Steering wheel grip
Safety Car
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From: Northeast
Last edited by Let It Ride; Sep 27, 2024 at 06:33 PM.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Home of the VOLS ! Knoxville, TN. Tennessee
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '15, '16-'17-'18-'19
They had my dash pad out for AC blending door actuators replacement at the time, so the steering wheel was out.
I bought the wheel during the car's stay at the dealership for 3 weeks waiting on parts and scheduling etc...
I took it to the dealer and they installed this wheel instead when the car went back together.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2019
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From: Georgetown, Tx
That is not what I mean, I want a gripper steering wheel. No cleaner or conditioner will do that. The wheel slips out of my hands. Almost ht something the other day backing up cause my hand slipped off the wheel while turning.
A steering wheel cover would add too much bulk to an already cramped(for me) seating position. Do any fit the flat bottom? Is a Z06 wheel any better? Is there another steering wheel I can swap in. Is mine just a fluke?
I've never driven another C7 to be able to compare. Maybe something I can stick on the wheel to make the grip better?
A steering wheel cover would add too much bulk to an already cramped(for me) seating position. Do any fit the flat bottom? Is a Z06 wheel any better? Is there another steering wheel I can swap in. Is mine just a fluke?
I've never driven another C7 to be able to compare. Maybe something I can stick on the wheel to make the grip better?
My suggestion is not to change to a gripper wheel, but to apply more pressure (grip) to the wheel to stop the slip.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Far NW 'burbs of Chicago
St. Jude Donor '13
Our 2017 2LT came with the black suede steering wheel. At first it felt strange, the two bumps were like I was fondling a small rodent while driving.
After getting used to it, I like it a lot. About every 10-15k miles I give it a good wipedown with a black terrycloth towel, damp but not soggy. By next day it's like new.
After getting used to it, I like it a lot. About every 10-15k miles I give it a good wipedown with a black terrycloth towel, damp but not soggy. By next day it's like new.
1st Gear
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I'm looking at a very similar wheel you have. I seen you said you had the dealer replace this one, but I'm planning on doing it myself. I've never done it...do you need to do anything special with airbag? Is this a difficult switch?
I love the car btw. I just got a Red c5 and I think this steering wheel will look great.
I love the car btw. I just got a Red c5 and I think this steering wheel will look great.
