"The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
12-30-2003 | 08:23 AM
#31
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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)?
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.
> >
>
12-30-2003 | 08:23 AM
#32
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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.
> >
>
12-30-2003 | 08:23 AM
#33
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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 $100, because of
it's quality materials) and few were probably sold. The thing could also
double as a heavy billy club, so could possibly be a liability for the
company.
The main thing is to protect your car better than the next guy's car. If a
thief sees a car with a Kryptonite club and a car with "The Club", he will
certainly go for the car with "The Club", all else being equal.
HTH
> On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:58:14 -0600, "mrdancer"
> <mrdancer@hotmail.dotcom> wrote:
>
> >I use a 'club' made by Kryptonite (the bicycle lock people). One end
hooks
> >around the brake or clutch pedal, the other end locks onto the steering
> >wheel. It is heavy, adjustable, and supposedly freeze-proof (since
thieves
> >have been breaking "The Club" by spraying it with liquid nitrogen). It
also
> >uses a keyless lock to prevent lock-picking.
> >
>
12-31-2003 | 02:59 PM
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
My daughter had a very expensive--frequently targeted radio in her VW Jetta.
Couldn't afford the price of a security system. Ended up with a dashboard
(velcro) mounted box (1x4) that had a flashing "ALARM" sign. It was powered
via the fuse box and did exactly nothing except blink a very big red
*ALARM*. Very impressive at night. Never had a break in.
Had to have helped.
MLD
"Rocket Richarde 250R" <trx250r@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
news:OR3Ib.21591$IF6.950316@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> 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!
>
> "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
> >
>
>
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
"Rocket Richarde 250R" <trx250r@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
news:OR3Ib.21591$IF6.950316@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> A couple of years ago my father used various "the club"s on his car to
keep
> ME from driving it while he was away. I always was able to remove them
> within seconds, by bending them, then replacing them before he returned.
> Stay away from bendable clubs!
>
> "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:vKadnQNLd_WgbHei4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> > Hello:
> >
> > Just got a new 2004 Accord.
> >
> > Surprised to see that my old "The Club" steering wheel locking device I
> used
> > on my previous car ('95 Mecury Sable) no longet fits the Accord's
steering
> > wheel. Can "force' it a bit, but it's really a poor match.
> >
> > a. Are there specific Club models out now for the Accord, etc., for
this
> > size / type of steering wheel ?
> >
> > b. Are there now other alternatives and brands to provide just a "bit
> more"
> > security like the very visible Club (maybe) actually did ?
> >
> > c. Have most folks migrated away from bothering with, and using, the
Club
> > anymore ?
> >
> > What's popular these days other than the fairly expensive
electrical
> > systems ?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bob
> >
>
>
12-31-2003 | 02:59 PM
#35
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
My daughter had a very expensive--frequently targeted radio in her VW Jetta.
Couldn't afford the price of a security system. Ended up with a dashboard
(velcro) mounted box (1x4) that had a flashing "ALARM" sign. It was powered
via the fuse box and did exactly nothing except blink a very big red
*ALARM*. Very impressive at night. Never had a break in.
Had to have helped.
MLD
"Rocket Richarde 250R" <trx250r@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
news:OR3Ib.21591$IF6.950316@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> 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!
>
> "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
> >
>
>
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
"Rocket Richarde 250R" <trx250r@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
news:OR3Ib.21591$IF6.950316@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> A couple of years ago my father used various "the club"s on his car to
keep
> ME from driving it while he was away. I always was able to remove them
> within seconds, by bending them, then replacing them before he returned.
> Stay away from bendable clubs!
>
> "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:vKadnQNLd_WgbHei4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> > Hello:
> >
> > Just got a new 2004 Accord.
> >
> > Surprised to see that my old "The Club" steering wheel locking device I
> used
> > on my previous car ('95 Mecury Sable) no longet fits the Accord's
steering
> > wheel. Can "force' it a bit, but it's really a poor match.
> >
> > a. Are there specific Club models out now for the Accord, etc., for
this
> > size / type of steering wheel ?
> >
> > b. Are there now other alternatives and brands to provide just a "bit
> more"
> > security like the very visible Club (maybe) actually did ?
> >
> > c. Have most folks migrated away from bothering with, and using, the
Club
> > anymore ?
> >
> > What's popular these days other than the fairly expensive
electrical
> > systems ?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bob
> >
>
>
12-31-2003 | 02:59 PM
#36
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
My daughter had a very expensive--frequently targeted radio in her VW Jetta.
Couldn't afford the price of a security system. Ended up with a dashboard
(velcro) mounted box (1x4) that had a flashing "ALARM" sign. It was powered
via the fuse box and did exactly nothing except blink a very big red
*ALARM*. Very impressive at night. Never had a break in.
