C5 steering wheel question
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C5 steering wheel question
Can I replace the steering wheel in my C5 with an after market wheel? Has only one done this, and with what results? I think the c5 wheel is too big. Anyone that has any suggestions would be a great deal of help.
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There are various vendors who offer D-type steering wheels that use the OEM factory airbag, etc. Apsis and DSV are two I can think of.
There are other options for smaller wheels, however those usually involve a complete mod and you lose the airbag.
There are other options for smaller wheels, however those usually involve a complete mod and you lose the airbag.
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APSIS and DSV offer some very sharp looking steering wheels.
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To call them a 'D' wheels is a stretch because of the four spoke design. Caravaggio's C6 modded wheel is the best 'D' wheel, but of course can't be used on a C5.
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I just completed this mod last week and installed a Momo Trek R. If you are not concerned with maintaining the airbag, there are several brands and styles available. There are several threads that describe how to disable the airbag and remove the stock wheel. The only other issue is installing a 2 ohm resistor to ensure the airbag light does not constantly light up your dash. I love the new wheel and I just posted pics of my install in the C5 Coupe Photo Album. Good Luck!
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I just completed this mod last week and installed a Momo Trek R. If you are not concerned with maintaining the airbag, there are several brands and styles available. There are several threads that describe how to disable the airbag and remove the stock wheel. The only other issue is installing a 2 ohm resistor to ensure the airbag light does not constantly light up your dash. I love the new wheel and I just posted pics of my install in the C5 Coupe Photo Album. Good Luck!
http://www.momousa.com/products/prod...ing-wheel.html
or
http://www.momousa.com/products/prod...ing-wheel.html
I am not concerned about the Airbag. haha. And in texas, I do not believe there is an Airbag law
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Im wanting to Install a MoMo steering wheel in my c5. What mounting Steering Mounting HUB do I need?
The one listed here:
http://www.momousa.com/products/prod...olet-hubs.html
Says it will not fits C5s
The one listed here:
http://www.momousa.com/products/prod...olet-hubs.html
Says it will not fits C5s
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A couple of my favorites from DSV:
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Has anyone used Grant steering wheels? I have a nice one that was in my old 68 Cutlass that I'd love to use in the Vette. I've heard the kits from the older chevys work, but something needs to be ground or something.
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I had a '99 Silverado that had the best looking modern steering wheel I've seen. It was leather and had "deep dish," sporty look to it. It was really very sharp. My '09 silverado has an ugly looking steering wheel. I woud love to have a steering wheel on my C5 similiar to that old silverado. Chevy seemed to be going backwards with the looks of their steering wheels IMHO.
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Im wanting to Install a MoMo steering wheel in my c5. What mounting Steering Mounting HUB do I need?
The one listed here:
http://www.momousa.com/products/prod...olet-hubs.html
Says it will not fits C5s
The one listed here:
http://www.momousa.com/products/prod...olet-hubs.html
Says it will not fits C5s
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If you do modify, get the air bag version. Don't loose that safety issue just for a better steering wheel. Air bags saves lives, take my word, seen way to many accidents in the last 20 years in Law Enforcement to not have that system. Plus with a vette, you may push her once in a while, I think it is one safety item that should stay with the vette. Good luck in your quest.. (If I could only show you what a none-airbag wheel does to a body on a head on, you would never remove that air bag, ever...)