ZL1 steering wheel on a SS? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Black Bitch · 05-16-2019, 02:35 PM

Has any one installed a ZL1 steering wheel on a SS?
I want to also have all controls on steering wheel to work, no paddle shifters?
Does anyone know if it will fit, plug and play?

ChibiBlackSheep · 05-16-2019, 02:53 PM

If you are a manual, grab a manual wheel, if you are an auto, grab an auto wheel.

They are an easy swap. 2 quick release pins + disconnecting the airbag, and then a T50 bolt is all that holds the wheel on.

I put an SS 1LE wheel on my v6 when I owned it. The ZL1 wheel would be the same thing.

*edit* this is the link I used when I did the swap: https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317592

mbesman · 05-16-2019, 03:15 PM

Yep..it fits...easy swap. I bought a separate SS emblem and replaced the ZL1 portion. I went Suede. Only thing in swap is be real careful of the steering clock spring. Do not remove or change it in any way or you will get codes. It was a bitch to fix. Also remove positive cable before you do swap so you wont have airbag issues.

Black Bitch · 05-16-2019, 06:54 PM

Thanks for the info
Great write up on the swap

InFiD3ViL · 05-16-2019, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Bitch

Has any one installed a ZL1 steering wheel on a SS?
I want to also have all controls on steering wheel to work, no paddle shifters?
Does anyone know if it will fit, plug and play?

I have a 2014 ZL1 automatic w/paddle steering wheel on my 2010 SS. I intentionally bought the leather one as I didn't want to deal with wear/cleaning the suede one.

It feels awesome in hand and is much better ergonomically than the original SS wheel I had. The paddles are also MUCH better as they are actual paddles instead of the buttons the 2010 has. I also love the flat bottom. All steering wheel buttons work perfect.

I bought a brand new OEM clock spring for the swap in case I broke anything, but didn't need it. You just have to be very careful and try not to turn the wheel at all during the swap.

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Originally Posted by mbesman

I bought a separate SS emblem and replaced the ZL1 portion.

Where did you find it? I have had the ZL1 badge on the bottom of mine since the swap and I really would like to get the SS badge so I don't feel like a poser lol. I do NOT want to swap to the SS trim on the wheel. I think the ZL1 wheel looks awesome.

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

I have a 2014 ZL1 automatic w/paddle steering wheel on my 2010 SS. I intentionally bought the leather one as I didn't want to deal with wear/cleaning the suede one.

It feels awesome in hand and is much better ergonomically than the original SS wheel I had. The paddles are also MUCH better as they are actual paddles instead of the buttons the 2010 has. I also love the flat bottom. All steering wheel buttons work perfect.

I bought a brand new OEM clock spring for the swap in case I broke anything, but didn't need it. You just have to be very careful and try not to turn the wheel at all during the swap.

Where did you find it? I have had the ZL1 badge on the bottom of mine since the swap and I really would like to get the SS badge so I don't feel like a poser lol. I do NOT want to swap to the SS trim on the wheel. I think the ZL1 wheel looks awesome.

Not sure you want to replace the ZL1 emblem on your wheel to SS but in case you do I got it from Gen5. I think it was a little pricey but cant remember. I still have the ZL1 trim for the wheel too.
Heres a before and after

InFiD3ViL · 05-16-2019, 11:25 PM

Yea, I only want to replace the emblem. I like the look of the ZL1 trim better than the SS.

So GEN5DIY? Thank you!

SS 310H55A · 05-17-2019, 08:09 AM

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Not sure you want to replace the ZL1 emblem on your wheel to SS but in case you do I got it from Gen5. I think it was a little pricey but cant remember. I still have the ZL1 trim for the wheel too.

Heres a before and after

How did you black out the Chevy emblem? Is the stitching in your suede dash inserts red?

SS 310H55A · 05-17-2019, 08:10 AM

You guys realize the SS 1LE wheel is the same but with white stitching, right?

https://www.gen5diy.com/collections/...13143927881786

mbesman · 05-17-2019, 08:56 AM

The stitching on the zl1 suede steering wheel is red. My current dash inserts are also zl1 suede as well as the shifter. Also before I switched to a Red leather interior my original SS black seats had white stitching that I switched to red by use of a fabric marker. Came out perfect and you couldn't tell it used to be white. Now all stitching in my interior is red. As the person above mentioned Gen5 sells a regular leather SS with white stitching which I didn't need. I only purchased the SS wheel emblem from them since I went with red stitching.

