Hello,
Earlier this month or last month, there was a thread about auto-security and what we do to keep our ride from gettin' jacked. Well in that thread, some of you mentioned the clutch lock, which recieved all positive comments. So now i was wondering where i could get one of those badboys. Yes i know that it is not 100% guarantee that my car is safe, but nonetheless, i would like to get one. Thanks
-Brian

 

Brian,
I don't know where to get one, but there was an intersting alternative posted in this thread earlier today. Basically use the club to lock the shifter. May work as an alternative or in addition to the clutch lock.

https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...threadid=47496

 

The 'clutch lock' you're talkling about is called AutoLock (and there's a Pro version I believe). You can get it at auto parts stores. The Club is pretty useless when used as advertised, and doing the clutch-shifter thing is a pain, especially since you have to remove the ashtray cover.

 

I was the one who recommended the clutch-between-shifter-and-handbrake; I actually got this idea from a fellow autocrosser on H-T.

I'm actually trying to see if it will work without having to remove the ashtray; having your car stuck in 3rd or 5th with the handbrake up would make it pretty tough to just steal or drive up a ramp into a truck. I'd imagine this coupled with a typical club on the wheel + autolock would buy you a good deal of time before they cut through everything.

You can buy the autolock at Kragen; they also sell 10 different versions of the club (along with 3-4 different versions of the autolock). I'd imagine pep boys and autozone carry them too.

Shingo

 

The Auto-Lock is the shizz, I have one. But just like any theft deterrant device, there is always a way around it.

http://www.autolock.com/

 

I see no point in putting a club on your car. All it does is encourage thieves to cut your steering wheel with a hacksaw and then you have to get your steering wheel replaced if the car is stolen.

Of course in thinking about it I just figured out how to defeat a clutch lock but in the interest of not promoting thieves I won't post it.

Sadly, if someone wants to steal your car they probably will.

 

yeah but if it takes more than a couple seconds i doubt they will steal the car. theives want to get in and out as fast as possible.

 

And they take off your shift knob, and.... what then?

 

That's precisely why the ashtray needs to be removed for this to work.

I understand nothing is fool-proof against a top-notch thief. But I thought the whole point of these bright red gadgets was to buy yourself some time and deter some of the less crafty thieves. If a thief wants to cut my wheel, bypass my autolock, AND cut my handbrake, then he's going to steal my car regardless. But anyone who just plans to slim-jim the door lock tabs and hotwire the car in 30 or so seconds is going to have to think twice.

Shingo