SAFETY VS. ANTI-THEFT: putting a detachable steering wheel on a SC400!! help?!?!?
10-09-07, 03:22 AM
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SAFETY VS. ANTI-THEFT: putting a detachable steering wheel on a SC400!! help?!?!?
i drive a 1997 sc400 that is lowered on coilovers with some 19" rims. i park outside at night too =(. i am very paranoid about car theft and i know that its a lexus and not a honda, but im pretty sure there are some theives that can still steal our SC's.
well ive been thinking of putting a detachable steering wheel on my sc. nrg supra short hub, nrg quick release, and a nardi steering wheel(to be specific). i DONT want to put an alarm as they are annoying and my driver door actuator is broken so i wouldnt be able to enjoy the remote doors. autolock is a hassle plus my friends car got stolen with one of those on. i need ur help guy so i have some questions id like u to answer!!
1. i heard that our cars have a stock alarm system. i dont know how it works, except that there is some kind of kill switch if the doors arent opened by the key... how does it work and is the factory alarm enough to prevent theft??
2. how many cases have u heard of someones sc getting stolen. STOLEN, as in some one breaking in and tampering with the ignition to start it up and not just towing it away.
3. newer cars have computer chips in the keys/ignition to prevent theft. are our laser cut keys a good anti-theft device? or can someone just start our cars up with a screwdriver?
4. yeah i know that ill lose the drivers side airbag if i put a detachable steering wheel but will the passenger side still deploy in an accident?
5. i will have to lose my cruise contol, lose my airbag, and get rid of the airbag light on cluster. anything other losses/mods that i may encounter??
and last question that i hope u guys will answer. this question will help me decide on the detachable steering wheel!
5. would u guys go ahead and put a detachable steering wheel on ur sc's? ... despite the loss of safety and some luxury in exchange for the peace of mind that ur car wont be stolen and the beautiful look and feel of a nardi steering wheel at ur face when cruising.
well ive been thinking of putting a detachable steering wheel on my sc. nrg supra short hub, nrg quick release, and a nardi steering wheel(to be specific). i DONT want to put an alarm as they are annoying and my driver door actuator is broken so i wouldnt be able to enjoy the remote doors. autolock is a hassle plus my friends car got stolen with one of those on. i need ur help guy so i have some questions id like u to answer!!
1. i heard that our cars have a stock alarm system. i dont know how it works, except that there is some kind of kill switch if the doors arent opened by the key... how does it work and is the factory alarm enough to prevent theft??
2. how many cases have u heard of someones sc getting stolen. STOLEN, as in some one breaking in and tampering with the ignition to start it up and not just towing it away.
3. newer cars have computer chips in the keys/ignition to prevent theft. are our laser cut keys a good anti-theft device? or can someone just start our cars up with a screwdriver?
4. yeah i know that ill lose the drivers side airbag if i put a detachable steering wheel but will the passenger side still deploy in an accident?
5. i will have to lose my cruise contol, lose my airbag, and get rid of the airbag light on cluster. anything other losses/mods that i may encounter??
and last question that i hope u guys will answer. this question will help me decide on the detachable steering wheel!
5. would u guys go ahead and put a detachable steering wheel on ur sc's? ... despite the loss of safety and some luxury in exchange for the peace of mind that ur car wont be stolen and the beautiful look and feel of a nardi steering wheel at ur face when cruising.
10-09-07, 06:56 AM
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It must just be all about where you live. There is no way I would swap out the wheel ... but than again, I could park my car outside, unlocked, with the windows down ... and not be too worried about anything happening.
I would value keeping my stock face / head in the event of a serious crash, due to the airbag, but I guess that just depends on how good looking you are
. I mean if the car gets stolen, that sucks, but its just a car, you can get insurance; however, getting ruined from having no airbag is irreversible.
There is a post a few down from this one regarding a SC that was stolen and shortly recovered in CA.
Is it a daily driver? Have you had a car stolen before? Gangster-*** neighborhood?
I would value keeping my stock face / head in the event of a serious crash, due to the airbag, but I guess that just depends on how good looking you are
. I mean if the car gets stolen, that sucks, but its just a car, you can get insurance; however, getting ruined from having no airbag is irreversible. There is a post a few down from this one regarding a SC that was stolen and shortly recovered in CA.
Is it a daily driver? Have you had a car stolen before? Gangster-*** neighborhood?
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i drive a 1997 sc400 that is lowered on coilovers with some 19" rims. i park outside at night too =(. i am very paranoid about car theft and i know that its a lexus and not a honda, but im pretty sure there are some theives that can still steal our SC's.
well ive been thinking of putting a detachable steering wheel on my sc. nrg supra short hub, nrg quick release, and a nardi steering wheel(to be specific). i DONT want to put an alarm as they are annoying and my driver door actuator is broken so i wouldnt be able to enjoy the remote doors. autolock is a hassle plus my friends car got stolen with one of those on. i need ur help guy so i have some questions id like u to answer!!
