I went to Walmart to consider buying a 'Club' steering wheel lock for my new 2005 xB. They had a 'TheClub' brand lock for $37. It was ugly and junky. Then I saw a much better one (IMHO) for only $19.97.

Master Lock Advanced Security Steering Wheel Lock "Quad Hook" Model 252DAT
- One size fits most vehicles: cars, trucks, SUV's, and RV's
- Easy to install; push button locking; fast key unlock
- Multiple steering wheel cuts cannot defeat; it has 4 hooks that fit xB's spokes
- Protects airbag from theft
- Metallic gray/silver/black color matches xB interior
- Reasonably attractive; quality construction
- 2 small 'round type' keys; difficult to pick; secure
- Full lifetime mechanical warranty
- Master Lock brand

I know steering wheel locks have limitations and don't stop the pros. I hope only to deter the joy-riders and newbie thieves. I've read many of the ScionLife threads on alarms, Lo-Jack, security systems, etc. and know about the alternatives.

For 20 bucks I like this lock for my xB.

 

any pics? I did not find any here at my local Wally World, maybe I was imagining something different in my head than what it really looks like.

 

Yea, I had one like this on my Suzuki that got stolen back in '97.

They don't pick the lock...they freeze them.

Then the tumblers shatter like glass, and they close the device and drive off. No need to cut the wheel.

save your mony for insurance.

when they found my car, the airbags and radio were (neatly) removed and the lock was collapsed and in the the passenger floor.

as if to mock me.

maybe it was the riddler.

 

Just curious to why you would post how they bypassed your steering lock on a public forum? Not a good Idea...........

 

Dude, you can watch then do it on freakin' dateline NBC if you wanted (I saw it on the show a few years ago). It's pretty much common knowledge, and dolt can find the info with a simple search engine.

 

Stuff like this was on just last week. They took a criminal that grew up stealing cars and put him working with the cops testing out peoples different security devices. After they broke in the car, they would wait for the people to come out of the store, mall, whereever they were at, tell them what just happened, then get their car fixed for them.

 

Just cause you see it on TV still does't make it ok. That's like when they aired the first school shooting. What happened, School shootings started happening across the whole country...... My point is any security measure can be bypassed, but why make it easer and post how it can be done. I've read on other forums on how any Chrysler product can with a glow ring can be stolen in under 2 min. But do you think I'm going to brag about it on a public forum?

 

just so you know, the way you bypass the steering wheel locks is to take a hacksaw to teh wheel. You are through in like 20 seconds.

just a heads up, if someone wants the car, they will take the car

 

Here's a pic from Amazon:

Amazon's price is $29.99 + S&H.

Because the lock is "Quad Hook" it makes it harder to cut the steering wheel, because the double hooks wrap around each xB spoke.

 

I bought the smallest club I could find (its that yellow one that is sold on a lot of car part web sites) and I don't stick it on my steering wheel, I have an automatic and I stick it between the E-Brake and the Shift handle with the long club end going under the dash area. Now you can't put my e-brake down and you can't put my car in gear either. This makes towing difficult as well. I know this doesn't solve the freezing the lock problem but it would be harder to cut through the shifter or the e-brake handle than the steering wheel.....Just my two cents

 

Pics?

 

This sounds like an effective, good idea.

 

Alright, so I took a picture of my little setup, one question.......How do I post it? If it matters, I posted it to Imagestation.......Help!

 

how about that autolock? the one that goes on the gas pedal..or was it brake...and maybe the clutch?

 

^^^ I was on the brake


How about getting an aftermarket alarm with a fuel /ignition cutoff when the alarm is active?

 

Crooks have already developed an easy way to get past that too. The guy with the handbrake/auto shifter mini club thing sounds like he has a decent idea though. Too bad it won't work on manuals.

 

Nothing will stop a pro, as they use tow trucks.

Clubs will deter joyriders and amateurs. They will move on to easier pickings elsewhere.

How about a 1/4 inch cable on a spring-loaded reel behind the bumper? Pull it out, wrap it around a telephone pole, and put a hefty padlock on it. You could even include an alarm wire in the cable.

It's odd enough that a typical car thief wouldn't have a tool to cut it with, and said crook would have to do his cutting out in the open, not hidden inside the car.

 

I usually remove the engine and put it in my living room when I'm not using the car. I suppose someone could bring their own Xb engine and drop it in if they REALLLLLLLY wanted the car. Hmmm

 

I used to have a friend with an old 70's camero. He had a removable steering wheel. Worked great, but it was funny watching him walk around the mall carrying it!!!

 

huh?

((DUDE..DON'T TELL "EM ABOUT THE GLOW RING THING!))

but if any robbers are readin this...he was just kidding about the "glow ring" thing.
...like I was about the "lock freezin" thing.

...and we're usin CODE names...

((I was just trying to save you guys some money.
a steering wheel cut is unecessary. I know from experience...))

(but I swear I had NOTHING to do with the high school shootings)