1LE Suede shifter on my 1LS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ChibiBlackSheep · 08-11-2016, 08:53 AM

Said goodbye to my horrible plastic stock shift knob and pleather boot this morning, and swapped on the alcantara 1LE version.

Swap went easy, feels a ton better, now I'm itching to swap the steering wheel

Just needed a T-25, 7mm, and trim removal tool. Took all of 15 minutes this morning to make the swap.

Rotate the collar of the shift boot, and pull down. This exposes the screw for the shift knob (2012+), and using the T-25 I took out the screw and pulled the knob off.

Using the trim removal tool, I popped the silver cover off and moved it to the side, exposing the four 7mm bolts/screws that remove the shift boot.

Shift boot removed. Then I just reversed the process putting it back together.

Firefighter · 08-11-2016, 11:18 AM

Looks good man. Get some of this stuff and spray it on a Terry towel then wipe down every now and again it'll keep it looking good too...

http://adamspolishes.com/shop/interi...y-cleaner.html

ChibiBlackSheep · 08-11-2016, 01:41 PM

Awesome, thanks for the link. I have a ton of Adams stuff, but never purchased this. This, plus a soft toothbrush should keep it looking good

Firefighter · 08-11-2016, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

Awesome, thanks for the link. I have a ton of Adams stuff, but never purchased this. This, plus a soft toothbrush should keep it looking good

No problem.

I've found that the nap on the Terry towels keep the Alcantara standing nicely. No brush needed.

Whenever you see a spot getting a slight sheen or it lays flat just spray that product on the towel and then vigorously rub the Alcantara with it. You'll be G2G.

I find I need to do it every couple of months and I live in FL so sweaty palms happen... lol

ChibiBlackSheep · 08-11-2016, 03:46 PM

Thanks a bunch for those tips! Will help greatly

Firefighter · 08-11-2016, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

Thanks a bunch for those tips! Will help greatly

NP man.

olblue75 · 08-11-2016, 06:43 PM

I've seen a few steering wheels on eBay for roughly 200 bucks. I bought one from a member and got it for a steal 120.00 bucks, I got a airbag for 150 and I even restitched it to orange to match the car interior thread...

Tortugas12 · 08-12-2016, 07:12 AM

Hey firefighter, I was looking at the 1le wheel and shifter but I was worried about the material getting bad. Does this process keep the wheel looking good too with the extra touching it gets?

I just don't want to drop 200 on a wheel and have it look like crap in a year. It's my DD

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Firefighter · 08-12-2016, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Tortugas12

Hey firefighter, I was looking at the 1le wheel and shifter but I was worried about the material getting bad. Does this process keep the wheel looking good too with the extra touching it gets?

I just don't want to drop 200 on a wheel and have it look like crap in a year. It's my DD

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Yeah, my car is an original/early '13 1LE and my DD. Like I said FL equals sweaty palms. My Wheel and Shifter both look great. I do currently need to clean it though. This weekend the car is getting some love.

If you use a clean white towel to do the maintenance you'll be shocked every time though. Also a little goes a long way. I'm still on my original bottle of that stuff.

ChibiBlackSheep · 08-12-2016, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

I've seen a few steering wheels on eBay for roughly 200 bucks. I bought one from a member and got it for a steal 120.00 bucks, I got a airbag for 150 and I even restitched it to orange to match the car interior thread...

My GM parts guy told me that he can get me the wheel for about $180, I just need to find the correct part number because he pulls up the 4 different wheels in the system and wants my verification.

JKiss45 · 08-12-2016, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tortugas12

Hey firefighter, I was looking at the 1le wheel and shifter but I was worried about the material getting bad. Does this process keep the wheel looking good too with the extra touching it gets?

I just don't want to drop 200 on a wheel and have it look like crap in a year. It's my DD

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They do become a little warn in. But, I haven't ever cleaned mine and it stills looks/feels great with 11,000 miles. Just steal a bunch of wet naps from a restaurant to wipe your hands if they are ever dirty before driving!

olblue75 · 08-12-2016, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

My GM parts guy told me that he can get me the wheel for about $180, I just need to find the correct part number because he pulls up the 4 different wheels in the system and wants my verification.

Here is the P/N from a Stone stitched 1LE car a manual of course. Please disregard the orange I changed the color.

ChibiBlackSheep · 08-13-2016, 07:26 AM

Awesome! Thank you very much. Gonna get one of those ordered

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MarioSS · 01-19-2017, 03:28 PM

Sorry for bumping this thread. But does the boot stitching looks like silverish color compared to the knob white stitching?

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08-11-2016, 08:53 AM	#1
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,092	1LE Suede shifter on my 1LS Said goodbye to my horrible plastic stock shift knob and pleather boot this morning, and swapped on the alcantara 1LE version. Swap went easy, feels a ton better, now I'm itching to swap the steering wheel Just needed a T-25, 7mm, and trim removal tool. Took all of 15 minutes this morning to make the swap. Rotate the collar of the shift boot, and pull down. This exposes the screw for the shift knob (2012+), and using the T-25 I took out the screw and pulled the knob off. Using the trim removal tool, I popped the silver cover off and moved it to the side, exposing the four 7mm bolts/screws that remove the shift boot. Shift boot removed. Then I just reversed the process putting it back together. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

08-11-2016, 11:18 AM	#2
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	Looks good man. Get some of this stuff and spray it on a Terry towel then wipe down every now and again it'll keep it looking good too... http://adamspolishes.com/shop/interi...y-cleaner.html __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054 Last edited by Firefighter; 08-11-2016 at 12:46 PM.

08-11-2016, 01:41 PM	#3
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,092	Awesome, thanks for the link. I have a ton of Adams stuff, but never purchased this. This, plus a soft toothbrush should keep it looking good __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

08-11-2016, 03:46 PM	#5
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,092	Thanks a bunch for those tips! Will help greatly __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

08-11-2016, 06:43 PM	#7
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	I've seen a few steering wheels on eBay for roughly 200 bucks. I bought one from a member and got it for a steal 120.00 bucks, I got a airbag for 150 and I even restitched it to orange to match the car interior thread... __________________ 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.

08-12-2016, 07:12 AM	#8
Tortugas12 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 168	Hey firefighter, I was looking at the 1le wheel and shifter but I was worried about the material getting bad. Does this process keep the wheel looking good too with the extra touching it gets? I just don't want to drop 200 on a wheel and have it look like crap in a year. It's my DD Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

08-13-2016, 07:26 AM	#13
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,092	Awesome! Thank you very much. Gonna get one of those ordered Sent from my BlackBerry Priv - Tapatalk __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

01-19-2017, 03:28 PM	#14
MarioSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS (RS LS3) Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Jo Posts: 302	Sorry for bumping this thread. But does the boot stitching looks like silverish color compared to the knob white stitching? Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk