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custom90



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Security decals on roof
Has anyone ever thought of putting large numbers for example of the roof? Would be un-obtrusive but very useful if stolen and tracked by air, even more so with a tracker fitted. If noticed would also be a deterrent to possible theft as it's not something that could quickly and easily be removed.
Just an idea I was wondering about. ____\We|Will|Win/___
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Post #274863 18th Oct 2013 5:17pm
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Diablo



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Post #274864 18th Oct 2013 5:23pm
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Likeomg



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we have them ontop of all lifeboats on the ships... even just one large letter or number would help how many defenders are currently going around with them 'is that the stolen defender? it has the letter L and is the right colour but...' we have our call sign's down them, think my last one was c6vq8...
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custom90



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I thought I had seen them before like in that link hence mentioning it. ____\We|Will|Win/___
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Post #274867 18th Oct 2013 5:26pm
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WelshGas



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Wales 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Already available . Check out here, at Landywatch http://www.landywatch.co.uk/smf2//index.php?topic=80.0
I have them on mine LW 6., being one of the early adopters. Whistle

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Post #274868 18th Oct 2013 5:28pm
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VeeTee



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Hmm, that's a pity, incompatible with a permanent mounted roofrack Sad Cheers, Vincent
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1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold)
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Post #274875 18th Oct 2013 5:50pm
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custom90



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How much are they I've seen the just under £30 mark direct from Skytag, I assume that's correct?
Do you also have to have LW ..... Or can you have what you like? I.e. Registration ____\We|Will|Win/___
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Post #274876 18th Oct 2013 5:54pm
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bpman



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don't be tempted to put your post code on the roof Embarassed



Having the LandyWatch number or part of number plate on the roof is a really great idea

I bet D J Hutton could come up with some large stickers ?
Post #274877 18th Oct 2013 5:56pm
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custom90



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I'm thinking of getting a personal plate at some point so the two would tie up nicely IMO. ____\We|Will|Win/___
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Post #274882 18th Oct 2013 6:07pm
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ARC99



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It was thought years ago that it was an ideal crime prevention tool and so it was for some years until it was found that The criminal family could could enter the postcode into a database and locate your empty home. The newer system such as that operated by Skytag and other companies who issue a use once code that will only ever apply to your vehicle is thought to be more secure. Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place,
so it doesn't take much to Censored us off.

Richard
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diesel_jim



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Although.... after watching numerous police-catch-chav programmes, once the eye in the sky, AKA helicopter, is up and working, it takes a matter of minutes for them to locate even the most average looking eurobox, so a defender would stick out like a sore thumb.
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ZeDefender



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Really good idea - so it can say anything really, as long as it identifies the vehicle quickly once you call the police Thumbs Up
However, isn't it somewhat limited by the number of helicopters around? I don't think even Google Earth updates that fast... Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
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custom90



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Google earth street view is a pain in the behind if you ask me, perfectly shows mine in the drive just with plate obliterated. Luckily not very conspicuous anyway but still it's there viewable to anyone remotely.
AFAK trackers can be tracked by plod cars too by road not just by air. ____\We|Will|Win/___
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You can ask Google to remove the image. They have done so with every request I've made. Steve.
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custom90



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Oh really? How did you go about doing that MOG?
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