When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
What is the advantage of having a flat bottom steering wheel over a round one besides leg room?
As others have mentioned, it looks cool. Also, I believe that the new Camaro will have a flat-bottomed wheel, and it wouldn't do to have C7 lagging in this regard. This plus the need to slightly "refresh" each new model year's cars probably explains it.
A greater sense of occasion heightening the tactile sensation of driving versus other cars. You buy a Vette to feel sensations well above average cars and squared off wheels adds a bit more driving stimulation
at your fingers and hands. Remember its not the woman you are with that counts but how the woman you are with makes you feel. (Its a compliment ladies!)
New....Much better looking, better ergonomics, not boring.
And that leather horn pad, S2T paddle shifters and the CF bezel is like ****!
Now that wheel looks awesome. As far as saving room, how much are we talking about? 1 inch? Inch and a half? I guess since my 3LT has easy exit it isn't a must have for space or ease of entry but for looks its a great way to customize the interior.
I didn't even know my car was coming in with a flat bottom wheel until about the time it arrived the other day. I do find it a bit strange making sharper turns like in parking lots, and would rather have a round one, if given a choice. But it's only a minor problem. I guess it does look a bit cooler.
Many cars have steering wheels where the round outer rim is not concentric with the steering shaft, thus giving more leg room when the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.
So why the change on all 2016 C7's to the flat bottom steering wheel? I have never owned a vette with a flat bottom steering wheel and am wondering if it feels different to hold onto?
The same reason they left the paddles on the manual cars, homogenizing parts makes production cheaper. The Z06 got a flat bottom wheel, so now they were making two different wheels, put the flat bottom in base/z51 cars and boom back to one part. And the Camaro SS will be getting it too. Parts bin is cheaper than making a new part.
The same reason they left the paddles on the manual cars, homogenizing parts makes production cheaper. The Z06 got a flat bottom wheel, so now they were making two different wheels, put the flat bottom in base/z51 cars and boom back to one part. And the Camaro SS will be getting it too. Parts bin is cheaper than making a new part.
The same reason they left the paddles on the manual cars, homogenizing parts makes production cheaper. The Z06 got a flat bottom wheel, so now they were making two different wheels, put the flat bottom in base/z51 cars and boom back to one part. And the Camaro SS will be getting it too. Parts bin is cheaper than making a new part.
Best answer I have seen so far makes a lot of sense.
12-03-2015, 12:12 AM
