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camguynj · 10-21-2017, 05:34 AM

I think the contrast of the leather to the vinyl actually draws attention to the handle which you don't want.

Royal Tiger · 10-21-2017, 05:52 AM

A foot e-brake pedal would have been a much better choice by GM. The lever looks terrible and tacked on.

DagoCountyGee · 10-21-2017, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by gringo

Do you have to take the console apart to install the leather boot cover?

Yeah the side panel, it just pops right off. Eazy

ron123 · 10-21-2017, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by gringo

Do you have to take the console apart to install the leather boot cover?

Nope do not need to remove console, the lower passenger side trim piece below ebrake pops straight out. But be very careful. the little white plastic clips sometimes slip off the tabs or stick in the slot. If one falls down in console will be difficult to find it. To see what the tabs/white retainer clips look like you could look at a photo on ebay of that part showing back side of the trim panel.

Tony-8 · 10-21-2017, 09:14 PM

I installed this aluminum billet handle which I think looks pretty good. Just slides over the black handle and tightens with a set screw - takes less than a minute. I think it makes the handle look shorter and matches the release button. People assume it's OEM. I added some other billet knob covers and they all match. Didn't overdo it, but I think it adds a little higher end feel to the interior.

DagoCountyGee · 10-21-2017, 09:18 PM

That looks very nice. I need that lol

Camcar · 10-21-2017, 10:59 PM

That billet cover is exactly what I need. Is that the one from Phastek? Looks so much better.

PeteD · 10-21-2017, 11:04 PM

Who cares what others think. If you like it, that's all that matters. I personally think that it adds a personal flare to it that no one else has. So, good job

JOURDAN · 10-22-2017, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

A foot e-brake pedal would have been a much better choice by GM. The lever looks terrible and tacked on.

I think id wreck my car trying to use a ratcheting foot-e-brake.

You do know that GM installed the lever there so you could turn to car when needed... right?

That lever operates an independent precision brake that allows controllable yaw.

Royal Tiger · 10-22-2017, 06:32 AM

Yes, GM did that for WRC homologation. Didn't you see the early 5th gens at Monte Carlo right there next to the Citroens?

SummitWhite11 · 10-22-2017, 06:50 AM

Looks Good!

SummitWhite11 · 10-22-2017, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony-8

I installed this aluminum billet handle which I think looks pretty good. Just slides over the black handle and tightens with a set screw - takes less than a minute. I think it makes the handle look shorter and matches the release button. People assume it's OEM. I added some other billet knob covers and they all match. Didn't overdo it, but I think it adds a little higher end feel to the interior.

That's a nice touch. Where did you get this?

ron123 · 10-22-2017, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DagoCountyGee

Looks good! How does the other side of the handle look like?

Here is a photo from Driver's view showing other side with ebrake lever in down position - blends right in has double-row stitching match with seats and console.
Agree with OP this should be from factory this way or at least an option - looks like it was built this way on the assembly line ;-)

The tough part was customizing the visor so that also looked OEM; that part took a couple hours for the pair.

Tony-8 · 10-22-2017, 10:02 PM

Hi Guys,
Happy you like it. Here's where I got it and I ordered the "polished" as opposed to satin because it matched the release button and the very little bling in this interior is polished.

http://www.uprproducts.com/chevrolet...-cover-10.html

10-21-2017, 09:14 PM	#19
Tony-8 Drives: 2014 Camaro RRM 2SS RS, M6 LS3 Vert Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 234	I installed this aluminum billet handle which I think looks pretty good. Just slides over the black handle and tightens with a set screw - takes less than a minute. I think it makes the handle look shorter and matches the release button. People assume it's OEM. I added some other billet knob covers and they all match. Didn't overdo it, but I think it adds a little higher end feel to the interior. Attached Images __________________ Dream it - drive it!

10-21-2017, 09:18 PM	#20
DagoCountyGee Drives: '15 SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North County Posts: 1,235	That looks very nice. I need that lol __________________ Follow My Car on INSTAGRAMhttp://www.instagram.com/forb1dd3n_ss

10-21-2017, 11:04 PM	#22
PeteD Drives: 2012 2SS Victory Red with white st Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NC Posts: 1,612	Who cares what others think. If you like it, that's all that matters. I personally think that it adds a personal flare to it that no one else has. So, good job __________________ My YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCid...AUbfN2HOE71B9w

10-22-2017, 06:50 AM	#25
SummitWhite11 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,174	Looks Good! __________________ 2010 2LT/RS ZL1 Appearance package, Flow Master American Thunder Cat Back Exhaust w/ QUAD TIPS, K&N Typhoon CAI, Ported VMAX TB, OEM GM Brembo Brakes Package w/ Hawks Carbon Ceramic Pads, Night Owl Halo Kit (WIFI), FRONT/REAR Carbon Fiber Wrapped Bowties, Rear Oracle Blue LED Bowtie, Oracle Ghosted Painted Side LED Markers, Silver Side Faded Gills, OEM Satin Camaro Fuel Door, OEM Strut Tower Brace, Detroit Speed Engineering 1.5" Lowering Springs, Koni Orange STR.T Struts, Z28 rear LCA's, Black Magic rear 32" sway bar, 1LE front sway bar w/ DSE end links. Evil Energy Catch Can.

10-22-2017, 10:02 PM	#28
Tony-8 Drives: 2014 Camaro RRM 2SS RS, M6 LS3 Vert Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 234	Hi Guys, Happy you like it. Here's where I got it and I ordered the "polished" as opposed to satin because it matched the release button and the very little bling in this interior is polished. http://www.uprproducts.com/chevrolet...-cover-10.html __________________ Dream it - drive it!

10-21-2017, 05:34 AM	#15
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,812 View My Garage	I think the contrast of the leather to the vinyl actually draws attention to the handle which you don't want.

10-21-2017, 05:52 AM	#16
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	A foot e-brake pedal would have been a much better choice by GM. The lever looks terrible and tacked on.

10-21-2017, 10:59 PM	#21
Camcar Drives: 2010 RS/SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Southeastern Washington Posts: 77	That billet cover is exactly what I need. Is that the one from Phastek? Looks so much better.

10-22-2017, 06:32 AM	#24
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	Yes, GM did that for WRC homologation. Didn't you see the early 5th gens at Monte Carlo right there next to the Citroens?