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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 08:37 AM
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How many C5 owners who got in on their group purchase have their wheel already? I have been waiting seven weeks now and still don't know when it will be done. I'm just wondering how big the backlog is. I spoke to Lino and Gerardo both and was told they were expediting it but that has been over a week since last conversation. This thing better be spectacular for the wait
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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I am ready for that Mil Yellow wheel that was posted last week. So I am in for a GP!!!
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 09:59 AM
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I received mine two weeks ago and have it installed. Great looking and great feeling wheel. I know they are just returning from a big Corvette show in Atlantic City, New Jersey, so that might explain the extra lead time.

Here's my LeMans Blue Leather and Black Carbon Fiber Patterned Leather with silver stitching.


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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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^^^^MAN....That looks AWESOME!!! Great job on your entire interior!!! My hat is off to you sir!

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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 10:48 AM
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Wow Zippity, that entire interior looks awesome!
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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Thanks Guys, I am thrilled with it.
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 03:08 PM
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Man that looks really good. I don't think I'd ever bother getting out of the car
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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So how much grief/work is it to change steering wheels?
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So how much grief/work is it to change steering wheels?
One hour appointment at the dealer and $90. Easy, I didn't want to mess with the air bag, etc.
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Thanks Guys, I am thrilled with it.
How does it feel to drive? Any big difference to the stock wheel?
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I got my steering wheel installed about a week ago and I love it. The new wheel is so much more comfortable and it looks a lot better than the old one too! It kind of makes me feel like I am driving a different car.
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Those are such nice steering wheels
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Originally Posted by zipity
I received mine two weeks ago and have it installed. Great looking and great feeling wheel. I know they are just returning from a big Corvette show in Atlantic City, New Jersey, so that might explain the extra lead time.

Here's my LeMans Blue Leather and Black Carbon Fiber Patterned Leather with silver stitching.


Fantastic....did they also do that T shaped thingy in the middle of your emblem on the airbag?
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wow super lookin zip
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Mine arrived on Friday 4/10 and Tommy (GM Tech DeFelice Chev) installed it on Eater Sunday AMI love the wheel can't wait to get it on the track





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Those wheels sure looks good.
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Yeah they said there would be a second group purchess

those steering wheels look great....
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Originally Posted by BT-01-vette
Mine arrived on Friday 4/10 and Tommy (GM Tech DeFelice Chev) installed it on Eater Sunday AMI love the wheel can't wait to get it on the track




Those steering wheels are Very Nice!

BT, your car is SICK!
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Is there a Diameter difference between this wheel and the stock one?
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