Steering Lock: cut one wire. /switch optional

kellyefields · 06-02-2012, 08:14 PM

got mine in the mail today and just finished installing it. very simple and worth the money IMHO. Thanks again and rep coming your way.

redline727 · 06-02-2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kellyefields

got mine in the mail today and just finished installing it. very simple and worth the money IMHO. Thanks again and rep coming your way.

I second this

bdl99 · 06-03-2012, 10:02 AM

Thanks for all the positive feedback, I really appreciate it and makes it all worthwhile

cheers,
Brian

KaienZ34 · 06-03-2012, 10:39 AM

Thank you for all your help....

KaienZ34 · 06-03-2012, 08:12 PM

My tracking info says mine should be here tomorrow.

amped-up-smiley.jpg

kgb · 06-03-2012, 10:26 PM

I received my bypass harness and installed it yesterday. After the work was completed, I verified the lock no longer engaged and went for a drive. What I noticed almost immediately was the throttle response lost some of its zing, i.e., the pedal had to be depressed further to make the car go. It was subtle but noticeable to me and even more noticeable with the AC on. So after driving the car today, with the harness in still bypass, with the AC on in 96 degree heat it became more evident to me the relative sluggishness of the throttle was not present before the harness was installed.
So I reconnected the brown wires and confirmed the lock was working and went for a drive. I noticed immediately the throttle response was back to its quickness.
I'm not sure what's happening when the brown wire is open but it seems to be having a negative impact on the drivability of my 370Z AT/2011.

I do appreciate all the work put into this solution.

KaienZ34 · 06-03-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kgb

I received my bypass harness and installed it yesterday. After the work was completed, I verified the lock no longer engaged and went for a drive. What I noticed almost immediately was the throttle response lost some of its zing, i.e., the pedal had to be depressed further to make the car go. It was subtle but noticeable to me and even more noticeable with the AC on. So after driving the car today, with the harness in still bypass, with the AC on in 96 degree heat it became more evident to me the relative sluggishness of the throttle was not present before the harness was installed.
So I reconnected the brown wires and confirmed the lock was working and went for a drive. I noticed immediately the throttle response was back to its quickness.
I'm not sure what's happening when the brown wire is open but it seems to be having a negative impact on the drivability of my 370Z AT/2011.

I do appreciate all the work put into this solution.

... psychosomatic

zguynate · 06-03-2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

... psychosomatic

Agreed. That wire should have absolutely nothing to do with your acceleration as it is not connected to anything that would effect it.

kgb · 06-03-2012, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonbreath

Agreed. That wire should have absolutely nothing to do with your acceleration as it is not connected to anything that would effect it.

I agree. It should not based on what is known. But I know my car. I intend to remove the fuse since the difference is it removes power from the computer as well. If it works I'll comment about it.

kgb · 06-03-2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

... psychosomatic

Is this is all you can say, then you are too self-assured about knowledge.

KaienZ34 · 06-04-2012, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kgb

Is this is all you can say, then you are too self-assured about knowledge.

You must not know what the word even means.

TonyBPD · 06-03-2012, 10:47 PM

Weird. I burned my tires on 40 mph roll earlier tonight. No difference for me.

KaienZ34 · 06-04-2012, 02:09 PM

Mine came in and the install took all of 5 mins, thanks again everything works without any problems. Many many more reps coming your way...

Mikes350z · 06-04-2012, 03:58 PM

If I want to order, is it through your site and input my username or is it closed until more arrive? Let me know, looks like a good fix.

KaienZ34 · 06-04-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikes350z

If I want to order, is it through your site and input my username or is it closed until more arrive? Let me know, looks like a good fix.

That's what i did, i don't know how many he has total but i'm sure he will be able to help you out.

06-02-2012, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 48 Posts: 1,160 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 17	got mine in the mail today and just finished installing it. very simple and worth the money IMHO. Thanks again and rep coming your way. __________________ MY 2009 SC BUILD.

06-03-2012, 10:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Thank you for all your help.... __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

06-03-2012, 08:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	My tracking info says mine should be here tomorrow. amped-up-smiley.jpg __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

06-03-2012, 10:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
kgb Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: America Posts: 15 Drives: C6 Rep Power: 15	No longer bypassing steering lock I received my bypass harness and installed it yesterday. After the work was completed, I verified the lock no longer engaged and went for a drive. What I noticed almost immediately was the throttle response lost some of its zing, i.e., the pedal had to be depressed further to make the car go. It was subtle but noticeable to me and even more noticeable with the AC on. So after driving the car today, with the harness in still bypass, with the AC on in 96 degree heat it became more evident to me the relative sluggishness of the throttle was not present before the harness was installed. So I reconnected the brown wires and confirmed the lock was working and went for a drive. I noticed immediately the throttle response was back to its quickness. I'm not sure what's happening when the brown wire is open but it seems to be having a negative impact on the drivability of my 370Z AT/2011. I do appreciate all the work put into this solution.

06-03-2012, 10:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
TonyBPD Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 614 Drives: 2012 VW Golf R Rep Power: 18	Weird. I burned my tires on 40 mph roll earlier tonight. No difference for me. __________________ Fast Intentions-Stillen-Avant Garde-UpRev-319hp/265tq- Gone but will never be forgotten

06-03-2012, 10:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
bdl99 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 244 Drives: Nissan GT-R 2011 Rep Power: 15	Thanks for all the positive feedback, I really appreciate it and makes it all worthwhile cheers, Brian

06-04-2012, 02:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Mine came in and the install took all of 5 mins, thanks again everything works without any problems. Many many more reps coming your way... __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

06-04-2012, 03:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mikes350z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 248 Drives: 09 370Z MagBlack M6 Rep Power: 14	If I want to order, is it through your site and input my username or is it closed until more arrive? Let me know, looks like a good fix. __________________ '09 370Z Touring w/Sport & Nav 6-Speed Magnetic Black Persimmon HKS NAV Tool Backup Camera 35% Tint SOLD 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Altitude Dark Gray

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