Is a lock available for the center console?

winnre · 01-05-2014, 11:48 PM

I want to lock my center console since I leave my ipod in there. Can the push button be replaced with one that has a lock?

DEpointfive0 · 01-05-2014, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by winnre

I want to lock my center console since I leave my ipod in there. Can the push button be replaced with one that has a lock?

Brother, if someone is breaking into your car to jack your stuff, a lock on that ain't stopping them.

And no, there isn't any sort of locking feature or aftermarket lock. You can use the glove box, which is also a joke.

If you NEVER disconnect it, make a cut out in the back, or "lock" it under the center console by running a wire there. Last I remember, there was adaquate room to hide something there. It's just that updating it would be a PITA

Jasonle · 01-05-2014, 11:55 PM

Lol.

winnre · 01-06-2014, 12:00 AM

I wonder if a 3rd prty can make the snap button into a lock. Is there a place to recommend this?

synolimit · 01-06-2014, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by winnre

I wonder if a 3rd prty can make the snap button into a lock. Is there a place to recommend this?

I could make you one out of Unubtanium, wouldn't matter, a screw driver in the side and the whole crap plastic lid and side would snap and you'd be inside.

winnre · 01-06-2014, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

I could make you one out of Unubtanium, wouldn't matter, a screw driver in the side and the whole crap plastic lid and side would snap and you'd be inside.

As long as there is evidence of forced entry that's fine. Just wanna keep out the kids and the curious.

synolimit · 01-06-2014, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by winnre

As long as there is evidence of forced entry that's fine. Just wanna keep out the kids and the curious.

Lol than lock your door. A smashed window is good evidence.

onzedge · 01-06-2014, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by winnre

As long as there is evidence of forced entry that's fine. Just wanna keep out the kids and the curious.

My 370Z came with door locks. All of my 240Z's have/had door locks as well -- going back to 1970.

madmike23 · 01-06-2014, 12:01 AM

Well I'm guessing its for car washes, valet and mechanics. I have the navigation package and the ipod hook up is located there and not the glove compartment. I wouldn't mind having a lock also. The middle compartment can barely hold anything but my ipod and phone charger, so I wouldn't have to open it much anyways.

kenchan · 01-06-2014, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by madmike23

Well I'm guessing its for car washes, valet and mechanics. I have the navigation package and the ipod hook up is located there and not the glove compartment. I wouldn't mind having a lock also. The middle compartment can barely hold anything but my ipod and phone charger, so I wouldn't have to open it much anyways.

That would be a nice feature for leased company cars...

fuct · 01-06-2014, 11:49 AM

the center console is so flimsy that you can open it without using the tab/button. a lock would be useless.

Fountainhead · 01-06-2014, 02:03 PM

In my 2009 I took the iPod connector out of the tray and reconnected the iPod cable to it beneath the console.
By some miracle my used Z came with the little tray/cup-holder (that fits beneath the little center tray cover) so I leave that in there.The hole where my iPod connector used to be is hidden under that little removable tray. Now my iPod is hidden beneath the console tucked next to the emergency brake mechanism, hidden from prying eyes. If I need to update the music (rarely) then I pull out my main cup-holder and it's really easy to get the iPod in and out.

winnre · 01-06-2014, 03:48 PM

I have a small lock box in the car cabled to a seat but I want better is all.

Pintsize725 · 01-06-2014, 09:02 PM

You've bragged about money left and right on this forum but you're worried about an iPod?

How are you supposed to have fun on twisties with crap shifting around in your car anyway?

onzedge · 01-06-2014, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

You've bragged about money left and right on this forum but you're worried about an iPod?

How are you supposed to have fun on twisties with crap shifting around in your car anyway?

01-05-2014, 11:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	Is a lock available for the center console? I want to lock my center console since I leave my ipod in there. Can the push button be replaced with one that has a lock?

01-05-2014, 11:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 26	Lol. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

01-06-2014, 02:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 15	In my 2009 I took the iPod connector out of the tray and reconnected the iPod cable to it beneath the console. By some miracle my used Z came with the little tray/cup-holder (that fits beneath the little center tray cover) so I leave that in there.The hole where my iPod connector used to be is hidden under that little removable tray. Now my iPod is hidden beneath the console tucked next to the emergency brake mechanism, hidden from prying eyes. If I need to update the music (rarely) then I pull out my main cup-holder and it's really easy to get the iPod in and out. onzedge likes this.

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Pintsize725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 14,196 Drives: 2016 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 211845	You've bragged about money left and right on this forum but you're worried about an iPod? How are you supposed to have fun on twisties with crap shifting around in your car anyway? __________________ Tracie

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01-06-2014, 12:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	I wonder if a 3rd prty can make the snap button into a lock. Is there a place to recommend this?

01-06-2014, 12:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
madmike23 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 139 Drives: '14 370Z PW Touring Rep Power: 12	Well I'm guessing its for car washes, valet and mechanics. I have the navigation package and the ipod hook up is located there and not the glove compartment. I wouldn't mind having a lock also. The middle compartment can barely hold anything but my ipod and phone charger, so I wouldn't have to open it much anyways.

01-06-2014, 11:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 25	the center console is so flimsy that you can open it without using the tab/button. a lock would be useless.

01-06-2014, 03:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	I have a small lock box in the car cabled to a seat but I want better is all.

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