Aftermarket steering wheel
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What is the diameter of most of this aftermarket steering wheels for the C5? Are they smaller (i.e. like C6 and C7) or the same diameter as the C5? Would like something smaller instead of the bigger diameter of the C5 wheel. I know there’s an airbag issue because of the size but wondering if a smaller wheel with the C5 airbag is available from any of these vendors. Thanks!
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I agree that the stock wheel doesn't bother me. However..."wouldn't it be nice" if it was more the size and shape of the wheel on my other car.
I'm all about making this car into exactly what I want it to be. I'm never going to sell it, so the only thing that matters is if it makes me happy. I think that a new steering wheel will make me happy.
I'm all about making this car into exactly what I want it to be. I'm never going to sell it, so the only thing that matters is if it makes me happy. I think that a new steering wheel will make me happy.
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In for the pictures of your new wheel when you get it installed. I am one of those that had a super hard time getting the old one off. Hope yours cooperates for you.
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Thanks! I'm likely going to take it to a shop simply because of all the horror stories I've heard of the old wheel not coming off.
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He covered a lot of them up, but on his IG, you can see a lot of pics with tags in Chinese writing ect. Plus, ask any actual wheel builder how long it takes to make one (especially in carbon). There is no way someone could pump that many wheels out as fast he does. Nothing against the wheels, they look great. I was just upset he claimed he made them up in Rhode Island.
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He covered a lot of them up, but on his IG, you can see a lot of pics with tags in Chinese writing ect. Plus, ask any actual wheel builder how long it takes to make one (especially in carbon). There is no way someone could pump that many wheels out as fast he does. Nothing against the wheels, they look great. I was just upset he claimed he made them up in Rhode Island.
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I'm not saying you're right or you're wrong about your conclusions. However, I don't actually know how many wheels he's pumping out. Right now his lead time is 8 weeks. I feel like that is a plausible lead time for a custom made US based product. I just checked his IG, and I didn't see any of the tags you referenced. However, he does make products for JDM vehicles, and does not require wheel cores, so it's possible the tags you saw were Japanese and not Chinese (I haven't seen them). It is also possible that he sources some of his materials from China. I have no issues with this as long as he is actually creating the product himself in the USA. I guess I don't really know for sure one way or the other. I sure hope you're wrong though.
Either way, probably a good wheel. I try to buy everything for my vette from smaller/US companies if I can.
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Is that a small diameter steering wheel then the normal C5 wheel? Looks nice. Did they require you to return your OEM steering wheel as a core? And lastly, how much did it cost? Thanks!
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That's very nice! they added a lot of padding to that. I like the flat top and bottom. The ergonomic grip looks pretty good too.
The overall diameter of all of these wheels is pretty close to stock. If you get a flat top, bottom, or both that will effectively make the wheel smaller in the places that are flat instead of round, but the wheels are the same width as they are typically being built over a stock core (even if they don't require a core swap). The issue with making a smaller diameter wheel is the airbag. Since all of these use the stock airbag and mounting hardware, there is only so much that you can shrink the diameter before you start having issues. There are options for a smaller diameter, but most would require you to not use your stock airbag.
The overall diameter of all of these wheels is pretty close to stock. If you get a flat top, bottom, or both that will effectively make the wheel smaller in the places that are flat instead of round, but the wheels are the same width as they are typically being built over a stock core (even if they don't require a core swap). The issue with making a smaller diameter wheel is the airbag. Since all of these use the stock airbag and mounting hardware, there is only so much that you can shrink the diameter before you start having issues. There are options for a smaller diameter, but most would require you to not use your stock airbag.
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I'm not saying you're right or you're wrong about your conclusions. However, I don't actually know how many wheels he's pumping out. Right now his lead time is 8 weeks. I feel like that is a plausible lead time for a custom made US based product. I just checked his IG, and I didn't see any of the tags you referenced. However, he does make products for JDM vehicles, and does not require wheel cores, so it's possible the tags you saw were Japanese and not Chinese (I haven't seen them). It is also possible that he sources some of his materials from China. I have no issues with this as long as he is actually creating the product himself in the USA. I guess I don't really know for sure one way or the other. I sure hope you're wrong though.
Autodynamics only seem to carry the "thick" versions, I sent mine back and got a closer to stock thickness one from Apsis.
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That's very nice! they added a lot of padding to that. I like the flat top and bottom. The ergonomic grip looks pretty good too.
The overall diameter of all of these wheels is pretty close to stock. If you get a flat top, bottom, or both that will effectively make the wheel smaller in the places that are flat instead of round, but the wheels are the same width as they are typically being built over a stock core (even if they don't require a core swap). The issue with making a smaller diameter wheel is the airbag. Since all of these use the stock airbag and mounting hardware, there is only so much that you can shrink the diameter before you start having issues. There are options for a smaller diameter, but most would require you to not use your stock airbag.
The overall diameter of all of these wheels is pretty close to stock. If you get a flat top, bottom, or both that will effectively make the wheel smaller in the places that are flat instead of round, but the wheels are the same width as they are typically being built over a stock core (even if they don't require a core swap). The issue with making a smaller diameter wheel is the airbag. Since all of these use the stock airbag and mounting hardware, there is only so much that you can shrink the diameter before you start having issues. There are options for a smaller diameter, but most would require you to not use your stock airbag.
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Update: It has now been 8 weeks since I placed my order with VQcarbonCustoms. I'm still waiting on my order. I sent them an email this morning for a status update, but I haven't heard back. I was told when I ordered that the current lead time was 8 weeks. I'll keep you guys posted However, it's starting to look like the phenomenal customer service I got before placing my order has not extended to after my order was placed. Hopefully, I'll hear back from them soon.
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One of the few things I didn't like about my car when I bought it last year was the thin steering wheel. So I bought a stock one off eBay and had a padded Redline Goods leather wrap stitched onto the wheel. I like it much better.
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Okay, So when I ordered, VQCaronCustoms said my new steering wheel would ship in 8 weeks. We emailed back and forth several times before my order was placed. It never took more than 12 hours to get a response. This Thursday will be 10 weeks since I placed my order. I emailed them at 8 weeks, and again at 9 weeks. I have gotten absolutely no response at all. I'm starting to worry that they took my $900.00 and ghosted me. Has anyone here ever ordered from, and actually received a product from VQCarbonCustoms?
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Wow, hope that's not the case. I never have dealt with them so I can't offer any help. Hope you get it soon.
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