The Club, is it worth it?

AngelNismo · 04-23-2015, 05:19 PM

So I'm not sure how much they upgraded the systems, but for a 2014 model would you put a club or not really needed? Thanks!

littlejuanito · 04-23-2015, 05:33 PM

I don't think it's worth it with this car, or any other car for that matter, as the steering wheel can be cut with a hacksaw

MR.nismo · 04-23-2015, 05:41 PM

If you are referring to anti-theft system and seen that you live in Brooklyn I would put anything I can get my hands on. At least the club is visible and It might deter someone unless they are so desperate to steal a Z. But remember that no system is totally 100% secure and there are always ways of deactivating/disabling anything.
To me the best system is a garage (a home garage) not a public garage, and even inside my garage I lock the vehicle. Read these two and might give an idea of what thief are looking for when selecting a target vehicle. Good luck.
The Ten Best Ways To Keep Your Car From Getting Stolen
7 Things Car Thieves Know That You Don't - ABC News

AngelNismo · 04-23-2015, 06:13 PM

Great videos Mr. Nismo, you're right if I get a club, at the very least it's a good visual deterrent.

kenchan · 04-23-2015, 06:35 PM

i hear you can put 2 bags of clubs in there..

vividracing · 04-23-2015, 06:50 PM

The Club basically is a visual deterrent only. If someone really wanted your car they can just cut the steering wheel.

The thing about cars these days though is the technology is getting to a point where you can't hotwire a car, the computer won't let the engine start without the key, and if it's a push button start, it's practically impossible without the keyfob. What you can do is get a flatbed truck and just drag it away, the alarm blaring and all.

A push button start is a nightmare to a thief.

I once had a version of the club in the one that connects to your brake pedal. You may start the car but you can't get it out of park without pressing the brake, and yea the brake pedal is by law made out of steel and the position of the brake lock is awkward to a thief, you are super exposed having the door open and you sticking out to try and get it free.

Never had an attempted theft but then again it was a cheap Chevy Aveo so even I wouldn't steal it haha. My BRZ has push button so no anti theft device necessary.

-RyanG

RonRizz · 04-23-2015, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vividracing

Never had an attempted theft but then again My BRZ is a BRZ so no anti theft device necessary.

-RyanG

-RyanG

sorry, man, I Just HAD to..... J/K

jdsto · 04-23-2015, 07:37 PM

when I visited England my cousin had a device that went over the parking brake and locked on to the shifter. It looked difficult to defeat, and was a visual deterent.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/DUTY-HANDBRA.../dp/B008EM0NGM

Z74Z09 · 04-23-2015, 07:50 PM

Once saw a 60 Minutes type "car thief" show and they had the club off in 20 seconds...no joke!

ajm216 · 04-23-2015, 08:38 PM

I tell my female friends not to lock their clubs for two reasons.

1. You can get in your car and drive away more quickly if you are not feeling safe.

2. If someone wants steal your car they will already have away to defeat the club if it were locked.

TreeSemdyZee · 04-23-2015, 08:44 PM

The Club is good for only one thing. Clubbing someone that is trying to steal your car.
Don't waste your money.

onzedge · 04-23-2015, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angel370Z

So I'm not sure how much they upgraded the systems, but for a 2014 model would you put a club or not really needed? Thanks!

I can free a steering wheel of a Club in seconds.

P's_Z · 04-23-2015, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonRizz

sorry, man, I Just HAD to..... J/K

Sorry x2, but it was funny

DOOMMONKEY777 · 04-23-2015, 10:20 PM

I wouldn't worry about car theft here, in bk, but i did have my wheels stolen, window broken x2, hit and run, and a bunch of times scratch, hit.

Soooo.....that club is useless really.

Merv · 04-23-2015, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

i hear you can put 2 bags of clubs in there..

Yes,yes you can

04-23-2015, 05:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
AngelNismo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 141 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 10	The Club, is it worth it? So I'm not sure how much they upgraded the systems, but for a 2014 model would you put a club or not really needed? Thanks!