Had to have helped.
MLD
"Rocket Richarde 250R" <trx250r@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
news:OR3Ib.21591$IF6.950316@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> 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!
>
> "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
> >
>
>
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
"Rocket Richarde 250R" <trx250r@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
news:OR3Ib.21591$IF6.950316@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> A couple of years ago my father used various "the club"s on his car to
keep
> ME from driving it while he was away. I always was able to remove them
> within seconds, by bending them, then replacing them before he returned.
> Stay away from bendable clubs!
>
> "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:vKadnQNLd_WgbHei4p2dnA@comcast.com...
> > Hello:
> >
> > Just got a new 2004 Accord.
> >
> > Surprised to see that my old "The Club" steering wheel locking device I
> used
> > on my previous car ('95 Mecury Sable) no longet fits the Accord's
steering
> > wheel. Can "force' it a bit, but it's really a poor match.
> >
> > a. Are there specific Club models out now for the Accord, etc., for
this
> > size / type of steering wheel ?
> >
> > b. Are there now other alternatives and brands to provide just a "bit
> more"
> > security like the very visible Club (maybe) actually did ?
> >
> > c. Have most folks migrated away from bothering with, and using, the
Club
> > anymore ?
> >
> > What's popular these days other than the fairly expensive
electrical
> > systems ?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bob
> >
>
>
12-31-2003 | 02:59 PM
#37
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
My daughter had a very expensive--frequently targeted radio in her VW Jetta.
Couldn't afford the price of a security system. Ended up with a dashboard
(velcro) mounted box (1x4) that had a flashing "ALARM" sign. It was powered
via the fuse box and did exactly nothing except blink a very big red
*ALARM*. Very impressive at night. Never had a break in.
Had to have helped.
MLD
"Rocket Richarde 250R" <trx250r@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
news:OR3Ib.21591$IF6.950316@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> 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!
>
> "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
> >
>
>
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
"Rocket Richarde 250R" <trx250r@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
news:OR3Ib.21591$IF6.950316@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
> 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!
>
> "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
> >
>
>
12-31-2003 | 04:38 PM
#38
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 22:13:34 -0600, TL <tlehman@visi.com> 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)?
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.
>
>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.
>>
>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's true.
There are lockable steel full covers with a club-like protrusion that
are effective because you can't cut through the wheel.
>
>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.
>>
12-31-2003 | 04:38 PM
#39
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 22:13:34 -0600, TL <tlehman@visi.com> 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)?
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.
>
>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.
>>
>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's true.
There are lockable steel full covers with a club-like protrusion that
are effective because you can't cut through the wheel.
>
>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.
>>
12-31-2003 | 04:38 PM
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 22:13:34 -0600, TL <tlehman@visi.com> 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)?
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.
>
>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.
>>
>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's true.
There are lockable steel full covers with a club-like protrusion that
are effective because you can't cut through the wheel.
>
>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.
>>
12-31-2003 | 04:38 PM
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 22:13:34 -0600, TL <tlehman@visi.com> 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)?
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.
>
>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.
>>
>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's true.
There are lockable steel full covers with a club-like protrusion that
are effective because you can't cut through the wheel.
>
>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.
>>
12-31-2003 | 04:57 PM
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
Oliver Costich wrote:
> On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 22:13:34 -0600, TL <tlehman@visi.com> 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)?
>
> 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.
>
>>
>> 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.
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
> On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 22:13:34 -0600, TL <tlehman@visi.com> 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)?
>
> 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.
>
>>
>> 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.
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
12-31-2003 | 04:57 PM
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
Oliver Costich wrote:
> On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 22:13:34 -0600, TL <tlehman@visi.com> 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)?
>
> 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.
>
>>
>> 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.
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
> On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 22:13:34 -0600, TL <tlehman@visi.com> 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)?
>
> 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.
>
>>
>> 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.
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
12-31-2003 | 04:57 PM
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
Oliver Costich wrote:
> On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 22:13:34 -0600, TL <tlehman@visi.com> 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)?
>
> 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.
>
>>
>> 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.
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
> On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 22:13:34 -0600, TL <tlehman@visi.com> 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)?
>
> 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.
>
>>
>> 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.
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
12-31-2003 | 04:57 PM
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Re: "The Club" and Other Security Devices For Accord's ?
Oliver Costich wrote:
> On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 22:13:34 -0600, TL <tlehman@visi.com> 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)?
>
> 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.
>
>>
>> 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.
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
> On Mon, 29 Dec 2003 22:13:34 -0600, TL <tlehman@visi.com> 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)?
>
> 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.
>
>>
>> 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.
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