Anyone have a carbon fiber wheel?

bootss · 09-11-2023, 03:26 PM

Looking for opinions of a carbon fiber wheel on a manual zl1.

I hate the alcantera, ill clean it and put it in a box for OE sake, but driving with it is a maintenance hassle.

Also, how was the install?

Post pics too

Thanks.

clg82 · 09-11-2023, 03:38 PM

I don't have any pictures but I purchased mine from wildhammer motosports. Was a really really easy install and I love the looks of mine. I believe with most you do lose the heated steering option, but I live in SoCal and hardly used it to begin with. Tons of videos on youtube on installs as well.

RamAir02 · 09-11-2023, 04:02 PM

https://carbonaddons.com/products/20...steering-wheel

It's the only one I've seen that supports heated steering wheel

CalgaryZL1 · 09-11-2023, 04:06 PM

The install isn’t hard, there is a few videos on YouTube to give you guidance. You just need to take your time, mine is the heated version. I like the interior, but I didn’t like the steering wheel being Alcântara. Got mine from zencarbonfiber.

Keko · 09-11-2023, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by clg82

I don't have any pictures but I purchased mine from wildhammer motosports. Was a really really easy install and I love the looks of mine. I believe with most you do lose the heated steering option, but I live in SoCal and hardly used it to begin with. Tons of videos on youtube on installs as well.

Do you live in Orange County? I might have seen you in RSM or MV the other day.

Plasar · 09-11-2023, 05:40 PM

Oh shoot, I thought you were talking carbon fiber WHEELS! ($2,995 each)

bootss · 09-11-2023, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Plasar

Oh shoot, I thought you were talking carbon fiber WHEELS! ($2,995 each)

Holy smokes, those are cool but ive got a gun buying habit to support as well haha.

bootss · 09-11-2023, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CalgaryZL1

The install isn’t hard, there is a few videos on YouTube to give you guidance. You just need to take your time, mine is the heated version. I like the interior, but I didn’t like the steering wheel being Alcântara. Got mine from zencarbonfiber.

That wheel looks fantastic. Time to go shopping

2023_ZL1-AUTO · 09-11-2023, 08:47 PM

My swap is post #125 : https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...&postcount=125

My complete journey is here: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=611982

Also, I think it's crazy how much more this wheel make my driving experience better than the stock wheel I had. It's pretty darn sweet to have !

clg82 · 09-12-2023, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Keko

Do you live in Orange County? I might have seen you in RSM or MV the other day.

I am not, I'm in LA county, I wish I lived in Orange County haha

hawk02 · 09-12-2023, 11:10 AM

I have a CF steering wheel from Wildhammer. It does have Alcantara but it's less than the OEM wheel. I find myself placing my hands above the Alcantara most of the time. I did lose the heated function. For me, it's not a big deal.

As far as installation, it did require an air wrench to loosen the torx bolt holding the steering wheel on. That sucker is on damn tight. I don't recommend using the air wrench to tighten the bolt back on. I did and it threw the steering wheel off center. I had to have it re-centered by the dealer. Hand-tighten the bolt only.

2023_ZL1-AUTO · 09-12-2023, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hawk02

...I did and it threw the steering wheel off center. I had to have it re-centered by the dealer. Hand-tighten the bolt only.

Second that !

arpad_m · 09-12-2023, 01:50 PM

Here is mine: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...ostcount=13777

Look and feel is wonderful, works just like OEM, it even retains the heated steering wheel feature.

Installation is not super difficult, takes maybe 20-30 minutes, you'll find several relevant youtube videos. One of the airbag springs got stuck in my old wheel, had to fish it out and reinstall it, plus a pick tool is very helpful with the connectors, there is so little room for manly fingers inside the airbag cavity. Other than that, smooth sailing.

I didn't use an impact either for loosening or tightening the dreaded center bolt, instead, I played it safe with a 24" breaker bar and a helper (to hold the wheel in place) to take it off, then a torque wrench to properly tighten it to spec after adding blue loctite.

CalgaryZL1 · 09-12-2023, 02:22 PM

I went and bought three 1/2” drive torx bits just in case, after seeing the strugles some people had. I used my IR 20v cordless, worked good

09-11-2023, 03:38 PM	#2
clg82 Drives: 2020 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,176	I don't have any pictures but I purchased mine from wildhammer motosports. Was a really really easy install and I love the looks of mine. I believe with most you do lose the heated steering option, but I live in SoCal and hardly used it to begin with. Tons of videos on youtube on installs as well. __________________ 2020 ZL1 A10 Shadow Gray Metallic Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R\| Mamo Throttle Body V2\| RotoFab Intake\| AWE Touring Catback Exhaust\| TCM Tune\| Tune\| Eibach Pro\| BMR Rear Cradle Lockout\| PPF\| Ceramic\| BCForged HCS21

