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Old 10-12-2008, 01:26 AM
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Is it possible to put an LT1 camaro style steering wheel on an 02 z28? I hate the larger diameter of the 00-02 steering wheels and I really like the look/feel/size of the LT1/early LS1 steering wheels. If you can, or if there is a guide on how to do this, let me know. Thanks!
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98's had the smaller steering wheel, so I can't imagine there is anything too difficult in swapping them.
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Yea, but i'm curious if the lt1 steering wheels were the exact same as the ones from 98-99. It is easier to find an lt1 steering wheel, it seems, than to find one from a 98 or 99 z28. I would love to trade straight up with someone though too, if they want to have radio controls on their steering wheel.
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bump, anyone know if they can just be swapped?
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id love to trade with you but the part on the wheel of mine that isnt covered with leather is getting worn
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bump, again, does anyone know if this is just a straight across swap without serious work/modification? Thanks!
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I don't see why it wouldn't be a direct swap.. the only thing you may have to do is re-wire the connector for the Air Bag..but that's simple ****.
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I looked into doing this swap recently, only the other way around (00-02 wheel in a 93-99 car). Apparently the clockspring for the airbag has to be change as well as some of the wiring. Go to camaroz28.com and search "steering" in title only in the Appearance section there, you'll find the info you need.

ps: If you are interested in doing a trade, let me know
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Im looking into swapping in 2001-2003 Grand Prix GTP wheel this winter during the winter down time.
It looks much better then the factory 01 wheel




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