Retro-fit 2011 parts to 2012?

[Hennesseyrgv]

Originally Posted by Runawayhacker

I seem to remember seeing a thread asking if the 2010/2011 steering wheel could be fitted to a 2012 model, but I can't find it now. I recently lost my 2011 SS in an accident and can't find another 2010/2011 SS, black, manual anywhere! I've had dealerships looking for me for the past week. The main reason I don't like the 2012 models is because of the steering wheel and the font changes they made to the gauges. Can I take the steering wheel form the earlier models as well as the instrument panel and fit it to a 2012 model? I'm sorry, but that steering wheel is just... horrible in my opinion.

Yes it can be fitted, I went with the old 2010 steering wheel for a new 2012, I kind of like the new feel.

[Runawayhacker]

Originally Posted by steveo9043

Quick search on autotrader and I found 5 2010's within 25 miles from me. Looked farther away from you?

Yeah, but I'm being really picky. Here's what I'm looking for. New or used is OK, but I would like about 15k miles or less. 2010/2011 1ss/2ss with/without RS Black Manual around $32k new around $30K used While we are on the subject, do we have any good hagglers here? Does anyone have any idea of the flex room sales people have to negotiate? He has quoted me a 2012 SS at $36k MSRP. Would it be too much to get down to $34k or less? What are some good ways to go about doing that?

[Hennesseyrgv]

Originally Posted by Runawayhacker

Yeah, but I'm being really picky. Here's what I'm looking for. New or used is OK, but I would like about 15k miles or less. 2010/2011 1ss/2ss with/without RS Black Manual around $32k new around $30K used While we are on the subject, do we have any good hagglers here? Does anyone have any idea of the flex room sales people have to negotiate? He has quoted me a 2012 SS at $36k MSRP. Would it be too much to get down to $34k or less? What are some good ways to go about doing that?

I got the 2010 airbag for sale in real carbon fiber

[Runawayhacker]

Originally Posted by Hennesseyrgv

Yes it can be fitted, I went with the old 2010 steering wheel for a new 2012, I kind of like the new feel.

Awesome! Glad to see someone else has tried this already. Do they need to re-program for the steering wheel, or is it just for the tachometer? Did you have it done at the dealership and how much did it cost? I've taken apart the dash gauges before, so I'm confident I can do that, but how hard is it to install the steering wheel?

[Hennesseyrgv]

Originally Posted by Runawayhacker

Awesome! Glad to see someone else has tried this already. Do they need to re-program for the steering wheel, or is it just for the tachometer? Did you have it done at the dealership and how much did it cost? I've taken apart the dash gauges before, so I'm confident I can do that, but how hard is it to install the steering wheel?

You have to reprogram your air bag model wich is under your center consol, Also if you are interested I got my old/new steering wheel And bezel

[Hennesseyrgv]

I did all my work my self

[Runawayhacker]

Originally Posted by Hennesseyrgv

You have to reprogram your air bag model wich is under your center consol, Also if you are interested I got my old/new steering wheel And bezel

I'll PM you for details. Need to actually get the car first, but I am interested in it (the wheel plus original bezel. Carbon fiber wouldn't look right unless a;; of the interior was done)

[Hennesseyrgv]

Check it out on my pix I know its dark but it looms great when people see it. No one expexts to see an airbag in carbon fiber

[hightower]

Originally Posted by Runawayhacker

Ok, just for the record, my beef is with the look of the wheel. I'll be willing to bet you are correct about its functionality. But why, for the love of all that is holy, would you put a steering wheel found on the Chevy Volt (cheapo) into something as glorious as a Camaro? I liked the chrome accent trim in the circle and the actual name "Camaro" too. It was loud and in your face; the very spirit of a Camaro They also changed the font and needles on the gauges. That's just personal preference to me. I like the fonts better on the old one.

I hear ya

Originally Posted by Fiveg56

Chevy Volt base MSRP = $31,645

True enough!

[tomlink]

Originally Posted by Runawayhacker

Chevy Volt (cheapo)

I've heard the Volt called quite a few things (smile) but the word cheap has never come into the picture. The chevy.com site lists the MSRP as 39,145 before rebates. It starts about $4K more than a Camaro 2SS.

[J666]

Both look great, IMO. The old gauges have more of a retro feel to them.

[ezworld]

check out Bellamy Strickland Chevrolet in McDonough; thay have a 2011 Black SS

[jph2275]

Originally Posted by J666

Both look great, IMO. The old gauges have more of a retro feel to them.

My sentiments, exactly

[Russell James]

One thing I can never figure out about the gauges is the cruise control symbol. It's a symbol of a gauge with the needle at a set point. And they always put it in the tachometer. Call me crazy, but the cruise holds the speed steady, not the RPM. Shouldn't it bein the speedo? I've got two other Chevy's and both of those is in the tach also.

I traded a '10 for a '12, didn't even notice the gauge difference until pointed out, I only watch the speed on the DIC and now the HUD on the '12.

The steering wheel though, I definately like the feel of the '10 better. But the '10 big round center was kind of odd. A '10 with a better styled center would probably be the best.

I do like how the dash now looks above the radio and glove box with the soft surface and stitching. They kind of fixed the dash from the overly plasticky look, but screwed the steering wheel up. The complaints on the '10 wheel was the goofy big round center. I wish they would have just addressed that instead of throwing a parts bin corporate wheel in there. The old '10 wheel had a great feel in your hands to it.