cars been STOLEN
Re: cars been STOLEN
*Very* few scrappies themselves, but sometimes pikey's to feed the scrappy or the bangers
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
Re: cars been STOLEN
Quick death would be far too easy on them, they need to suffer so much that they loose that tiny bit of sanity that they might have and then they should suffer more...
Volvo 360GL -88 -under restoration-
Volvo 343DL vario -81 -running-
Volvo 240 Diesel -83 -undecided-
Citroen ZX Dturbo -97 -daily-
Volvo 343DL vario -81 -running-
Volvo 240 Diesel -83 -undecided-
Citroen ZX Dturbo -97 -daily-
Re: cars been STOLEN
That bad news, Over here they take them mostly for joyriding because they can get into them with a bunch of keys. I posted before about our 89 360 GLE (FXI 360) that was taken and written off by riding over kerbs. Would recommend to all 300 series owners to have a hidden simple immobiliser switch at least. starter solenoid + ground coil driver (close the points), ignition module and/or flywheel sender. I like the idea of hiding push buttons in the head lining or seats.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
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Re: cars been STOLEN
Sorry to here about the theft, I had one go the same way. Checked all the local scrap yards (metal yards rather than breakers) the next day day but no luck. Not much you can do to stop the scrap thieves apart from maybe a wheel clamp, and gear lever/steering locks and leave it on full lock to stop them dragging it with a winch. How cheap is the cheapest tracking device? Maybe still more than the cars cost? Would be worth it just for the satisfaction on getting the b******s though.
360 GLE Saloon (D 86)
360 GLS (A 84)
343 DL (W 80)
340 GL 1.7 (G 89)
360 GLS (Y 83)
440 Turbo (J 92)
Transit Tipper 125 T350 (02)Alive Again!
Transit Tipper Smiley face Q reg
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 (54)
R.I.P. 77 343 DL vario
360 GLS (A 84)
343 DL (W 80)
340 GL 1.7 (G 89)
360 GLS (Y 83)
440 Turbo (J 92)
Transit Tipper 125 T350 (02)Alive Again!
Transit Tipper Smiley face Q reg
Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 (54)
R.I.P. 77 343 DL vario
Re: cars been STOLEN
Never thought of doing that... yeah, pretty nifty.Ride_on wrote: I like the idea of hiding push buttons in the head lining or seats.
They can always do it under the bonnet with 3 foot of wire and a screwdriver on the solenoid...
I used to swap 2 plug leads at night when I had no drivers window...
will Get a tough crooklock, put a switch on the Crank sensor on the next one.
Also thought of having collapsible circuit with 2 relays that would turn the horn on permanently if the "hidden switch" wasn't switched first before opening a door.
I might end up with a better car, gotta look on the bright side.
Re: cars been STOLEN
I'm thinking of renting a garage, plenty lock ups round here - i'd install a PIR wired to a mobile phones quick-dial, so i get a call if something moves in my garage...
the frigging lengths you have to go to.
Might get a junkyard dog installed in the car...
the frigging lengths you have to go to.
Might get a junkyard dog installed in the car...