Corvette security options?

[Rich Z]

As best I can figure, my Z had some sort of synchronization problem with the column lock circuitry when I got the car. When I got it, I was getting the "Service Column Lock" message everytime I started it up and the steering wheel would not lock when the ignition was turned off. I thought that it had already had the column lock bypass done to it by the previous owner. Well evidently when I had the headers installed, the battery had been disconnected, and when reconnected the circuitry reset itself.

So after hearing all the horror stories about the column lock refusing to unlock, I purchased a CLB myself. Haven't installed it yet, but I'm thinking about the implications. I am defeating a security feature of the car. In other words, I am now going to make it EASIER for someone to steal.

Is this wise to do? I am pretty sure that Corvettes are pretty high on the list of people looking for vehicles to steal.

But what are my options? Yes I am aware that a determined thief can steal anything if given enough time. And in fact, ALL security devices can be defeated. The idea is for any protection to produce enough delay such that it increases the likelihood that the thief will either give up rather then spend the time and effort necessary for fear of getting caught red handed.

I bought a steering wheel lock bar which seems very robust. Not "The Club" but very similar in operation. Are these effective deterrents? How about the LEO members here? What do you say works the best?