[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by MakCamaro

This looks great!

I was a bit hesitant in doing it on my own after reading all those comments about the clock spring and the center bolt. At the end it worked out fine, so here is my two comments that will help you do it on your own with no need to pay a visit to the dealer:

1. You will need an impact gun to start working on that center bolt. As long as you have one you are perfectly fine. After you loosen the center bolt you can use a regular ratchet wrench.

2. In regards to the clock spring, unscrew the center bolt a few rounds at a time. Every time you unscrew it a little bit, move the steering wheel back and forth. Keep an eye on the clock spring while you do this and have a screwdriver handy in case you need to push it back if it gets stuck to the steering wheel (very unlikely).

With the above you should be fine. It took me 15 minutes to replace mine and I was extra cautious.

Great advice, thank you I'll have to borrow an impact gun, I only have an impact driver for cabinets and wallmount stuff and that's a no go. I use a cheater bar and a torque wrench for the wheels and never really needed an impact per se for anything. What I'm afraid of is stripping the bolt, and I don't know if an impact gun or a cheater bar on a ratcheting wrench is more likely to do so.

Originally Posted by jamala00

That looks like a challenging install. I most likely would take it to the dealer if I was comfortable with them. I'd just hate to get into it in my garage and something goes wrong. Then what, you can't drive it anywhere with no steering wheel. That will go nice in your car though, be sure to post pics once it's all done.

Well yeah, but that's what I used to think like before, didn't even want to swap badges for fear of messing up the paint , but then I manned up and went ahead with that plus many mods afterwards.

Anyhow, I'll keep you guys posted

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by sactownbwoy

Their stuff is really high quality. I have a shifter and armrest from them, along with some other pieces.

I plan on doing the steering wheel, dashboard, glove box, and a-pillars. This car is my daily and show car.

Indeed, indeed. I for one don't want to overdo the carbon accents on the interior, but it's hard to know when to stop, heh. Thinking about their CF cover for the left side of the dash and around the start button, and maybe the ring around the steering wheel airbag, but that's gonna be it.

[jamala00]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Well yeah, but that's what I used to think like before, didn't even want to swap badges for fear of messing up the paint , but then I manned up and went ahead with that plus many mods afterwards

I haven't done a ton of mods to mine, but everything that has been done I did myself, that includes swapping badging...

[jamala00]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Well yeah, but that's what I used to think like before, didn't even want to swap badges for fear of messing up the paint , but then I manned up and went ahead with that plus many mods afterwards.

I haven't done a ton of mods to mine, but everything that has been done I did myself, that includes swapping badging...

[CalgaryZL1]

Just washing the dirty girl for the first time this year with water, I usually do it waterless

[FarmerFran]

Originally Posted by ZPirate

Nothing to do with my Camaro, but instead another high performance Chevy. My wife and I went out to dinner and what did I see in the restaurant parking lot? A C8 Z06. First one I've seen in person and it looked to be loaded with go faster and carbon fiber options.

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Awesome car that I just cannot love. Ugly as a camels ass. Especially this picture (not your picture taking - the car).

[FarmerFran]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Does not qualify for "doing", but I received my new steering wheel from Carbonaddons, and it looks astoundingly good in person, pictures don't give it justice. The part ooozes quality, nothing on it feels cheap, even the extended CF paddles are such an upgrade compared to the stock flappies. Manufacturing and shipping took 5 weeks total, and they committed to 6-8 weeks on their website, so that's lightning fast in my books.

All I need to do now is summon the courage (think clock spring & that frikken red-threadlocker-lubed T50 center bolt, you guys know the deal), and maybe more tools, too

Push comes to shove I can always chicken out and trot on over to the dealership, they're very friendly and do have a real pro in the shop.

I just built a $1700 steering wheel I might just have to have when my Alcantara wears out.

[FarmerFran]

As for the OP -

I paid $44 for fuel (smiles per gallon) Shell - my go to, drove to work and home with the top down. I did crank up Black Summer instead of listening to the car for that 3:54

[CalgaryZL1]

Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Awesome car that I just cannot love. Ugly as a camels ass. Especially this picture (not your picture taking - the car).

I would not mind it if it could actually corner and didn’t weigh 8000 pounds with 200 foot pounds of torque,it would fit nice in the collection

[ZPirate]

Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Awesome car that I just cannot love. Ugly as a camels ass. Especially this picture (not your picture taking - the car).

LOL Fran!

I agree that the C8 isn't the best looking performance car out there. I am not sure I would go as far to call it ugly as a camel's ass. In my opinion the Z06 actually looks better than the base C8. And I'd certainly like to drive one.

[SSShark]

Installed the Anvil notched spoiler last night

[arpad_m]

Originally Posted by SSShark

Installed the Anvil notched spoiler last night

Hmm, maybe Fran was right after all, this sharkskin color definitely looks sweet

[SSShark]

Originally Posted by arpad_m

Hmm, maybe Fran was right after all, this sharkskin color definitely looks sweet

Thanks arpad_m. I ordered the spoiler in primed fiberglass and had a local shop paint it in satin black.
Sharkskin is really a unique color. Depending on the angle and the lighting, it may take on a different hue. Sometimes it actually does look like the color of a shark. Fran was definitely onto something when he chose this color

[ZPirate]

Originally Posted by SSShark

Thanks arpad_m. I ordered the spoiler in primed fiberglass and had a local shop paint it in satin black.
Sharkskin is really a unique color. Depending on the angle and the lighting, it may take on a different hue. Sometimes it actually does look like the color of a shark. Fran was definitely onto something when he chose this color

The spoiler looks great on the car. I also like the contrast of the black on the Sharkskin. Great combo.