People still use these things?

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06/23/2014 at 22:36 • Filed to: None

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I can't say I've seen one of these in years, and I can't say they were too large a part of my childhood (because millennial). One of the last places I expected to see one is on a brand new Audi A4 Prestige parked at my tennis club.

So do people actually still use these or did I actually stumble upon a relic?

On a side note, soon after I took this pic, I got into my car turned it on, and gave it a second to cool down. In that time, an old couple in a 2005 beat Volvo V70 parked next me - within millimeters of sideswiping me (though there was nothing parked on the other side of them). While I thought the crisis was averted, she (the ppassenger) opened the door (in slow motion in my mind) banging my car in the process while I was sitting in the drivers seat.

As soon as she was out of my way, I got out to inspect for damage and politely let her know that she hit me (she actually was old enough that I believed she didn't notice she hit it). They both were apologetic and waited as I inspected for a dent.

No damage, but I felt kinda like a dick for calling out a nice little old lady.

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DISCUSSION (10)


Kinja'd!!! jkm7680 > sellphones2493
06/23/2014 at 22:41

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What the hell? That's real strange to put one of those on. It's not like it's an older Civic or anything that you can break into with a banana and a toothpick.


Kinja'd!!! Decay buys too many beaters > sellphones2493
06/23/2014 at 22:42

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someone at my work puts one on the wheel of a fucking acura legend EVERY SINGLE DAY. Its in a private lot in the middle of nowhere.


Kinja'd!!! GeorgeyBoy > sellphones2493
06/23/2014 at 22:55

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*Car thief with the experience to override one of the most advanced anti theft systems*

"Damn its got a bar on the wheel, next car Billy."


Kinja'd!!!  V8 Rustler > sellphones2493
06/23/2014 at 23:04

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At least it's a quattro


Kinja'd!!! pitstop_pitowski >  V8 Rustler
06/23/2014 at 23:07

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Use of the club is still prevalent in LA.


Kinja'd!!! Enginerrrrrrrrr > sellphones2493
06/23/2014 at 23:55

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I must be missing something, because I don't get the fucking point of these. Can't you still turn the wheel with it on?

I'm very confused as to their existence.


Kinja'd!!! CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > sellphones2493
06/24/2014 at 04:00

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My mom put one on her manual Matrix. Thought someone would steal it.


Kinja'd!!! Rory > jkm7680
06/24/2014 at 08:40

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As the owner of an older Civic .. I still use one combined with an Alarm and immobiliser system


Kinja'd!!! Rory > sellphones2493
06/24/2014 at 08:45

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Even though I seem to have one of the most sensitive Alarm systems in the planet , I still use one of these bad boys. I drive an older Civic that can be broken into if you cough at it a specific way. I don't know what it is , but I feel better parking in the city when I use the wheel lock.

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Kinja'd!!! Rico > sellphones2493
06/24/2014 at 16:30

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I see Civics in my area with boots on the wheels to prevent thefts. Seems excessive but I understand how easy it is for these cars to be stolen and parted out in about 2 hours, you'd think Honda would design a slightly more complicated ignition system but then their reliability ratings would tank.