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Guys

Have you ever felt you need a smaller, performance steering wheel but didn't want to quit airbag? Looks like we may have a solution for you :-)

We've started with a C6 and will hopefully post the results within no more than 2-3 weeks.

So far we have modified core and we are now working on the resin overlay. Here's the comparison of stock steering wheel with smaller, modified core - this should give you some hint of what to expect





What do you think? Is this something we should proceed with or maybe we're just wasting our time and OEM steering wheel is good enough?

Please let me know

Take care

Jack
RedlineGoods Team

Navi243

I like the idea. Any chance you will do the same for the C5?

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Of course we will! Right after we finish prototyping on the C6 wheel that now looks like this:



What do you think?

Take care

Jack
RedlineGoods Team

yellowmnm

I think you might sell the heck out of them if you go with a flat bottom.
Kill two birds with one stone. Some people may not make the jump of paying xtra $$ for just a little smaller wheel? but the odds may go way up if they can get the flat bottom and it's a little smaller to. I would

Treadhead

I think both a flat bottom and full circular wheel would be awesome. Looks great so far!

eta: The shifter boot I bought for my Land Rover nearly 6 years ago STILL looks new, which attests to the quality of what Redline produces.

stuckMTB

Dig the top part, but the extra details on the bottom seem fussy. I'll also second the request for a flat bottom! And suede!

jmoney127

I say flat bottom, get rid of the contours on the bottom half of the wheel, suede and real carbon fiber

NemeZ

I would def purchase a suede wheel with out the contours on the bottom.

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The contours are only additional option, we just made them on the prototype to test all possible combinations and solve all the issues that may possibly appear.

Anyway, we'll continue working and I hope to have some more photos and closer price estimation for you early next week

Take care

Jack
RedlineGoods Team

cseaman

What's the aim for cost?


+1 on the desire for a flat bottom, and matching suede to the OEM stuff would be great too, as I've already upgraded all of my interior control surfaces to OEM suede/blue stitching.

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It's too early to assess the final price before this first prototype is finished. But considering that this is is a very time consuming, labor-intensive project I think it's going to end up close to $1K.

We are of course willing to offer special deals for a few first customers so we can start building a list to see how many of you are interested and what deal we can offer

Take care

Jack
RedlineGoods Team

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OK guys, I'm sure most of you thought we gave up this idea so time to spice things up a bit

Ladies and Gentlemen! Please welcome! 1 1/8 inch smaller steering wheel for Corvette C6!

We don't have any original C6 wheel in our shop as of now so I used Chevy Cobalt wheel for comparison as it is basically the same wheel, only bare rubber.













What do you think?




Take care

Jack
RedlineGoods Team

Smokeyjr

Ok Jack...Looks Great!!...I would like to see it in carbon fiber...incorporate the leather or carbon fiber on the steering wheel controls...you have a beautiful looking wheel then you go to the controls and blaaa and can you try to make a better looking paddle shifter setup that would compliment the wheel...or can you make a wheel that is flat on the top as well as the bottom...sort of F1 type...there is a company in Wisconsin that makes thin carbon fiber for interior improvements

Treadhead

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Seriously though, nice work. When/were can I place an order?

Smokeyjr

Well put treadhead!!

WestCyril

looks awesome! I'm interested in more details!

Treadhead

Just FYI, I ordered some stuff from RedlineGoods 6 years ago. Leather shift and parking brake gaiters for my land rover. Quality stuff that's lasted and still looks new. I wouldnt hesitate to order one of these steering wheels for the right price.

CrvtBB

Looks great. Of course I'm guessing the primary question continues to be how much?? Figures -- and I just had a custom "D" wheel done. Would have preferred this route.

RedlineGoods.com

We actually do not work with carbon fiber and it's gonna take some time until we learn it really well. Until that happens, I think we have to love with what we can do really good instead of learning on your wheels

Thank you We'll put in on our website soon, early next week probably. And there will of course be special deals for our forum friends

What exactly do you want to know? As always it will be available in all the colors and options we normally offer 40+ colors of leather, Nappa, Alcantara, plus stripes, custom stitching etc

Our estimations are around $990 shipped - it really is a labor intensive project that requires precise machinerry and highly qualified technicians - that is why it took so long to develop - we had to find a company that will ensure that the best technology available is applied to this product.

But as I said - there will be a special price for you guys - I think $850 shipped is a fair deal, what do you think? It's only $150 more than our flat bottom OEM diameter wheel for something that really is much more complex and unique.

I will be happy to hear your thoughts, as always

Take care

Jack
RedlineGoods Team

LdkE

Hi Jack,

nice wheel - really like the size.

Some questions

Is the steering wheel available with the 2012+ designed left and right button covers as well?
Will it be available with radio and bluetooth buttons?
How is the procedure? Do you need to have my wheel as a core to convert it to the smaller size?
Have in my 2013 the 60th Anniv. suede wheel with blue stiching - will your wheel be fully suede material or mixed with the perforated leather shown above and suede at the top/buttom - or is that on me to decide which material is used where?
What is the ETA right now since you're still in the process of setting up the manufacturing?

Thanks

Lars