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Sep 11, 2012 | 06:50 PM

Jollyrock

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wooden steering wheel for C5

I really want to put a wood steering wheel in my car. I want a three spoke-chrome that has the rivets all the way around.

I am having trouble finding anything like this with a hub adapter ofr the C5. Can anyone help me out?

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Sep 11, 2012 | 11:27 PM

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Air bag??????????????????????

Sep 12, 2012 | 01:08 AM

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Air bag??????????????????????

airbag will be sacrificed, hoping to keep the horn.

Sep 12, 2012 | 06:40 AM

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I've never seen one in a C5 and there is probably a good reason. I'm not sure that a classic wood steering wheel would look good in a C5 interior. But, whatever floats your boat. Having said that, I am sure that you can find the right adapter for any steering wheel you want. Just don't forget about the airbag warning light that you will need to disable. Not sure about DIC codes.

Post up some pictures once you're done.

Sep 12, 2012 | 10:53 AM

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I've never seen one in a C5 and there is probably a good reason. I'm not sure that a classic wood steering wheel would look good in a C5 interior. But, whatever floats your boat. .

I know what you mean but with a cue ball shifter, some chrome interior accessories and a wood/chrome steering wheel I'm going for an 'old school meets modern' look.
How will it turn out? I'll post pics!
In the mean time someone help me out with a hub adapter!

Sep 12, 2012 | 10:55 AM

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for example, here is a wood wheel in a honda s2000 - a car with certainly an all around modern interior. I think it looks great

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2115/...3c40ed0038.jpg

Sep 12, 2012 | 12:18 PM

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Try LeCarra or Grant steering wheels.

Sep 12, 2012 | 01:19 PM

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That will be an interesting look. Be sure to post pictures if you go that route!

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Sep 12, 2012 | 04:20 PM

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for example, here is a wood wheel in a honda s2000 - a car with certainly an all around modern interior. I think it looks great

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2115/...3c40ed0038.jpg

That's a Nardi. Do they not make one that fits the Corvette?

Sep 14, 2012 | 10:07 PM

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That's a Nardi. Do they not make one that fits the Corvette?

That's why I'm looking for a hub adapter.

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