Suede flat bottom steering wheel
11-19-2016, 09:13 PM
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Suede flat bottom steering wheel
I just ordered the suede flat bottom wheel, shift ****, and boot for my 2014 Z51. Has anyone else made the switch? I assume I will need to take it to a dealer to do the wheel due to the airbag?
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11-19-2016, 10:27 PM
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Mine was installed by my dealership. Others have done it themselves, if you know how to.
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11-19-2016, 10:35 PM
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St. Jude Donor '15
Here are the instructions:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ing-wheel.html
I'm certain there are more threads on the how-to if you do a search.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ing-wheel.html
I'm certain there are more threads on the how-to if you do a search.
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11-20-2016, 09:08 AM
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Burning Brakes
I had the dealer do it because the #50 torx was a bitch to get off. It's really easy if you can get the bolt off. Needed an air impact to get off. I have the sued shift boot as well but haven't installed it yet. Has anyone changed this out them selves or maybe a link? Thanks!!
11-20-2016, 03:31 PM
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Had dealer do mine as well and.....
.......and he had a bear of a time getting the nut off as well; intellectually within the average car person's wheel house but the tools and the mechanical "touch" is what I lack...(I was already there for the airbag recall as well).....
11-20-2016, 06:53 PM
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Lowes 700lb impact gun, took less than 2 seconds to loosen. One of the best $50 air tools I ever bought! As a note, my dewalt electric impact wouldn't budge it nor my 500lb Home Depot impact gun.
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12-05-2016, 10:51 PM
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Very nice!
12-05-2016, 11:29 PM
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Burning Brakes
I've been contemplating going to the suede wheel. Worried about accumulation of skin oils and sweat over time and difficulty keeping the suede clean. Any indication this might become a problem over time?
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12-09-2016, 03:58 PM
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12-09-2016, 04:37 PM
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12-09-2016, 04:39 PM
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Where is the best deal on a suede M7 wheel? DO you send yours out or do a core charge? Cost? I love the idea as I had it on the CTS-V and it held up well and wasnt slippery at all great deel. I am looking for one for my car.
