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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Daz2411 on 09 January 2016, 18:03
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Hi
I am new to this forum and have recently ordered my first Gti!
I am just wondering if anyone uses or has used a disklok steering wheel lock and if it fits
The flat bottom type steering wheel that is standard on the Gti itself.
Thanks
Darren
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I have one, not on the golf but it will fit. I've got the small one and it's been used in all sorts of cars. Currently protecting the T5.
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don't trust 1 of them to protect your gti :sad: youtube made them useless
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1QtoCDXyVs
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That's not a disklok.
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That's not a disklok.
they use the same lock :smiley: same as the old u-lock for bikes that can be opened with a pen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LahDQ2ZQ3e0
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Not sure what else too use more of a deterrent than anything
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I have one, not on the golf but it will fit. I've got the small one and it's been used in all sorts of cars. Currently protecting the T5.
Yeah I have seen the small one that's the one that should fit. only just wondered with the steering wheel flattening out on the bottom that it may be too small and can flip it off
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Not sure what else too use more of a deterrent than anything
not much you can do these days if they really want it chances are they will try anything to get it :smiley:
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Not sure what else too use more of a deterrent than anything
not much you can do these days if they really want it chances are they will try anything to get it :smiley:
Yeah your right. VW tried to get me to have a tracker fitted but tbh if it got nicked I wouldn't want it back I just want to prevent it from going if I can.
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I could be completely wrong but aren't most cars these days stolen with the keys? You might be better ensuring your home is protected properly.
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Not sure what else too use more of a deterrent than anything
not much you can do these days if they really want it chances are they will try anything to get it :smiley:
Yeah your right. VW tried to get me to have a tracker fitted but tbh if it got nicked I wouldn't want it back I just want to prevent it from going if I can.
even a tracker can be rendered useless with a gps blocker that can be bought on ebay :smiley:
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That's not a disklok.
they use the same lock :smiley: same as the old u-lock for bikes that can be opened with a pen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LahDQ2ZQ3e0
The Disklok I use on my van is opened with a key, not one of those weird round keys that you use with a bike lock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIHnQOGVRz4
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I could be completely wrong but aren't most cars these days stolen with the keys? You might be better ensuring your home is protected properly.
My home is protected alarm cctv. My understanding is that thieves now don't need your key. They would much prefer to break into to car and code a new blank key via your OBD PORT.
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The Disklok I use on my van is opened with a key, not one of those weird round keys that you use with a bike lock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIHnQOGVRz4
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Yeah that's the one
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That's not a disklok.
they use the same lock :smiley: same as the old u-lock for bikes that can be opened with a pen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LahDQ2ZQ3e0
The Disklok I use on my van is opened with a key, not one of those weird round keys that you use with a bike lock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIHnQOGVRz4
a key probably makes it a bit easier :smiley:
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As I had my GTI stolen in summer I now have a tracker, gap and disklok. It fits fine with the flat bottom wheel and probably just slows any potential scumbags down a little. That can only be a good thing.
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That's not a disklok.
they use the same lock :smiley: same as the old u-lock for bikes that can be opened with a pen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LahDQ2ZQ3e0
The Disklok I use on my van is opened with a key, not one of those weird round keys that you use with a bike lock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIHnQOGVRz4
a key probably makes it a bit easier :smiley:
All I now is that I've never had a vehicle stolen with one of these on. And I don't know anyone who has.
It's better than nothing at the end of the day and they're only £100.
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As I had my GTI stolen in summer I now have a tracker, gap and disklok. It fits fine with the flat bottom wheel and probably just slows any potential scumbags down a little. That can only be a good thing.
Exactly my thinking they seem the best reviewed out there and when spending £30k on a car £100 isn't a lot at all. Sorry to hear you had yours stolen.
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All I now is that I've never had a vehicle stolen with one of these on. And I don't know anyone who has.
It's better than nothing at the end of the day and they're only £100.
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Yeah you're right worth the £100 then
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Hopefully sharing our experiences, both bad and good, contributes to the greater good!! I've got the storage bag and the wheel cover with the disklok which are both excellent.
