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mickeyboy25
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Security

Postby mickeyboy25 » Tue Mar 14, 2017 10:26 am

Thinking of security with a convertible has anyone had any experience with these security bars that go on the steering wheel , if sobwould anyone recommend one or something similar I have read about the stop- loc pro has anyone tried it out there
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Re: Security

Postby Brakebuster » Tue Mar 14, 2017 10:51 am

I remember a product test some years back , where a convicted car thief ( now reformed ) tried to break into a car that had aftermarket security devices fitted ( 5th gear I think )

from memory the steering wheel mounted stop-loc was the hardest, and even after half an hour he still hadn't removed it, where the others all failed within a few minutes

but as ever , do your research before buying,

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Re: Security

Postby J44EAG » Tue Mar 14, 2017 11:31 am

Modern car security is hugely improved from around 1999. Our Jags operate on a rolling code security system. As I recall, the early S-type had around 33,000 combinations which rolled on after each owner use. So even if someone cloned your key fob signal, it became useless as it changed for the next entry and start sequence. Without one of your keys and fob in their hand, thieves will find themselves hard pushed to nick your car!

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Re: Security

Postby dolphinfreindly » Tue Mar 14, 2017 9:07 pm

Speaking of security,

Mbharlow ask a moderator to change your user name so its not your email address :-)

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Re: Security

Postby mickeyboy25 » Thu Mar 16, 2017 8:56 am

Thanks for the advice lads I will do some research
Mike :)

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Re: Security

Postby mickeyboy25 » Thu Mar 16, 2017 9:11 am

Will take your advice dolphinfriendly
Mike


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