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Tortugas12 · 08-15-2016, 02:56 PM

I have been thinking about getting a 1LE flat bottom steering wheel. I was just wondering how many of you have made the swap and if you're happy with it or not.

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jcampos · 08-15-2016, 02:59 PM

Not into the suede wheel too much, gets ugly fast. If I could get my hands on a leather 1LE/ZL1 styled steering wheel that would be the way to go.

I know this was no real help, but I figured someone out here has a leather style and not suede.

ChibiBlackSheep · 08-15-2016, 03:13 PM

I'm in the process of ordering one with my GM parts guy, should hopefully have the wheel next week.

Did the shifter swap last week and love it.

shanepaullt · 08-15-2016, 03:29 PM

I just ordered this one

gajagfan · 08-15-2016, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jcampos

Not into the suede wheel too much, gets ugly fast. If I could get my hands on a leather 1LE/ZL1 styled steering wheel that would be the way to go.

I know this was no real help, but I figured someone out here has a leather style and not suede.

Wheel and shifter knob are very easy to keep clean, so in the three years we have had it, no issues with getting ugly. I see no real advantage to suede look over leather, but the "D" does give me a good bit more room since i am a bit taller (6'3").

jcampos · 08-15-2016, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gajagfan

Wheel and shifter knob are very easy to keep clean, so in the three years we have had it, no issues with getting ugly. I see no real advantage to suede look over leather, but the "D" does give me a good bit more room since i am a bit taller (6'3").

Im kind of tall too (6'1"), so the flat bottom shape would be a nice touch. Again, the suede is nice and all but not my cup of tea. I'd prefer to have the leather... My friend whom has a 1LE; his steering wheel looks like shit there is no cleaning up that mess. Him and I are in the gym often and our hands are pretty callused and roughed up so maybe that "tore" it up a bit? It doesn't help at all either that we both are weekend wrenchers... I can see the correlation now.

Tortugas12 · 08-15-2016, 04:36 PM

This is just what I was looking for. Haven't touched or had a suede wheel before. I was worried about how it looks after some time.

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shanepaullt · 08-15-2016, 04:43 PM

I wanted suede but I run a receiving dock and knew it would get so messed up. I liked the wheel I purchased because it just has the camaro logo on it.

Johnny's_2SS · 08-15-2016, 04:59 PM

I went with the ZL1 wheel in leather. Not an option for the 1LE. I did however, also buy the SS plate from the 1LE to avoid stolen badge valor.

PalmerGA · 08-15-2016, 04:59 PM

Just curious but... what is the reason for converting to the 1LE style steering wheel - especially for daily driver use? Actually, I don't see the reason for one on tracked vehicles either. Enlighten me, please.

shanepaullt · 08-15-2016, 05:03 PM

I bought mine because I liked the look of it

Tortugas12 · 08-15-2016, 05:05 PM

I just love the look of the flat bottom wheel honestly. I don't like that my wheel is the same as the one GM puts in all of their cars

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Johnny's_2SS · 08-15-2016, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Just curious but... what is the reason for converting to the 1LE style steering wheel - especially for daily driver use? Actually, I don't see the reason for one on tracked vehicles either. Enlighten me, please.

The look plus at 6'2" I get more leg room

NC_SS · 08-15-2016, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Just curious but... what is the reason for converting to the 1LE style steering wheel - especially for daily driver use? Actually, I don't see the reason for one on tracked vehicles either. Enlighten me, please.

Racecar!

08-15-2016, 02:56 PM	#1
Tortugas12 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 168	Is it worth upgrading to the 1LE steering wheel? I have been thinking about getting a 1LE flat bottom steering wheel. I was just wondering how many of you have made the swap and if you're happy with it or not. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

08-15-2016, 03:13 PM	#3
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,088	I'm in the process of ordering one with my GM parts guy, should hopefully have the wheel next week. Did the shifter swap last week and love it. __________________ 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

08-15-2016, 04:59 PM	#9
Johnny's_2SS Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 2004 Tahoe Join Date: May 2014 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 234 View My Garage	I went with the ZL1 wheel in leather. Not an option for the 1LE. I did however, also buy the SS plate from the 1LE to avoid stolen badge valor. __________________ 2014 Camaro 2SS black, Recaro seats, NAV, Sunroof, Strut tower brace, Indoor car cover. Accessories: Red Hot engine cover, OE Subwoofer, Brushed Alum pedals, Ambient lighting, OE Battery charger, OE All weather mats, Z/28 CAI, ZL1 Wheels and Tires, Glowtie, ZL1 steering wheel, 1LE steering wheel plate, ZL1 door trim red lights

08-15-2016, 04:59 PM	#10
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Just curious but... what is the reason for converting to the 1LE style steering wheel - especially for daily driver use? Actually, I don't see the reason for one on tracked vehicles either. Enlighten me, please. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

08-15-2016, 02:59 PM	#2
jcampos Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: San Antonio Posts: 821	Not into the suede wheel too much, gets ugly fast. If I could get my hands on a leather 1LE/ZL1 styled steering wheel that would be the way to go. I know this was no real help, but I figured someone out here has a leather style and not suede.

08-15-2016, 03:29 PM	#4
shanepaullt Drives: 2014 Ashen Grey Camaro LT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Salisbury MD Posts: 152 View My Garage	I just ordered this one

08-15-2016, 04:36 PM	#7
Tortugas12 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 168	This is just what I was looking for. Haven't touched or had a suede wheel before. I was worried about how it looks after some time. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

08-15-2016, 04:43 PM	#8
shanepaullt Drives: 2014 Ashen Grey Camaro LT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Salisbury MD Posts: 152 View My Garage	I wanted suede but I run a receiving dock and knew it would get so messed up. I liked the wheel I purchased because it just has the camaro logo on it.

08-15-2016, 05:03 PM	#11
shanepaullt Drives: 2014 Ashen Grey Camaro LT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Salisbury MD Posts: 152 View My Garage	I bought mine because I liked the look of it

08-15-2016, 05:05 PM	#12
Tortugas12 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 168	I just love the look of the flat bottom wheel honestly. I don't like that my wheel is the same as the one GM puts in all of their cars Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk