Tower Speaker Security or Quick Release

jchamlee 07-21-2004, 10:50 AM

I just got a new Mobius LSV with Mako 6.5" tube speakers on the tower. I keep the boat in semi-private storage and am worried about theft. Now, I am unscrewing all speakers and racks. I'd like to set up a quick release for the speakers and secure the racks. Any advice on a Quick Release for the speakers, or tamperproof screws? How to, where to buy, pros/cons, etc. Thanks!!

(the_madness) · (the_madness) **Join Date: May 2003** 07-21-2004, 4:06 PM

http://www.wakeproducts.com/accessories/stud.html

These are pretty sweet, but a little on the spendy side.

(mikeski) · (mikeski) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 07-21-2004, 10:14 PM

If the tower tubes are 2" you can use stage lighting clamps. They come in aluminum and even look decent.

(wakescene) · (wakescene) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 07-22-2004, 12:12 PM

www.centerstagelighting.com

jchamlee 07-22-2004, 1:10 PM

The cans for these Makos have half of the clamp welded on...so it appears. Is there a way to remove this and uses a new clamp? Or is there some other way? I just don't understand how I can use a new clamp when the existing one is attached to the tube. Thanks!

dliguori 07-22-2004, 1:20 PM

This is a funny issue to me because it is like the origional pull out stereos. You may be able to remove them easily but if you don't someone else can. I use torx bolts instead of hex bolts and it makes it difficult for someone else to take off but fairly easy for you. Just my opinion. Oh yeah, it is cheaper this way too! Good Luck!

(Message edited by dliguori on July 22, 2004)

jchamlee 07-22-2004, 1:30 PM

Where did you get your torx bolts? How unique/hard would it be to get that driver? I'd like to put some of those on my racks.

(freakytikki) · (freakytikki) **Join Date: Apr 2004** 07-22-2004, 2:07 PM

Check this stuff out..something I have thought of.But idiots will the go after speakers...rip them...waste of time.If you use thumb screws and take box off...no problem.
http://www.hudsonfasteners.com/security.htm

(freakytikki) · (freakytikki) **Join Date: Apr 2004** 07-22-2004, 2:10 PM

Here are some thumb screws...but I would take nice bolts to a welder(tig) and make my own.
http://www.hudsonfasteners.com/thumb.htm

dliguori 07-22-2004, 3:52 PM

JUUUUSSSSTIIIIICCCCCE
Sorry, I had to drop a bit of Jay and Silent Bob.
Here's a link to a company that sells Torx bolts online. I've never bought from them because there's a place locally for this stuff. But anyways, there is a whole slew of different types that are tamper resistant. Take a look!!! In fact I would go with one of the other types(Penta or spline, etc) because those are VERY rare bits that pretty much nobody would have in their portable tool kit.
http://www.lara.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?keywords=bt-t