Re-wrapping or replacing steering wheel - Page 2

ToeKnee Sea · 08-10-2018, 08:37 AM

There is a d-shaped steering wheel cover that fits our small steering wheels. I searched for about a month and finally found one because I hate the alcantara. Ours is 14" wide and this fits' 13.5 to 14.5. See link below:

https://www.amazon.com/Motor-Trend-G...steering+wheel

Dave-ROR · 08-10-2018, 09:17 AM

This is the one situation where I’m happy my hands are dry as hell.

S2K+1LE · 08-10-2018, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

I have used a company before called Dallas Steering Wheel - they did a nice job.

I've used them a couple of times and they do *amazing* work.

In fact, I had them do the GT350 steering wheel on my Mustang in half solid/half perforated leather and it came out absolutely fantastic. He can also increase the thickness of the wheel if you want. Super high quality, can't say enough good about this service.

I want to say it was $350 for the whole thing in case anyone was wondering (usually the first question).

D3adpool · 08-10-2018, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Gabhart

I love the Alcantara against bare skin however driving the car makes my palms sweaty. I find myself constantly drying my palms on my pant legs. Gloves may be the answer but I would hate to be "that guy".

LOL, tint the windows so nobody can see! And besides...when I'm behind the wheel of my car...my "give a sh!t" meter drops to 0% about what people think, lol.

In the end, I'm the one with the huge-ass smile on my face!

Bad Anvil Garage · 08-10-2018, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ToeKnee Sea

There is a d-shaped steering wheel cover that fits our small steering wheels. I searched for about a month and finally found one because I hate the alcantara. Ours is 14" wide and this fits' 13.5 to 14.5. See link below:

https://www.amazon.com/Motor-Trend-G...steering+wheel

That's just wrong.

Lugnutty · 08-10-2018, 03:09 PM

I agree about the alcantara. It feels awful and is too slippy on the street without gloves on, and it wears way way too fast.

I bought a leather 1SS steering wheel and shift knob and put them on. Super simple to do both. I didn't replace my shift boot and it looks fine. I don't have to touch the shift boot most of the time, so the alcantara is fine there.

It is easier to keep clean now and it feels so so so much better to handle.

Lethal Garage has a Youtube video up but he seriously overcomplicated it.

Disconnect the battery and wait a few minutes for it to completely discharge.
Use a couple of smallish screwdrivers to push in the spring clips from the holes on the side of the steering wheel below the paddles. That'll release the airbag and you can remove it.
Then unclip the wiring. I found it easier to turn the wheel upside down to have easier access to the little pink and purple connectors. Then turn it right side up and unclip the red plug.
Then unplug the connector at the top of the wheel. See if you can do this with the wheel still attached so you don't risk popping off the cover of the clock spring.
Then use your T50 bit, hold the steering wheel with your hand, and undo the bolt part-way with your other hand. You don't need air tools. You don't need a helper. You just need to hold the wheel with your hand.
Once you've undone the wheel bolt part-way, wiggle the steering wheel loose. Leaving the bolt on there means you can pull it and when it slips free it won't smash you in the face. Once it's loose, undo the bolt the rest of the way and slip the wheel off.
Installation is the reverse of this process. Easy peasy. I think it took me 15 minutes.

TRZ06 · 08-10-2018, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lugnutty

I agree about the alcantara. It feels awful and is too slippy on the street without gloves on, and it wears way way too fast.

I bought a leather 1SS steering wheel and shift knob and put them on. Super simple to do both. I didn't replace my shift boot and it looks fine. I don't have to touch the shift boot most of the time, so the alcantara is fine there.

It is easier to keep clean now and it feels so so so much better to handle.

Lethal Garage has a Youtube video up but he seriously overcomplicated it.

Disconnect the battery and wait a few minutes for it to completely discharge.
Use a couple of smallish screwdrivers to push in the spring clips from the holes on the side of the steering wheel below the paddles. That'll release the airbag and you can remove it.
Then unclip the wiring. I found it easier to turn the wheel upside down to have easier access to the little pink and purple connectors. Then turn it right side up and unclip the red plug.
Then unplug the connector at the top of the wheel. See if you can do this with the wheel still attached so you don't risk popping off the cover of the clock spring.
Then use your T50 bit, hold the steering wheel with your hand, and undo the bolt part-way with your other hand. You don't need air tools. You don't need a helper. You just need to hold the wheel with your hand.
Once you've undone the wheel bolt part-way, wiggle the steering wheel loose. Leaving the bolt on there means you can pull it and when it slips free it won't smash you in the face. Once it's loose, undo the bolt the rest of the way and slip the wheel off.
Installation is the reverse of this process. Easy peasy. I think it took me 15 minutes.

As I understand it, it is a little more involved with the 2SS wheel, as you have to deal with the heating wire coils. That is why I am just paying the local dealer to do it.

ST1LE · 08-10-2018, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TRZ06

As I understand it, it is a little more involved with the 2SS wheel, as you have to deal with the heating wire coils. That is why I am just paying the local dealer to do it.

Wait, so the 2SS 1LE has a heated alcantara wheel? That's awesome hahaha!!!

zr1chris · 08-10-2018, 07:56 PM

I've read so much about this that I wipe and brush my steering wheel, driver's seat and shift knob after almost every time using the car.

TRZ06 · 08-10-2018, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ST1LE

Wait, so the 2SS 1LE has a heated alcantara wheel? That's awesome hahaha!!!

Yes it does.

I will be selling my Alcantara wheel and shift boot after I get the leather one installed.

