BMW lock pick tool
12-29-2006, 12:26 PM
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BMW lock pick tool
Wow, this is pretty scary. I wonder how well this would apply to an Audi lock.<ul><li><a href="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=4332050438141762214&hl= en">http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=4332050438141762214&hl= en</a</li></ul>
12-29-2006, 05:47 PM
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Gee - I just can't fully express my gratitude at the use of an X3 as the lock pick subject here
I showed the first part of the video to my wife (who drives our X3 daily) and suggested that she might want to think carefully about what gets left in the car while she shops.
Its pretty hard to ignore how fast an experienced locksmith can get into the car with these tools....
Its pretty hard to ignore how fast an experienced locksmith can get into the car with these tools....
12-29-2006, 06:14 PM
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I would imagine the pins would be in different locations.. and you would need a new keyset made
but potentially yes.. they could make one for our Audis
EDIT: The pins would be different heights, and different lenghts between them
EDIT: The pins would be different heights, and different lenghts between them
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12-29-2006, 06:51 PM
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Being a former repo man, I have this to say...
No repoman or car thief is going to use that tool to break into your car..Most banks will provide the agent with the key code to your car, so they can cut the key(usually only on lux cars),on rare occasions I would have to use a break in kit to enter the vehicle, then pick the ignition(down side to this is keeping the picks in the ignition while driving away so the steering doesnt lock up in the middle of your repo, which can be very stressful and time consuming, everything else get hitched up with a tow truck. When I was on the road I had the control to my lift right in the cab..so basicly back up, lift and go..took all of about 5-15 seconds. Now I could see someone using that tool if they had the vehicle in a safe spot (warehouse, chop shop)where they wanted to get into the car with out damage, otherwise most street level crooks will just take a dent-puller to your locks.
Majority of car thefts are by people who cant afford to get on the bus, much less buy some high tech gear.
Just my thoughs..
Majority of car thefts are by people who cant afford to get on the bus, much less buy some high tech gear.
Just my thoughs..
12-29-2006, 07:14 PM
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Fortunately I have no concerns about the repo man with this car.
On the other hand no car is Ft. Knox, so your better bet is to make sure you have good insurance and don't leave your wallet (or anything else that's desirable) on the passenger seat in broad daylight.
My daily driver is a ragtop in the Spring-Fall months and a pocket knife will make awfully short work of the inside/outside barrier. Lots of folks with convertibles never put the top up at all when they park them - it's harder to replace the cut up top than it is the contents of the car. Anyone who was intent on stealing the car is going to do it anyway, so don't bother pretending they won't....
My daily driver is a ragtop in the Spring-Fall months and a pocket knife will make awfully short work of the inside/outside barrier. Lots of folks with convertibles never put the top up at all when they park them - it's harder to replace the cut up top than it is the contents of the car. Anyone who was intent on stealing the car is going to do it anyway, so don't bother pretending they won't....
