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Old Apr 25, 2016 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Mazifakka
I realize this is probably unchanged from 2016, but is there a way to get the microfiber suede seat inserts without the suede steering wheel and shifter ****? Particularly with the Comp Seats?
Just buy a custom wheel. The OEM one is ugly anyway.

You can get one for as low as 200-300$ or as high as 3000$ depending on what you're looking for.
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Originally Posted by STStingray
Aside from the GS, aka Z06 Appearance Pkg., there are no big changes... as expected. Actually, there were more from '15-'16 MY... I'm surprised to see the departure of Shark Gray.
It's not so much a departure, rather the ongoing evolution of GM gray paint options for the C7 Corvette. Watkins Glen is now the third gray paint for the C7 in four model years.

Not sure why GM keeps changing their mind.
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Originally Posted by C7Jake


Nice to see GM is again making changes and offering new options. That keeps the platform fresh and interesting.

However, nothing announced that will move me off my first two C7Z build options I'm considering; Arctic White/Comp Red Interior or Long Beach Red/Jet Black Interior.

Hopefully the 2017 Z06 will get the A10 transmission and subsequently drop the gas guzzler penalty tax.

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Originally Posted by Bui
Just buy a custom wheel. The OEM one is ugly anyway.

You can get one for as low as 200-300$ or as high as 3000$ depending on what you're looking for.
I would consider that, but it seems like the comp seats are an extra $500 for the suede inserts, ostensibly to include the shifter and wheel. I am basing that on the current comp seats price going from $2000 to $2500 by switching to suede inserts.

I do agree that the current wheel isn't very attractive. Can you recommend an aftermarket one that includes all the button functionality of the stock one?
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Originally Posted by Mazifakka
I would consider that, but it seems like the comp seats are an extra $500 for the suede inserts, ostensibly to include the shifter and wheel. I am basing that on the current comp seats price going from $2000 to $2500 by switching to suede inserts.

I do agree that the current wheel isn't very attractive. Can you recommend an aftermarket one that includes all the button functionality of the stock one?
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