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Famousfive
 


Member Since: 12 Aug 2014
Location: Southampton
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Ukraine 2013 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 GS Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4

and thanks for all the comments - i'm just coming to terms with it!
 Stolen - D4 Loire Blue
D4 Bali Blue 
 
Post #23287833rd Mar 2023 10:25 am
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pjm-84
 


Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
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Ukraine 

That's tough FF.

Local to you and as we have already had a previous attempted theft from our driveway, we fitted a Ghost 2 system to our new BMW.
  
Post #23287863rd Mar 2023 11:09 am
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s60r
 


Member Since: 14 Mar 2021
Location: West Sussex
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United Kingdom 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial XS Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

I'm afraid location or prevention will do nothing.

The lot that came for mine (3 balaclava clad toe rags) had no regard for dogs, security lights, cameras as all were set off. They just held the handle to the door to prevent anyone coming out of the house whilst they attempted to plug in.
No smashed window, just straight in. I have it all on video. The police (to be fair) looked at all footage nearby to see if they could see them and a trail back to a vehicle but to no avail.

They had zero interest in the unlocked electric car parked next to it or indeed the tools I had in the back of the D4....they were gone inside a minute once they couldn't plug in.

They were professional Discovery thieves! They came for the D4 and nothing else.... it was a good looking one! Wink




This is sadly why I sold it within the week of the attempt. They (or another lot) would be back and I didn't want to end up in trouble for shooting them when it happened again.
 A mod a week until I have nothing to improve or add.  
Post #23287933rd Mar 2023 12:55 pm
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Gareth
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Just a note ref steering locks. I use a Stoploc elite pro on my L663 Defender and make sure that the claw is placed over one of the spokes.

This means that even if they cut the wheel each side of the lock claw, the spoke will keep the lock in place, and it’s very difficult to cut the spoke.
  
Post #23287943rd Mar 2023 12:58 pm
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ianm27
 


Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
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England 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 GS Auto Orkney GreyDiscovery 4

So sorry to hear this FF Big Cry

Hope someone notices it and lets you know although I fear that is as likely as not spending any money on a Disco in a year Sad
 Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH 
 
Post #23287953rd Mar 2023 12:59 pm
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M3DPO
 


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Location: Notts.
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England 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Lux Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

What holds the obd socket in place?- I've looked several times at moving mine but can't see what holds it in position.
 It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't. 
 
Post #23288363rd Mar 2023 6:34 pm
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LT
 


Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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United Kingdom 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 Landmark LE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

Gareth wrote:
Just a note ref steering locks. I use a Stoploc elite pro on my L663 Defender and make sure that the claw is placed over one of the spokes.

This means that even if they cut the wheel each side of the lock claw, the spoke will keep the lock in place, and it’s very difficult to cut the spoke.


+1 Thumbs Up

I know the Disklock is superior, I have one, but the Stoplock Pro is more user friendly.

Just have to remember to use it. Embarassed
 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired) 
 
Post #23288393rd Mar 2023 6:50 pm
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DIY Ace
 


Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
Location: Hampshire
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

Has anyone put in some home-made security type things in their cars? I'm thinking some kind of basic hidden kill-switch that disconnects something critical so even if the scummers get inside they still can't drive off? Something basic like a kill to the starter motor? Or fuel pump? Or even a dummy blocked air intake on the wing that suffocated the engine within a few minutes?

Or even just a rape/attack alarm with some kind of movement sensor hidden behind the dash? We are issued those for lone working at work and f@#k me they are astonishingly loud. They'd pierce your ear inside a vehicle and would scare them off perhaps.

With my garage/carport build I'm merely going to build in some kind of ground anchor or a metal gate bolted to the house. It won't stop it being taken whilst out on the road, but hopefully enough of a deterrent to put them off coming to the house.
 2022 BMW i4 M50. Bought Oct 2022. 10,200 miles and counting...
2014 BMW 435d convertible. Bought July 2021. 58,000 miles and counting...
2005 Discovery 3 HSE Auto. Bought Feb 2019. 169,000 miles and counting...
2009 Freelander 2 XS Manual. Bought Sep 2013. SOLD Aug 2021 (already regretted!)

https://youtube.com/channel/UCO_u_0D45x9KGfiNstzLJnw 
 
Post #23288433rd Mar 2023 7:02 pm
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Trailered Movements
 


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United Kingdom 2011 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial Auto Sumatra BlackDiscovery 4

Hidden switch on a simple piggy back fuse.

Obviously wont give too much out for those miscreants that may lurk, but car wont start with switch off, and if anything fails whilst on the move, there are no dramas.


Dave
 2011 Discovery 4 Commercial SDV6 (Gone)
2010 RRS TDV8 (Gone)
1980 OBLIC 4.0ltr Range Rover (went a long time ago) 
 
Post #23288523rd Mar 2023 8:25 pm
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DigitalJunior
 


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I have an Airtag hidden in my LR which isn't fool proof but for £30 its worth it.
  
Post #23288593rd Mar 2023 9:24 pm
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jenseneverest
 


Member Since: 12 Jun 2017
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Manual Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

those steering locks are ground off in under 30 seconds..... even the full wheel type.
Years ago in South Africa we also had gear and pedal locks, still cars with those were stollen.
Then there is always the next level they move to, shooting you as you go to drive off.
  
Post #23288713rd Mar 2023 10:38 pm
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Moo
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Ukraine 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

I understand the paperwork after shooting guilty thieving scroats is horrendous. Laughing
 New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)

Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)

Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)

No longer the Old Buses original owner Sad
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control 


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Post #23288723rd Mar 2023 10:51 pm
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jenseneverest
 


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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Manual Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3

yes horrendous Laughing
For a small fee you could have flame throwers though, much less paperwork
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaster_(fla...rjackings.

Feel for the OP, much more needs to be done by the police.
  
Post #23288783rd Mar 2023 11:34 pm
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DSL
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Russell wrote:
Sorry to hear this.


+1. Gutting when they nick your pride and joy.
   
Post #23288854th Mar 2023 4:49 am
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DSL
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Moo wrote:
I understand the paperwork after shooting guilty thieving scroats is horrendous. Laughing


I thought the laced bottle of whiskey in the glove box was an imaginative approach. Not saying what it’s laced with, nor that I condone such an approach but enough to say that the car thieves/drunk drivers won’t be committing any more offences. Thumbs Up
   
Post #23288864th Mar 2023 4:53 am
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