TheSamba.com :: View topic - Shifter Lock -- Do they work?

Sun Jan 05, 2003 6:38 pm

I'm trying to upgrade my security on my daily driver. I use the club (I know, it only slows the crooks down) and was wondering if the shift lock (the kind you install on the floor of the shifter) works as a deterent. Also, does it affect the ability to shift in any way?

Thanks,

Micro

Sun Jan 05, 2003 7:15 pm

I put one of the aftermarket ones into my 63 bus and it worked great. you need to get a standoff plate to make it work right. I used one from one of those aftermarket quickshift kits. tottal cost was under $60. you do have to hack a big hole in your floormat to put it in.

Sun Jan 05, 2003 7:30 pm

i got a berg locking shifter for my 58' you need a deep pocket to pick one of these up but it works well !!

nick aragon

Mon Jan 06, 2003 8:24 am

Does this add significantly to slowing down a crook or do they pop the keyhole in a flash?

Mon Jan 06, 2003 8:31 pm

I put one in my '58. It may not do any good at all in terms of slowing down a crook, but it at least adds to your peace of mind. I bought the one that Wolfsburg West sells. It wasn't terribly expensive and didn't require the standoff plate that lind is refering to. But lind is right when he said you have to hack a big hole in your floormat.

Andrew
'58 Panel Bus(for sale)
'60 European Beetle
'67 Deluxe Bus