2016 D-Shape Steering Wheel (not Z06)
06-26-2015, 06:42 PM
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2016 D-Shape Steering Wheel (not Z06)
Has anyone seen this wheel yet ? Just curious if they made it a bit thicker.
Gene, when will this wheel be available ?
Gene, when will this wheel be available ?
06-27-2015, 04:30 AM
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I'm curious if it will be cheaper than the Z06 wheel.
Will be looking at gmpartsoutlet.net, gmpartsdirect.com, and www.gmpartsdirect.co once we have the part #
Will be looking at gmpartsoutlet.net, gmpartsdirect.com, and www.gmpartsdirect.co once we have the part #
06-27-2015, 05:51 AM
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Not a bad looking steering wheel at all.
06-27-2015, 05:58 AM
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Can anyone explain the functional purpose of a "D-shaped" steering wheel? I'm genuinely curious how this is better than a perfect circle wheel...... In my experience it makes turning hand over hand a bit awkward......
i guess it's kinda cool only because it's different..
i guess it's kinda cool only because it's different..
06-27-2015, 08:02 AM
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steering function no different...wheel feels great + the style is suited to a C7
matte carbon fiber trim is a sweet accent compared to the bland trim on the '16 wheel above
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06-27-2015, 11:35 AM
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I find that when you make a turn, the flat part of the wheel fits naturally into your hand, and feels like better control.
I have such a wheel on my Mercedes C-class.
I have such a wheel on my Mercedes C-class.
06-27-2015, 04:00 PM
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In looking at the wheel from the brochure, this is the first time I've seen it-I'm not a fan. We have a lot of Vendors here who can make a wheel for you that won't cost an arm and a leg too.
PM me if you need Vendor suggestions.
PM me if you need Vendor suggestions.
06-28-2015, 08:29 AM
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I have to agree with you Steven...the standard GM D bottom wheel doesn't do anything for me either.
06-28-2015, 08:37 AM
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06-28-2015, 01:55 PM
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Would definitely not make me upgrade my C7 for the flat bottom steering wheel just saying.
06-28-2015, 01:58 PM
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The Z06 bottom flat part of the wheel looks much better then the standard wheel with just the leather and no script.
06-28-2015, 02:13 PM
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Probably in the same ballpark as Carivaggio. 2K+
I think DSVettes or Vette Candy, whatever they are called today, are a bit cheaper. Cheaper still is getting the Z06 flat bottomed wheel but it's no thicker than stock. These can be had for between 350-420 depending on whether you want leather or suede.
I still prefer my Z06 suede wheel to the new wheel or the other options. I want more "go" then "show" so don't feel spending 700-2500 bucks for a wheel is worth it for me, but to each his own.
I think DSVettes or Vette Candy, whatever they are called today, are a bit cheaper. Cheaper still is getting the Z06 flat bottomed wheel but it's no thicker than stock. These can be had for between 350-420 depending on whether you want leather or suede.
I still prefer my Z06 suede wheel to the new wheel or the other options. I want more "go" then "show" so don't feel spending 700-2500 bucks for a wheel is worth it for me, but to each his own.
06-30-2015, 07:29 AM
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Probably in the same ballpark as Carivaggio. 2K+
I think DSVettes or Vette Candy, whatever they are called today, are a bit cheaper. Cheaper still is getting the Z06 flat bottomed wheel but it's no thicker than stock. These can be had for between 350-420 depending on whether you want leather or suede.
I still prefer my Z06 suede wheel to the new wheel or the other options. I want more "go" then "show" so don't feel spending 700-2500 bucks for a wheel is worth it for me, but to each his own.
I think DSVettes or Vette Candy, whatever they are called today, are a bit cheaper. Cheaper still is getting the Z06 flat bottomed wheel but it's no thicker than stock. These can be had for between 350-420 depending on whether you want leather or suede.
I still prefer my Z06 suede wheel to the new wheel or the other options. I want more "go" then "show" so don't feel spending 700-2500 bucks for a wheel is worth it for me, but to each his own.