Let me tell you, this bright red beast of a steering wheel lock isn't just for show - it's like putting a 'Beware of Dog' sign on your car (except the dog is 4 pounds of solid steel). I've been using various Clubs since the late 90s, and this LX version is their best iteration yet.

The moment you hold it, you feel its substantial weight - about as heavy as my nephew's school backpack. That satisfying chrome finish (yes, real chrome!) and thick plastic sheath scream 'quality' until summer heat eventually discolors it (my only real complaint after a year).

Installation is stupid easy once you get the rhythm: extend the bar until it clicks automatically (no more fumbling with keys to lock it), hook one end under your steering wheel, then twist to tighten. I always position mine with the keyhole facing the dashboard - makes any would-be lockpicker work extra hard.

Speaking of keys, they've seriously upgraded from the old versions. These new dimpled European-style keys are like Fort Knox compared to what came before. Pro tip: Keep one key on your ring, stash another at home, and hide a third in your car - because nothing's worse than locking your Club then realizing your keys are on the kitchen counter.

Now for the reality check: No lock is theft-proof (as my Paris parking adventures proved), but this makes thieves think twice. Six break-in attempts overseas? Zero successful thefts. That bright red color acts like a security guard saying 'Move along folks - nothing easy to steal here.'

Word of caution though: Don't leave it clamped too tight for weeks like I did at Denver Airport unless you want permanent love marks on your leather steering wheel. And seriously Winner International - throw in a storage bag next time!

Bottom line? For $50-60, you're buying precious time - that critical delay that makes car thieves abandon ship. After decades of testing various models across three countries, this remains my go-to visual deterrent that actually delivers where it counts.