SteelCitySteves
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Having got the Landy back from Direct Line after its theft we have started adding more security to it. One of the things (I wont list all additions for obv reasons) we have added is the X Defend Pedal Lock. I had a look at a few pedal locks and felt that although others were cheaper and generally made from a thicker gauge of steel I didn't see any other that was fitted to the vehicle full time and no others I saw were made of stainless which is a bigger pain to cut with a grinder. Also with it being a 90 with a dog guard in I didn't want the lock wandering about in the passenger footwell and I didn't want to be in and out of the back of the vehicle everytime I parked it up anywhere. So here are a few pictures of it fitted.
It locates easily and feels very solid when it is in the closed position.
With it in the unlock position I don't find that I notice the hinge underfoot whilst driving. I read a few posts by folk who have fitted it in the past that couldn't get used to it. I am a Joiner so normally have size 12 steel capped boots so maybe that could be it. Decided to fit it through the floor mat as I didn't want to have to cut all of the mat away. It also now stops the mat sliding forward and wedging the throttle open which is nice.
It sits nicely back against the seatbox. They do send you a little catch that you can fit to your seatbox to secure it, but I haven't noticed it trying to move about underfoot. In time I will probably fix some rubber matting to the footwell side of the Pedal Lock. Stepping up on to it in the wet or with wet boots on could be slippy I guess. Would also level it out with the hinge if I am wearing different shoes or whatever.
Only minor niggle was the boot release cable. Where it was fitted meant that the lock wouldn't close. Will refit it at some stage but I don't notice it while driving and it still works as it is. The bonus at the moment is that I can wrap it round the back of the clutch and then it is not easy to get that back out. So a bit more security.
All in all I would recommend it. I does come in kit form which I wasn't expecting. X Eng claim that this is so that you can assemble it yourself and familiarise yourself with the lock, I think it may also be to keep their costs down but who is to say
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Does anyone else use anymore of their stuff? I am thinking about a X Defend Gear Stick Lock R380 for Land Rover Defender. I know it wouldn't stop people dragging or lifting it away, I'm just thinking if I buy one of everything, firstly I'll save loads in diesel cos it'll be quicker to walk and secondly hopefully they will pick someone elses to have a pop at.
It locates easily and feels very solid when it is in the closed position.
With it in the unlock position I don't find that I notice the hinge underfoot whilst driving. I read a few posts by folk who have fitted it in the past that couldn't get used to it. I am a Joiner so normally have size 12 steel capped boots so maybe that could be it. Decided to fit it through the floor mat as I didn't want to have to cut all of the mat away. It also now stops the mat sliding forward and wedging the throttle open which is nice.
It sits nicely back against the seatbox. They do send you a little catch that you can fit to your seatbox to secure it, but I haven't noticed it trying to move about underfoot. In time I will probably fix some rubber matting to the footwell side of the Pedal Lock. Stepping up on to it in the wet or with wet boots on could be slippy I guess. Would also level it out with the hinge if I am wearing different shoes or whatever.
Only minor niggle was the boot release cable. Where it was fitted meant that the lock wouldn't close. Will refit it at some stage but I don't notice it while driving and it still works as it is. The bonus at the moment is that I can wrap it round the back of the clutch and then it is not easy to get that back out. So a bit more security.
All in all I would recommend it. I does come in kit form which I wasn't expecting. X Eng claim that this is so that you can assemble it yourself and familiarise yourself with the lock, I think it may also be to keep their costs down but who is to say
.Does anyone else use anymore of their stuff? I am thinking about a X Defend Gear Stick Lock R380 for Land Rover Defender. I know it wouldn't stop people dragging or lifting it away, I'm just thinking if I buy one of everything, firstly I'll save loads in diesel cos it'll be quicker to walk and secondly hopefully they will pick someone elses to have a pop at.
