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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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Question.... Interested in ordering armrest, steering wheel and maybe more from downsouth[I] Vette.....who does the installation? Local dealer?
Waiting for delivery of C6. Ordered it this week and expect four to six weeks before taking delivery (at the museum). Considering ordering from downsouth while I am waiting for C6 to be built....but concerned about installation.
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 10:52 PM
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Console armrest you do yourself with a total of 4 screws. Steering wheel is fairly involved so take it to dealer or vette shop.
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Armrest is easy just a few screws. The steering wheel is tough and have to take it to dealer. Other items from downsouth are easy to do just ask him via email or phone. www.dsvettes.com
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It is just 4 Torx 15 screws.
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Can someone tell me what is an average price I should expect to pay to have the steering wheel installed? Thanks, Jeff
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Originally Posted by c5grandsport
Console armrest you do yourself with a total of 4 screws. Steering wheel is fairly involved so take it to dealer or vette shop.

Hey, might I ask where you got that metal looking console. I like it.
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Can someone tell me what is an average price I should expect to pay to have the steering wheel installed? Thanks, Jeff
It shouldnt be more than hour of labor
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It is just 4 Torx 15 screws.
And what about steering wheel install? Local dealership?

Thanks-
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Originally Posted by cmurman
And what about steering wheel install? Local dealership?

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I think that is a good option. Feel free to call me at anytime if you have any questions.

Thank You
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Originally Posted by lytmup
Hey, might I ask where you got that metal looking console. I like it.
That's silver carbon fiber direct replacement for stock pieces (not stuck on veneer). Got them from APSISUSA.com. Very expensive, but there's nothing else like it. Their number is (800)652-7747. Ask for Jersey, the owner, and tell him Bill the Mercedes salesman recommended you and he'll know what you're interested in.

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