Just Installed the New Steering Wheel (OEM Leather) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

MikeL · 06-23-2011, 08:52 PM

Decided to install my leather wrapped OEM steering wheel I got from GM parts house today. Really simple install, the only thing that worried me was the airbag but all went well. Now I just have to have the BMC (or whatever) reprogrammed so the audio/phone controls work. The hardest part of the install was getting the front of the steering wheel to pop off (the part with the air bag) and even that didn't take long.

Old one:

New one:

The new controls I have to have programmed :(

TripleB · 06-23-2011, 09:09 PM

Very cool. What was the material of the other one? I've just realized I've only ever been in either a SS or a V6 that has the RS package so it had the leather steering wheel.

*Mindz* · 06-23-2011, 09:11 PM

congrats MikeL! You'll have to come out on Saturday and help Pyr0b0y and myself install our wheels. looks great!

MikeL · 06-23-2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

congrats MikeL! You'll have to come out on Saturday and help Pyr0b0y and myself install our wheels. looks great!

Sweet what did you guys get? Or is it a surprise? What time you guys doing it and where? I can probably help except around lunch time. Fair warning when you do it, my car wouldn't start the first few tries but after that it was fine, I think it was just because the battery was disconnected so long and it resets or something. Been fine ever since then.

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Originally Posted by TripleB

Very cool. What was the material of the other one? I've just realized I've only ever been in either a SS or a V6 that has the RS package so it had the leather steering wheel.

The other one is just like plastic. Not very nice haha. To get the leather wrapped wheel on my 1LT/RS I would have had to upgrade to Convenience and Connectivity package.. which for me wasn't worth the $900.

*Mindz* · 06-23-2011, 09:43 PM

Josh has a leather/alcanatara wheel from ACE. I have a leather/carbon fiber wheel from DSV. ElManny is coming up after work to help out, but he won't get up here until about 8.

ElManny · 06-23-2011, 09:44 PM

must have taken you a while mine was unplugged for a hr and she started right up

MikeL · 06-23-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

Josh has a leather/alcanatara wheel from ACE. I have a leather/carbon fiber wheel from DSV. ElManny is coming up after work to help out, but he won't get up here until about 8.

Ahh sweet, I'm jealous lol. Yeah the process is fairly simple, you can probably do it without me but I would love to just see all your cars anyway.

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Originally Posted by ElManny

must have taken you a while mine was unplugged for a hr and she started right up

Yeah not sure the exact reason. All the electronics worked the car just would not turn over. I was worried for a second. It took me a bit longer because I was short a tool and had to go grab one. Good thing I had an extra car at my house

The whole process should take about 40min, only because I let the car sit with no power for 20min just to be safe with the air bag. The actual steering wheel swap is super simple... if you have all the tools ready.

pyr0b0y · 06-24-2011, 09:03 PM

Nice! im doing mine tomorrow, havent done it yet because i didnt want to have the airbags deploy...probably wont be able to make it tomorrow if its @ 8pm, but ill post pics tomorrow

MikeL · 07-02-2011, 12:11 AM

Thought I would update this thread with how the programming went at Boardwalk Chevy. My car did not come with the connectivity package so when I put in this steering wheel the buttons on the right side would not work (which I expected). So I took it to Boardwalk Chevy to have it programmed, and that went great. It is expensive as they charge a $150 for a normal re-flash/programming, and then the GM Techline is about $100. So a total of $250

to have it programmed. More then the OEM wheel itself. I am happy with the it though and really enjoy the new wheel!

BLKRS2011 · 08-17-2011, 12:34 AM

I just ordered one. What tools will I need? Do I need a torq wrench?

06-23-2011, 09:09 PM	#2
TripleB SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2017 2LT Hyper Blue Metallic Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lakewood, California Posts: 5,918 View My Garage	Very cool. What was the material of the other one? I've just realized I've only ever been in either a SS or a V6 that has the RS package so it had the leather steering wheel. __________________

06-23-2011, 09:11 PM	#3
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	congrats MikeL! You'll have to come out on Saturday and help Pyr0b0y and myself install our wheels. looks great! __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

06-23-2011, 09:43 PM	#5
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	Josh has a leather/alcanatara wheel from ACE. I have a leather/carbon fiber wheel from DSV. ElManny is coming up after work to help out, but he won't get up here until about 8. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

06-24-2011, 09:03 PM	#8
pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	Nice! im doing mine tomorrow, havent done it yet because i didnt want to have the airbags deploy...probably wont be able to make it tomorrow if its @ 8pm, but ill post pics tomorrow __________________ BUILD THREAD BUILT AND MAINTAINED BY BLU808 Mast Motorsports Built LS3 Stroker 418, IPS GT35R Twin Turbos, Exedy GTO4XD Twin Disc Clutch, Aeromotive A1000 Eliminator Stealth Fuel Pump, AEM Meth Injection, DSS 1400hp Axels, BC Coilovers, Pfadt & BMR Suspension, Hawk HPS Pads, Drilled/Slotted Rotors, Hurst Shifter, Custom Roll Cage by Blu808, T3 Ports, 22" Custom Concave Mesh Rims

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