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SSTAT · 11-09-2013, 07:35 PM

I hate the silver color on the gauge surround, bottom of the steering wheel and the middle vent. Its so blah, and doesn't match the grey of the console. I was thinking of having these all painted ashen grey to fit the interior better. Does this bother anyone else or is it just me? This is truly the only thing about my ZL1 I don't like. I even like the stereo!

motorhead · 11-09-2013, 07:37 PM

The interior in general is my least favorite thing about mine.

2012-1822 · 11-09-2013, 11:54 PM

It's not so much that, but I know what you mean.

The general shape of all that jazz on the steering wheel bothers me and the ugly gold bowtie staring at me like a booger on the wheel bugs me. I like the way the early steering wheels on 5th gens look better, but I guess some people didn't like the way they feel or something, I don't know.

HawkGirl · 11-10-2013, 12:13 AM

Yes! I carboned all mine....still need to figure out how to do the my link/deck face!

SSTAT · 11-10-2013, 10:17 PM

how'd you get the steering wheel apart to get to the silver pieces?

HawkGirl · 11-10-2013, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SSTAT

how'd you get the steering wheel apart to get to the silver pieces?

Pops right out, be gentle so you don't break it or set off the airbag (pull the airbag fuse). The bottom center black mesh comes out first, then the right and left piece. The sterio and cruise control buttons stay on the wheel. You have to wiggle the right and left piece out from behind the airbag front cover. much harder to get back in.

Never had to disable or take apart the steering wheel or airbag.

Edzo · 11-10-2013, 10:52 PM

I like the look but sometimes the sun reflects off the steering wheel and it sucks.

sberk1012 · 11-11-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Edzo

I like the look but sometimes the sun reflects off the steering wheel and it sucks.

Agree

OldScoolCamaro · 11-11-2013, 08:57 PM

...to the OP, I am not feelin' your concern or disdain....looks fine to me...just sayin'

hognutz · 11-12-2013, 12:16 PM

I hate it as well. just have not got around to doing anyting about it.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 11-12-2013, 12:23 PM

I hate this interior. But not enough for me to turn down the car.

joes407 · 11-12-2013, 12:32 PM

I wouldn't say I hate the interior but I will say that this black suede shows every little flake of dust compared to the orange leather I had in my SS. I could've done without the suede fold down on the dash and around the radio as well. with the miles I put on the car I don't think any of the suede is lasting as well or as long as the leather in my '10 SS did (had 75k miles when traded). my shift knob was warrantied already for excessive wear and my suede steering wheel is almost shiney.

OldScoolCamaro · 11-14-2013, 07:07 PM

...to the OP that stuff does not affect me. I am too focused on trying to operate the car safely within my envelope. Besides, I think the trim inside the car looks marvelous. I especially like the footwell lighting option, in blue, that is when I get a chance to notice it....just sayin'....

littlecammi · 11-15-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by joes407

I don't think any of the suede is lasting as well or as long as the leather in my '10 SS did.

That's why I didn't order that sueded option. If the base ZL1 steering wheel was plastic instead of smooth leather then I would have had to take the suede option, but I like the smooth leather wheel just fine.

11-09-2013, 07:35 PM	#1
SSTAT Drives: 2012 ZL1, 1997SS NASA Road Racer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Zanesville, Oh Posts: 96	any one else hate this... I hate the silver color on the gauge surround, bottom of the steering wheel and the middle vent. Its so blah, and doesn't match the grey of the console. I was thinking of having these all painted ashen grey to fit the interior better. Does this bother anyone else or is it just me? This is truly the only thing about my ZL1 I don't like. I even like the stereo!

11-09-2013, 11:54 PM	#3
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	It's not so much that, but I know what you mean. The general shape of all that jazz on the steering wheel bothers me and the ugly gold bowtie staring at me like a booger on the wheel bugs me. I like the way the early steering wheels on 5th gens look better, but I guess some people didn't like the way they feel or something, I don't know. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

11-10-2013, 12:13 AM	#4
HawkGirl COTW 11/18/2013 Drives: 750-HP ZL1 Carbon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 333 View My Garage	Yes! I carboned all mine....still need to figure out how to do the my link/deck face! __________________ Build thread :

11-11-2013, 08:57 PM	#9
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	...to the OP, I am not feelin' your concern or disdain....looks fine to me...just sayin' __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

11-12-2013, 12:16 PM	#10
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	I hate it as well. just have not got around to doing anyting about it. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

11-09-2013, 07:37 PM	#2
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	The interior in general is my least favorite thing about mine.

11-10-2013, 10:17 PM	#5
SSTAT Drives: 2012 ZL1, 1997SS NASA Road Racer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Zanesville, Oh Posts: 96	how'd you get the steering wheel apart to get to the silver pieces?

11-10-2013, 10:52 PM	#7
Edzo Drives: 2013 Camaro SS and 63 Impala Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 355	I like the look but sometimes the sun reflects off the steering wheel and it sucks.

11-12-2013, 12:23 PM	#11
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	I hate this interior. But not enough for me to turn down the car. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

11-12-2013, 12:32 PM	#12
joes407 Drives: 2014 ZL1m6 red hot #569 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 2,422	I wouldn't say I hate the interior but I will say that this black suede shows every little flake of dust compared to the orange leather I had in my SS. I could've done without the suede fold down on the dash and around the radio as well. with the miles I put on the car I don't think any of the suede is lasting as well or as long as the leather in my '10 SS did (had 75k miles when traded). my shift knob was warrantied already for excessive wear and my suede steering wheel is almost shiney.

11-14-2013, 07:07 PM	#13
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	...to the OP that stuff does not affect me. I am too focused on trying to operate the car safely within my envelope. Besides, I think the trim inside the car looks marvelous. I especially like the footwell lighting option, in blue, that is when I get a chance to notice it....just sayin'.... __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.