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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 01:26 PM
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 01:30 PM
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That's to accomodate the bellies of the buyers.
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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yes the manufacturer posted this before. you'll notice the horn/air bag cover is also leather and stitched and they now have a carbon fiber face for it as well (replaces the aluminum) all sold separately by the way. Very nice looking but a bit pricey. that being said I will probably order the CF part and maybe the air bag/horn cover but probably not the steering wheel.
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 07:33 PM
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That is pretty nice.

Don't know why the 7 doesn't come from the factory with a flat bottom wheel.
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Originally Posted by OnPoint
That is pretty nice.

Don't know why the 7 doesn't come from the factory with a flat bottom wheel.
Would have been well worth the extra cost.
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 08:02 PM
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Something about that wheel that doesn't look. Flat bottom excepted,I just don't like the look/bulk of this wheel.
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Originally Posted by SpryGeezer
That's to accomodate the bellies of the buyers.
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Originally Posted by OnPoint
That is pretty nice.

Don't know why the 7 doesn't come from the factory with a flat bottom wheel.
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Originally Posted by OnPoint
That is pretty nice.
Don't know why the 7 doesn't come from the factory with a flat bottom wheel.
Perhaps being saved for the next hi-po model?
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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry/car
Something about that wheel that doesn't look. Flat bottom excepted,I just don't like the look/bulk of this wheel.
It looks too out of proportion or something to that effect and I'm a big fan of the D-wheel.
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I love flat-bottomed steering wheels. To me, they say "exotic".
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I like the leather stitched horn. That looks a lot better than the stock wheel. I can care less about the flat bottom.
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This is less expensive.
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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The 'flat bottom' suede like wheel was originally an option on the C7 if the 'competition' seats were ordered in the first edition of the ordering guide. I haven't seen it since. I intended to get one for my 'vert when it comes..... if it comes....
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Originally Posted by Mr.Chevy
I hope it's not a repost

The flat bottom wheel was an aftermarket GM option on the C6, I would bet they have it on future C7 model years.


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