R3ctivision · 08-12-2018, 05:16 PM

Here's how my wheel looks currently. It actually feels clean, just looks and feels worn. I clean it every couple of weeks with rubbing alcohol and a soft brush.

VAZL1 · 08-12-2018, 05:30 PM

Here is an option for ya.

https://wildhammermotorsports.com/ca...el-wildhammer/

Badgerbimmer · 08-12-2018, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRZ06

As I understand it, it is a little more involved with the 2SS wheel, as you have to deal with the heating wire coils. That is why I am just paying the local dealer to do it.

Is this the part #84097154 ?

protovack · 08-13-2018, 12:32 AM

I changed my alcantara wheel/knob/boot to the base 1ss leather items.

I ordered my parts form Wildhammer motorsports.

The Alcantara sucks, and its time for GM to acknowledge that. The guy from the above company told me he does this all the time for customers. And just from this thread you can see that its very common. People just don't like the feel of Alcantara and I really have no idea why they keep putting it all over the main touchpoints of the car.

I did it mostly myself in my garage, but I could not get my steering wheel bolt off by myself. I ended up stripping out the T50 bolt and then had to take it to my local shop where they used an extra long chisel and hammer to get it off. Don't even try to use a regular ratchet on it. Go directly to a high-torque impact wrench.

08-10-2018, 09:17 AM	#16
Dave-ROR Drives: A few Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 854	This is the one situation where I’m happy my hands are dry as hell. __________________ -Dave HPDE/DD: 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE \|\| HPDE/DD: 2015 Subaru BRZ \|\|Tow Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 8.1L \|\| Weekend toy: 1994 MR2 Turbo \|\| The other weekend toy: 1993 MR2 Turbo \|\| Track car: 1998 Integra Type-R \|\| Race car: 1996 Integra GS-R \|\| New race car build: 1992 Honda Civic Hatchback Too many cars.. never.

08-12-2018, 05:16 PM	#25
R3ctivision 1LE Convert Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 367	Here's how my wheel looks currently. It actually feels clean, just looks and feels worn. I clean it every couple of weeks with rubbing alcohol and a soft brush. Attached Images

08-12-2018, 05:30 PM	#26
VAZL1 Drives: 17 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: VA Posts: 1,075	Here is an option for ya. https://wildhammermotorsports.com/ca...el-wildhammer/ __________________ 2017 ZL1 Coupe M6, Red Hot Mods; AFE Pro 5R CAI, Kong Ported Blower and Snout, NW 103 TB, Griptech 2.31 Upper, Kooks 2",JMS Voltage Booster, Flex Fuel, Mighty Mouse CC,Jannetty Racing Tune, 680 rwhp

08-10-2018, 08:37 AM	#15
ToeKnee Sea Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Harrisburg, NC Posts: 96	There is a d-shaped steering wheel cover that fits our small steering wheels. I searched for about a month and finally found one because I hate the alcantara. Ours is 14" wide and this fits' 13.5 to 14.5. See link below: https://www.amazon.com/Motor-Trend-G...steering+wheel

08-10-2018, 03:09 PM	#20
Lugnutty Drives: 2022 2SS Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Buffalo Grove, IL Posts: 79	I agree about the alcantara. It feels awful and is too slippy on the street without gloves on, and it wears way way too fast. I bought a leather 1SS steering wheel and shift knob and put them on. Super simple to do both. I didn't replace my shift boot and it looks fine. I don't have to touch the shift boot most of the time, so the alcantara is fine there. It is easier to keep clean now and it feels so so so much better to handle. Lethal Garage has a Youtube video up but he seriously overcomplicated it. Disconnect the battery and wait a few minutes for it to completely discharge. Use a couple of smallish screwdrivers to push in the spring clips from the holes on the side of the steering wheel below the paddles. That'll release the airbag and you can remove it. Then unclip the wiring. I found it easier to turn the wheel upside down to have easier access to the little pink and purple connectors. Then turn it right side up and unclip the red plug. Then unplug the connector at the top of the wheel. See if you can do this with the wheel still attached so you don't risk popping off the cover of the clock spring. Then use your T50 bit, hold the steering wheel with your hand, and undo the bolt part-way with your other hand. You don't need air tools. You don't need a helper. You just need to hold the wheel with your hand. Once you've undone the wheel bolt part-way, wiggle the steering wheel loose. Leaving the bolt on there means you can pull it and when it slips free it won't smash you in the face. Once it's loose, undo the bolt the rest of the way and slip the wheel off. Installation is the reverse of this process. Easy peasy. I think it took me 15 minutes.

08-10-2018, 07:56 PM	#23
zr1chris Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Port Saint Lucie FL Posts: 1,224	I've read so much about this that I wipe and brush my steering wheel, driver's seat and shift knob after almost every time using the car.

08-13-2018, 12:32 AM	#28
protovack Drives: 2019 2LT 2.0T M6 Riverside Blue Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: WA Posts: 847	I changed my alcantara wheel/knob/boot to the base 1ss leather items. I ordered my parts form Wildhammer motorsports. The Alcantara sucks, and its time for GM to acknowledge that. The guy from the above company told me he does this all the time for customers. And just from this thread you can see that its very common. People just don't like the feel of Alcantara and I really have no idea why they keep putting it all over the main touchpoints of the car. I did it mostly myself in my garage, but I could not get my steering wheel bolt off by myself. I ended up stripping out the T50 bolt and then had to take it to my local shop where they used an extra long chisel and hammer to get it off. Don't even try to use a regular ratchet on it. Go directly to a high-torque impact wrench.

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