f30/34 catalytic converter theft prevention

rukp · 08-20-2021, 05:53 PM

Hi All,

Anyone got any recommendations for a cat lock type product to make it less appealing for the scum bags to get at a converter?

Happy to fit a DIY one...

Thks

Rukp

Pentland · 08-20-2021, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rukp

Hi All,

Anyone got any recommendations for a cat lock type product to make it less appealing for the scum bags to get at a converter?

Happy to fit a DIY one...

Thks

Rukp

Although inconvenient having it nicked, there will probably be less damage to the car and it will be cheaper to claim on insurance than it will be putting something in place to protect against it.

rukp · 08-21-2021, 01:37 AM

Thks Pentland,

They dont look particularity difficult to fit, as a DIYer I wouldnt be welding anything. Its more of a deterrent thing as well. Seem to wake up every few days with postings on local websites of "ring vids" of someone local having had theirs taken!

If anyone has a recommendation Id be keen to hear.

Thks

MY340i · 08-21-2021, 06:56 AM

Wouldn’t have thought f30 cats get stolen.

They are usually after Japanese cars and hybrids, so Lexus, toyota Prius, Honda jazz etc

un1eash · 08-21-2021, 07:25 AM

Didn't think BMW's were targeted due to the position of the Cat being on the down pipe.

Techno 9000 · 08-21-2021, 01:30 PM

+1.

rukp · 08-21-2021, 06:45 PM

Thanks all...

Appreciate the replies

Rgds
Rukp

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rukp Private 18 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 3 series GT 320- M sport Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Thks Pentland, They dont look particularity difficult to fit, as a DIYer I wouldnt be welding anything. Its more of a deterrent thing as well. Seem to wake up every few days with postings on local websites of "ring vids" of someone local having had theirs taken! If anyone has a recommendation Id be keen to hear. Thks
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MY340i Major 721 Rep 1,444 Posts Drives: Various Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Wouldn’t have thought f30 cats get stolen. They are usually after Japanese cars and hybrids, so Lexus, toyota Prius, Honda jazz etc
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