Steering Wheel upgrade

[Paul1138]

Hey guys -

I was looking for suggestions on replacing the OEM Steering for my '13 GT500. Something meatier and smaller (if possible). It would have to be able to use the existing switches on the arms as well. I've done a brief search online and only came up with a company called "Grant", with less than favorable reviews.

Or perhaps getting the OEM wrapped correctly? No idea who/if that can be done as well.

Thanks fellas

 

[Dabomb]

Here is a Grant Flat bottom you may like:

Grant Steering Wheels

 

[Paul1138]

Yup, saw that Grant wheel but reviews were all over the place. I wonder if anyone on this forum has one? Thanks again.

 

[mikejaeggi]

Hey guys -

I was looking for suggestions on replacing the OEM Steering for my '13 GT500. Something meatier and smaller (if possible). It would have to be able to use the existing switches on the arms as well. I've done a brief search online and only came up with a company called "Grant", with less than favorable reviews.

Or perhaps getting the OEM wrapped correctly? No idea who/if that can be done as well.

Thanks fellas

 

[Paul1138]

Maybe if i lived in South Central or something.

 

[5.0 guy]

Lol! You can always green tape the factory steering wheel controls to it! Ive never changed out any of my steering wheels before but Grant has been around a long time.

 

[Daffy]

Chain wheel cracked me, geesh.

That grant sure looks nice, a little pricey, but what isn't.

 

[xo5ox]

Here is a Grant Flat bottom you may like:

Grant Steering Wheels

I had the same steering wheel on my 2010 Roush Stage 3, its good but a little thin IMO.

 

[13RaceRedShelby]

Perfect size for driving with handcuffs on :beer:

 

[03ShadowCobra]

word of caution the grant wheel is horrible. the quality of the leather is laughable. the 10 and 2 inserts are just glue on foam and feel like it. worst thing i've ever bought.

So I went another direction and spend a bunch-o-money on something done right YOUR DESIGN OUR WORKS shoot them an email Ivan is the man. here is what they did for me:

this is my stock boss wheel beefed up then wrapped in nappa leather with custom white stitching (to match my car) they even flattened out the bottom a little.

Keep in mind you really can't go much smaller because you need to keep the existing structure and factory airbag.

After 1 year and about 20k miles it still looks as good as the day I got it.

 

[Norton]

So I went another direction and spend a bunch-o-money on something done right YOUR DESIGN OUR WORKS shoot them an email Ivan is the man. here is what they did for me:

this is my stock boss wheel beefed up then wrapped in nappa leather with custom white stitching (to match my car) they even flattened out the bottom a little.

Keep in mind you really can't go much smaller because you need to keep the existing structure and factory airbag.

After 1 year and about 20k miles it still looks as good as the day I got it.

That looks great! I'd like to get mine re-wrapped with 100% leather (instead of the OEM Alcantara). I had no idea where to start, so I really appreciate this info. Now, if only I could get the list of mods I want to stop growing...

 

[Ky GT500]

Now, if only I could get the list of mods I want to stop growing...

I'm right there with you,,,mine never seems to quit:-D

 

[Myfast70]

That looks great! I'd like to get mine re-wrapped with 100% leather (instead of the OEM Alcantara). I had no idea where to start, so I really appreciate this info. Now, if only I could get the list of mods I want to stop growing...

x2!

You can get your mods list to start shrinking by completing some of them :beer:

 

[TORQJNKY]

These guys do extremely nice work for the Corvette community but are a little pricy. I'm sure they could do the same with a GT500 wheel. Might be worth a call.

Caravaggiocorvettes.com

 

[Paul1138]

word of caution the grant wheel is horrible. the quality of the leather is laughable. the 10 and 2 inserts are just glue on foam and feel like it. worst thing i've ever bought.

So I went another direction and spend a bunch-o-money on something done right YOUR DESIGN OUR WORKS shoot them an email Ivan is the man. here is what they did for me:

this is my stock boss wheel beefed up then wrapped in nappa leather with custom white stitching (to match my car) they even flattened out the bottom a little.

Keep in mind you really can't go much smaller because you need to keep the existing structure and factory airbag.

After 1 year and about 20k miles it still looks as good as the day I got it.

Thanks, Jeff. I emailed Ivan. Here's what he said:
this steering wheel is very difficult to thicken up
due to the T-trim design
The boss 302 customer is not super happy, but we can not help too much
he understood


So, I wonder if he was referring to you? You do seem happy. They were able to thicken up the wheel, leather all around and flatten the bottom, right?

 

[03ShadowCobra]

strange. I am extremely happy, sent a follow up email with after install pictures thanking him over and over for taking a huge sum of money from me. It's massive compared to the stock wheel, and yes it is flattened out on the bottom (not audi RS flat but flatter than stock). Best mod i've ever done to any car.

 

[idhitit]

strange. I am extremely happy, sent a follow up email with after install pictures thanking him over and over for taking a huge sum of money from me. It's massive compared to the stock wheel, and yes it is flattened out on the bottom (not audi RS flat but flatter than stock). Best mod i've ever done to any car.

How much was it? :read:

 

[03ShadowCobra]

$850 + i provided my factory wheel.

 

[Kaneda]

$850 + i provided my factory wheel.

Why not wrap 850 dollar bills around the wheel, that would work too, no?

 

[Norton]

That looks great! I'd like to get mine re-wrapped with 100% leather (instead of the OEM Alcantara).

Apologies for the thread resurrection, but I finally completed (my version of) this mod. I ended up going a somewhat less expensive route, locating part number DR3Z-3600-AA, as a 2014 GT takeoff, on eBay. (Cost was considerably less than buying "new".) The swap is was SIMPLE, following the process laid out here.

Finished product...