TheSamba.com :: View topic - how can ragtops be made less vulnerable to car jacking

Sat Feb 01, 2003 2:59 am

I was just wondering what can you add or do to a ragtop beetle so that it becomes less easily stolen?

Sat Feb 01, 2003 4:19 am

Install a shift locking mechinism from Bill and Steve. This will allow you to Lock the trans into reverse and it would look pretty stange to see someone driving a distance this way. It can only be used with the origially shifter. 1-800-258-4VWS.

Sat Feb 01, 2003 7:04 pm

Also install a "the club" since idiot theives won't necessarily see the shift lock.
Keeping them from breaking in in the first place is a good idea.

Sun Feb 02, 2003 3:57 pm

just get a rotweiler and only give him enough food to survive and make his dog house you vw :)

Sun Feb 02, 2003 3:58 pm

or go to www.rent-a-midget.com and give him a 12gauge and let him live in your westy!

Sun Feb 02, 2003 6:27 pm

Go see Jakub at Kaminski Auto Salvage. I had a 51 Sunroof and wanted extra security for obvious reasons. Jakub installed/riveted a huge 12ga sheet metal panel completely covering the sunroof opening. Now, my 51 is as secure as a sedan, if not better thanks to the thick gauge sheet metal.

Sun Feb 02, 2003 9:36 pm

Park your shiat in a garage and pull the coil wire each night. If they want it bad enough they are gonna steal it

Mon Feb 03, 2003 4:48 pm

Has anyone looked at the AutoLock? It locks the brake pedal in place. I just don't know it if works on bugs as the arms come up from the floor instead of down from the dash/bulkhead like on most cars.

Mon Feb 03, 2003 9:52 pm

Does the Autolock hold the brake pedal up to prevent it from being pushed down? Shoot, that won't stop anyone. When I was in college, I drove my bug for weeks using only the Emergency brake, since I didn't have the time/money to fix my leaking braking system.

Tue Feb 04, 2003 1:57 am

brake on auto cars clutch on stick dummy cant put the car into gear without the clutch. cant take the car out of park with automatic

Tue Feb 04, 2003 1:11 pm

Pull the engine out every night! C'mon! It's only 4 bolts!
LOL!

Wed Feb 05, 2003 3:04 am

bolt on a wood slat roof rack.then you have the best of both worlds

Wed Feb 05, 2003 6:34 pm

install this thing they have in europe that fits on the wheels and can't be rolled at all.

Wed Feb 05, 2003 8:40 pm

weld in a sedan roofclip.

Sat Feb 08, 2003 9:53 pm

anything to help stop theft...
where do i get this shift locking mechinism from Bill and Steve?

ive got a rag top to...
i got a hold of a roof section and have a hinging flap that lifts out-- its awsome because i can either have a big ole sun roof or put the pins in the hinge and have a metal sunrooflike cover-- best of both worlds

again...
where do i get this shift locking mechinism from Bill and Steve?

Sat Feb 08, 2003 9:56 pm

I bought a shift lock from Wolfsburg West. About $50. I think it is well worth it. Also is easy to install and doesn't look bad. Looks like the original accessory offered by VW.

Sun Feb 09, 2003 2:41 pm

pull the peddle assembly its 2 bolts and two cables not that hard did it for years makes the robber look stupid when the go to move it

Tue Feb 18, 2003 10:18 pm

Someone mentioned Bill and Steves, but you can find the lock at most places. Here's one for $80 http://store.cip1.com/Merchant2/merchant.php?Scree...2-06-01-02