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Jun 18, 2008 | 03:26 PM

#21

PostShawn

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Awesome looking setup. I always wondered if there was a way to get a thicker wheel in the vette. And it looks a lot better then the covers.

Very nice on everything in your car!

Jun 18, 2008 | 04:10 PM

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peter pan

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Looks sweeeeeet

Jun 18, 2008 | 04:19 PM

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Cozmo

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Very nice!

Jun 18, 2008 | 04:39 PM

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0Brian@FI Performance

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From: FI Performance : Norwalk Connecticut www.FIPERFORMANCE.com

I have spoken w.Don @ Dallas and have organized the following:

On Supplied Steering Wheels:

- Leather 2 tone $259

- Alcantara 2 tone $299

- 1/16" padding $30

- 1/8" padding $60

- Shipping $17/wheel

- No additional charge for any stitching colors.
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If I get 3 orders, I can make these prices happen.

Brian

Jun 18, 2008 | 04:41 PM

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JimZRyd

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From: Florence SC

St. Jude Donor '12

Sweet

Jun 18, 2008 | 04:41 PM

#26

efranzen

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From: Seattle WA

Wow, that looks great. It's definitely going to be put on my list of must have mods. I don't know if I'll do it right away though. I'll need to buy a donor wheel first since my Z06 is my DD.

Jun 18, 2008 | 04:48 PM

#27

bman1997C5

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From: pa

Looks good.

Jun 18, 2008 | 05:02 PM

#28

Nihilation

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From: Ashburn VA

Anyone know if the C6 wheel will fit on the C5?

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Jun 18, 2008 | 05:46 PM

#29

YLO Z06

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nihilation

Anyone know if the C6 wheel will fit on the C5?

No, it will not. This has been covered in prior posts. The steering gear and airbag system are entirely different. The 3 spoke wheel would look good in a C5, though

Jun 18, 2008 | 05:50 PM

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dobewillie

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From: lockport n.y

real sharp lookin

Jun 18, 2008 | 08:43 PM

#31

0Brian@FI Performance

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dobewillie

real sharp lookin

If you guys are game, PM me with wish list and a phone # to contact you to get rolling. What I will do is take payment info and hold that till 3 confirmed

Brian

Jun 18, 2008 | 08:50 PM

#32

riarms

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From: Providence Rhode Island

looks real nice

Jun 18, 2008 | 08:50 PM

#33

batsallover

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Oh that looks good. Outstanding.

Jun 18, 2008 | 10:48 PM

#34

Choreo

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From: Midland TX

Looks great!

I just had mine done with an Alcantra section. Have you noticed that the Alcantra is a bit harder to hold on to without the wheel slipping when turning?

Jun 18, 2008 | 10:51 PM

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Sportsdude

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From: Volusia. Las Vegas FL, NV

Looks nice

Jun 18, 2008 | 10:56 PM

#36

SS~7

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From: Butler PA

Love it! ...

Jun 19, 2008 | 12:00 AM

#37

debo2k3

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Of course, Alcantara's made for racing cars that require no slipping. But with a wheel like this to have an accent 2 tone of Alcantara, that looks really nice and rare imo. I love it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Choreo

Looks great!

I just had mine done with an Alcantra section. Have you noticed that the Alcantra is a bit harder to hold on to without the wheel slipping when turning?

Jun 19, 2008 | 12:28 AM

#38

Choreo

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From: Midland TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by debo2k3

Of course, Alcantara's made for racing cars that require no slipping. But with a wheel like this to have an accent 2 tone of Alcantara, that looks really nice and rare imo. I love it.

I guess the Alcantra (black suede) that VetteEssentials uses is a bit different then. It "looks" like it would have an "improved" grip due to it's texture, but I cannot even keep my hands in the 10/2 positions without them sliding down and I have to really grip that section of the steering wheel to make it work. Fortunately, I only had them do the top section in the suede - the rest of the steering wheel is Carbon Fiber Leather and it grips fine.

Jun 19, 2008 | 12:45 AM

#39

kingsey

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From: Gibbstown New Jersey

How hard is it to install?

Jun 19, 2008 | 01:06 AM

#40

Mr. Lau

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian@FI Performance

Good idea! I think you should most likely post a new thread about this so it receives more attention.

Btw, awesome looking steering wheel! Very jealous

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