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Archontruth · 10-15-2011, 08:35 AM

Ehh. Test drove a 2011, hated the wheel. This one's a lot better, and I couldn't care less if they've used it in other models. I guess I'm not sufficiently elitist.

Obzen · 10-15-2011, 09:03 AM

I like turtles

TOMS1SS · 10-15-2011, 09:33 AM

Can't say I'm a fan of the new steering wheel, but really is anyone surprised this is in the Sonic also?

JoshBobGuptaMarley · 10-15-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Archontruth

Ehh. Test drove a 2011, hated the wheel. This one's a lot better, and I couldn't care less if they've used it in other models. I guess I'm not sufficiently elitist.

patternpilot · 10-15-2011, 11:00 AM

I don't mind the 2012 wheel. I test drove a 2011 and never really took much notice. I guess as long as it functions and stears the car I am happy. I wish it would tilt higher though. From my viewing angle the guages are partially hidden. But then the HUD makes up for that.

kiteman · 10-15-2011, 11:15 AM

i'd take a dinner plate for a steering wheel as long as i get the FE4 suspension.

Mikes SS · 10-15-2011, 11:35 AM

I think that the ACE steering wheel is the best of both worlds. Gonna get one for myself for Christmas!!

Miraclewhip · 10-15-2011, 12:04 PM

If something is great, why wouldnt you choose to put it on all of your products?

Caspers2SSRS · 10-15-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JoshBobGuptaMarley

Many pro reviews hated on the 10/11 wheel. That's why they changed it. Im happy they made it cheaper because the wheels look is not that important. What they do for performance is what I care about...my wheel is fine so all the 10/11 guys can get over it. If you don't have a 12 then it shouldn't matter what they do, but hey, I know you have to complain about something.

Many other actual owners rave about the conceptual designed steering wheel the 2010 and 11 Gen5's were equiped with in reviews. Some many other on lookers actually believe, the people who are investing in the purchase of a product, and have extensive experiences with the products, are the real proffessionals

...........Obviously you've been dazzled and razzled to accept and admit that it is perfectly alright to cheapen the one most single important object that you might see and feel....just before you hit a tree .............at nine hundred miles per hour .........performing. But hey............its apparent you're not worrying about yourself..........so why should we. JK friend............. but aren't steering the automobile ......wheels also performance parts?

snizzle · 10-15-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kiteman

i'd take a dinner plate for a steering wheel as long as i get the FE4 suspension.

+1 well said sir!

if the steering wheel is the main complaint, the 2012 Camaro is in good shape.

The IOM Ninja · 10-15-2011, 03:16 PM

How about bitching about something that actually matters like the fact that the Mustang has a 10x better interior, we didn't get afterburner taillights and a Fisherprice Cozy Coupe shares the same dash as our Camaro, it's a freaking steering wheel. You're not going to die because they changed it.

Caspers2SSRS · 10-15-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by The IOM Ninja

How about bitching about something that actually matters like the fact that the Mustang has a 10x better interior, we didn't get afterburner taillights and a Fisherprice Cozy Coupe shares the same dash as our Camaro, it's a freaking steering wheel. You're not going to die because they changed it.

It isn't the gripe's that materially important, its want consumers see that is evidently being changed for reasons other than supposive styling cues, which in fact are found latter to be admitted cost cutting measures. Eventually as history has proven standardizes everything until something unique becomes ordinarily mundane and the buying interests are lost..............certainly prices aren't being lowered portionally as these unique quailties are being sacrificed. Heck if automobile features are simply going to mirror one another............whats the point of building more than one model. It seems that it would be easier ( cost efficient) to simply build a series of automobile's on the same platform with the same general appearance and give then different names..............never mind, that tactic has already been tried by the think tanks.........Chevy Caprice aka Buick Roadmaster. Camaro's, Firebirds, ie. Why do you suppose Ford and the other makers of illusions on wheels ( the ones you believe build better cars) that floated past a sinking ship just a mere year or so ago...........are still sailing high and dry. Carry on...........

FenwickHockey65 · 10-15-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Caspers2SSRS

It isn't the gripe's that materially important, its want consumers see that is evidently being changed for reasons other than supposive styling cues, which in fact are found latter to be admitted cost cutting measures. Eventually as history has proven standardizes everything until something unique becomes ordinarily mundane and the buying interests are lost..............certainly prices aren't being lowered portionally as these unique quailties are being sacrificed. Heck if automobile features are simply going to mirror one another............whats the point of building more than one model. It seems that it would be easier ( cost efficient) to simply build a series of automobile's on the same platform with the same general appearance and give then different names..............never mind, that tactic has already been tried by the think tanks.........Chevy Caprice aka Buick Roadmaster. Camaro's, Firebirds, ie. Why do you suppose Ford and the other makers of illusions on wheels ( the ones you believe build better cars) that floated past a sinking ship just a mere year or so ago...........are still sailing high and dry. Carry on...........

First off, I hate blocks of text. Paragraphs are your friend. Not directed just towards you, there are a few people here who apparently don't know what the "Return" key on their keyboard is for.

And utilizing the same steering wheel pales in comparison to the rebadging fiasco that Detroit had in the 80s and 90s. It's hardly a valid comparison.

mike25 · 10-15-2011, 06:29 PM

Ive owned both, and i like the 2012 wheel. A copy off other models? sure..but it feels better, and flows more nicely. The other wheel was big, and had gaudy plastic in the center. I only wish they kept the 2010 camaro wording on the wheel- otherwise..i think they did right here. drive one, before you complain.

10-15-2011, 08:35 AM	#71
Archontruth Drives: 2012 1LT Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Washington DC Posts: 97	Ehh. Test drove a 2011, hated the wheel. This one's a lot better, and I couldn't care less if they've used it in other models. I guess I'm not sufficiently elitist. __________________ 2012 1LT Coupe Rally Yellow, Black Rally Stripe, Gray Interior, Rear Vision & Convenience and Connectivity Packages Delivered 10/7/2011

10-15-2011, 09:33 AM	#73
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	Can't say I'm a fan of the new steering wheel, but really is anyone surprised this is in the Sonic also? __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

10-15-2011, 11:00 AM	#75
patternpilot Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tri-Cities WA. Posts: 934 View My Garage	I don't mind the 2012 wheel. I test drove a 2011 and never really took much notice. I guess as long as it functions and stears the car I am happy. I wish it would tilt higher though. From my viewing angle the guages are partially hidden. But then the HUD makes up for that. __________________ There's more to life than gas mileage LS3, Whipple, Custom Comp Cam, springs, pushrods, timing set, CAI intake, Apex cold air scoop, Doug Thorley TRI-Y headers, Billet Custom Products baffled Valve covers, Mighty Mouse Catch can, ADM FPCM, ZL1 fuel pump, MSD boost-a-pump, Hex Vent hood vents, ProSport gauges(fuel pressure, AFR, Boost), Corsa, 100 cell Cats. Jannetty remote tuned, Pfadt trailing arms, all parts user installed. No Dyno yet. Manual trans. 3.45 gears.

10-15-2011, 06:29 PM	#84
mike25 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dubba V Posts: 2,869	Ive owned both, and i like the 2012 wheel. A copy off other models? sure..but it feels better, and flows more nicely. The other wheel was big, and had gaudy plastic in the center. I only wish they kept the 2010 camaro wording on the wheel- otherwise..i think they did right here. drive one, before you complain. __________________ 2LT/RS M6 CGM VIN#53104 SOLD 2012 Black 2SS/RS w/ Hurst- Mods: Corsa catback, SSE, Vararam

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