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Jun 21, 2009 | 04:31 PM

texastim

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Steering Wheel question? ....

guys/gals, i have noticed several two-tone leather steering wheels lately. most to match the exterior color. is this a new factory option, or is this a beautiful mod? if it is a mod, may i ask where i could go to investigate? hey thanks in advance everyone!!

Jun 21, 2009 | 04:37 PM

danl72

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It is a mod. You can get one from DSVette or other forum vendors.

Jun 21, 2009 | 04:39 PM

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It is a mod. You can get one from DSVette or other forum vendors.

I got mine from Down South Vettes.

2005 Version

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...es-inside.html

2006-2010 Version

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-pictures.html

My wheel is the 2005 version.

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Jun 21, 2009 | 04:51 PM

mpuzach

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with Dan and Paul. Call Gerardo at DS Vettes - his products are the best available and his service is second to none. Trust me, you won't regret it.

Jun 21, 2009 | 05:11 PM

drich2905

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yep, really like mine. Love the grips and the way it looks and feels.
Make driving the vert even more enjoyable. Great DSV quality

Jun 21, 2009 | 05:26 PM

DS Vettes

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Let us know if we can be of any help. We have a lot of options available with the steering wheels.

Gerardo
www.dsvettes.com

Jun 21, 2009 | 09:54 PM

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Down South Vettes is the best

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Jun 21, 2009 | 10:10 PM

Marc V.

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Down South Vettes is the best

From another satisfied customer. Their craftsmanship is simply the best.

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marc4427

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Love mine from DSVETTES

Jun 22, 2009 | 06:48 AM

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texastim

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now for the touch question, may i ask around what price they may be? were they hard to install? thanks folks, tim!

Jun 22, 2009 | 07:17 AM

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now for the touch question, may i ask around what price they may be? were they hard to install? thanks folks, tim!

The 2005 wheel was $399.00 with a refundable $200.00 core deposit.

If I recall correctly, the 2006-2009 wheel is $499.00. You would be best served to send a note to Gerardo on price as all of his work is custom.

The install is pretty straight forward and takes between 30 to 60 minutes but since the airbag is involved I normally encourage folks to have a dealer do it since they are better equipped deal with disabling the restraint system. Most dealers charge between $60.00 and $100.00 to do the install for you.

Jun 22, 2009 | 08:48 AM

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iridelow

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Here is a DSV 05 custom wheel.

Jun 22, 2009 | 10:33 AM

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but since the airbag is involved I normally encourage folks to have a dealer do it since they are better equipped deal with disabling the restraint system.

Dude! The dealer is better equipped to disconnect the battery terminal than *I* am??

Z//

Jun 22, 2009 | 12:13 PM

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Dude! The dealer is better equipped to disconnect the battery terminal than *I* am??

Z//

There is generally more to properly disabling a steering wheel airbag and an inflatable restraint zone than disconnecting the battery terminal. The airbag system and the sensing and diagnostic module has a capacitive charge to maintain power in the event of a power loss on impact. This can last for 30 seconds to 30 minutes depending upon vehicle and model. With a battery cable left loose and the SIR system still connected at the steering column even a static charge could set off the airbag. If you want to disconnect the battery and roll the dice, that is your choice.

When I installed mine I followed the Service manual procedure and it was just a little bit more than just disconnecting the battery cable.

Last edited by talon90; Jun 22, 2009 at 12:21 PM.

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