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Jan 19, 2015 | 05:19 PM

viprklr1

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Micro Suede Steer Wheel

I have an order for the Kalahari interior with the suede inserts. The steering wheel also comes wrapped in the suede to match. From what I have seen in other cars with this order, all of the steering wheels come in a black color. I assume you can't get the suede to match the Kalahari tan without going aftermarket.

Jan 19, 2015 | 05:40 PM

VinnieA

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Correct but I like the black better. I feel a light color wouldn't wear well....

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Jan 19, 2015 | 05:44 PM

Kingspoke

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Originally Posted by viprklr1

With the dark gray interior the steering wheel & shift boot is gray like the door panels.

Yeah, you're going to have to go aftermarket for the Kalahari suede wheel.

Last edited by Kingspoke; Jan 20, 2015 at 01:38 PM. Reason: Correction from seats to door panels on alcantara

Jan 19, 2015 | 06:09 PM

DSOMonster

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As far what is available from GM today, you will have to go aftermarket to match the Kalahari tan. I have a steering wheel on order from AutoDynamicsWest along with a full blown, high-gloss carbon fiber interior.

I am going with kalahari leather instead of Alcantara. Just my personal preference on feel. Don't get me wrong, Alcantara is nothing short of AMAZING, just not on a steering wheel. The steering wheel will be carbon fiber on the the top and bottom of the wheel, Kalahari leather on the sides and the bezel in the center will also be carbon fiber. The horn pad will be Kalahari leather too boot.

I will shoot pics as soon as the interior is installed.

Peep out their website. It shows some shots of their work on the Stingray.

http://www.autodynamicswest.com/C7CO...RBONFIBER.html

-Ron in SoCal

Jan 19, 2015 | 07:34 PM

Paulchristian

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Originally Posted by DSOMonster

I am going with kalahari leather instead of Alcantara. Just my personal preference on feel. Don't get me wrong, Alcantara is nothing short of AMAZING, just not on a steering wheel.

Much sportier in leather, IMO.

Jan 19, 2015 | 07:36 PM

vetteship

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Do yourself a favor and opt for the leather steering wheel, who want a bath cloth in their hands while taming the beast.

Jan 19, 2015 | 10:38 PM

Large Talons

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The suede steering wheel is amazing. You won't regret it.

Jan 19, 2015 | 10:47 PM

Kingspoke

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The suede steering wheel is amazing. You won't regret it.

It does a great job of keeping the steering wheel from slipping in your hands and has a nice feel. It comes on some very high end cars as an option.

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Jan 19, 2015 | 11:40 PM

racezx9

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Originally Posted by vetteship

Do yourself a favor and opt for the leather steering wheel, who want a bath cloth in their hands while taming the beast.

go look at a race car an see what they use.

Jan 20, 2015 | 02:42 PM

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TKOGTO

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Suede steering wheels do feel amazing when new. After a while, not so much. High quality can last a few years but poor quality is toast in 6 months.

Jan 20, 2015 | 02:55 PM

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Gonzo

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Is it suede or microfiber??

Also, does anyone know how well it wears over time??

Jan 20, 2015 | 03:47 PM

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Kingspoke

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

Is it suede or microfiber??

Also, does anyone know how well it wears over time??

Good question & here's the answer;

http://jalopnik.com/what-the-hell-is...way-1604799947

Jan 20, 2015 | 10:00 PM

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george vee

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Peep out their website. It shows some shots of their work on the Stingray.

http://www.autodynamicswest.com/C7CO...RBONFIBER.html

-Ron in SoCal[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the link, good information on installation

Jan 21, 2015 | 08:39 PM

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Gene Culley

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We got some of the automatic Alcantara wheels today and I must say it feels amazing.

Jan 21, 2015 | 09:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gene Culley

We got some of the automatic Alcantara wheels today and I must say it feels amazing.

Not to go off topic but do you have manual alcantara wheels and how much?

Jan 21, 2015 | 09:37 PM

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george vee

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I thought all the wheels are the same, with interchangeable parts.
Whats the Difference between the Z06 A8 wheel and the M7 wheel?

Jan 21, 2015 | 09:43 PM

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Gene Culley

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Originally Posted by phantasms

Not to go off topic but do you have manual alcantara wheels and how much?

We have automatic in stock right now. We have manual ordered but they are not here yet. You may send me an email to gene@cultragperformance.com and I will notify you when I get it in. The Alcantara wheels are $409.99.

Jan 21, 2015 | 09:45 PM

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Gene Culley

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Quote:

Originally Posted by george vee

I thought all the wheels are the same, with interchangeable parts.
Whats the Difference between the Z06 A8 wheel and the M7 wheel?

To me a quick difference I see is the automatic has + and - on the shifter paddles and the manual have REV Match.

I will show photos of each here.

Jan 21, 2015 | 11:03 PM

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Thrill6

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I have the suede steering wheel on my CTS-V and will never, ever, ever buy another car with a suede/Alcantara steering wheel. When it's new it's great, but over time it becomes super smooth and is IMPOSSIBLE to clean.

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