Alternatives to Heeltoe/Fastline locking hardtop buttons?
07-30-2018, 07:07 PM
#1
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Alternatives to Heeltoe/Fastline locking hardtop buttons?
I put in an order for Heeltoe hardtop locks about a month ago but they're backordered and I've been told it will be another 6+ weeks and I really can't wait that long. Are there any orther alternatives to these locks for hardtop anti-theft? I've searched but everyone just talks about these.
07-30-2018, 07:39 PM
#2
Nope, they are worth the wait(I've had them for 5 years). Only other option is fixed mounts you might run into noise/rattles and leak issues, if you don't adjust the hardtop fitment. I know Heeltoe/Marcus well, if that is the ETA they have, I wouldn't worried about being scammed or never receiving your parts. I actually need to order another set myself. Did you choose black or red?
Last edited by jackmugen02; 07-30-2018 at 07:41 PM.
07-30-2018, 07:39 PM
#3
Alloy Craft made some (I don't know if he still does). They were more permanent though. They are a bracket that bolts to the frame and the hardtop. It requires removing several interior trim panels to install/ remove, so they are not recommended for people that frequently remove their hardtop.
My Alloy Craft hardtop locks have never made a noise.
My Alloy Craft hardtop locks have never made a noise.
07-30-2018, 08:34 PM
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07-31-2018, 05:56 AM
#6
Thread Starter
Nope, they are worth the wait(I've had them for 5 years). Only other option is fixed mounts you might run into noise/rattles and leak issues, if you don't adjust the hardtop fitment. I know Heeltoe/Marcus well, if that is the ETA they have, I wouldn't worried about being scammed or never receiving your parts. I actually need to order another set myself. Did you choose black or red?
Thanks everybody I'll check with other vendors to see if they have them in stock.
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08-01-2018, 10:31 AM
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I am sure they just order them from Fastline. I wouldn't put a huge amount of faith in these. I had them on my hardtop when I first bought it and they would maybe deter a thief if they were in a rush and didn't have time to sit and mess with the latches. Likely would work in a number of cases however it is easy to release the latches without using the button. My bag was stolen out of our Fit and my keys were taken along with the keys to these locks. I though I was in trouble as getting matching replacement keys wasn't an easy task. After sitting in the car and messing with the latch I was able to release them easily while they were locked.
08-07-2018, 12:57 PM
#10
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I am sure they just order them from Fastline. I wouldn't put a huge amount of faith in these. I had them on my hardtop when I first bought it and they would maybe deter a thief if they were in a rush and didn't have time to sit and mess with the latches. Likely would work in a number of cases however it is easy to release the latches without using the button. My bag was stolen out of our Fit and my keys were taken along with the keys to these locks. I though I was in trouble as getting matching replacement keys wasn't an easy task. After sitting in the car and messing with the latch I was able to release them easily while they were locked.