why the HELL are our steering wheels so big?

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09-16-2013, 03:08 PM

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My only problem with the horn on my 99 is it has specific buttons vs hitting the center which is how my daily driver is. So half the time I end up just punching the air bag cover

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09-16-2013, 03:21 PM

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My only problem with the horn on my 99 is it has specific buttons vs hitting the center which is how my daily driver is. So half the time I end up just punching the air bag cover

exactly, and even the button is very specific on where to press so by the time i get to honking the horn i look similar to this

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09-16-2013, 03:24 PM

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'99 and earlier Camaros had a slightly smaller wheel diameter. It's not drastically smaller, but the difference is enough that I notice it when jumping from my '98 to my '02. I do like the smaller one better.

I love my stock steering wheel on my '99. I've driven '00 and above F-bodies and I like my smaller wheel MUCH better, as well.

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09-16-2013, 08:02 PM

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I love my stock steering wheel on my '99. I've driven '00 and above F-bodies and I like my smaller wheel MUCH better, as well.

I had no idea the '98-'99s had smaller wheels! mine's an '00 so I'm out of luck lol

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09-16-2013, 08:04 PM

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i think the worst thing about the f-body wheel is the A. the size and B. the horn position/button. so many times id say "you got off lucky this time because if i could have layed on my horn i would have" haha

oh wow, I had no idea there were specific buttons for horn. I always thought that mine was just broken, since the pressing area is so specific.

Now I know there is another aspect which makes the wheel worse....great. haha

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09-16-2013, 11:16 PM

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I had no idea the '98-'99s had smaller wheels! mine's an '00 so I'm out of luck lol

Yup, I'd have to do a steering wheel swap if I ever got a '00 or above, haha.

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09-17-2013, 02:00 AM

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It's because GM knows that you will inevitably turn it into a racecar and ditch the power steering and will need the extra leverage to turn.

GM knows all too well, because racecar.

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09-17-2013, 08:10 PM

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It's because GM knows that you will inevitably turn it into a racecar and ditch the power steering and will need the extra leverage to turn.

GM knows all too well, because racecar.

Because Racecars IS the answer to everything

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09-26-2013, 11:35 AM

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I sat in a Chevy Cruze yesterday, and really like the feel of the steering wheel. I find it to be a very nice size, and has good thickness.... ha ha.

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09-26-2013, 12:27 PM

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That picture is so big that I can't even see it...too BIG for a SMALL wheel.

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09-26-2013, 04:28 PM

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I disagree. I think seat/seating position is a more significant connection. I've had plenty of cars with less than ideal steering wheels and it's not nearly as much of a hassle as a car with less than ideal seating. But I guess this is just another matter of preference.

Totally agree. Drive one of these cars with a sparco evo or recaro type seat like the Mitsu Evo recaros and it completely transforms the car. Give me a good seat and a suede wrap on the stock steering wheel and Im good.

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09-26-2013, 07:39 PM

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That picture is so big that I can't even see it...too BIG for a SMALL wheel.

loll. this is all imgur's fault

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09-26-2013, 07:41 PM

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i actually love the seating position, but hate the lack of bolstering. I'm 6'4" and the cabin just works for me. I have the seat all the way back and all the way down, and the shifter is a perfect distance away, and so are the pedals and steering wheel. It just works for me.

idk why trans am's got more bolstering than camaro's, or so it looks with their seats

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09-26-2013, 10:47 PM

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Both Trans Am and Camaro seats fit me perfectly. I have no complaints about either, except that I don't like leather. But the position and seat design are perfect for me.

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09-27-2013, 05:42 AM

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LOL THIS! many Aholes survived my loud *** horn. and YES my horn is not stock. previous owner had a new bosch horn installed. needless to say my car sounds like a truck.

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09-27-2013, 06:58 AM

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LOL THIS! many Aholes survived my loud *** horn. and YES my horn is not stock. previous owner had a new bosch horn installed. needless to say my car sounds like a truck.

Bosch horn? I may have to look into that

Any pics/part numbers?

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09-27-2013, 10:01 AM

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haha i think a truck horn would compliment my car very well...or a dixie horn...LOL

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09-27-2013, 10:21 AM

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I had no idea the '98-'99s had smaller wheels! mine's an '00 so I'm out of luck lol

I'll trade ya

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09-27-2013, 10:29 AM

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I love F-Body's... I have had 6 now in my lifetime, and what gets me is the interior basically never really changed from 93-02. Yeah you got little changes on the gauges and Radios etc....

The steering wheels are huge, I have no idea why?!?!?

I prefer T/A seats over Camaro seats any-day though.