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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 05:36 PM
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I had a 2012 impala come in my place of work for and LOF and NYSI and noticed soon as I got in the car the wheel felt soo much softer and smoother than mine. So I ordered one from gm parts direct and was surprised when it came with cruise and stereo switches installed ready to go, plus now it matches my shifter handle. It was a super easy install, about 10min and worth the 130bucks.
 

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Old Aug 12, 2014 | 06:25 PM
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Wow, nice upgrade. I still have the stock wheel but I made the upgrade to the leather wrapped shift **** - that alone was a major improvement.
 
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It looks good. Nice upgrade
 
Old Aug 12, 2014 | 07:34 PM
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I like it!
 
Old Aug 12, 2014 | 07:49 PM
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Thanks all..
Kinda funny, that new wheel makes it feel like a new car to me..guess it's all in my head.
 
Old Aug 13, 2014 | 01:49 AM
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Thats pretty nice, good little mod right there.
 
Old Aug 13, 2014 | 07:28 AM
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Great change right there!

Just had to swap your airbag over?
 
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Looks nice! I wrapped both of my car's steering wheels and they both feel like a whole new wheel. It's crazy how such a little thing can make such a difference in a car.
 
Old Aug 13, 2014 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by KillerB
I had a 2012 impala come in my place of work for and LOF and NYSI and noticed soon as I got in the car the wheel felt soo much softer and smoother than mine. So I ordered one from gm parts direct and was surprised when it came with cruise and stereo switches installed ready to go, plus now it matches my shifter handle. It was a super easy install, about 10min and worth the 130bucks.
Looks just like mine.
 
Old Aug 13, 2014 | 06:40 PM
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Is there a GM part number for that wheel? Also, where can I get the leather shifter handle? Been looking...
 

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