09-11-2023, 04:02 PM	#3
RamAir02 Shadow Gray '19 ZLE M6 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,444 View My Garage	https://carbonaddons.com/products/20...steering-wheel It's the only one I've seen that supports heated steering wheel __________________ 2019 ZL1 1LE \| M6 \| SGM \| PDR \| CF Dash \| Nav \| Wheel Locks PPF \| Paint Correction \| ZL1 Addons Rock Guards \| ZL1 Addons Lift Pads \| ZL1 Addons Feather Lite Tow Hook \| JWM Smoked Sidemarkers \| Wildhammer Smoked Rear Reflectors \| JWM License Plate LEDs \| RotoFab CAI \| ADM IC Reservoir v2 \| BC Forged RZ05 \| SPL Toe Arms \| BW Brake Deflectors \| CMS Roll Bar \| Schroth Profi II ASM Harnesses . Sold: '99 Trans Am (bolt-ons & cam) \| '00 WS6 (bolt-ons, heads, cam, 12 bolt) \| '05 CTS-V (bolt-ons, short throw) \| '10 SS/RS M6 (short throw, CAI, coilovers, LTs, catback, JRE tune) \| '01 WS6 YouTube

09-11-2023, 04:06 PM	#4
CalgaryZL1 Drives: 2020 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 1,599	The install isn’t hard, there is a few videos on YouTube to give you guidance. You just need to take your time, mine is the heated version. I like the interior, but I didn’t like the steering wheel being Alcântara. Got mine from zencarbonfiber. Attached Images

09-11-2023, 05:40 PM	#6
Plasar Drives: 2017 ZL1 Vert M6 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 486	Oh shoot, I thought you were talking carbon fiber WHEELS! ($2,995 each) Attached Images

09-11-2023, 08:47 PM	#9
2023_ZL1-AUTO Drives: 2023 ZL1 - Modified All Bolt On's Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 610	My swap is post #125 : https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...&postcount=125 My complete journey is here: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=611982 Also, I think it's crazy how much more this wheel make my driving experience better than the stock wheel I had. It's pretty darn sweet to have ! __________________ 2023 ZL1 Auto - CSP 2" Long Tubes by Stainless Works \| Gesi G-Sport High Flow CATs \| Stainless Works Legend NPP Axle Back \| Roto-Fab Big Gulp \| Kong NM103mm \| Kong X-Port \| Griptech 2.3" Upper \| ATI Super Damper w/18% 9.45" Lower \| TooHigh PSI Port Injection w/875cc Injectors \| Brisk RR14S Plugs \| Granatelli Malevolent Coil Packs \| Katech Low Profile Billet Valve Covers \| Katech Duel Fuel Pump System \| MightyMouse Wild 1000HP CC \| DSX Flex Fuel Kit \| DSX Billet Lid \| DMS 2gal Fender Tank \| NT555R2's 305/285 \| Katech Tuned \| Straight E85 = 784rwhp / 678 torque @ 19psi Last edited by 2023_ZL1-AUTO; 09-12-2023 at 10:10 AM.

09-11-2023, 03:26 PM	#1
bootss Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE with PDR Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 270	Anyone have a carbon fiber wheel? Looking for opinions of a carbon fiber wheel on a manual zl1. I hate the alcantera, ill clean it and put it in a box for OE sake, but driving with it is a maintenance hassle. Also, how was the install? Post pics too Thanks.

09-12-2023, 11:10 AM	#11
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: '23 CT5-V BW, '21 Corvette HTC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,304 View My Garage	I have a CF steering wheel from Wildhammer. It does have Alcantara but it's less than the OEM wheel. I find myself placing my hands above the Alcantara most of the time. I did lose the heated function. For me, it's not a big deal. As far as installation, it did require an air wrench to loosen the torx bolt holding the steering wheel on. That sucker is on damn tight. I don't recommend using the air wrench to tighten the bolt back on. I did and it threw the steering wheel off center. I had to have it re-centered by the dealer. Hand-tighten the bolt only. Attached Images __________________

09-12-2023, 01:50 PM	#13
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,722 View My Garage	Here is mine: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...ostcount=13777 Look and feel is wonderful, works just like OEM, it even retains the heated steering wheel feature. Installation is not super difficult, takes maybe 20-30 minutes, you'll find several relevant youtube videos. One of the airbag springs got stuck in my old wheel, had to fish it out and reinstall it, plus a pick tool is very helpful with the connectors, there is so little room for manly fingers inside the airbag cavity. Other than that, smooth sailing. I didn't use an impact either for loosening or tightening the dreaded center bolt, instead, I played it safe with a 24" breaker bar and a helper (to hold the wheel in place) to take it off, then a torque wrench to properly tighten it to spec after adding blue loctite. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18 Last edited by arpad_m; 01-03-2024 at 01:27 PM.

09-12-2023, 02:22 PM	#14
CalgaryZL1 Drives: 2020 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 1,599	I went and bought three 1/2” drive torx bits just in case, after seeing the strugles some people had. I used my IR 20v cordless, worked good

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