the top security to stop them from getting stolen
Just started my project and already paranoid
So best idea's with some brands would be helpful
Im thinking trackers, immobiliser , alarms etc etc

[mab01uk]

When my classic Mini's were used as daily drivers I always used to fit Yale M69 Car/Van Security Deadlocks to both doors (half way down) and the boot, (as did companies like Wood & Pickett to their expensive Mini conversions). They were easier to fit to sliding window doors but could also be fitted into later winding window doors if you were careful to avoid interfering too much with the glass drop area/channels.

When my classic Mini's were used as daily drivers I always used to fit Yale M69 Car/Van Security Deadlocks to both doors (half way down) and the boot, (as did companies like Wood & Pickett to their expensive Mini conversions). They were easier to fit to sliding window doors but could also be fitted into later winding window doors if you were careful to avoid interfering too much with the glass drop area/channels.



Originally designed by Yale, the ‘M69’ is well-known within the security industry, where it is used to provide additional protection for motor vehicle doors. There are five lengths of lock cylinder to suit different door thicknesses, fitting into LH and RH standard cases. This lock was once fitted as original equipment to Rolls Royces.
 

• Operating bolt throws into striker in door post, and is held positively by action of lock cylinder.
• Key is turned through 360° to throw and withdraw deadbolt. Keys can be withdrawn in either mode. Bolt withdraws fully flush into case.
• With components separated, case is sunk into door-edge, mortice fashion. Cylinder is inserted through aperture cut in door panel and is engaged into top face of case. It is then screwed fully into position using two holes in lock face. Finally, set-screw on flange is tightened, and pegs may be driven into face to seal fixing holes. Striker is fitted to door-post, and a trimescutcheon is provided.
• Brass pin-tumbler lock with up to 1000 combinations. Unshuttered. Brass keys, nickel plated in ‘SX’ series
• Chromium-plated throughout.
• Lock and cylinder are brass, case is zinc diecast with steel cover plate and brass extruded bolt. Steel striker and escutcheon.
• Standard key cylinder
• Available as pairs/sets
• http://www.locks4van..._locks_m69.html

Edited by mab01uk, 21 June 2013 - 06:41 AM.

[mab01uk]

Disklok came out best in AutoExpress tests of mechanical devices:-

http://www.ovat.be/A...AutoExpress.pdf

Edited by mab01uk, 21 June 2013 - 06:42 AM.

[Kieranlee999]

just do what mr bean did. Detachable steering wheel and a padlock.

[scaffers]

immobiliser

alarm

motion sensor

big sod-off ball of death from raiders of the lost ark

[JacckKirk]

Was thinking of just leaving a giant german shepard in the back :L

[scaffers]

i cant see that

 

Was thinking of just leaving a giant german shepard in the back :L

 

 

i cant see that working...............

 

 

 

ill be round about 7.30pm,   granted ill be on the way home at 7.45pm

[cal844]

autolok gearstick/handbrake lock, and stoplock steering wheel lock, i put one turn on the steering 1st

[mattprinn1997]

just do what mr bean did. Detachable steering wheel and a padlock.

 

 

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Here is two fine examples of what to consider   

Edited by mattprinn1997, 29 June 2013 - 05:43 PM.

[Tamworthbay]

If it is parked close to your house then a baby monitor is a brilliant bit of kit for very little cash. Anyone so much as farts near mine and I know about it. But then I am bordering on paranoid after my mates mini was nicked from 5 doors away. I have a detachable steering wheel, alarm, alarmed garage, big dog and a couple of other tricks I don't mention on forums. If they want it enough they will nick it, but if you make it a pain the backside they will pass it up and move on. Sad thing is I don't like having the mini parked outside anymore in case some scumbag clocks where it lives.

[JacckKirk]

Yea im pretty paranoid about mine after reading about all the one's stolen
Baby monitor is a Good idea
Mine is normally blocked in by 2 other cars and currently no where near road worthy

[Gazp]

Mines off the road mid project but I constantly catch the local scrap men trying to peak under the cover! Might borrow someone's dog next time they coming round give em a nice shock when they lift that cover up!! Scumbags!

[Tamworthbay]

Mines off the road mid project but I constantly catch the local scrap men trying to peak under the cover! Might borrow someone's dog next time they coming round give em a nice shock when they lift that cover up!! Scumbags!

Or wire it to an alarm mine. They are completely legal and use a blank shotgun cartridge. Perfectly harmless but do have ability to change default underpants colour to brown when they go off. Just run the wire from the pin to the edge of the tarpaulin, when he pulls it up.......

[AVV IT]

autolok gearstick/handbrake lock, and stoplock steering wheel lock, i put one turn on the steering 1st

 

If you're talking about one of these (below) then they're not really suitable for use on a classic mini as they are completely reliant on the security of the gear knob above, which on a classic mini generally unscrews. I've never stole a car in my life and I removed one from a friends mini once in a matter of seconds!

 

[HarrysMini]

 

autolok gearstick/handbrake lock, and stoplock steering wheel lock, i put one turn on the steering 1st

 

If you're talking about one of these (below) then they're not really suitable for use on a classic mini as they are completely reliant on the security of the gear knob above, which on a classic mini generally unscrews. I've never stole a car in my life and I removed one from a friends mini once in a matter of seconds!

 

 

Weld a thick washer about half an inch below the knob, and lock it below that? Alternatively, you could somehow fix or glue the knob the the stick.