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Higgs Boson · 08-09-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by akonechn

any more info on this? did you just go through a dealership?

yes, dealership.

177 for the wheel and 32 dollars labor. I think if you don't have a hook-up at the dealer you might expect to pay more like 300 bucks, still a deal.

RJTV6A · 08-09-2012, 01:36 PM

$177 is just over cost. Must be a real good in you have there.

It would be cool if someone made a suede wheel for the 2011 and earlier cars. But who am I kidding I'm to cheap anyhow.

Higgs Boson · 08-09-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RJTV6A

$177 is just over cost. Must be a real good in you have there.

It would be cool if someone made a suede wheel for the 2011 and earlier cars. But who am I kidding I'm to cheap anyhow.

yeah, it's about as good as it gets if you know what I mean.

CamaroKevin · 08-09-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

2012 Steering Wheel=Plucked from the GM parts bin
Maybe something specific to the Camaro could have been designed?

Great point

I really love the Camaro specific steering wheel of the 10-11 models, but I understand how people say they are a bit bulky to use. I'm sure the '12&'13 steering wheels are easier to access controls, but you're right, they should have done something using "Camaro" on the steering wheel.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 08-09-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by douglat2

Does anyone else hate their 2012 steering wheel? It functions great, and I like the control set up, but the look is awful, anyone know of any good aftermarket option? Or if the 2010/11 will swap out?

Yes the 2010-11 will swap out but you will need the Airbag to.

Atbtech05 · 08-09-2012, 02:24 PM

I'm not the biggest fan of the 2012 Wheel either, but I am happier with it after changing the bowtie.

DRKS1D3 · 08-09-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Higgs Boson

I must be weird. I like corporate grills and wheels. Don't get me wrong, I don't like a Cavalier wheel in a Corvette, but if they are all Corvette wheels, then I do like it.

I hate to break it to you but the Camaro is and always has been a mass produced vehicle, just like the Mustang. We are not driving Zondas, lol. We are not driving unique kit cars. We are driving the corporate wheel, pun intended.

I hope everybody knows that the Camaro is mass produced. If you don't, you've been living under a rock since 1967. Like my first comment stated, the current wheel is straight from the GM Parts bin. Look at the wheel on the Cruze. They are IDENTICAL. If people didn't like the 2010-2011 wheel, why not design another wheel that is SPECIFIC to the Camaro? I hold the Camaro in high regards and don't think GM should have slapped a generic steering wheel from a lesser vehicle on it. Camaro...Cruze...Eh same thing...Yea right!

MEDISIN · 08-09-2012, 02:29 PM

Get the ZL1 wheel with suede! I have the suede covered wheel in my CTS-V and it is wonderful on the hands. You'll wonder how you ever lived without it!

strych9 · 08-09-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DRKS1D3

I hope everybody knows that the Camaro is mass produced. If you don't, you've been living under a rock since 1967. Like my first comment stated, the current wheel is straight from the GM Parts bin. Look at the wheel on the Cruze. They are IDENTICAL. If people didn't like the 2010-2011 wheel, why not design another wheel that is SPECIFIC to the Camaro? I hold the Camaro in high regards and don't think GM should have slapped a generic steering wheel from a lesser vehicle on it. Camaro...Cruze...Eh same thing...Yea right!

Or, you could look at it optimistically: Chevy upgraded the Cruze with a Camaro wheel.

Higgs Boson · 08-09-2012, 03:23 PM

The wheels look similar but are they the same part number? I really want to know. Because if they are not the same part number, they are in fact, not the same wheel, only similar in appearance.

Also, aren't all parts from a GM parts bin? lol..... I really hope you don't think your car is no better than a Cruze based on the steering wheel.

Deke736 · 08-09-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Atbtech05

I'm not the biggest fan of the 2012 Wheel either, but I am happier with it after changing the bowtie.

What did you use to color the bowtie?

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 08-09-2012, 04:09 PM

Did you guys know the new 1LE steering wheel will be flat at the bottom and have the SS logo on the bottom.

rykeith · 08-09-2012, 04:14 PM

I like my 2010 steering wheel a lot. Not a fan of the newer steering wheels, they don't look unique or fit the vehicle if you ask me.

Higgs Boson · 08-09-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by douglat2

I couldn't agree more

Where did you get your zl1 wheel? Pics?

Here is a quick pitcher. The most awesome thing is that this wheel does not get hot and it does not get soft in the heat like the regular wheels.

08-09-2012, 04:14 PM	#27
rykeith Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 457 View My Garage	I like my 2010 steering wheel a lot. Not a fan of the newer steering wheels, they don't look unique or fit the vehicle if you ask me. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI / MRT V2 / 35% Tint / Emblempros Lighted Door Sills / 19" Brushed Aluminum Wheels The frost, sometimes it makes the blade stick.

08-09-2012, 01:36 PM	#16
RJTV6A Drives: 69 Camaro I6 no prob,11 V6 big prob Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 475 View My Garage	$177 is just over cost. Must be a real good in you have there. It would be cool if someone made a suede wheel for the 2011 and earlier cars. But who am I kidding I'm to cheap anyhow.

08-09-2012, 02:24 PM	#20
Atbtech05 Drives: 2012 IBM Camaro LFX Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Stevenson Ranch, CA Posts: 111	I'm not the biggest fan of the 2012 Wheel either, but I am happier with it after changing the bowtie.

08-09-2012, 02:29 PM	#22
MEDISIN Drives: 2011 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 1,505 View My Garage	Get the ZL1 wheel with suede! I have the suede covered wheel in my CTS-V and it is wonderful on the hands. You'll wonder how you ever lived without it!

08-09-2012, 03:23 PM	#24
Higgs Boson Perpetual Order Drives: indeed Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 1,277	The wheels look similar but are they the same part number? I really want to know. Because if they are not the same part number, they are in fact, not the same wheel, only similar in appearance. Also, aren't all parts from a GM parts bin? lol..... I really hope you don't think your car is no better than a Cruze based on the steering wheel.

08-09-2012, 04:09 PM	#26
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,728 View My Garage	Did you guys know the new 1LE steering wheel will be flat at the bottom and have the SS logo on the bottom.