The stupidity of tamper proof hex/torx bolts

[shueardm]

I mean seriously. I just don't get what on earth this stupid idea was ever taken up.
If someone wants to steal my roof racks, they are going to go to friggin Bunnings ( if they haven't already ) and get themselves a tamperproof hex bit to suit the roof racks they want.
As it happens I would like to move my roof racks and can't seem to find my key. I do have a matching in hex bit but alas ITS NOT a tamper proof one.
While I am at it, this bitch and whine, how did they come to put the word "proof" in next to tamper , tamper "proof" what a load of rubbish.

 

[ephect]

So U lost it key and ur pissed.. it appears the tamperproof torx screw is doing its job.

 

[shueardm]

At least you're trying to make me feel better

 

[Immortality]

Once upon a time they would have been tamper proof but with the proliferation of cheap tools in this modern age there is no such thing anymore.

 

[Tonner Matt]

 

[losh1971]

I have a set of Teng torx bits that would fit on your rails. Might be an idea to add them to your tool list, after you buy the spanners.

 

[Lex]

My $8.00 quarter inch socket set has the right torx bit for my roof rack.
$8.00 5 - 6 years ago from kmart.

 

[shueardm]

point proven

 

[Drawnnite]

isn't that how with the normal torx bits there is that size that isn't a multiple of 5 (27), but were actually originally a propriety size for a particular motorcycle brand?

a good one if you can ever find it is a 7mm allen key.
one of the most famous brands of bicycle cranks used it for a while.

 

[Pollushon]

I agree the 'tamper proof' label is incorrect but improvising security torx bits is practically impossible. Improvisation is the mother of skulduggery.