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I could be completely wrong but aren't most cars these days stolen with the keys? You might be better ensuring your home is protected properly.
My home is protected alarm cctv. My understanding is that thieves now don't need your key. They would much prefer to break into to car and code a new blank key via your OBD PORT.
Blimey, really? I'd have thought using the key would be a lot easier and safer than faffing about coding a new key. How long does that take then? I'd prefer that though than a break in or knocking on my door followed by a violent altercation. I love my car but my face isn't insured!
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That's not a disklok.
they use the same lock :smiley: same as the old u-lock for bikes that can be opened with a pen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LahDQ2ZQ3e0
The Disklok I use on my van is opened with a key, not one of those weird round keys that you use with a bike lock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIHnQOGVRz4
a key probably makes it a bit easier :smiley:
All I now is that I've never had a vehicle stolen with one of these on. And I don't know anyone who has.
It's better than nothing at the end of the day and they're only £100.
yeah your right its better than nothing but still not full proof but nothing is these days if they really want it :smiley:
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Blimey, really? I'd have thought using the key would be a lot easier and safer than faffing about coding a new key. How long does that take then? I'd prefer that though than a break in or knocking on my door followed by a violent altercation. I love my car but my face isn't insured!
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Yeah that was my reaction. There's news articles and videos about it takes anything between 90/30 secs reportedly. TBH it seems like a lot of fords that are effected by it. Yeah your right a car is replaceable your face and family isn't.
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Hopefully sharing our experiences, both bad and good, contributes to the greater good!! I've got the storage bag and the wheel cover with the disklok which are both excellent.
Definitely!! I've just ordered a small disklok with the cover and bag £114
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I've been using mine for 3 months and the cover protects the steering wheel well from marks. Bag has Velcro which stops it rattling around too. Good stuff!
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I could be completely wrong but aren't most cars these days stolen with the keys? You might be better ensuring your home is protected properly.
My home is protected alarm cctv. My understanding is that thieves now don't need your key. They would much prefer to break into to car and code a new blank key via your OBD PORT.
Blimey, really? I'd have thought using the key would be a lot easier and safer than faffing about coding a new key. How long does that take then? I'd prefer that though than a break in or knocking on my door followed by a violent altercation. I love my car but my face isn't insured!
couple of mins on audi :smiley:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZIW0J0_tS4
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I could be completely wrong but aren't most cars these days stolen with the keys? You might be better ensuring your home is protected properly.
My home is protected alarm cctv. My understanding is that thieves now don't need your key. They would much prefer to break into to car and code a new blank key via your OBD PORT.
Blimey, really? I'd have thought using the key would be a lot easier and safer than faffing about coding a new key. How long does that take then? I'd prefer that though than a break in or knocking on my door followed by a violent altercation. I love my car but my face isn't insured!
couple of mins on audi :smiley:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZIW0J0_tS4
Still shocking that it can be done isn't it. Can't have nothing these days.
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these idiots take longer to park the other car than to steal this x6 :shocked:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIK2Kq2q4ys
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I've been using mine for 3 months and the cover protects the steering wheel well from marks. Bag has Velcro which stops it rattling around too. Good stuff!
Never bothered with the cover on any of my cars. The most I had to do was ensure the wheel on the VXR was at 90 degrees as he leather was very soft, doing this meant the lock sat on some stitching. Sorted.
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Definitely!! I've just ordered a small disklok with the cover and bag £114
Keep the disklok key separate from the car key ;)
If you ever get accosted in the street for your key, throw the car key at them and run away. They can get in the car but won't be going anywhere lol
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Think it was only £10 though and I'm a bit OCD! :laugh:
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Think it was only £10 though and I'm a bit OCD! :laugh:
I know what you mean, just couldn't be bothered with the extra faff!
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Think it was only £10 though and I'm a bit OCD! :laugh:
£4.99 :smiley:
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Definitely!! I've just ordered a small disklok with the cover and bag £114
Keep the disklok key separate from the car key ;)
If you ever get accosted in the street for your key, throw the car key at them and run away. They can get in the car but won't be going anywhere lol
Ha good thinking
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£4.99! Much better than the old pillow case some fella on YouTube recommended then!
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