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Old 02-02-2012, 03:13 PM
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With the weather getting warmer, I'm going to want to drive around with my doors off. I was careful last year and didn't really go anywhere with my doors off where I was going to be parked for a while. I figured this year why not have peace of mind. I tried a quick search but didn't come up with anything. A brand to recommend or stay away from would be all I need.


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If you want a hood lock go to the hardware store and get a hasp and master lock !
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Not a bad idea. I'll keep it in mind!
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WTF would you need a "hood lock" for?
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it would be better to hook up a kill switch based off the starter and hidden
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Well I'm more worried about parking somewhere when my doors are off, and someone popping my hood and taking the red top or anything else for that matter.
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red top? how about lock the hood pop. fab an easy latch cover to lock. nip it at the bud
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You must live in a hell of a neighborhood if you have to worry about people stealing your battery... WTF

Hell, I was thinking about taking my doors off, all Im gonna do is take out anything that can fly. lol
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Originally Posted by 89Laredo
You must live in a hell of a neighborhood if you have to worry about people stealing your battery... WTF

Hell, I was thinking about taking my doors off, all Im gonna do is take out anything that can fly. lol
Crackheads travel looking for easy prey
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Originally Posted by Troth
red top? how about lock the hood pop. fab an easy latch cover to lock. nip it at the bud
Hmm.. Maybe something that loops around the lever, that's connected to something that prevents it from being pulled?

Originally Posted by 89Laredo
You must live in a hell of a neighborhood if you have to worry about people stealing your battery... WTF

Hell, I was thinking about taking my doors off, all Im gonna do is take out anything that can fly. lol
Well it was an expensive battery. I live in a city, so I'm mainly trying to prevent something from happening, rather than having it happen. I also don't want someone messing with anything in the engine bay. My buddy had his electric mirrors stolen off his Expedition in an OK neighborhood while he was at a show. They'll steal anything pretty much. I just don't want to be in a parking lot with no doors, possibly no battery, saying gee I wish I had locked it lol.
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