What is the advantage of a flat bottom steering wheel besides leg room?
12-09-2015, 07:03 PM
#61
Safety Car
Cosmetics. If you get a properly designed one they are meatier and have different grab points molded into them where you hold the wheel.
Old.....plain and boring
New....Much better looking, better ergonomics, not boring.
And that leather horn pad, S2T paddle shifters and the CF bezel is like ****!
Old.....plain and boring
New....Much better looking, better ergonomics, not boring.
And that leather horn pad, S2T paddle shifters and the CF bezel is like ****!
12-09-2015, 07:35 PM
#62
Former Vendor
If you still have the round steering wheel and are interested in having a flat-bottom steering wheel, we can get those for you!!
2014-2016 C7 Corvette Automatic Transmission Flat Bottom Steering Wheel Options
2014-2016 C7 Corvette Manual Transmission Flat Bottom Steering Wheel Options
2014-2016 C7 Corvette Automatic Transmission Flat Bottom Steering Wheel Options
2014-2016 C7 Corvette Manual Transmission Flat Bottom Steering Wheel Options
Last edited by subchev; 12-10-2015 at 10:37 AM.
12-09-2015, 07:43 PM
#64
Team Owner
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02-20-2016, 09:09 AM
#68
Team Owner
I didn't even know I was getting a flat bottom wheel when I ordered.
Steering is a bit funky, but easy to get used to.
The bigger deal for me is my bad back. And with the flat bottom it is easier for me to get in the car as I hold onto the wheel to support myself dropping in. It's a bit harder to scrape the wheel bottom getting myself into the seat. Especially if I remember to leave the flat bottom tilted a bit towards my door.
Steering is a bit funky, but easy to get used to.
The bigger deal for me is my bad back. And with the flat bottom it is easier for me to get in the car as I hold onto the wheel to support myself dropping in. It's a bit harder to scrape the wheel bottom getting myself into the seat. Especially if I remember to leave the flat bottom tilted a bit towards my door.
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mrm1972 (04-05-2019)
yeah because NASCAR is leading edge. Check the F1 wheel.
02-20-2016, 10:12 AM
#70
Melting Slicks
Original concept was for heel/toe footwork room and overall leg room for aggressive road course driving.
It provides some nice legroom and good looks for us regular street drivers.
It provides some nice legroom and good looks for us regular street drivers.
03-07-2016, 01:18 AM
#71
Pro
Thanks
03-07-2016, 07:39 AM
#72
Note for installers, steering bolt is a major PITA. I wouldn't use an impact wrench. Breaker bar. I started with an impact and stripped the bolt. It was really fun then, but got it out after several hours and ordered a new $3 bolt.
10-19-2017, 02:54 AM
#73
If feels different when you make a tight turn. Here's my 2017 with high gloss carbon fiber lower trim steering wheel.
Last edited by ptran00; 10-19-2017 at 02:58 AM.
10-19-2017, 07:54 AM
#74
Racer
A flat bottom steering wheel gives me a greater sense of occasion driving my C7. Its so different from driving my other cars' round wheels...a reminder that I'm driving a driving machine and enjoy the overall experience. Just a special feeling.
10-19-2017, 09:16 AM
#76
Wait, my car has a flat bottom wheel? lol (yes it does. that was sarcastic comment, don't go losing your minds...)
Yes, it's for leg room getting in and out, and I've never really noticed it when driving.
Yes, it's for leg room getting in and out, and I've never really noticed it when driving.
10-19-2017, 09:55 PM
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