EMB135Driver · 05-17-2019, 09:49 AM

Think I’ll stick with the nice CAMARO wheel in my 2010, before they switched to these generic looking Chevy steering wheels.

Baseball · 05-20-2019, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by EMB135Driver

Think I’ll stick with the nice CAMARO wheel in my 2010, before they switched to these generic looking Chevy steering wheels.

I have the original version steering wheel in my 2010 SS and I too prefer the appearance of this steering wheel. However, I do find the shape of the grip is a little strange. The wheel rim isn’t entirely round. I recall one reviewer years ago talking about how it seems better suited to LEGO hands. Others ever notice this?

orange devil · 05-21-2019, 11:26 AM

I swapped mine out with a 2015 commemorative edition steering wheel.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 05-21-2019, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by EMB135Driver

Think I’ll stick with the nice CAMARO wheel in my 2010, before they switched to these generic looking Chevy steering wheels.

For sure! I like the Camaro wheel a lot better than the later wheel.

05-16-2019, 02:35 PM	#1
Black Bitch Drives: 2012, SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Shelby Twp. MI Posts: 17	ZL1 steering wheel on a SS? Has any one installed a ZL1 steering wheel on a SS? I want to also have all controls on steering wheel to work, no paddle shifters? Does anyone know if it will fit, plug and play?

05-16-2019, 02:53 PM	#2
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,093	If you are a manual, grab a manual wheel, if you are an auto, grab an auto wheel. They are an easy swap. 2 quick release pins + disconnecting the airbag, and then a T50 bolt is all that holds the wheel on. I put an SS 1LE wheel on my v6 when I owned it. The ZL1 wheel would be the same thing. edit this is the link I used when I did the swap: https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317592 __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

05-16-2019, 03:15 PM	#3
mbesman Great White Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 251 View My Garage	Yep..it fits...easy swap. I bought a separate SS emblem and replaced the ZL1 portion. I went Suede. Only thing in swap is be real careful of the steering clock spring. Do not remove or change it in any way or you will get codes. It was a bitch to fix. Also remove positive cable before you do swap so you wont have airbag issues. __________________ [

05-16-2019, 11:25 PM	#7
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	Yea, I only want to replace the emblem. I like the look of the ZL1 trim better than the SS. So GEN5DIY? Thank you! __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

05-17-2019, 08:10 AM	#9
SS 310H55A Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Southern California Posts: 253	You guys realize the SS 1LE wheel is the same but with white stitching, right? https://www.gen5diy.com/collections/...13143927881786 __________________ 2014 SS \| MGW Flat Stick shifter \| Raceseng Slammer shift knob \| Z/28 spoiler and grill

05-16-2019, 06:54 PM	#4
Black Bitch Drives: 2012, SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Shelby Twp. MI Posts: 17	Thanks for the info Great write up on the swap

05-17-2019, 08:56 AM	#10
mbesman Great White Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 251 View My Garage	The stitching on the zl1 suede steering wheel is red. My current dash inserts are also zl1 suede as well as the shifter. Also before I switched to a Red leather interior my original SS black seats had white stitching that I switched to red by use of a fabric marker. Came out perfect and you couldn't tell it used to be white. Now all stitching in my interior is red. As the person above mentioned Gen5 sells a regular leather SS with white stitching which I didn't need. I only purchased the SS wheel emblem from them since I went with red stitching. __________________ [

05-17-2019, 09:49 AM	#11
EMB135Driver Jedi Master Drives: Boeing 757/767+2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor, ME and Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,121	Think I’ll stick with the nice CAMARO wheel in my 2010, before they switched to these generic looking Chevy steering wheels. __________________

05-21-2019, 11:26 AM	#13
orange devil Account Suspended Drives: 2019 SS 2019 mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,694	I swapped mine out with a 2015 commemorative edition steering wheel.