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Old May 22, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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I am looking for a good steering wheel to replace the 18 wheeler steering wheel it comes with from factory. what are some of the better ones out there. Not looking for racing, pull off, but a good steering wheel for both track and street use.

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I am looking for a good steering wheel to replace the 18 wheeler steering wheel it comes with from factory. what are some of the better ones out there. Not looking for racing, pull off, but a good steering wheel for both track and street use.

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They don't make one any smaller unless you go with one without an air bag.
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Originally Posted by Qwik01
They don't make one any smaller unless you go with one without an air bag.
not too worried about "my" air bag, hope tat opens up more choices
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Old May 23, 2011 | 02:31 AM
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WITH air bag 320mm.



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Old May 23, 2011 | 08:57 AM
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I'm planning to install a D-shaped steering wheel from DSV similar to the picture below. However, I want gray leather on the bottom, black perforated leather on the sides and real carbon fiber laminate on the top!

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If you don't want a stock one, then the DSV one does look pretty good.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
If you don't want a stock one, then the DSV one does look pretty good.
they both look good, the 320mm is bad azz though that thing looks sexy as hell.
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Im with you OP. The OEM wheel is ludicrously large and needs to be dealt with lol. I picked up a MOMO GTR2 a few weeks back. Loving it. 350mm and looks great. Youll lose your airbag though:

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Im with you OP. The OEM wheel is ludicrously large and needs to be dealt with lol. I picked up a MOMO GTR2 a few weeks back. Loving it. 350mm and looks great. Youll lose your airbag though:

Monti,

Hey where did you get yours at, also if you can give any details, like adapter and mounting time that would be great. It looks awesome
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Got mine here http://ltbautosports.com/steeringwheel.html at LTB autosports. Great prices. They have the hubs too. The install was a bit of a pain, and the lockspring gave some issues, but overall VERY worth it. Feels like a new car to me in terms of steering feel and response
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I installed a Momo which was a piece of cake and I love it over the stock wheel. You need to do some cosmetic customizing around the shroud after the adapter is in place. Good luck!

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I like the nero wheel
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Originally Posted by MD1677
I installed a Momo which was a piece of cake and I love it over the stock wheel. You need to do some cosmetic customizing around the shroud after the adapter is in place. Good luck!

that is a great looking wheel. what model is it, where did you get it, and how much?
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Dave - I purchased mine at the same place as Montizzle who posted above...LTB Autosports. The wheel is called TREK R and you need to purchase the hub for the C5. Everything including shipping was about $300. Well worth it, the difference between this and the stock wheel is amazing. Go for it!
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I went with a Momo Nero and ditched the airbag. Pretty simple install. Worst part was getting the ***** Freaking old wheel pulled off the splines...



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This isnt a vette (RX7), but I feel like most of the steering wheels ive seen on c5's look like crap and cost $$$




My Fav race wheel (no bag)


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Originally Posted by Bash
This isnt a vette (RX7), but I feel like most of the steering wheels ive seen on c5's look like crap and cost $$$




My Fav race wheel (no bag)


cant really see what it looks like from that angle... got any others? what wheel is it?
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Originally Posted by MD1677
Dave - I purchased mine at the same place as Montizzle who posted above...LTB Autosports. The wheel is called TREK R and you need to purchase the hub for the C5. Everything including shipping was about $300. Well worth it, the difference between this and the stock wheel is amazing. Go for it!
thanks for the info. ive been searching through some of the install threads and this is definitly something ill do soon.
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Originally Posted by TheDVS1
I went with a Momo Nero and ditched the airbag. Pretty simple install. Worst part was getting the ***** Freaking old wheel pulled off the splines...



This is the best looking steering wheel. Classy and it doesn't look like a "rice burner."
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I like it too

Momo Nero
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