Disklok- do they actually work?

[cptsideways]

I am aware they are handy for breaking the steering lock before they are then removed.

I could'nt put up with the thing rattling about in the boot myself

[terzo]

cptsideways said:

I am aware they are handy for breaking the steering lock before they are then removed.

I could'nt put up with the thing rattling about in the boot myself

You've obviously never seen one - they freely rotate around the steering wheel.

[Motorrad]

cptsideways said:

I am aware they are handy for breaking the steering lock before they are then removed.

I could'nt put up with the thing rattling about in the boot myself

How would you break the steering lock before removing one? They rotate as said numerous times in this thread.

As for sliding around, mine fitted/wedged neatly under the passenger seat and didn't move at all.

[Gttix3]

http://www.thatcham.org/security/index.jsp?page=75...

Only a few pass the tests, no idea if this actually affects insurance premium....

[Steameh]

jon- said:

Get a snap off boss for your steering wheel. Disklocks can be removed, but it's not every day criminals walk around with steering wheels (and a matching boss which are keyed)

Plus if you are really talented, you can take the wheel off when you are driving!

[Westy Pre-Lit]

I used to have a MK2 RS2000 years ago.

Best thing I found was a solid Hardened steel bar which held the brake pedal down and covered the whole pedal.

It was anchored down to a steel bracket fixed to the bulkhead IIRC and locked in place with a substantial high security padlock. Barring lifting/dragging or cutting the brake pipes the car was gonna stay put. It got very high reviews at the time and was backed up with a secret cut off switch and another anti theft device connected to the battery. Saved the car from 4 attempted thefts.

Don't confuse it with those cheap crappy brake things, unfortunately I can't find the things anywhere now.

Edited by Westy Pre-Lit on Wednesday 5th January 19:18

[MonkeyHanger]

No need for them to slide around the boot as the proper Disklok bags have Velcro on them.

I had an original Yellow Disklok for years which was fitted whenever I left the car...it never scuffed the steering wheel.

The Yellow one started losing lumps of paint so I bought a shiny silver one...which scuffed the steering wheel. I haven't used it for a couple of years now.

Anyone who thinks they can get one off in a minute or less will make a hell of a noise doing it.

[Motorrad]

Mine's one of the yellow ones- and I made sure the sticky pads were positioned properly before I used it.

Maybe the newer/silver ones are constructed differently and have the potential to damage the wheel?

Either way until someone posts some sort of evidence/credible story I think we can take it that Thatcham know their stuff and they are quite difficult to remove

Edited by Motorrad on Wednesday 5th January 19:30

[R11ysf]

Westy Pre-Lit said:

I used to have a MK2 RS2000 years ago.

Best thing I found was a solid Hardened steel bar which held the brake pedal down and covered the whole pedal.

It was anchored down to a steel bracket fixed to the bulkhead IIRC and locked in place with a substantial high security padlock. Barring lifting/dragging or cutting the brake pipes the car was gonna stay put. It got very high reviews at the time and was backed up with a secret cut off switch and another anti theft device connected to the battery. Saved the car from 4 attempted thefts.

Don't confuse it with those cheap crappy brake things, unfortunately I can't find the things anywhere now.

Edited by Westy Pre-Lit on Wednesday 5th January 19:18

Not sure if this applies to cars as much but I was advised against using a front brake pressure clamp over the handlebars to clamp the front brake on as over time this constant force can wear on the piston seals. If you park up for weeks (or months on bikes) then the constant full braking force can cause fluid to seep through or at least wear out the rubber bits prematurely.

Anyway, no idea if it applies to cars but thought I'd mention it.

[SEE YA]

I have one as well not seen anything bad about them.

Police wheel clamp as well excellent product.

[SEE YA]

Motorrad said:

cptsideways said:

I am aware they are handy for breaking the steering lock before they are then removed.

I could'nt put up with the thing rattling about in the boot myself

How would you break the steering lock before removing one? They rotate as said numerous times in this thread.

As for sliding around, mine fitted/wedged neatly under the passenger seat and didn't move at all.

I bought a Dislock bag with velcro on the bottom of the bag.

It does not move around in the boot then.

[S6PNJ]

Whilst not a Disklok, I use a Stoplock Pro which I'm pleased to learn is still a Thatcham Cat 3 approved device.


I've not heard of anyone removing them but I'm sure they can be 'relatively' easily to someone competent with locks.

