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Charliefox

Member Since: 03 Oct 2013
Location: County Durham
Posts: 56

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Corris Grey

Securing an 'ardcase

Having bought an 'ardcase pedal lock for the new DC, I wanted to secure it somewhere easily accessible.

I've been very impressed with the Quick Fist range of rubber clamps and hoped one of them might be a solution. I bought a "Quick Fist Rubber Tie Down Belt (Posts)" kit for £16.95 and had a look in the rear footwell.

As we don't have many rear seat passengers, apart from 3 Spaniels, I decided to make use of some existing bolts. I'll let the pictures do the talking as it should be obvious how this has been fitted. I should say that the belts don't look that secure in the picture with the 'ardcase in place - in fact that isn't the case. The thickness of the rubber prevents the belt from following the contours of the case closely. I used the belt joining clip to provide a 90 degree connection. No extra holes were drilled for fitting - the posts pick up on the existing pairs of bodywork securing bolts. The other bolt was already behind the cubby box.

In the event of needing load space in the rear footwell, the securing posts are flush to the rear mat and therefore shouldn't impede the passage of kit.

The case is removed and secured in a second or two, even when leaning over from the driver's seat.

Hope it provides a bit of inspiration for other users

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9th Dec 2013 4:02pm

GUM97

Member Since: 05 Feb 2012
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3555

1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Stornoway Grey

Very neat!

An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"

9th Dec 2013 4:05pm

ericvv

Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
Location: Near the Jet d'Eau
Posts: 5816

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

I still have to do something similar. But would prefer to secure the Ard'case under frontal portion of the 2nd row seats, as there is space, and same time keeps it more out of the way of the 2nd row passengers feet. You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
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9th Dec 2013 7:24pm

Philslandy

Member Since: 10 Sep 2013
Location: Eifel
Posts: 156

I`d have some questions about that Ardcase...
How much space is there on each pedal side?
I do have some Aluminium applications (pads) from Matzker/Cologne, These are about 5mm wider on each side of the pedal.
What do you think, would that stil fit?

I like that lock, but they Charge an extra 44 Pounds for the LHD Version + Postage

The Price ist way over 200 Pounds

Does somebody know if they sell it around here?

17th Dec 2013 1:10pm

Charliefox

Member Since: 03 Oct 2013
Location: County Durham
Posts: 56

Hi PL

The short answer is that it won't fit.

The right hand side of the brake pedal fits flush against an internal brace in the ardcase. If your pedals are larger than standard then I'm afraid it won't work

Chris

17th Dec 2013 4:29pm

Philslandy

Member Since: 10 Sep 2013
Location: Eifel
Posts: 156

Hi Chris,
thanks a lot for that important Detail!
This solution is realy nice , but i`ll have to find something else...

I don`t want to criticise your Fixing of the ardcase, but i think you should put some protection material between your ardcase and car Body. Without it will damage the warnish and surface of your Landy.
There is some foam material in 5mm with one self adhesive side you could use.

Cheers Philip

17th Dec 2013 5:00pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8578

If you contact the lads at 'ardcase they can make/modify one to suit your particular pedal arrangements. They would probably need a photo and some measurements off you.

They are helpful lads there.

Brendan

17th Dec 2013 5:05pm

Philslandy

Member Since: 10 Sep 2013
Location: Eifel
Posts: 156

Hi Brendan

,
thanks for that advice!
Do you think they realy would?
That would be fantastic...
In that case i could mesure exactly the needed spaces to make it fit
Do you eventually have the link to their Homepage?
I have seen the ardcase at MUD.

Philip

17th Dec 2013 5:11pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8578

Hi Philip,
The lads at 'ardcase are helpful. (Am brain dead at the moment and can not remember their names!)

Their website is http://www.landybitsnbobs.co.uk/.

We deal with them however that is just something else we have not got around to putting on our website!

Take a photo with lots of measurements and email it across to them.

If you need any help just let me know and will do my best.

Brendan

17th Dec 2013 5:30pm

Charliefox

Member Since: 03 Oct 2013
Location: County Durham
Posts: 56

Philslandy wrote:
I don`t want to criticise your Fixing of the ardcase, but i think you should put some protection material between your ardcase and car Body. Without it will damage the warnish and surface of your Landy.
There is some foam material in 5mm with one self adhesive side you could use.

Cheers Philip

Hi Philiip

What you can't see is the base of the fixing posts protect the ardcase from the paintwork. In effect, the ardcase sits about 5mm away from the bodywork.

But thanks for the thought anyway

Chris

17th Dec 2013 5:39pm

Philslandy

Member Since: 10 Sep 2013
Location: Eifel
Posts: 156

Brendan,
you have helped me a lot

Your Homepage is also very interesting!
I will contact them and see if they can make one.

Thank you very much

Philip

17th Dec 2013 5:43pm

Philslandy

Member Since: 10 Sep 2013
Location: Eifel
Posts: 156

Charliefox wrote:
Philslandy wrote:
I don`t want to criticise your Fixing of the ardcase, but i think you should put some protection material between your ardcase and car Body. Without it will damage the warnish and surface of your Landy.
There is some foam material in 5mm with one self adhesive side you could use.

Cheers Philip

Hi Philiip

What you can't see is the base of the fixing posts protect the ardcase from the paintwork. In effect, the ardcase sits about 5mm away from the bodywork.

But thanks for the thought anyway

O.K.
Great!

17th Dec 2013 5:44pm

foxhound

Member Since: 02 Mar 2013
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 357

1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi SW Alpine White

Alternative location

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To make access to a stowed ardcase 'easier' and fitting it to the pedals for use quicker (which encourages use at every stop!), I keep mine lashed to the front of the driver's seat box in my 110 (it doesnt get in the way even when i wear size 11 wellies). I have acoustic matting fitted throughout and on the front of the seat box I have fitted a couple of staples (military windscreen blackout/winter cover blind fitting staples) just above the ardcase. I have 2 camlock cut down roof rack straps that go through the staples which neatly hold the ardcase in place with one edge resting on the floor. it doesnt swing forward when you brake but you could add 2 floor level staples as well if you wanted. 110 Defender 300tdi & Penman trailer with ally exped top and roof tent

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22nd Dec 2013 6:15pm

Cuthbert

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Up North
Posts: 1535

Tell me - Why did you buy an 'ardcase pedal lock? I keep seeing lots of references to Safe T Pedal and Adrenalin and they all seem to have their devotees. What in your opinion is so much better about this security product?

p.s. The 'ardcase product looks great in that green colour, clean lines and graphics but it appears more expensive that the other types and I'm not sure if I see the extra value?

23rd Dec 2013 1:01am

Charliefox

Member Since: 03 Oct 2013
Location: County Durham
Posts: 56

Extremely visible - gives the impression of a secure vehicle and implies a security-minded owner who may have taken other measures.

Extremely well built - provides minutes rather than seconds of protection against "normal" tools and therefore may be seen as too much trouble for the more casual thief.

Very quick to install and remove - fiddley security is a waste of money, if it takes too long to fit most people eventually stop bothering. This can be done in less than 10 seconds, on or off.

Easy to store - no one wants a huge security device taking up valuable load space and this one doesn't.

Ultimately it's personal and based on perceived level and type of threat, budget and attitude. The 'ardcase fits in well with my security package and I would certainly buy it again. Chris

23rd Dec 2013 8:27am

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