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Old 04-20-2006, 02:50 PM
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No problem - it was the PITA factor that made me come up with the kit!
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Old 04-20-2006, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCalHHR
Our lock knob kit was meant to make this job as simple as possible.
AhhhhHH yes....! The KISS principal! Keep It Simple Stupid!
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Old 04-20-2006, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by cowboybornlate
I keep a slim jim set in the rear storage of my HHR, of course it doesn't do me much good if it's locked up and I don't have the remote. Not to take $$$ away from SoCal, but I would think that you could simply shave the lock road and still use the existing door lock knobs?!

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I did that in my Grand Am back when I was about 18. I locked my keys and cell phone in my car. The irony of the whole situation is I had a slim jim locked in my trunk and couldn't call anyone but my phone kept ringing. Luckily a police officer drove by and I flagged him down and had him slim jim my car for me. Now our local police force will not unlock your car for you because too many people were suing them for damaging their car while slim jiming it. Talk about ungrateful *****s.
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Old 04-21-2006, 12:57 AM
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No doubt... I found that the Fire Dept won't do it anymore either. Matter of fact, the last few years the security industry has stopped for that same reason too. I keep mine to help those less fortunate from time to time when I see em using the ol coat hanger method, but I always explain that I'm not responsible for any damages that might occur. But honestly, there is no telling how many locks I've popped open and I have not damaged a vehicle yet *knocks on wood*....

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Old 04-21-2006, 01:22 AM
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where I work we all have a network of slimjims we keep in our cars. it's not likely 15-20 of us are gonna lock ourselves out! Now if the rest of the world would join us when were not at work!
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Old 04-21-2006, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by coolsurf
Those shortys look great, but remember that if the door are locked and for some strange reason the HHR looses power to the door lock system you can't grab hold of the knob. That not likely, but something to keep in mind.
Couldn't you just use the key if you loose power. Or is there something in the HHR that keeps the lock from popping with the key with no power.
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Old 04-21-2006, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Rat 427
Couldn't you just use the key if you loose power. Or is there something in the HHR that keeps the lock from popping with the key with no power.
They're talking about from the inside. If you lose power you won't have a knob to grab hold of leaving you trapped inside.
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Old 04-21-2006, 07:13 AM
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I thought most cars the lock pulls up with the door handle lever. Not sure on the HHR.
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Old 04-21-2006, 07:17 AM
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Nope, if you pull the handle the lock stays down.
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Old 04-21-2006, 07:23 AM
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wasn't sure, they always pop automatically when the ignition is turned off. I wanted to try the stubbies, but now I am not sure if I want too.
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