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Mar 31, 2014 | 10:27 AM

PUGPROUD

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Microfiber steering wheel....

Does anyone have the microfiber steering wheel ? What do you think of it...look, feel, durability, etc ?

Mar 31, 2014 | 10:42 AM

arcticblast

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I've got it and like it. I've had it on 2013 427 Vert for almost 2 years and it shows no sign of wear. Feels great.

Mar 31, 2014 | 10:55 AM

PUGPROUD

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I've got it and like it. I've had it on 2013 427 Vert for almost 2 years and it shows no sign of wear. Feels great.

Thanks. Do you know if it is the same or slightly thicker than standard leather wrapped wheel ?

Mar 31, 2014 | 11:03 AM

SilversledC7

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I had the Ultrasuede steering wheel on my CTS-V and I miss it dearly on my C7. It held up very well over 3 years of DD use but it did require occasional (but delicate) cleaning. When this becomes a purchasable after-sale option, I'll be buying one.

Mar 31, 2014 | 11:07 AM

slief

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It's already available. It's about $300 from GM Parts House:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...rts-house.html

Mar 31, 2014 | 11:32 AM

arcticblast

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PUGPROUD

Thanks. Do you know if it is the same or slightly thicker than standard leather wrapped wheel ?

Not sure, but I think it's the same.

Mar 31, 2014 | 11:34 AM

SilversledC7

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It's already available. It's about $300 from GM Parts House:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...rts-house.html

Man, I got to spend less time in the Performance section!

Thx.

Mar 31, 2014 | 11:46 AM

slief

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Originally Posted by SilversledC7

Man, I got to spend less time in the Performance section!

Thx.

FWIW. Bob Wendorff at Fitchner has the best pricing on them at under $300. I will be ordering mine from him along with the shift **** and boot later today.

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Mar 31, 2014 | 12:08 PM

snappy2u

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Quote:

Originally Posted by slief

FWIW. Bob Wendorff at Fitchner has the best pricing on them at under $300. I will be ordering mine from him along with the shift **** and boot later today.

Do you have a photo of this wheel installed??

Mark

Mar 31, 2014 | 01:26 PM

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CorvetteKing_Tony

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Originally Posted by snappy2u

Do you have a photo of this wheel installed??

Mark

Here you go

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Mar 31, 2014 | 01:56 PM

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WKMCD

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Here you go

Nice, I may have to do one.

Mar 31, 2014 | 03:11 PM

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Randy WS6

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Heres a pic of mine , I love it

Mar 31, 2014 | 03:16 PM

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snappy2u

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Originally Posted by tonybsr

Here you go

WOW, Love it!!!!
You bought that direct from GM Parts?

Mar 31, 2014 | 03:17 PM

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CorvetteKing_Tony

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Originally Posted by snappy2u

WOW, Love it!!!!
You bought that direct from GM Parts?

no with order

Mar 31, 2014 | 03:25 PM

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ersin

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IIRC, it comes with the microfiber suede seat insert option if you get the competition seats.

Cheers.

Apr 1, 2014 | 01:14 PM

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snappy2u

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Quote:

Originally Posted by slief

FWIW. Bob Wendorff at Fitchner has the best pricing on them at under $300. I will be ordering mine from him along with the shift **** and boot later today.

Can you give me his email/web address so I can contact him?
Thanks, Mark

Apr 1, 2014 | 01:44 PM

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slief

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Originally Posted by snappy2u

Can you give me his email/web address so I can contact him?
Thanks, Mark

Best Bet is to call him as he gets backed up on emails from time to time.

BOB WENDORFF
PARTS MANAGER
FICHTNER CHEVROLET
800-234-5284
406-628-4618
parts@fichtnerchevrolet.com

Last edited by slief; Apr 1, 2014 at 01:47 PM.

Apr 16, 2014 | 08:21 AM

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EdmondC7

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CorvetteBradley

Here you go

hey can you tell me which option this is ?
how could i order this? I ordered my corvette with 3 LT LUXURY PACKAGE with suede inserts? do i have alcantara steering wheel?