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@roddyk052 жыл бұрын
I had this on my 90 along with the X Engineering pedal lock. It bolts to the floor so you can’t be without it and flips up in seconds and job done. It there is no steering wheel and no pedal access then most run of the mill scrotes will pass it by, but if they really want it they will have it away on a trailer or recovery wagon. You just need to make yours a bit harder to steal than the average one. Security layers is the way to go.
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Agree- The low loader is the hard one to prevent!
@samrodian9192 жыл бұрын
@@thedoctorsgarage sit on the bonnet with a 12 bore!
@awegvvm-productions2 жыл бұрын
Nice! A secret switch somewhere under the dash between the wire feeding the starter solenoid is also a good thing. I've also seen someone run the fuel pump wire through six switches in a row on the dash. And only he knew which had to be flipped up or down to start the vehicle. When he parked it, he just flipped them all down.
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Great idea 👌🏻👌🏻
@IBANEZSHREDER2 жыл бұрын
That’s a good way to avoid a dwi lol
@dannyboy72892 жыл бұрын
A little tip for you Doc, counter sink the pin holes in the back of the spinning boss, it help to locate it without to much fuss, I used a 12mm bit and only went in about 4mm max,
@raysmith79002 жыл бұрын
That’s a great tip Danny boy, there is always that one time every week when you can’t locate the lugs. Thanks, 👍
@deltafoxtrot22 жыл бұрын
Great tip 👍 I can remember when I was a postman back in the 1980s one of my customers had his Jaguar xjs doors, boot lid and bonnet pinched during the night.
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
😂 not good
@samrodian9192 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant idea. So simple and almost foolproof!
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
great bit of kit
@krx91312 жыл бұрын
i love listening to him explaining things 🥰
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
👌🏻
@TheWizardOfTheFens2 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget they also do a keeper for the lock so you don’t have it rolling around in the vehicle. It also looks neater too.
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen that- I keep it in my cubby at the moment but it does roll About a lot
@landieman60442 жыл бұрын
Put the ecu on velcro and whip if out when parking up, that's what I do, td5. Motorbike chain locks through the wheels around the radius Arms. Flap valve on the exhaust tailpipe, 4inches from the end
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Taking the ECU out will certainly stop anyone getting it!!
@landieman60442 жыл бұрын
@@thedoctorsgarage it's different as these scumbag thief's come armed ready to tackle the usual counter measures
@lukejay2 жыл бұрын
would blocking the exhaust whilst running damage the engine? I'm thinking about it's use as a remote immobiliser if they did start it..
@landieman60442 жыл бұрын
@@lukejay possibly depending on what temperature it was as and how good the valve seal was.
@iaidoman2 жыл бұрын
Defending the defender... NICE.. Love the pinkie. Passed my test in one when I served.
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼
@funkyduckproductions.88442 жыл бұрын
The boss lock cover can, with a bit of know how, be picked. So don't leave the wheel in the car thinking it's safe as you have a boss lock on. Always take the wheel out of the vehicle when you park up.
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
I think Optimill have a complex lock built in to the swivel lock that is anti-pick? But I agree probably best not to have the steering wheel loose next to it (mainly because I don’t want my wheel stealing either!)
@funkyduckproductions.88442 жыл бұрын
@@thedoctorsgarage Hi. All I can add really is no lock is anti pick. But I get your drift
@CaptChaos19642 жыл бұрын
If I’m at home, I keep the steering wheel in the house, if I’m out I have a motorbike security chain and good padlock and chain it to the rear seat brackets, it’s all about layers of security.
@highdownmartin2 жыл бұрын
@@thedoctorsgarage check out lock picking lawyer. Those types of cores vary but certainly aren’t unpickable. No lock is. The tools to open them are available on eBay around thirty quid. Do some other mods. And DONT make a video!!
@jezmadden70022 жыл бұрын
Agree, defo don't leave the wheel in the car. Those cylinder locks are the reason most bike D-locks are a waste of time. You don't even need to pick them ! A simple everyday item will open most of them as I discovered when someone tried to take my MTB.
@Tillerman562 жыл бұрын
I like this so much more than a Bearlock. Crooks have to break into the vehicle = inflicting damage, before they discover the car has a Bearlock. This one has the bright orange mushroom directly and immediately visible through the windows. Which makes the thieves walk on to the next vehicle. At least, that's what I'm hoping for... 😁
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
thanks - great bit of kit
@graememckay99722 жыл бұрын
My mates 110 had after market door locks, steering wheel clamp, peddle box lock, alarmed, immobilised, tracker and parked behind gates. He got cctv of a hiab lifting onto the Lorry and driving away. He phoned the police but by the time they found it, it was in a locked compound that they weren't interested in getting into. Never got it back and insurance paid out. If they want it they'll take it.
