Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel Installed - Page 2

gdawgg · 01-13-2020, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tcs13

Does this one keep the heated steering wheel?

No, that's the only drawback. They remove the heating element when they build the wheel from the factory core. I think Vivid Racing has a similar configuration where you can retain the heated steering wheel option for a little extra cash, but I was more comfortable with Wildhammer after my research and phone calls to both vendors.

kropscamaro16 · 01-13-2020, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gdawgg

No, that's the only drawback. They remove the heating element when they build the wheel from the factory core. I think Vivid Racing has a similar configuration where you can retain the heated steering wheel option for a little extra cash, but I was more comfortable with Wildhammer after my research and phone calls to both vendors.

yup i saw that one matt is my buddy but my other buddy works at vivid racing lol

gdawgg · 01-13-2020, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

yup i saw that one matt is my buddy but my other buddy works at vivid racing lol

Yep, Matt and Tina at Wildhammer were great. Fantastic customer service and offered some helpful advice for the install.

CBren · 01-14-2020, 08:57 PM

Looks very nice, but soooo damn expensive...and to lose my heated steering wheel for $850? I don't think I could go through. I want to get rid of this alcantara, it's starting to wear but I need to find something a bit cheaper and hopefully keep heated steering.

drfeelgood · 01-14-2020, 10:50 PM

I too purchased my wheel from this vendor. Then I went to try to find one for my CTS-V, and the guys on the CTS-v forum put me in touch with one of the manufacturers for these custom Steering wheels. his name is Frank

https://instagram.com/vlmautopart?igshid=j8jdl91bm4ti

For $450 shipped, these wheels are exact same quality. There was a post a while back I’m this forum from one of the other members who got into it with the vendor you mentioned because he was giving members info directly to that vendor’s source essentially cutting out the middle man. A middle man charging $850 for a wheel that costs $450

In any case, I have two carbon fiber wheels, one for both vehicles, same quality, but one cost me half the price

Pollock · 01-15-2020, 08:00 AM

The heated Steering wheel is great for cold track days when your windows are down.

SliChillax · 01-15-2020, 11:14 AM

Is there a company that makes a normal shaped carbon steering wheel? I don't like the uneven thickness and all the weird shapes .

OutlawV2 · 01-15-2020, 11:50 AM

That shit looks sick man.. Great job.... Lord 850!!!!

kropscamaro16 · 01-15-2020, 12:05 PM

vivid racing has one on clearance if anybody wants to try it out

https://www.vividracing.com/chevrole...152677765.html

ZL1 1LE · 01-15-2020, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

vivid racing has one on clearance if anybody wants to try it out

https://www.vividracing.com/chevrole...152677765.html

$900 is the "clearance" price?

TEN 80 · 01-15-2020, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by drfeelgood

I too purchased my wheel from this vendor. Then I went to try to find one for my CTS-V, and the guys on the CTS-v forum put me in touch with one of the manufacturers for these custom Steering wheels. his name is Frank

https://instagram.com/vlmautopart?igshid=j8jdl91bm4ti

For $450 shipped, these wheels are exact same quality. There was a post a while back I’m this forum from one of the other members who got into it with the vendor you mentioned because he was giving members info directly to that vendor’s source essentially cutting out the middle man. A middle man charging $850 for a wheel that costs $450

In any case, I have two carbon fiber wheels, one for both vehicles, same quality, but one cost me half the price

I'm reaching out to VLM for a price. Did you go with CF/Alcantara? Also, did he retain the heated wheel?

jvandy50 · 01-16-2020, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Pollock

The heated Steering wheel is great for cold track days when your windows are down.

This is something i NEVER thought I’d use...but damn is it nice at the track or just on a 50 degree drive with the windows cracked on my commute. I love fresh air, and as it turns out...warm hands.

Only problem I’ve had is this tab has been open on my iPad for a week because the OP’s wheel looks sooooo good.

Decisions decisions...

SteveV · 01-17-2020, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 1LE

$900 is the "clearance" price?

This!

Biscuit.fr · 01-17-2020, 08:22 AM

I plan to switch it myself too.
Do you have a specific procedure to make sure you have or keep an angle at zero with the wheels straight aligned and the steering wheel mark at 12’O clock?
Or you just try to do your best not to have an induced angle....

01-14-2020, 10:50 PM	#19
drfeelgood Drives: 2017 ZL1 Convertible A10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: San Gabriel, CA Posts: 992	I too purchased my wheel from this vendor. Then I went to try to find one for my CTS-V, and the guys on the CTS-v forum put me in touch with one of the manufacturers for these custom Steering wheels. his name is Frank https://instagram.com/vlmautopart?igshid=j8jdl91bm4ti For $450 shipped, these wheels are exact same quality. There was a post a while back I’m this forum from one of the other members who got into it with the vendor you mentioned because he was giving members info directly to that vendor’s source essentially cutting out the middle man. A middle man charging $850 for a wheel that costs $450 In any case, I have two carbon fiber wheels, one for both vehicles, same quality, but one cost me half the price __________________ '17 White ZL1 A10 Convertible - TM ported TB - RotoFab CAI - 2.3" griptech upper pulley - Kooks 1 7/8" Headers with High Flow Cats - Borla S-type Catback - Audio Overhaul - NavTV M650-GM - 20" BlackDiForza- Michelin Pilot Sport4S - Tuned at BRC Raceworks (606rwhp/675trq) '14 CTS-V Coupe - ZL1 lid - Ported TB - Ported Snout - AirRad CAI - 8.66" lower - 2.55" upper- Greenbelt - SW Headers - SW Catback - Varimax Intercooler Pump - Track Attack Intercooler-Tuned at BRC Raceworks (551rwhp/516trq) '17 Maserati Levante- STOCK

01-15-2020, 11:50 AM	#22
OutlawV2 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: [b]California[/b] Posts: 29	That shit looks sick man.. Great job.... Lord 850!!!! __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE Summit White M6 "MOVN WA8" currently stock 2012 CTS-V Diamond White A6 Coupe "Becky" 1995 Z28 1LE 383" LT1 A3 N2O Drag Car 9.06@153

01-15-2020, 12:05 PM	#23
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,836	vivid racing has one on clearance if anybody wants to try it out https://www.vividracing.com/chevrole...152677765.html __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

01-14-2020, 08:57 PM	#18
CBren Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Fort Bliss, Texas Posts: 54	Looks very nice, but soooo damn expensive...and to lose my heated steering wheel for $850? I don't think I could go through. I want to get rid of this alcantara, it's starting to wear but I need to find something a bit cheaper and hopefully keep heated steering.

01-15-2020, 08:00 AM	#20
Pollock LT4 M6 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,249	The heated Steering wheel is great for cold track days when your windows are down.

01-15-2020, 11:14 AM	#21
SliChillax Drives: Camaro ZL1 A10, F-Type R, RR Sport Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Albania Posts: 216	Is there a company that makes a normal shaped carbon steering wheel? I don't like the uneven thickness and all the weird shapes .

01-17-2020, 08:22 AM	#28
Biscuit.fr Drives: Red hot ZL1 A10 2017 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: MS Back to France (29) Posts: 804	I plan to switch it myself too. Do you have a specific procedure to make sure you have or keep an angle at zero with the wheels straight aligned and the steering wheel mark at 12’O clock? Or you just try to do your best not to have an induced angle....

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