Blank spot on steering wheel?.. Uses?.. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jhyland87 · 03-13-2012, 11:26 PM

So, I mentioned this on another post, and I was wondering if anyones done this yet.

That one random blank spot on the steering wheel, by the cruise control, is it possible to get some button installed on it?

Heres a picture of the exact spot im talking about..

Im kinda thinking that it would be a good spot for a switch to enable/disable the nitrous (or even better, a "race" switch to open the bottle, enable line lock, enable the nitrous, etc etc).

I wish Chevy made a OEM button for that, so it wouldnt look so weird having a random button on the steering wheel.

Earthshaker6 · 03-14-2012, 08:13 AM

It's for NOS! LOL

ecko04 · 03-14-2012, 09:07 AM

In all seriousness, in the 12' that's the cruise control switch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earthshaker6

It's for NOS! LOL

boulala · 03-14-2012, 10:43 AM

Uh that would be to cool if someone would figure out how to put a switch there. There would be some great uses for a switch there .

=Stephens= · 03-14-2012, 11:32 AM

I'm going to put a "Turbo boost" there like Knight Rider

lol

jhyland87 · 03-14-2012, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecko04

In all seriousness, in the 12' that's the cruise control switch.

That wont fit in the ss though.

Taintedveins · 03-14-2012, 03:27 PM

I like the idea of a hidden switch!

jhyland87 · 03-14-2012, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taintedveins

I like the idea of a hidden switch!

Wouldnt be hidden.. It would be right there, on the steering wheel, infront of the driver, lol.

SirMike · 03-14-2012, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhyland87

Wouldnt be hidden.. It would be right there, on the steering wheel, infront of the driver, lol.

He meant "Stealth" or "Unmarked".

BlueSteele · 03-14-2012, 10:26 PM

I've toyed with the idea of making use of that blank but that is a switch assembly. All functions on that side go through a single connector.

Where there is a will there is a way, but I don't think there is a way to use that blank unless you break open the assembly.

jhyland87 · 03-14-2012, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueSteele

I've toyed with the idea of making use of that blank but that is a switch assembly. All functions on that side go through a single connector.

Where there is a will there is a way, but I don't think there is a way to use that blank unless you break open the assembly.

yeah, I figured as much. I got my SS in 2010, so I was kinda hoping that they were saving that spot for some new feature on the 2012 or something, or a new feature on the ZL1 or something.

japerry · 03-14-2012, 11:41 PM

on the trucks, there is a heated steering wheel component. I was thinking that might get use there for the cars

jhyland87 · 03-15-2012, 12:47 AM

Ill try to tear it apart and see if I can fit a button/switch on it, would be awesome to be able to make use of that spot

TofuDragon · 03-20-2012, 01:59 PM

Thank you for making this thread op! I was wondering about this recently and even did some forum and google searches to look for info on it, but came up with nothing (until today when I found this thread). If anyone does find a use for the blank spot, be sure to post back here.

03-13-2012, 11:26 PM	#1
jhyland87 Drives: 2011 2ss rs, black Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 248	Blank spot on steering wheel?.. Uses?.. So, I mentioned this on another post, and I was wondering if anyones done this yet. That one random blank spot on the steering wheel, by the cruise control, is it possible to get some button installed on it? Heres a picture of the exact spot im talking about.. Im kinda thinking that it would be a good spot for a switch to enable/disable the nitrous (or even better, a "race" switch to open the bottle, enable line lock, enable the nitrous, etc etc). I wish Chevy made a OEM button for that, so it wouldnt look so weird having a random button on the steering wheel. Attached Images

03-14-2012, 08:13 AM	#2
Earthshaker6 Drives: 45th Anniversary HPE650 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 485 View My Garage	It's for NOS! LOL __________________ HPE650 in 45th Anniversary beauty

03-14-2012, 03:27 PM	#7
Taintedveins Shark attack! Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,561 View My Garage	I like the idea of a hidden switch! __________________

03-14-2012, 10:26 PM	#10
BlueSteele Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 611	I've toyed with the idea of making use of that blank but that is a switch assembly. All functions on that side go through a single connector. Where there is a will there is a way, but I don't think there is a way to use that blank unless you break open the assembly. __________________

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03-14-2012, 11:41 PM	#12
japerry Drives: 2011 2LT RS RJT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 37	on the trucks, there is a heated steering wheel component. I was thinking that might get use there for the cars

03-15-2012, 12:47 AM	#13
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03-20-2012, 01:59 PM	#14
TofuDragon Drives: 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pflugerville, TX Posts: 189 View My Garage	Thank you for making this thread op! I was wondering about this recently and even did some forum and google searches to look for info on it, but came up with nothing (until today when I found this thread). If anyone does find a use for the blank spot, be sure to post back here.