"The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?

Hello:

Just got a new 2004 Accord.

Surprised to see that my old "The Club" steering wheel locking device I used
on my previous car ('95 Mecury Sable) no longet fits the Accord's steering
wheel. Can "force' it a bit, but it's really a poor match.

a. Are there specific Club models out now for the Accord, etc., for this
size / type of steering wheel ?

b. Are there now other alternatives and brands to provide just a "bit more"
security like the very visible Club (maybe) actually did ?

c. Have most folks migrated away from bothering with, and using, the Club
anymore ?

What's popular these days other than the fairly expensive electrical
systems ?

Thanks,
Bob

 

I used to have one, and one that connected the handbrake to the shift-lever.
car still got stolen. Those things are nto that hard to remove. The only
decent steering wheel one is one called a "disclock" - its a full wheel
encosing device.

The other physical thing I've heard good things aout is called something
like a "brake-lock". you basically hook it under your brake pedal, and lock
it against the floor, stopping the brake from being pressed. In some cars,
this wll mean you can't start the engine, or take it from park. The only
other thing I've cosidered using is called (or was, when I looked at it)
"the blocker" and its basically a cap that fits over the end of the exhaust,
and is locked in place with a key. Its not wonderfully convenient for
everyday use, but if you have 'concealed pipes' or leave the car standing
for a day or two ata time, it might be worth considering (since the engine
won't fire, if the exhaust is blocked, and the fumes are trapped in the
cylinder)

These are just some options,
Hope they help

 

A couple of years ago my father used various "the club"s on his car to keep
ME from driving it while he was away. I always was able to remove them
within seconds, by bending them, then replacing them before he returned.
Stay away from bendable clubs!

 

I use a 'club' made by Kryptonite (the bicycle lock people). One end hooks
around the brake or clutch pedal, the other end locks onto the steering
wheel. It is heavy, adjustable, and supposedly freeze-proof (since thieves
have been breaking "The Club" by spraying it with liquid nitrogen). It also
uses a keyless lock to prevent lock-picking.

 

I'd heard that theives simply cut out a section of the steering wheel
to release the Club. Is that true (or an urban myth)?

 

It sounds like it would work.

 

If your vehicle is in an area, regularly, in which it is likely to be
stolen, I would recommend installing a fuel shut off switch (key operated).
Usually, a thief will abandon a stolen car if it seems like there is a
drivability problem. Also might lessen the chances of damage during the act
that a Club or similar device might produce. Speaking of Clubs - my favorite
is made by Louisville Slugger, my security system(s) are made by
ParaOrdnance and Ruger.

Dave D

 

You only need a hacksaw, to overcome a Club installation.

 

I dunno. Everyone I've heard of that has had a "The Club" defeated has
either had "The Club" itself either frozen and busted, or hacksawed apart.
With the Kryptonite club, a thief would surely have a much easier time
sawing through a steering wheel than the hardened lock itself, but so far
I've not heard of any instances of that happening.

I don't see where Kryptonite offers this lock any longer. They may have
discontinued it because it was rather expensive (around $100, because of
it's quality materials) and few were probably sold. The thing could also
double as a heavy billy club, so could possibly be a liability for the
company.

The main thing is to protect your car better than the next guy's car. If a
thief sees a car with a Kryptonite club and a car with "The Club", he will
certainly go for the car with "The Club", all else being equal.
HTH

 

My daughter had a very expensive--frequently targeted radio in her VW Jetta.
Couldn't afford the price of a security system. Ended up with a dashboard
(velcro) mounted box (1x4) that had a flashing "ALARM" sign. It was powered
via the fuse box and did exactly nothing except blink a very big red
*ALARM*. Very impressive at night. Never had a break in.
Had to have helped.
MLD

 

It's true.

There are lockable steel full covers with a club-like protrusion that
are effective because you can't cut through the wheel.

 

Automobiles are just that, they are meant to be mobile and there is no
locking device made that will keep them immobile if someone wants it bad
enough.

It depends on the degree of detterence you wish to employ and the price
rises the more complex the system.

The least technical, a rottweiler and a baseball bat may be the best of the
lot however.

The Artful Codger

 

I liked the one James Bond film where if you tripped the alarm by opening
the door or whatever the entire car blew up.

CaptainKrunch

 

How long did it take you to train the Rottweiler to swing the bat
effectively?

 

The Rottweiler can be taught in about 6 months to hit for average but he
doesn't hit them downtown like the Newfie dog can.
Trouble is the Newfie takes years and years to train. Chiauhuahas can be
instructed to lay down a clean bunt in 2 to 3 weeks but for overall abilitiy
in the field the good ol Golden Lab can do it all.

Nuff Said

 

I know what you mean. The Golden Lab, the only true smart blonde on the
planet.

 

The Autolok device is a well designed variant of the Club and in tests
took much longer to disable, over 5 minutes, than any other tested.

Except you have to be there.