1. i heard that our cars have a stock alarm system. i dont know how it works, except that there is some kind of kill switch if the doors arent opened by the key... how does it work and is the factory alarm enough to prevent theft??
yes, they do, a horn will sound, I have been told by "pop-a-lock" that they could open my door (and get my key from my trunk) because the car won't strat before , dunno if thats rumor but thats what i was told, so i ended up getting a new key. So if thats true, I like it! if not, get an alarm.
2. how many cases have u heard of someones sc getting stolen. STOLEN, as in some one breaking in and tampering with the ignition to start it up and not just towing it away.
as far as the stolen part, my civic was stolen last summer, never hard the sc issue, but not a high deman like the fellow civics and tegs
3. newer cars have computer chips in the keys/ignition to prevent theft. are our laser cut keys a good anti-theft device? or can someone just start our cars up with a screwdriver?
that i am not sure, dont want to tell you a wrong answer
4. yeah i know that ill lose the drivers side airbag if i put a detachable steering wheel but will the passenger side still deploy in an accident?
The srs would be disable I believe in the driver, the passenger may deploy since there still maybe a link, fuse still attached etc. but if the main connection for SRS is in the steering wheel then both won't work. 
BUT, I loved my detachable steering wheel. After i recovered my car i built it back up and put a nrg set up and mom steering wheel...LOVED IT... get look, great feel, and it made me feel comfortable
5. i will have to lose my cruise contol, lose my airbag, and get rid of the airbag light on cluster. anything other losses/mods that i may encounter??
Should be about it. sorry im not as resourceful as you prob hoped.
and last question that i hope u guys will answer. this question will help me decide on the detachable steering wheel!
5. would u guys go ahead and put a detachable steering wheel on ur sc's? ... despite the loss of safety and some luxury in exchange for the peace of mind that ur car wont be stolen and the beautiful look and feel of a nardi steering wheel at ur face when cruising.
well ive been thinking of putting a detachable steering wheel on my sc. nrg supra short hub, nrg quick release, and a nardi steering wheel(to be specific). i DONT want to put an alarm as they are annoying and my driver door actuator is broken so i wouldnt be able to enjoy the remote doors. autolock is a hassle plus my friends car got stolen with one of those on. i need ur help guy so i have some questions id like u to answer!!
1. i heard that our cars have a stock alarm system. i dont know how it works, except that there is some kind of kill switch if the doors arent opened by the key... how does it work and is the factory alarm enough to prevent theft??
yes, they do, a horn will sound, I have been told by "pop-a-lock" that they could open my door (and get my key from my trunk) because the car won't strat before , dunno if thats rumor but thats what i was told, so i ended up getting a new key. So if thats true, I like it! if not, get an alarm.2. how many cases have u heard of someones sc getting stolen. STOLEN, as in some one breaking in and tampering with the ignition to start it up and not just towing it away.
as far as the stolen part, my civic was stolen last summer, never hard the sc issue, but not a high deman like the fellow civics and tegs3. newer cars have computer chips in the keys/ignition to prevent theft. are our laser cut keys a good anti-theft device? or can someone just start our cars up with a screwdriver?
that i am not sure, dont want to tell you a wrong answer4. yeah i know that ill lose the drivers side airbag if i put a detachable steering wheel but will the passenger side still deploy in an accident?
The srs would be disable I believe in the driver, the passenger may deploy since there still maybe a link, fuse still attached etc. but if the main connection for SRS is in the steering wheel then both won't work. BUT, I loved my detachable steering wheel. After i recovered my car i built it back up and put a nrg set up and mom steering wheel...LOVED IT... get look, great feel, and it made me feel comfortable
5. i will have to lose my cruise contol, lose my airbag, and get rid of the airbag light on cluster. anything other losses/mods that i may encounter??
Should be about it. sorry im not as resourceful as you prob hoped.and last question that i hope u guys will answer. this question will help me decide on the detachable steering wheel!
5. would u guys go ahead and put a detachable steering wheel on ur sc's? ... despite the loss of safety and some luxury in exchange for the peace of mind that ur car wont be stolen and the beautiful look and feel of a nardi steering wheel at ur face when cruising.
I want to, I was worried about the Luxur vs sporty look, but I have seen one with a aftermarket racing seat and that helped with the look, I mean if you plan on modding then go for it, I know when i decide to get one, I will have seats in the near future (since the leater is eventually wearing down as well) the harness you may get with the seat would ad to saftey.... just a thought sorry if i got typos everywhere i am at work
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that's the same set up i hav too. nrg short hub with nrg quick release and a nardi steering wheel. realistically i see a benefit for airbags, but at the same time, does it really matter that much if you have your seatbelt on also. it's a back up to protection. so if you are worried about crashes, keep your airbag. personal choice on it
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10-09-07, 01:13 PM
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that's the same set up i hav too. nrg short hub with nrg quick release and a nardi steering wheel. realistically i see a benefit for airbags, but at the same time, does it really matter that much if you have your seatbelt on also. it's a back up to protection. so if you are worried about crashes, keep your airbag. personal choice on it
