SSV Ignition Leather Steering Wheel!

[df5]

Got the new SSV (Nickle) - really happy, though the dash is red and I got the blimin ignition (orange) steering wheel and leather gear stick (manual) (due to misinformation about the colours! - HSVi Fitted) As a result I am going to go black but will now have to pay extra, I was wondering what to do with the ignition leather steering wheel and gear stick and whether anyone knew if there would be interest for these if I sold them (cheap) in this forum and/or ebay? (ie would this be of interest especially when you cannot buy them without buying a car and when it is brand new).

The other thing is the cars they can be fitted to? does anyone know?

[HOTSV8]

Have a search on here ......i'm sure someone else had the same problem just the other day .

[df5]

yeah - was probably me!!

[HOTSV8]

Have a search on here ......i'm sure someone else had the same problem just the other day .

Use the search button stupid ......:lmao: sorry about that , it WAS you . That will teach me for trying to help . Good luck .

[1HotSSV]

Got the new SSV (Nickle) - really happy, though the dash is red and I got the blimin ignition (orange) steering wheel and leather gear stick (manual) (due to misinformation about the colours! - HSVi Fitted) As a result I am going to go black but will now have to pay extra, I was wondering what to do with the ignition leather steering wheel and gear stick and whether anyone knew if there would be interest for these if I sold them (cheap) in this forum and/or ebay? (ie would this be of interest especially when you cannot buy them without buying a car and when it is brand new).

The other thing is the cars they can be fitted to? does anyone know?

Your dealer can't swap them for the right ones??? I think I'd be making them do the swap to what you wanted without any charge. The dealer should be able to do the fitting for you as well, mine did on my SSV. The steering wheels/gear shift knobs come in redhot as well as ignition, how did they get them confused?? Seems like they should get you what matches the interior without giving you the hassle! My dealer said that they can order them in if needed, so I'm not sure who told you that they were only available on brand new cars.

[AussieTone]

Got the new SSV (Nickle) - really happy, though the dash is red and I got the blimin ignition (orange) steering wheel and leather gear stick (manual) (due to misinformation about the colours! - HSVi Fitted) As a result I am going to go black but will now have to pay extra, I was wondering what to do with the ignition leather steering wheel and gear stick and whether anyone knew if there would be interest for these if I sold them (cheap) in this forum and/or ebay? (ie would this be of interest especially when you cannot buy them without buying a car and when it is brand new).

The other thing is the cars they can be fitted to? does anyone know?

If you want the red to match your dash tell them it was their mistake and get them to change them over. Should be no cost to you as they will keep the ignition coloured parts. The red will look like this
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/aussietone/IMG_0287.sized.jpg

[Wonky]

Sounds to me that unless you were silly enough to insist on ignition steering wheel and shifter despite the salesman and HSVi advising you against it, which I doubt, then they have definitely failed you by allowing it to go through as is.

The guys at HSVi must have surely questioned the colour combination if they had any common sense at all and got the dealer to confirm that was what you really, really wanted as it must look really :spew:

If the salesman was the one who advised/allowed you to go ignition even though you had the red dash then they should definitely change it for you free of charge.

The HSVi steering wheels are available from Holden dealers for approx $365 RRP + GST.

92179415 is all black.
92179417 has red highlights (sting)
92184788 has orange highlights (ignition)
92184789 has a light neutral colour (urban)

[SS Enforcer]

The HSVi steering wheels are available from Holden dealers for approx $365 RRP + GST.

92179415 is all black.
92179417 has red highlights (sting)
92184788 has orange highlights (ignition)
92184789 has a light neutral colour (urban)

Is that for the flat bottomed steering wheel ?

cheers

[Wonky]

Is that for the flat bottomed steering wheel ?

cheers

So I was told.

[df5]

It seems I am continually getting screwed!!! basically ordered the ignition as saw the dash was ignition on the website at the time (which was wrong of course, since been fixed, I didn't check the brochures etc unfortunatley), even discussed and viewed it with the salesman at point of sale.

Got the car, was the first thing I noticed, salesman said that we could change easy enough and it wouldn't be a problem so stupidly took the car (as I needed it) and handed over the cheque. Told him to go back to GM re the website but of course cannot prove it so they wiped their hands clean, dealership manager refuses to help even after support of the mistake by the salesman which leaves me with a mismatch colour scheme on what is otherwise a fantastic car, completely detroyed the whole purchase and new car experience. Giving it one last try today and then if no good, I will start dropping some names and the dealership...it is very stupid as I am a repeat new holden buyer (bought the Monaro CV8 about a year and a half ago), basically won't be going back to that dealership again if not Holden altogether..

