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Sep 8, 2022 | 01:53 PM

#21

alcoed

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Racer

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From: Port Charlotte Florida

shift **** replacement

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Originally Posted by Hary Gahtoe

That’s a great upgrade to the shifter. Did you source a C7 and do a retro fit yourself?

Actually that is a 03-07 Cadillac CTS, STS, SRX shift **** that I picked up off of Ebay. Only modification is you got to lengthen the actuator rod 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch. Thanks, Ed ......

Cadillac shift ****

Sep 8, 2022 | 01:57 PM

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alcoed

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Racer

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From: Port Charlotte Florida

plastic dye

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Originally Posted by grinder11

I wonder how they dyed plastic? I would've thought they had been painted Torch red......

SEM makes a Torch Red plastic, vinyl, leather paint,/dye. Available rattle can or automotive paint supplier can make pints, quarts etc.

Nov 7, 2024 | 05:53 PM

#23

FreedomFighter

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From: Rancho Cordova, CA

Is your new steering wheel the same size as OEM or is it smaller and is the leather just a Carbon Fiber look? Thanks.

Nov 7, 2024 | 10:02 PM

#24

johnnyp420

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From: DMV

Getting the old steering wheel off was such a PITA. One of the worst jobs ever but a new steering wheel was worth the time, blood, effort and sweat.

Nov 7, 2024 | 10:30 PM

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jdmvette

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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here

^looks great. is that the one from amazon?

Nov 8, 2024 | 05:30 AM

#26

alcoed

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Racer

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From: Port Charlotte Florida

The pictures are of my previous vette. I have the same steering wheel

in my present car. Real carbon fiber and real leather. About same size as oem but with flat bottom. Cost about $380.

Nov 11, 2024 | 07:57 PM

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YLO Z06

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From: Houston, Texas FEAR THE BONES

2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified

I went in a slightly different direction with my wheel swap...

Nov 12, 2024 | 08:39 AM

#28

captain vette

Safety Car

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From: Canada

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Originally Posted by johnnyp420

Getting the old steering wheel off was such a PITA. One of the worst jobs ever but a new steering wheel was worth the time, blood, effort and sweat.

I’m in the process to replace mine with a Revesol steering unfortunately the tech wich is a good friend broke one of the J hook puller and can’t get it out so now he’s waiting for a new one under warranty but I’m afraid that it can break again. Any tips. Thank you