04-23-2015, 05:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
littlejuanito Track Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 812 Drives: 2014 Touring Sport Rep Power: 418	I don't think it's worth it with this car, or any other car for that matter, as the steering wheel can be cut with a hacksaw Japanjay likes this.

04-23-2015, 05:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
MR.nismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hackensack, NJ Age: 50 Posts: 373 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gun Metal Rep Power: 13	If you are referring to anti-theft system and seen that you live in Brooklyn I would put anything I can get my hands on. At least the club is visible and It might deter someone unless they are so desperate to steal a Z. But remember that no system is totally 100% secure and there are always ways of deactivating/disabling anything. To me the best system is a garage (a home garage) not a public garage, and even inside my garage I lock the vehicle. Read these two and might give an idea of what thief are looking for when selecting a target vehicle. Good luck. The Ten Best Ways To Keep Your Car From Getting Stolen 7 Things Car Thieves Know That You Don't - ABC News JC-Nismo and AngelNismo like this. __________________ Sarcasm and Orgasm are about the same thing. One is good....the other is better.

04-23-2015, 06:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i hear you can put 2 bags of clubs in there.. TreeSemdyZee, kidkotic2001, falconfixer and 4 others like this.

04-23-2015, 06:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 38	The Club basically is a visual deterrent only. If someone really wanted your car they can just cut the steering wheel. The thing about cars these days though is the technology is getting to a point where you can't hotwire a car, the computer won't let the engine start without the key, and if it's a push button start, it's practically impossible without the keyfob. What you can do is get a flatbed truck and just drag it away, the alarm blaring and all. A push button start is a nightmare to a thief. I once had a version of the club in the one that connects to your brake pedal. You may start the car but you can't get it out of park without pressing the brake, and yea the brake pedal is by law made out of steel and the position of the brake lock is awkward to a thief, you are super exposed having the door open and you sticking out to try and get it free. Never had an attempted theft but then again it was a cheap Chevy Aveo so even I wouldn't steal it haha. My BRZ has push button so no anti theft device necessary. -RyanG AngelNismo likes this. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!! Last edited by vividracing; 04-24-2015 at 11:19 AM.

04-23-2015, 06:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
AngelNismo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 141 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 10	Great videos Mr. Nismo, you're right if I get a club, at the very least it's a good visual deterrent.

04-23-2015, 07:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
jdsto Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 250 Drives: Honda VFR800F 2015 Rep Power: 17	when I visited England my cousin had a device that went over the parking brake and locked on to the shifter. It looked difficult to defeat, and was a visual deterent. http://www.amazon.co.uk/DUTY-HANDBRA.../dp/B008EM0NGM __________________ Gone but not forgotten

04-23-2015, 07:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Z74Z09 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 59 Drives: 09 370Z SR T/S 6MT Rep Power: 14	Once saw a 60 Minutes type "car thief" show and they had the club off in 20 seconds...no joke! __________________ 2010 ZCON and 2012 ZCON Best in Class/Best in Show

04-23-2015, 08:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
ajm216 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: MD Age: 57 Posts: 76 Drives: 2014 370z Silver 6MT Rep Power: 15	I tell my female friends not to lock their clubs for two reasons. 1. You can get in your car and drive away more quickly if you are not feeling safe. 2. If someone wants steal your car they will already have away to defeat the club if it were locked. __________________ 2014 370z with Sport Package Brilliant Sliver 2006 Brilliant Silver G35 6MT Coupe Sport / The infamous Oil Consumption defect ended our love affair

04-23-2015, 08:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,875 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	The Club is good for only one thing. Clubbing someone that is trying to steal your car. Don't waste your money.

04-23-2015, 10:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 20	I wouldn't worry about car theft here, in bk, but i did have my wheels stolen, window broken x2, hit and run, and a bunch of times scratch, hit. Soooo.....that club is useless really. AngelNismo likes this. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

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