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Solex problem,

Started by boostn019 · 19 Sept 2010 · 6 replies

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boostn019Archived member
Hey guys previous owner had solex locks installed and lost the keys, is there a way to buy keys for them or do they need to be replace ? cheers Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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nil boostArchived member
not 100%, but i think they may need to be changed.
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tzatzikiArchived member
buy a new set of solex locks- they sell for $100-150 depending on where u go pack includes: 2 door locks and 1 boot lock.
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KALAYArchived member
solex locks are easier to get into than standard ones... you should be able to get in easily Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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VL-86-92Archived member
your new key can be a screwdriver solex locks have a bad reputation Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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boostn019Archived member
LOL yeah i might replace them, thanks
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Calsta88Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by VL-86-92 [View Post] your new key can be a screwdriver solex locks have a bad reputation a screwdriver?? are you forgetting the cylindrical shape of the barrel thats exacly the attack solex locks prevent.. Quote: Originally Posted by boostn019 [View Post] Hey guys previous owner had solex locks installed and lost the keys, is there a way to buy keys for them or do they need to be replace ? cheers yes it will be easy to bust into your old locks boostn019 anything from multigrips to a rolled up peice of cardboard stuck into the keyhole and turned will do the trick (or so im told). solex locks aren't really there as beefed up security, its more of a preventative cos they look like too much trouble for an oportunistic theif. every theif has a screwdriver on them, but prob not multi grips etc etc in the end they are better than standard screwdriver attack prone locks. cal Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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