"The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
12-29-2003 | 11:13 PM
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
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)?
On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:58:14 -0600, "mrdancer"
<mrdancer@hotmail.dotcom> wrote:
>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.
>
to release the Club. Is that true (or an urban myth)?
On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:58:14 -0600, "mrdancer"
<mrdancer@hotmail.dotcom> wrote:
>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.
>
12-29-2003 | 11:13 PM
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
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)?
On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:58:14 -0600, "mrdancer"
<mrdancer@hotmail.dotcom> wrote:
>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.
>
to release the Club. Is that true (or an urban myth)?
On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:58:14 -0600, "mrdancer"
<mrdancer@hotmail.dotcom> wrote:
>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.
>
12-29-2003 | 11:59 PM
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
TL wrote:
> 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)?
>
> On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:58:14 -0600, "mrdancer"
> <mrdancer@hotmail.dotcom> wrote:
>
>> 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.
It sounds like it would work.
> 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)?
>
> On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:58:14 -0600, "mrdancer"
> <mrdancer@hotmail.dotcom> wrote:
>
>> 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.
It sounds like it would work.
12-29-2003 | 11:59 PM
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
TL wrote:
> 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)?
>
> On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:58:14 -0600, "mrdancer"
> <mrdancer@hotmail.dotcom> wrote:
>
>> 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.
It sounds like it would work.
> 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)?
>
> On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:58:14 -0600, "mrdancer"
> <mrdancer@hotmail.dotcom> wrote:
>
>> 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.
It sounds like it would work.
12-29-2003 | 11:59 PM
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
TL wrote:
> 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)?
>
> On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:58:14 -0600, "mrdancer"
> <mrdancer@hotmail.dotcom> wrote:
>
>> 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.
It sounds like it would work.
> 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)?
>
> On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:58:14 -0600, "mrdancer"
> <mrdancer@hotmail.dotcom> wrote:
>
>> 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.
It sounds like it would work.
12-29-2003 | 11:59 PM
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
TL wrote:
> 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)?
>
> On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:58:14 -0600, "mrdancer"
> <mrdancer@hotmail.dotcom> wrote:
>
>> 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.
It sounds like it would work.
> 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)?
>
> On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:58:14 -0600, "mrdancer"
> <mrdancer@hotmail.dotcom> wrote:
>
>> 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.
It sounds like it would work.
12-30-2003 | 03:36 AM
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
> "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:vKadnQNLd_WgbHei4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> > 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
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
--
Hunt hard...Kill quick...Offer No Apologies!
12-30-2003 | 03:36 AM
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
> "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:vKadnQNLd_WgbHei4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> > 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
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
--
Hunt hard...Kill quick...Offer No Apologies!
12-30-2003 | 03:36 AM
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
> "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:vKadnQNLd_WgbHei4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> > 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
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
--
Hunt hard...Kill quick...Offer No Apologies!
12-30-2003 | 03:36 AM
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
> "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:vKadnQNLd_WgbHei4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> > 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
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
--
Hunt hard...Kill quick...Offer No Apologies!
12-30-2003 | 05:58 AM
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
"TL" <tlehman@visi.com> wrote in message
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> 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)?
You only need a hacksaw, to overcome a Club installation.
12-30-2003 | 05:58 AM
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"TL" <tlehman@visi.com> wrote in message
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> 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)?
You only need a hacksaw, to overcome a Club installation.
12-30-2003 | 05:58 AM
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"TL" <tlehman@visi.com> wrote in message
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> 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)?
You only need a hacksaw, to overcome a Club installation.
12-30-2003 | 05:58 AM
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
"TL" <tlehman@visi.com> wrote in message
news:hpu1vvktp83h50t2ope627ao5vol3njc3r@4ax.com...
> 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)?
You only need a hacksaw, to overcome a Club installation.
12-30-2003 | 08:23 AM
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
"TL" <tlehman@visi.com> wrote in message
news:hpu1vvktp83h50t2ope627ao5vol3njc3r@4ax.com...
> 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)?
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
> On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:58:14 -0600, "mrdancer"
> <mrdancer@hotmail.dotcom> wrote:
>
> >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.
> >
>
news:hpu1vvktp83h50t2ope627ao5vol3njc3r@4ax.com...
> 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)?
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
> On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:58:14 -0600, "mrdancer"
> <mrdancer@hotmail.dotcom> wrote:
>
> >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.
> >
>