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
That’s brutal! I suppose there is no getting away from a crane
@markturton76582 жыл бұрын
Have had same fitted Just try to keep one step of the Rats 👊🏻
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
👌🏻👌🏻🙏🏼
@jayaychare73182 жыл бұрын
got the same set up and steering wheel. hard to beat for looks and practility
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
👌🏻👌🏻 agree
@tomthompson74002 жыл бұрын
round here they just angle grind the door hinges and take the doors ,, seems to be the most valuable part of one these days , certainly the easiest to sell on quickly .
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
It's a nightmare
@allanharris44922 жыл бұрын
Didn’t know they made such a thing, for us slightly larger diameter framed, removing the steering wheel will make it easier to get in and out the Landy. I had a smaller steering wheel made for my old series one. Good video keep it up.
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Hi Allan- yes makes it so much easier to be able to sit in the car first then put the wheel on👌🏻👌🏻 thanks - glad you enjoy the videos!
@chriss49252 жыл бұрын
Nice. I have the same MoMo wheel. Very happy with it. A smaller wheel makes the old bus easier to drive
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Agree 👌🏻👌🏻
@cosmomanningham-buller76202 жыл бұрын
Fun fact the majority of defender thefts, mostly in cities they just drive up next to a defender lift it with a crane straight onto lorries
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
I've heard about this- nightmare
@stevenparker8160 Жыл бұрын
Just purchased one! Thanks for sharing
@TheBlueOwl212 жыл бұрын
Presumably it would be difficult to accidentally remove the wheel when the car is in motion ? 👍🏻
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Yes its rock solid when locked in- There are two heavy pins that clip the wheel to the boss
@TheWizardOfTheFens2 жыл бұрын
Yes. I has to be a conscious action to get it off, you aren’t doing it by accident.
@craigtyler70282 жыл бұрын
Also put x lock fold to floor peddle lock and deadlock on the doors, more you can do to slow thiefs down, more likely they are going to take someone else's less secure car
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
👌🏻
@rosswoolley28542 жыл бұрын
100% the wheel looks better and love the lock idea.
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Thansk Ross!
@chrisliasis51102 жыл бұрын
Nice Mod. Doc - Whats the model of the new steering wheel pls?
@carllamb67112 жыл бұрын
Love it what a great idea I’ve not seen this before thanks for sharing great video Doc 👍👍👍👍
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Carl- it’s a great addition to any defender 👌🏻👌🏻
@PaulNunn10 ай бұрын
Is the Prototipo the 350mm or the 370mm..?
@thedoctorsgarage10 ай бұрын
350 I think 👌🏻
@jimbology742 жыл бұрын
Wait until you notice the reflection of the quick release pullers in the windscreen 😂
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
😂
@rjbfreelander22 жыл бұрын
Baseball Bat?
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
😂👌🏻
@drsocrates32 жыл бұрын
Question. Can you install this quick release and security device but keep the original defender steering wheel?
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure but as long as you can have the optimill boss fitted I guess you could have any wheel you wanted
@diamondsproglerlivingforev97112 жыл бұрын
I've rigged up 3 switches that need to be in sequence to start the engine.
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Good idea 👌🏻
@petertatham55472 жыл бұрын
So if my wife asks me when at the shops “why is that person carrying a steering wheel?” My response should be “ just a defender owner worried about having to walk home!”
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
😂😂 exactly that
@highdownmartin2 жыл бұрын
Then she says “ aren’t they all worried about walking home all the time, anyway?” ( it’s ok I’m a 109 driver)
@petertatham55472 жыл бұрын
@@highdownmartin yes. I own a 109, 88 and two ser 1 swb. Because I’m old now I drive a D1 and D2 so the little things like leg room, air conditioning , power steering and comfortable seats are now luxuries I need and I haven’t had to push start or walk home yet! Lucky me! Mind you the good old series trucks never left me stranded either owing to my extensive selection of tools and the fact you could ( when I was younger ) push start and jump in and clutch start and get home. Back when they were on the road I never considered removing the steering wheel as a deterrent for being stolen, might be a different scenario now. Cheers.
@chesterstorm12 жыл бұрын
Would love something like this for my L200 but the steering has airbag.. do you know if they do 1 for steering wheels with airbags any links?
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Hi Leigh- I don’t think that’s available unfortunately due to the complex electrics etc
@chesterstorm12 жыл бұрын
@@thedoctorsgarage such a shame would stop alot of thefts
@adamking42972 жыл бұрын
Kill switch is a must and only an afternoon job, I'd be happy to show you how I installed mine, let me know!
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam that would be amazing - could you message me on Instagram? @the_doctors_garage
@BigArch65642 жыл бұрын
Doc, great security mod, however you could have mentioned the cost. #pricey
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It’s much cheaper than my defender if it stops it getting nicked!
@Dave.defender2 жыл бұрын
Great video doc, do you want to sell your old wheel ? Thank you
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Thansk David- it’s been taken by a friend for his trialer but the 48spline boss is available if you want it?
