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Discussion in '456/550/575' started by caspian575, Jun 23, 2007.

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  1. caspian575

    caspian575 Karting

    Jun 12, 2007
    154
    Cheshire UK
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    Roger Hayes
    #1 caspian575, Jun 23, 2007
    Attended a presentation made by a reformed car theif, he was a member of a ring that stole supercars "to order" He'd been caught and paid his dues and on the advice of the police set up a little business promoting anti theft tactics. All very interesting and when you have £100K worth of car quite frightening.

    Anyway, he was asked, "what ulyimately prevented you from steeling a car?" He replied, "when the car had no steering wheel!" They had planned to steal a supercar had it all planned but when they got to it they discovered it had no wheel, they were completely screwed. They hadn't expected it were not prepared for it and could do nothing but lock it up and walk away. He said that providing the wheels are kerbed and the wheel removed (as in the F1 or Rally arrangement where you click and release the wheel which is taken away) there is nothing they can. In their case they could probably ID the wheel and obtain another one but no wheel will stop most theives in their tracks.

    Can you buy a removeable wheel for a Ferrari road car?
     
  2. ajimbo

    ajimbo Karting

    Feb 27, 2007
    139
    Kelowna BC Canada
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    A Jimbo
    #2 ajimbo, Jun 23, 2007
    I don't use it on my 550, but I use that on my 340R when I use it. It makes things easier to get out of that car, too. ;)

    I found it the nicest one to use is the NRG one as I think they are most advanced one, not that expensive, either. only like 200?

    And yes for sure, someone must make the adapter not sure about the airbag, though, you will most likely lose the airbag.
     
  3. BigHead

    BigHead Formula Junior

    Oct 31, 2003
    995
    Outside of Boston
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    Dennis
    #3 BigHead, Jun 23, 2007
    I installed a quick-release hub in my 355. Works like a charm. You do look like a massive dork walking into the pub with a Ferrari steering wheel in hand, but it is a bit of a conversation starter. :)

    If you want details, do a search my username and "tekniq"

    vty,

    --Dennis
     
  4. SonomaRik

    SonomaRik F1 Veteran

    Dec 15, 2006
    6,904
    Folsom, CA (formerly Sonoma)
    #4 SonomaRik, Jun 25, 2007
    personally I don't believe it would keep a person from truly getting the car: just a set back and some costs, considering the steering mech is so much less than the engine etc. Especially if the car to order was in high demand.

    put on flatbed or back of covered truck and off you go

    however, LOJAC would be a better deal and with the early warning device, as I have, it works fine.
     

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