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patrickt24 · 05-09-2012, 10:22 AM

Greetings ZL1 owners, I'm new to the forum and would like to ask a few questions/comments. I'm about to place an order for a ZL1 and I'm a little unsure on the Suede package. How does the Microfiber suede wrap on the steering wheel and shifter holding up? My concern would be durability. Next question: I've read a few posts where owners are looking at moving/adding the ZL1 badge on the fender, Has anyone done it yet if so how does it look?
Patrickt24

OldJedi · 05-09-2012, 07:33 PM

Get the suede, you are going to love the feel.

brucedd · 05-09-2012, 08:10 PM

I got the leather and do prefer it, but it is truly a matter of preference. All accounts I have read say an occasional cleaning with a damp cloth restores the microsuede to near original condition in the event it "mats" up.

Blueclyde · 05-09-2012, 08:23 PM

My car has the suede and I like it. I could see it wearing over time but I do not drive this car much more than a few thousand miles per year. It wasn't a show stopper for me but I'm glad I have it.

*mlee* · 05-09-2012, 10:20 PM

I have suede and I seriously don't think durability will be an issue at all like some are worried about. With me I don't really like the feel, but that's totally a personal preference. I would love to trade my steering wheel with someone who wants suede...

As far as badges they are on both sides of the hood and front/rear of the car. Not sure why anyone would want them on the fenders too.

Oneslowz28 · 05-10-2012, 07:14 AM

If you have sweaty hands stay away from the suede pkg. it will turn into a slick, If you dont enjoy.

*mlee* · 05-10-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by **********

If you have sweaty hands stay away from the suede pkg. it will turn into a slick, If you dont enjoy.

No it won't... My hands were soaked after washing the car so I gave that a try. It would actually be slicker on leather.

joes407 · 05-10-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt24

Greetings ZL1 owners, I'm new to the forum and would like to ask a few questions/comments. I'm about to place an order for a ZL1 and I'm a little unsure on the Suede package. How does the Microfiber suede wrap on the steering wheel and shifter holding up? My concern would be durability. Next question: I've read a few posts where owners are looking at moving/adding the ZL1 badge on the fender, Has anyone done it yet if so how does it look?
Patrickt24

wish i wouldve gotten leather. the suede feels nice and matches well but im concerned about durability myself. with just 700 miles ive got tons of fuzzies accumulating around my shift boot just from normal shifting and i can see wear where i hold the wheel. not like worn through just visible where i grip the wheel most

joes407 · 05-10-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

I have suede and I seriously don't think durability will be an issue at all like some are worried about. With me I don't really like the feel, but that's totally a personal preference. I would love to trade my steering wheel with someone who wants suede...

As far as badges they are on both sides of the hood and front/rear of the car. Not sure why anyone would want them on the fenders too.

i was thinking the same thing about trading for leather with someone here. lol. if it wears out before warranty maybe ill get leather

*mlee* · 05-10-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by joes407

i was thinking the same thing about trading for leather with someone here. lol. if it wears out before warranty maybe ill get leather

I really don't think wearing out will be the issue... it seems super durable... but that's JMHO...

hognutz · 05-10-2012, 02:19 PM

it is personal taste really. I put the centenial edition wheel on my budies Z06 and I like it better. I have a mark on my leather wheel so it is not bullet proof. I took his a car for a bit of a drive after installing a MGW shifter and I really liked the microfiber wheel.

it does clean different and atract link more on things like the shift boot. I put a bunch of down south vette interior parts in his car. Looks wise it is way better but it doesn maintain a bit differnt. the strait leather is more meat and potatoes on maintence. you don't have to learn anthing new or lint roller the parts etc.

honesly if you don't like it swap with someone. somebody out there is most likely kicking themselves for not getting it ha ha.

*mlee* · 05-10-2012, 02:32 PM

You make a good point about lint and stuff collecting on the shift boot...

patrickt24 · 05-12-2012, 01:19 PM

Just would like to Thank everyone for responding. Will post Info on my 2013 once it becomes available.

29er · 05-12-2012, 08:04 PM

when it will be time i won't question myself suede package it will be.
Go for it!!

05-09-2012, 10:22 AM	#1
patrickt24 Drives: 2013 ZL1 CRT 6spd Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 107	Suede and ZL1 Badges Greetings ZL1 owners, I'm new to the forum and would like to ask a few questions/comments. I'm about to place an order for a ZL1 and I'm a little unsure on the Suede package. How does the Microfiber suede wrap on the steering wheel and shifter holding up? My concern would be durability. Next question: I've read a few posts where owners are looking at moving/adding the ZL1 badge on the fender, Has anyone done it yet if so how does it look? Patrickt24

05-09-2012, 07:33 PM	#2
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	Get the suede, you are going to love the feel. __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

05-09-2012, 10:20 PM	#5
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	I have suede and I seriously don't think durability will be an issue at all like some are worried about. With me I don't really like the feel, but that's totally a personal preference. I would love to trade my steering wheel with someone who wants suede... As far as badges they are on both sides of the hood and front/rear of the car. Not sure why anyone would want them on the fenders too. __________________

05-10-2012, 02:19 PM	#11
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	it is personal taste really. I put the centenial edition wheel on my budies Z06 and I like it better. I have a mark on my leather wheel so it is not bullet proof. I took his a car for a bit of a drive after installing a MGW shifter and I really liked the microfiber wheel. it does clean different and atract link more on things like the shift boot. I put a bunch of down south vette interior parts in his car. Looks wise it is way better but it doesn maintain a bit differnt. the strait leather is more meat and potatoes on maintence. you don't have to learn anthing new or lint roller the parts etc. honesly if you don't like it swap with someone. somebody out there is most likely kicking themselves for not getting it ha ha. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

05-10-2012, 02:32 PM	#12
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	You make a good point about lint and stuff collecting on the shift boot... __________________

05-09-2012, 08:10 PM	#3
brucedd Account Suspended Drives: xxx Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: xxx Posts: 389	I got the leather and do prefer it, but it is truly a matter of preference. All accounts I have read say an occasional cleaning with a damp cloth restores the microsuede to near original condition in the event it "mats" up.

05-09-2012, 08:23 PM	#4
Blueclyde Drives: 2023 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,717	My car has the suede and I like it. I could see it wearing over time but I do not drive this car much more than a few thousand miles per year. It wasn't a show stopper for me but I'm glad I have it.

05-10-2012, 07:14 AM	#6
Oneslowz28 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #1265 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: McHenry, IL Posts: 595	If you have sweaty hands stay away from the suede pkg. it will turn into a slick, If you dont enjoy.

05-12-2012, 01:19 PM	#13
patrickt24 Drives: 2013 ZL1 CRT 6spd Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 107	Thank You Just would like to Thank everyone for responding. Will post Info on my 2013 once it becomes available.

05-12-2012, 08:04 PM	#14
29er Drives: 14 1LE Garage King Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MTL Posts: 1,519 View My Garage	when it will be time i won't question myself suede package it will be. Go for it!!