VLs easy to steal

[harry3]

as has been mentioned, VLs are very easy to break into and start due to wear in the locks, usually any VL key will unlock and start any other VL

my VL wagon passengers door has been attacked twice, firstly the lock was wrecked but no one got in, later this lock was forced again with the result that the key now works the lock again, new locks would help but I cant be bothered with the expense or time it takes. the thieves always lock the car so I dont know how many times its been stolen from

I have a strongbox bolted to the floor for valuables and so far, no one has taken anytiing from the spare tyre compartment, perhaps this would be too obvious

I have a case hardened chain and padlock for the steering wheel and another wheel lock

[BXHD]

you should probably change the locks if you dont want it broken into.
my bf has a vl calais and is going to put Solex (i think thats how you spell it?!) locks into it. its not hard to do and its worth not getting faggots breaking into ur car IMO.

[Calais1987]

I to have a VL Calais, broken in2 few times.
After the (i think) 2nd time after they pulled most of the steering column out (they didnt get 2 drive it) i had the all exterior locks removed and made it keyless entry, had a wire attached under the frt bumper for entry back up.
Must of pi**ed them of cause 2 weeks later they smashed the front passenger window, didnt get in though.
Had no prob's for a while (touch wood).
The only problem i have is the expense of fixing the after mess.
Know i have 1 full top alarm and 2 emo's and a third to be fitted shortly

I could open my VB Commodore drivers door with my house key!!!

[VRW]

Well, i plan on fitting solex door locks, a full alarm system, a manual kill switch in the car, and a battery isolating switch. The only way they will get it, is with a tilt tray and drag it up onto it.

[premium]

I've got an alarm system, it's dodgy, but in a good way!
You can't open the doors with the keys without setting the alarm off, and the car is immobilised after that.

[detox_nath83]

solex locks dont bother
you can turn them with a pair of pliers and they r out...
just put in a kill switch either to ignition or fuel pump and hide the switch:P

[thedeadwalk]

i don't have a problem with ****ers brakeing my locks or windows cus i leave the car unlocked

[Sabbath']

you should probably change the locks if you dont want it broken into.
my bf has a vl calais and is going to put Solex (i think thats how you spell it?!) locks into it. its not hard to do and its worth not getting faggots breaking into ur car IMO.

Doesnt make it any harder to put an object (wont say what) between the window and trim and popping the locks.

Older cars are inherently easier to get into than later models, so your money is probabaly best spent on stopping the car moving when somebody does get inside.

[Jezza]

i have a steering lock on my car and the cd player that i have in the car has a option to make a red light flash if the face is removed so at night i take the face of the cd player so the red light is flashing (i think it makes a small deterrent to people stealing it)

[TI3VOM]

I have to agree with the fact solex wont work my brothers car had shaved locks and a few little farkers got into the car through the boot.
He did catch one of the little bar$tards though was going to belt the crap out of him but he was too young so called the police instead.

[southy]

I have to agree with the fact solex wont work my brothers car had shaved locks and a few little farkers got into the car through the boot.
He did catch one of the little bar$tards though was going to belt the crap out of him but he was too young so called the police instead.

He must have been a bloody smally kid and been able to take the back seats off through the boot cuz there arnt any holes to get through in a VL..

[TI3VOM]

He must have been a bloody smally kid and been able to take the back seats off through the boot cuz there arnt any holes to get through in a VL..

Definantly not through the back cause he had a dual sub box in it that you could barely take out if you wanted to in the day let a lone at two in the morning with no light and while not trying to make a sound.

[calais24/7]

i have a steering lock on my car and the cd player that i have in the car has a option to make a red light flash if the face is removed so at night i take the face of the cd player so the red light is flashing (i think it makes a small deterrent to people stealing it)

If they are keen enough and you have an aftermarket steering wheel, how hard is it to undo 8 screws with an allend key and throw on another steering wheel? Also you can buy wheel clamps for like 70 bucks, i bought one so my car cant be pushed away and a tilt tray would be way to noisy. Also kill switches are a very cheap and easy way to stall the would be theif.

[rb26dett]

Take lead off coil

[BXHD]

Doesnt make it any harder to put an object (wont say what) between the window and trim and popping the locks.

Older cars are inherently easier to get into than later models, so your money is probabaly best spent on stopping the car moving when somebody does get inside.

yeah it wouldnt stop someone if they really wanted to get into ur car, anyone could get into any car. a vz with shaved doors and alarm got stolen.wtf?!
anyway, just makes it a little bit harder i guess?!
meh, do wat ya want!

[Bax]

Take lead off coil

Car doesn't start, they open the bonnet. Leads off, swap a lead over and off they go. I don't know I've never been a fan of that idea.

A good alarm, new locks.

If it's at home, have it garaged. If it can't be garaged, sensor light + dogs, don't park it on the road.

If you have to go out and leave it somewhere, leave it somewhere public where people can see it, and is well lit etc.

Most times it'll be stolen because its opportunistic. Windows down or something showing on the interior that they want. Or unlocked.

If they really want it - they'll get it.

[detox_nath83]

exactly locks only keep honest ppl out.. as for the coil wire, as bax said just put a lead from any cylinder and drive it away on 5 cylinders... rough though

take out a relay (ignition/fuel pump) or wire in a kill switch. easy

[kane88]

dog asleep on back seat?

[Goon]

as has been mentioned, VLs are very easy to break into and start due to wear in the locks, usually any VL key will unlock and start any other VL

my VL wagon passengers door has been attacked twice, firstly the lock was wrecked but no one got in, later this lock was forced again with the result that the key now works the lock again, new locks would help but I cant be bothered with the expense or time it takes. the thieves always lock the car so I dont know how many times its been stolen from

I have a strongbox bolted to the floor for valuables and so far, no one has taken anytiing from the spare tyre compartment, perhaps this would be too obvious

I have a case hardened chain and padlock for the steering wheel and another wheel lock

alarm system with microwave sensor + cut off switch.. best u can do without the dog in the backseat lol!

[S2_VR_]

you should probably change the locks if you dont want it broken into.
my bf has a vl calais and is going to put Solex (i think thats how you spell it?!) locks into it. its not hard to do and its worth not getting faggots breaking into ur car IMO.

mate Solex are SHIT, gimmi a pair if pliers and ill be into it in seconds... get genuine from rarespares

[S2_VR_]

i have new locks from rarespares and the car has an imobiliser + alarm (F Uckin LOUD ONE too)

[strgas]

check your windows put your hands against the glass and see if you can push the glass down , most worn widow regs will allow the window to be pushed down early model commodores suffered badly from this and afew other models . locks alarms clamps will only slow them down and if they really want it they will take it , kill switches are good but the biggest problem with them is everytime you wish to start the car you are showing how it is done right in front of your mates or g/f ....... all devices and defeatable one way or another only slows them down and weather they wish to steal your car or just your stereo an alarm is only going to make a noise and draw attenion to your car who is going to check and do anything about it if its not there car , so many false alarms people just dont give a stuff these days .

[calais24/7]

Take lead off coil

You could use one of the other leads, it will still run on 5 cylinders but just run like shit, its better if you swap it around but make sure you know remember lol

[harry3]

the VL although not worth much is often stolen, since its a cult car for teenage boys, and spare parts are now hard to get, so we need to be careful

[Goon]

its the number 1 commodore stolen!