How to secure e30 hardtop

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bhaza
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Wed May 30, 2012 7:31 pm

Hi just wondering if there is any way of securing a e30 hardtop when in car? I've been told to Steal it you just smash rear side window or man door window undo front release handles and release rear pins. Is there anything one can do to add more security, I was thinking of having that supa glass security film put on the windows already have a Clifford alarm. Any help would be nice thanks
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Wed May 30, 2012 7:37 pm

1 Park in an alarmed and locked garage
2 Buy a large dog to live in the front passenger seat.
3 Take out agreed value insurance.
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Wed May 30, 2012 7:54 pm

The nuts that screw onto the pins would hinder a thief if they don't have the right tool.
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Wed May 30, 2012 8:14 pm

h7fal wrote:The nuts that screw onto the pins would hinder a thief if they don't have the right tool.
Not for long though, a flathead screwdriver will get the nut off.

I've got a good alarm which goes off if you enter into the cabin.
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Wed May 30, 2012 10:30 pm

cant find set of locking pins so mines held down by cable ties :cry:
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Wed May 30, 2012 10:51 pm

samuraibaz wrote:cant find set of locking pins so mines held down by cable ties :cry:
i think the locking pins are still available from dealer
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Thu May 31, 2012 2:01 pm

Last time I looked the pins were £100+ each from BMW, ouch!

I've got none I'm afraid.
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Thu May 31, 2012 2:17 pm

Pump action for close range, and a bazooka if they do a runner.
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Thu May 31, 2012 2:36 pm

daimlerman wrote: 2 Buy a large dog to live in the front passenger seat.
Do you have an unlimited supply of seats and or cloth? :)
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Thu May 31, 2012 2:47 pm

Lol i have the pins and the clamps for the hardtop already, ive decided im gonna install that superglass security film and my expensive alarm should give me time to get the dogs out lol
thanks
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