But having rad further, slightly unhappy that my Meta alarm is no longer approved (but I have grandfather rights!)
Thatcham Cat 1 Alarms

Edited by S6PNJ on Wednesday 5th January 19:47

[HellDiver]

The muppet who had my Astra before me had the Disklok. The airbag was scratched, the Vauxhall badge held on with glue, and ALL the covering on the top of the leather wheel was worn off. Oh, and the car was stolen/recovered when I got it, complete with the bits of the Disklok in the back seat.

So, no, I've obviously NO experience of them at all. I imagine the previous owner of my Astra highly recommends them, too. Not.

[terzo]

S6PNJ said:

Whilst not a Disklok, I use a Stoplock Pro which I'm pleased to learn is still a Thatcham Cat 3 approved device.


I've not heard of anyone removing them but I'm sure they can be 'relatively' easily to someone competent with locks.

Problem with anything like this is it doesn't need someone competent with locks, just someone competent with a hacksaw! They'll just cut through the steering wheel.

[S6PNJ]

terzo said:

S6PNJ said:

Whilst not a Disklok, I use a Stoplock Pro which I'm pleased to learn is still a Thatcham Cat 3 approved device.


I've not heard of anyone removing them but I'm sure they can be 'relatively' easily to someone competent with locks.

Problem with anything like this is it doesn't need someone competent with locks, just someone competent with a hacksaw! They'll just cut through the steering wheel.

Very true, but where I use it, they would have to cut two bits of the steering wheel as it crosses a spoke. If they want my car, they will take it - all I can hope to do is delay them or put off the opportunist.

[rottie102]

I'm sure all those devices are great etc.

I would never ever have one for one reason though - you look like such a plonker putting it on and taking it off! Imagine taking some nice chick for a first date in your car and fettling with that thing. No matter how nice the car is - with one of those fitted I always think: must be driven by OAP with foglights on.
There's a Nissan 370Z convertible parked in Chiswick in West London everyday. Nice, cool car but it's got a massive yellow thingy on the steering wheel, plus during last World Cup the owner covered it in those £1 England flags. That did it for me.

But that's just me...

[pbirkett]

rottie102 said:

I'm sure all those devices are great etc.

I would never ever have one for one reason though - you look like such a plonker putting it on and taking it off! Imagine taking some nice chick for a first date in your car and fettling with that thing. No matter how nice the car is - with one of those fitted I always think: must be driven by OAP with foglights on.
There's a Nissan 370Z convertible parked in Chiswick in West London everyday. Nice, cool car but it's got a massive yellow thingy on the steering wheel, plus during last World Cup the owner covered it in those £1 England flags. That did it for me.

But that's just me...

It takes about 3 seconds to put on a disklok and maybe 6 seconds to take it off. You're pretty insecure if you feel a plonker using one IMO.

[Motorrad]

Think I'd rather keep my car and look like a pikie personally but each to their own!

As for the story about the wrecked/stolen Astra -presumably you didn't install the lock ie the person using it did it incorrectly and damaged the wheel, likewise I'd suggest the story has no value as you don't know if it was installed properly.

We still don't have a credible, first hand report of Disklok failure.

[rottie102]

pbirkett said:

rottie102 said:

I'm sure all those devices are great etc.

I would never ever have one for one reason though - you look like such a plonker putting it on and taking it off! Imagine taking some nice chick for a first date in your car and fettling with that thing. No matter how nice the car is - with one of those fitted I always think: must be driven by OAP with foglights on.
There's a Nissan 370Z convertible parked in Chiswick in West London everyday. Nice, cool car but it's got a massive yellow thingy on the steering wheel, plus during last World Cup the owner covered it in those £1 England flags. That did it for me.

But that's just me...

It takes about 3 seconds to put on a disklok and maybe 6 seconds to take it off. You're pretty insecure if you feel a plonker using one IMO.

I'm sure, that's why I hanged my head in shame and said - THAT'S JUST ME.

[terzo]

rottie102 said:

I'm sure all those devices are great etc.

I would never ever have one for one reason though - you look like such a plonker putting it on and taking it off! Imagine taking some nice chick for a first date in your car and fettling with that thing. No matter how nice the car is - with one of those fitted I always think: must be driven by OAP with foglights on.
There's a Nissan 370Z convertible parked in Chiswick in West London everyday. Nice, cool car but it's got a massive yellow thingy on the steering wheel, plus during last World Cup the owner covered it in those £1 England flags. That did it for me.

But that's just me...

Heaven forfend should you ever have to change a wheel or push-start a car, I mean what would people think of you, the embarrassment of it all!