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ssmike · 05-29-2011, 05:23 PM

I recently installed an Ace steering wheel I bought from SparksAI and I thought you might be interested in a review. I ordered the black leather/black perforated accent/silver stiching wheel. The bezel I painted myself! The installation went well as soon as I figured out how to remove the airbag connections. The Ace wheel was packed well but had NO installation instructions! I had to do a search of steering wheel bezel removal and found a nice thread on removing the airbag and bezel, the rest was self explanatory. I just took a 1,000 mile road trip so had a good opportunity to get a feel for it! Here's how I grade it:

Ease of installation: B (no instructions)
Packaging: A
Ordering proccess: A- (took 4 weeks to get)
Eye appeal: A++ Love it! Wasn't sure when I ordered but once installed WOW!!!
Feel in hands: A Feel is excellent in the 8&4 position! A lot more "meat" to grab ahold of than the OE one! I always thought the OE was too skinny and oddly shaped, really bothered me! At 10&2 the bump that's there takes some getting used to but I found a couple ways of holding it properly and is actually comfortable! The threads that they use can become a little irritating on the thumbs after a while because they are a little course feeling. Overall feel and grip is excellent!
Quality: A+ Looks to be made of high quality materials!
Workmanship: A+
Pricing: B Even at $349 during their C5F2 promo I think it's a little pricey!

Overall very pleased and I highly reccomend this mod!

ssmike · 05-30-2011, 08:16 PM

Bump. No one interested in this mod? I think it was one of the best mods I've done so far!

xpanda305x · 05-30-2011, 08:18 PM

god i wish this came stock like this. that looks soo good. bet u get better handling if you know what i mean!

they should come stock in the ZL1

OnkelMatze · 05-31-2011, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssmike

I think it was one of the best mods I've done so far!

same here....much better feeling and fits perfectly to my IOM interior

bajamoon · 05-31-2011, 10:09 AM

Love the ace wheel. Thought they cost more than that. Add this to the I want list.

ssmike · 05-31-2011, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bajamoon

Love the ace wheel. Thought they cost more than that. Add this to the I want list.

I think the regular price is $399. I got it for $349 with their C5F2 promo in April.

bajamoon · 05-31-2011, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssmike

I think the regular price is $399. I got it for $349 with their C5F2 promo in April.

I kept thinking they were like $700. Maybe that was grant steering wheels.

ssmike · 05-31-2011, 03:31 PM

Grant

ACE Custom Steering · 06-10-2011, 12:57 PM

No excuses, but the last couple of months our operations team was crippled on two fronts: A serious family matter and the delay in the new molding process. We appreciate all those who have been patiently awaiting their product, and will continue to listen to your concerns and suggestions....with that said, we took in your advice at CamaroFest and expanded our Camaro Line....please keep the suggestions coming

JM10 · 06-10-2011, 05:22 PM

Are the E-brake handles ready to ship?

Jorge

Nojoy33 · 06-11-2011, 04:01 AM

Looks awesome! About how long did it take to remove the factory wheel and install the new one?

LittleMT · 06-11-2011, 06:01 AM

I would like to see a tutorial on the removal and install....

05-29-2011, 05:23 PM	#1
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	Ace steering wheel review I recently installed an Ace steering wheel I bought from SparksAI and I thought you might be interested in a review. I ordered the black leather/black perforated accent/silver stiching wheel. The bezel I painted myself! The installation went well as soon as I figured out how to remove the airbag connections. The Ace wheel was packed well but had NO installation instructions! I had to do a search of steering wheel bezel removal and found a nice thread on removing the airbag and bezel, the rest was self explanatory. I just took a 1,000 mile road trip so had a good opportunity to get a feel for it! Here's how I grade it: Ease of installation: B (no instructions) Packaging: A Ordering proccess: A- (took 4 weeks to get) Eye appeal: A++ Love it! Wasn't sure when I ordered but once installed WOW!!! Feel in hands: A Feel is excellent in the 8&4 position! A lot more "meat" to grab ahold of than the OE one! I always thought the OE was too skinny and oddly shaped, really bothered me! At 10&2 the bump that's there takes some getting used to but I found a couple ways of holding it properly and is actually comfortable! The threads that they use can become a little irritating on the thumbs after a while because they are a little course feeling. Overall feel and grip is excellent! Quality: A+ Looks to be made of high quality materials! Workmanship: A+ Pricing: B Even at $349 during their C5F2 promo I think it's a little pricey! Overall very pleased and I highly reccomend this mod! Attached Images

06-10-2011, 12:57 PM	#9
ACE Custom Steering Drives: Camaro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nashville, Texas, Detroit Posts: 337	Thanks for the feedback No excuses, but the last couple of months our operations team was crippled on two fronts: A serious family matter and the delay in the new molding process. We appreciate all those who have been patiently awaiting their product, and will continue to listen to your concerns and suggestions....with that said, we took in your advice at CamaroFest and expanded our Camaro Line....please keep the suggestions coming Attached Images

06-10-2011, 05:22 PM	#10
JM10 Se habla español Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS VR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona/Sonora Posts: 605	Are the E-brake handles ready to ship? Jorge __________________ 2010 VR 2SS/RS BMR Suspension Parts Hendrix HD Axles DSS Aluminum Shaft RPM Diff / 3.91 Gears LPE ZR1 Clutch Edelbrock E-Force SC / JRE Fuel Upgrade Livernois 1C cam 570 rwhp/559 rwtq SAE Best 1/4 time: 11.43

06-11-2011, 06:01 AM	#12
LittleMT user bann'd Drives: Chevy SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hepcat City Posts: 1,463	I would like to see a tutorial on the removal and install.... __________________ Chantilly Lace, the 2011 Rockabilly Jukebox..ADM built..617rwhp, geared A6.

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05-30-2011, 08:16 PM	#2
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	Bump. No one interested in this mod? I think it was one of the best mods I've done so far!

05-30-2011, 08:18 PM	#3
xpanda305x Banned Drives: Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 3,150 View My Garage	god i wish this came stock like this. that looks soo good. bet u get better handling if you know what i mean! they should come stock in the ZL1

05-31-2011, 10:09 AM	#5
bajamoon Drives: 2014 Subaru WRX Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Whittier CA Posts: 13,730 View My Garage	Love the ace wheel. Thought they cost more than that. Add this to the I want list.

05-31-2011, 03:31 PM	#8
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	Grant

06-11-2011, 04:01 AM	#11
Nojoy33 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 36 View My Garage	Looks awesome! About how long did it take to remove the factory wheel and install the new one?