New Steering Wheel
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Melting Slicks
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New Steering Wheel
Heads up Guys this thing is awesome and even better the price $275.00 on Ebay - manufacturers site list it at $999.00 - this thing is stunning - just installed it
Also noticed when I disconnected the negative terminal on battery - I just left range Tech and Vitesse controller installed after taking it for a drive the Vitesse is even crazier now - snappier and smoother - no idea why but not complaining - dont have Carbon fiber trim plate until Monday so no real pics yet
Here is quick photoshop of the bad boy - little strange driving a D-Shape but get use to it in no time - if your looking for a great mod for an amazing price this is it other then Vitesse of course
Here is the Ebay listing and the Manufacturers site:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Handkraftd-...72.m2749.l2649
http://www.handkraftd.com/index.php/...hkd-chevy.html
Also noticed when I disconnected the negative terminal on battery - I just left range Tech and Vitesse controller installed after taking it for a drive the Vitesse is even crazier now - snappier and smoother - no idea why but not complaining - dont have Carbon fiber trim plate until Monday so no real pics yet
Here is quick photoshop of the bad boy - little strange driving a D-Shape but get use to it in no time - if your looking for a great mod for an amazing price this is it other then Vitesse of course
Here is the Ebay listing and the Manufacturers site:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Handkraftd-...72.m2749.l2649
http://www.handkraftd.com/index.php/...hkd-chevy.html
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Are the grip sections thicker than the stock wheel? I had a thick, flat bottom R8 wheel on my S5 and I loved it. I've had one of these Handkraftd wheels on my eBay watch list for a few weeks. I can't decide between that or a stock 2016 wheel.
Last edited by Jeff V.; Jul 28, 2018 at 11:59 PM.
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Fine looking steering wheel. 
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Melting Slicks
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Thank you All - it is a bit thicker - I didnt think of that before I bought it only thing is would have preferred white stitching but no biggie luv the look
Put down $100 for a loaner torque wrench at autozone returned it few hours later get all your money back - was a pretty easy job with the help of youtube no problem - made sure I turned the wheel all the way left - helps when removing T-50 Torx - that thing is on there - impact driver would have been nice
Put down $100 for a loaner torque wrench at autozone returned it few hours later get all your money back - was a pretty easy job with the help of youtube no problem - made sure I turned the wheel all the way left - helps when removing T-50 Torx - that thing is on there - impact driver would have been nice
Last edited by rsvette12; Jul 29, 2018 at 07:10 AM.
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Thank you All - it is a bit thicker - I didnt think of that before I bought it only thing is would have preferred white stitching but no biggie luv the look
Put down $100 for a loaner torque wrench at autozone returned it few hours later get all your money back - was a pretty easy job with the help of youtube no problem - made sure I turned the wheel all the way left - helps when removing T-50 Torx - that thing is on there - impact driver would have been nice
Put down $100 for a loaner torque wrench at autozone returned it few hours later get all your money back - was a pretty easy job with the help of youtube no problem - made sure I turned the wheel all the way left - helps when removing T-50 Torx - that thing is on there - impact driver would have been nice
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Heads up Guys this thing is awesome and even better the price $275.00 on Ebay - manufacturers site list it at $999.00 - this thing is stunning - just installed it
Also noticed when I disconnected the negative terminal on battery - I just left range Tech and Vitesse controller installed after taking it for a drive the Vitesse is even crazier now - snappier and smoother - no idea why but not complaining - dont have Carbon fiber trim plate until Monday so no real pics yet
Here is quick photoshop of the bad boy - little strange driving a D-Shape but get use to it in no time - if your looking for a great mod for an amazing price this is it other then Vitesse of course
Here is the Ebay listing and the Manufacturers site:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Handkraftd-...72.m2749.l2649
http://www.handkraftd.com/index.php/...hkd-chevy.html
Also noticed when I disconnected the negative terminal on battery - I just left range Tech and Vitesse controller installed after taking it for a drive the Vitesse is even crazier now - snappier and smoother - no idea why but not complaining - dont have Carbon fiber trim plate until Monday so no real pics yet
Here is quick photoshop of the bad boy - little strange driving a D-Shape but get use to it in no time - if your looking for a great mod for an amazing price this is it other then Vitesse of course
Here is the Ebay listing and the Manufacturers site:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Handkraftd-...72.m2749.l2649
http://www.handkraftd.com/index.php/...hkd-chevy.html
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Melting Slicks
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I am curious about trim plate fitting also as its not GM - got it from Amazon - says it was delivered but was not must be tomorrow - also noticed no indent - hope it fits ok
Thickness ? where do you want me to measure it
Need to charge up phone get pics in a bit
Thickness ? where do you want me to measure it
Need to charge up phone get pics in a bit
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I am Factory Stock guy only but when I see a mod on someones car that looks good I can still give it a thumbs up! That steering wheel definitely gets a thumbs up!
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I am curious about trim plate fitting also as its not GM - got it from Amazon - says it was delivered but was not must be tomorrow - also noticed no indent - hope it fits ok
https://www.amazon.com/Justautotrim-steering-Accessories-Chevrolet-Corvette/dp/B07DHJYBZG/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532877583& sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=c7+carbon+fiber+trim+plat e
Thickness ? where do you want me to measure it
Need to charge up phone get pics in a bit
https://www.amazon.com/Justautotrim-steering-Accessories-Chevrolet-Corvette/dp/B07DHJYBZG/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532877583& sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=c7+carbon+fiber+trim+plat e
Thickness ? where do you want me to measure it
Need to charge up phone get pics in a bit
if the lower piece fits i’ll Propply give it a try, but if not I’ll stick with my OEM d wheel. Also considering the alcantara version.
i messaged the seller the question about bottom trim, but probably won’t get response till Monday.
Last edited by chefcg1; Jul 29, 2018 at 10:47 AM.
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Melting Slicks
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I was wondering if it was thicker pretty much anywhere? I had a custom wheel done on my BMW that was over stuffed and really miss the thicker wheel...I have very big hands..
if the lower piece fits i’ll Propply give it a try, but if not I’ll stick with my OEM d wheel. Also considering the alcantara version.
i messaged the seller the question about bottom trim, but probably won’t get response till Monday.
Last edited by rsvette12; Jul 29, 2018 at 10:51 AM.
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I am curious about trim plate fitting also as its not GM - got it from Amazon - says it was delivered but was not must be tomorrow - also noticed no indent - hope it fits ok
https://www.amazon.com/Justautotrim-steering-Accessories-Chevrolet-Corvette/dp/B07DHJYBZG/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532877583& sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=c7+carbon+fiber+trim+plat e
https://www.amazon.com/Justautotrim-steering-Accessories-Chevrolet-Corvette/dp/B07DHJYBZG/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532877583& sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=c7+carbon+fiber+trim+plat e
EDIT: Looking at the pics from the ebay auction, doesn't look like the wheel was even designed to have the trim plate. Either way, the wheel looks nice even w/o it!
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Last edited by DWS44; Jul 29, 2018 at 11:51 AM.
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Yes hoping I can fang dangle trim plate - well see - couple of $3 cell phone pics - its consistently 1/2" larger all around in thickness
Jeff you will luv this wheel I think
print screen windows xp
Jeff you will luv this wheel I think
print screen windows xp
Last edited by rsvette12; Jul 29, 2018 at 12:53 PM.
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Yes hoping I can fang dangle trim plate - well see - couple of $3 cell phone pics - its consistently 1/2" larger all around in thickness
Jeff you will luv this wheel I think
print screen windows xp
Jeff you will luv this wheel I think
print screen windows xp
