Is it worth upgrading to the 1LE steering wheel? - Page 4 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ddo_texas · 08-30-2016, 09:06 PM

I have ordered the steering wheel to put on my 2014 2LT/RS. Maybe I am missing something, but I can't find the holes to release the airbag. I thought I saw a video the other day that said you had to turn the wheel upside down and the holes are on the bottom. Is that true? Any pictures? Any links?

Everything I am seeing on Camaro5 is for earlier wheels.

shanepaullt · 08-30-2016, 09:15 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317592

Z28COP · 08-30-2016, 10:00 PM

Yes!

paul84043 · 08-31-2016, 07:57 AM

I upgraded to the 1LE steering wheel.

When I bought my 2015 1LE.

ChibiBlackSheep · 08-31-2016, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ddo_texas

I have ordered the steering wheel to put on my 2014 2LT/RS. Maybe I am missing something, but I can't find the holes to release the airbag. I thought I saw a video the other day that said you had to turn the wheel upside down and the holes are on the bottom. Is that true? Any pictures? Any links?

Everything I am seeing on Camaro5 is for earlier wheels.

They are tiny slots, when you get the new wheel in the mail, just practice on that wheel. You'll see them plain as day, and it's good practice on how to release the airbag clip.

TwistedCamaro · 08-31-2016, 09:57 AM

SOoooo obvious question here ... airbag? like the steering wheel is decently priced ( around $200) but the airbag?

ChibiBlackSheep · 08-31-2016, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TwistedCamaro

SOoooo obvious question here ... airbag? like the steering wheel is decently priced ( around $200) but the airbag?

If you have a 2012+ then the airbag just swaps over with the wheel. Directions in the link to the thread a few posts back describes in great detail

TwistedCamaro · 08-31-2016, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

If you have a 2012+ then the airbag just swaps over with the wheel. Directions in the link to the thread a few posts back describes in great detail

Nope, 2010 with the round airbag. Maybe I can just ducktape it in place.

shanepaullt · 08-31-2016, 12:03 PM

Got mine in today

ChibiBlackSheep · 08-31-2016, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TwistedCamaro

Nope, 2010 with the round airbag. Maybe I can just ducktape it in place.

Ahh, then yeah, you'll have to spend like $400 on the airbag as well, probably not worth it for you.

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Originally Posted by shanepaullt

Got mine in today

Sweet! Looks good!

olblue75 · 08-31-2016, 12:47 PM

You can shop the interior forums or ebay and come across a cheap one every now and then. There was a video on YouTube on how to replace the canister and repack it and there's also new airbag covers on ebay for the 12's and up for less than 50 bucks if memory serves. i got mine from a forum member for 250.

TwistedCamaro · 08-31-2016, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

You can shop the interior forums or ebay and come across a cheap one every now and then. There was a video on YouTube on how to replace the canister and repack it and there's also new airbag covers on ebay for the 12's and up for less than 50 bucks if memory serves. i got mine from a forum member for 250.

That sounds like it will blow up on my face the second I touch it. I will see if I find one on ebay. I come across a lot of wrecked cars ill see if we have a camaro.

Neoclasiccl · 08-31-2016, 01:22 PM

I went with the ZL1 steering wheel in leather and added the 1LE bezel. I also have the black anodized paddles.

ddo_texas · 08-31-2016, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

They are tiny slots, when you get the new wheel in the mail, just practice on that wheel. You'll see them plain as day, and it's good practice on how to release the airbag clip.

thanks! That sounds like a great idea, so when I get my wheel I'll practice.

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08-31-2016, 12:47 PM	#53
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,076	You can shop the interior forums or ebay and come across a cheap one every now and then. There was a video on YouTube on how to replace the canister and repack it and there's also new airbag covers on ebay for the 12's and up for less than 50 bucks if memory serves. i got mine from a forum member for 250. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

08-30-2016, 09:06 PM	#43
ddo_texas Drives: 2014 Camaro v6 Convertible RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 34	I have ordered the steering wheel to put on my 2014 2LT/RS. Maybe I am missing something, but I can't find the holes to release the airbag. I thought I saw a video the other day that said you had to turn the wheel upside down and the holes are on the bottom. Is that true? Any pictures? Any links? Everything I am seeing on Camaro5 is for earlier wheels.

08-30-2016, 09:15 PM	#44
shanepaullt Drives: 2014 Ashen Grey Camaro LT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Salisbury MD Posts: 152 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317592

08-31-2016, 07:57 AM	#46
paul84043 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 1,349 View My Garage	I upgraded to the 1LE steering wheel. When I bought my 2015 1LE.

08-31-2016, 09:57 AM	#48
TwistedCamaro Mad***der Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Fremont CA Posts: 80	SOoooo obvious question here ... airbag? like the steering wheel is decently priced ( around $200) but the airbag?

08-31-2016, 12:03 PM	#51
shanepaullt Drives: 2014 Ashen Grey Camaro LT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Salisbury MD Posts: 152 View My Garage	Got mine in today

08-31-2016, 01:22 PM	#55
Neoclasiccl Drives: 2012 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 232	I went with the ZL1 steering wheel in leather and added the 1LE bezel. I also have the black anodized paddles.