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Mitts46
Mitts46
WA
104 posts
WA, 104 posts
15 Jul 2011 10:52pm
Hi Guys, I had my car stolen from trigg 3rd carpark about a month ago, what a hassle, as it was my work car and im self employed. Just wanting to know about the surf locks that are around, has anyone found them good
or bad? I ask because everytime im in the water now i cant help but think bad thoughts.
Big eeeZeee
Big eeeZeee
NSW
1100 posts
NSW, 1100 posts
16 Jul 2011 1:40am
you left your key on top of the tyre?????

Got one and it works a treat. Reasonable heavy duty, worth the money and peace of mind. I always look around before securing it though..
byf
byf
WA
517 posts
byf byf
WA, 517 posts
16 Jul 2011 9:09am
My lock lasted about six months. it does not lock at all anymore and not sure how long it wasnt locking properly before i realised. Im glad noone gave it a crack.
62mac
62mac
WA
24860 posts
WA, 24860 posts
16 Jul 2011 9:18am
Get a surf key cut and take it with you
ockanui
ockanui
VIC
1321 posts
VIC, 1321 posts
16 Jul 2011 9:29pm
When having a surf key cut the locksmith warned me about putting that key in the ignition mistakenly as it can cause the ignition to lock which may be expensive to repair not to mentionthe hassle I bought a surf lock as I just don't trust my memory
62mac
62mac
WA
24860 posts
WA, 24860 posts
16 Jul 2011 7:32pm
I have the real deal in the car and take the door key with me.
KiteDevil
KiteDevil
TAS
778 posts
TAS, 778 posts
16 Jul 2011 9:36pm
You guys obviously drive cars that are far to flash.

Get one no one wants to steal, then put a hidden switch under the dash. Cut the earth to the coil and no one is going anywhere.

Icars, pfft...
Leroy13
Leroy13
VIC
1174 posts
VIC, 1174 posts
16 Jul 2011 11:16pm
Buy good insurance, If they want it they'll get it!
knigit
knigit
WA
319 posts
WA, 319 posts
16 Jul 2011 10:06pm
62mac said...

I have the real deal in the car and take the door key with me.


Ummm, so all they need to do is break a window to drive away with your car or am I missing something here?
busterwa
busterwa
3782 posts
3782 posts
17 Jul 2011 10:04am
Open bonnet and take off the main ht lead to cylinder spark plugs.then put it in the boot.
Macroscien
Macroscien
QLD
6809 posts
QLD, 6809 posts
17 Jul 2011 3:05pm
the best beach security ??
Just hide your car under under the bit of sand and go swimming ...



damm, I forget... they always could steal your alloy rims ....
GalahOnTheBay
GalahOnTheBay
NSW
4188 posts
NSW, 4188 posts
17 Jul 2011 6:02pm
I always favoured this approach...

doggie
doggie
WA
15849 posts
WA, 15849 posts
18 Jul 2011 9:50am
byf said...

My lock lasted about six months. it does not lock at all anymore and not sure how long it wasnt locking properly before i realised. Im glad noone gave it a crack.


Mine started to corrode so I blasted it with CRC and is fine now, needs another blast but it works fine still
byf
byf
WA
517 posts
byf byf
WA, 517 posts
18 Jul 2011 3:37pm
I tried all that doggie including changing combo number, wd40, swearing and cursing but when i push that little button she pops open.
felixdcat
felixdcat
WA
3519 posts
WA, 3519 posts
18 Jul 2011 3:53pm
I keep mine in a small waterproof pocket under my wetsuit.
doggie
doggie
WA
15849 posts
WA, 15849 posts
18 Jul 2011 4:08pm
byf said...

I tried all that doggie including changing combo number, wd40, swearing and cursing but when i push that little button she pops open.


Bugger, grab a new one and drown it in WD40 or CRC before you use it. Worked well for me.
byf
byf
WA
517 posts
byf byf
WA, 517 posts
18 Jul 2011 4:16pm
I use to put my key in my leggie pocket or the little one inside my wettie when i had the old falcon wagon but the bloody big new electronic keys have put a stop to that.
felixdcat
felixdcat
WA
3519 posts
WA, 3519 posts
18 Jul 2011 4:24pm
Have a look there they come in all shapes and sizes!

http://www.over-board.com.au//catalog//bwaterproof-bags-and-casesb/technology-cases/index.30_43.html

www.over-board.com.au//catalog//bwaterproof-bags-and-casesb/technology-cases/multipurpose-cases/multipurpose-waterproof-case--small.p113.html
doggie
doggie
WA
15849 posts
WA, 15849 posts
18 Jul 2011 4:58pm
byf said...

I use to put my key in my leggie pocket or the little one inside my wettie when i had the old falcon wagon but the bloody big new electronic keys have put a stop to that.


Yep they are a pain! If only they were water proof!! The ones that are a draw style that pull out from the square hitch are the best, my old padlock is going stong still, must 5 years old now..
byf
byf
WA
517 posts
byf byf
WA, 517 posts
18 Jul 2011 6:38pm
The lock i have doggie is the one usually at the top of one of these pages. It was perfect while it worked.
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