@LRDefender19682 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome Doc, That’s exactly what I want but I’m going for a wooden wheel… One question, did you have to give Optimil your reg number for the correct boss or did you take your old wheel off first to check prior to ordering, I know there are several spline configurations? Don’t forget the Jetlock, it’s fitted permanently in the car so no faffing around removing it or storing it, also don’t forget a kill switch :)) Regards Tony
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony- I believe if the car is newer than mine (2007 onwards) they were 48spline but mine and before could be a 30 something or a 48. I took my centre cap off and counted the little splines to find out.
@humourless6822 жыл бұрын
I would have thought being careful to park well away from mental hospitals, leaving the keys in the ignition would be a good way to avoid theft......?
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
🤷♂️
@jammiedodger70402 жыл бұрын
What about if you have a Land Rover defender with an airbag
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately this is only for the pre 2016 models
@HYUKLDER12 жыл бұрын
'Safe T-Pedal' works well to secure a Land Rover
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Yes they are good 👌🏻
@michaelwalker11452 жыл бұрын
Hydraulic line lock is another way. Park up , press brake pedal, push hidden button.. brakes are now locked on..
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Great idea 👌🏻
@W42PZ2 жыл бұрын
Will it stop the car being towed/low-loader?
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Probably not this security mod no…
@mambonummer62 жыл бұрын
Prototipo looks much much better!
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👌🏻 really happy with it
@TheLeeattwood2 жыл бұрын
My friend had the Laura Croft edition , they took it apart on his drive . 🤦🏻♂️
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
So bad - it’s getting worse!
@Oilatumify2 жыл бұрын
My defender is hooked up to the mains
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
👌🏻
@teamidris2 жыл бұрын
If I needed to move it I would drop the drag link at the axel and steer the tyres by hand. Strap the A frame on and away I go.
@grahamporter30422 жыл бұрын
Electrical kill switch and fuel stop key. That way they won’t get it started…
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Great idea 👌🏻👌🏻
@davidlee49662 жыл бұрын
Who would steal an old defender?? It’s something crooks would choose to joyride in, it seems a disproportionate amount of effort to prevent theft
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
So many are stolen as the parts of worth quite a bit
@greghumble73062 жыл бұрын
One of the most stolen cars in the UK
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
😭
@bernardmauge86132 жыл бұрын
what about the horn??????
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Horn is always on the stick on the TD5 defender so doesn’t change anything 👌🏻
@aussiecue2 жыл бұрын
I know people that would be tempted to take the wheel off whilst doing 120Kph as a dare. Not sure this is a good idea at all. It comes off a little too easy
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
It locks pretty well to be fair - i don’t worry about it unclipping. Also 120kph is almost out of my max speed!
@AKAMustang2 жыл бұрын
Shhh, nobody tell him how quick tubular locks are to pick.
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
I understand the one Optimill use is not just a standard tubular lock - so does make it quite a bit harder to pick
@mrhaltstop22942 жыл бұрын
This system is fine for airbagless steering wheels….
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Yes - it works for all defenders pre-2016 👌🏻
@user-ug8wx5er1w2 жыл бұрын
Nice. Although I found it was cheaper just to buy a shotgun and a sign.
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@MrDazvere2 жыл бұрын
Thieves will be shot……….survivors will be shot again! 😎
@jasonhowe16972 жыл бұрын
a fuel kill switch on a key.\
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
Good idea 👌🏻
@jasonhowe16972 жыл бұрын
@@thedoctorsgarage the idea has been when i was a kid, whether it was in a 50's ford falcon or in the 40, 60, 70 or 80 series land cruisers whether it was a button on the floor or key turn on the floor to something connected light dip switch on start up whether the vehicle be new from dealer to 20+ years old and in good nick you would want to protect your investment though personally if I was wanting to make any landrover defender or other landrover more reliable as it ages i would look at dumping rover parts and adapting toota engines and running gear as the preferred option if you are planning to keep it serviced and on the road..
@tonyhall395 Жыл бұрын
Isn’t it sad though that we have to resort to these measures to stop the lowlife from stealing our landys 🙁🙁
@allanhughes78592 жыл бұрын
Once the wheel is off That is enough trust me If it is not they are going away with your car what ever the locks etc are !!!!!!!!!!!!! So dont waste any more hard earnt cash !!! and its not a thumbs up because you must also know that ??????????
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
😂 you are going to be disappointed as there are 2 more parts to this series now on my channel of further upgrades
@TimmmmmyD2 жыл бұрын
The next best option is 12g Shotgun
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
😂👌🏻
@wesleygoldstone47702 жыл бұрын
Fuck, that is nice.
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
👌🏻👌🏻
@Oilatumify2 жыл бұрын
This won stop a flat bed
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
That’s true- what will?!
@ausguy43852 жыл бұрын
Drip detector? No oil drips the cars stolen 🤣
@thedoctorsgarage2 жыл бұрын
😂😂👌🏻
@raycollington43102 жыл бұрын
Steal a Land Rover, are you having a laugh? If I ever owned another Land Rover, I'd want someone to steal it.