[CV8rII]

If you want the red to match your dash tell them it was their mistake and get them to change them over. Should be no cost to you as they will keep the ignition coloured parts. The red will look like this
http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/aussietone/IMG_0287.sized.jpg

AussieTone,

Is the optional wheel any thicker/chunkier than the "regular" sports profile standard on the SSV ?
I take delivery of my Redhot 6M SSV next week and just thought the $400 each approx for the wheel and gearknob was a bit rich.
But now the more I see them, the more I like them.
Thanx, Jas.

[theVman]

I dont know why dealers seem to shoot themselves in the foot when it comes to buyers not being happy about a new car they have purchased!! You would think they would be smart enough to realise they loose out greatly in the long run due to bad publicity and the fact that the cusotmer will take his/her business elsewhere!!

Good luck with it - hopefully they sort it out for you. Perhaps another dealer may be willing to help if they can snag you for servicing etc. You would think that some would be pro-active form this point of view!!

[SS Enforcer]

I would have thought the salesman should be sorting this out isn't he experienced when it comes to ordering cars. Surely he would have noticed the discrepency. Don't salesman advise anymore.
It doesn't seem like a big job for them to fix but to not fix and screw you would surely be just poor customer relations.

Name em if they don't try and be helpfull on this one.

cheers

[df5]

Thanks for all your support guys:thumbsup: ...I agree...I have sent one final email to the Manager of the dealership actually mentioning many of the points you have raised. A couple of extracts from my email below....(there was more at the start detailing what happened step by step....)

While Chris (salesperson) has been very supportive throughout this process, unfortunately he was not aware of the correct coloured instruments as he should have been from the start. As you are aware, he assisted in consulting me in this process. He has also stated that things would be able to be corrected when it seems, through your authority, they cannot. I took the advice and information from Chris as to be accurate.

It seems your effort in assisting, what has to come to be a terrible purchase for what would be an otherwise great car, is disappointing. I have serviced my Holdens at your dealership for 2years and have bought two new Holden Vehicles in the past two years. I have a high turnover rate of cars (I have purchased 4 cars in the past 2.5 years) and was even promoting your dealership and Holdens to the various partners and staff at my firm, as well as to personal contacts. I was also going to circulate information on your dealership through the my firm's network as previously discussed with Chris (1000+people).

The fact that you are again not willing to assist, in what seems anyway, is again highly disappointing, particularly when we are talking about a $400-$500 retail price and ultimately, I was acting on advice from your national website and salesperson. Also, I am fully aware there is never a '" I cannot do it" in business. There are always compromises and outside the box solutions that can be achieved. (particularly when totalling all extras I spent $59,000 with them!)

On a minor issues, I am also a little perplexed as to why HSVi would fit an Ignition steering wheel and gearstick with a Red dash without first confirming this and identifying that there may be an issue. Something I did not think of myself but I have had feedback from other sources from within Holden forums and Holden personnel that have raised this question.

I will be escalating this issue to Holden, communicating what has occurred on various chat rooms, and will be consulting one of our lawyers as to the next step.

Again it is disappointing that it has had to come to this when some compromise could have satisfied both parties.

We shall see what the outcome is!! If not favourable, you will all know what dealership it is as this is soooo frustrating when it is such an awesome car!!

[AussieTone]

AussieTone,

Is the optional wheel any thicker/chunkier than the "regular" sports profile standard on the SSV ?


Mate I am not really sure but it does have the flat bottom. See if your dealer has one in parts or on a vehicle ready for delivery and do the comparison yourself. Sorry I can't be of more help but I simply don't remember the original wheel that well. The optioned one (as pictured) does have a great feel to it in my opinion.

[ace078]

any one got a pic of the HSVi light urban steering wheel in a Calais V?

[SS Enforcer]

I bet you get some response now mate ..... .

Good luck with it

cheers

[EddieVE06]

AussieTone,

Is the optional wheel any thicker/chunkier than the "regular" sports profile standard on the SSV ?
I take delivery of my Redhot 6M SSV next week and just thought the $400 each approx for the wheel and gearknob was a bit rich.
But now the more I see them, the more I like them.
Thanx, Jas.

The after market sports wheel is different from the ssv. It is chunkier and is more flat on the bottom. It has rougher grooving on the side also and is thicker on the side as well. I optioned my sv6 up from the standard wheel to the sports wheel thinking it was the same as the ssv but when i popped in to see it it was different again. In actual fact i liked it even more.

[df5]

Finally! the email worked:yahoo: we have come to a satisfactory outcome!!
Now do I get the red or the black???

[CV8rII]

Finally! the email worked:yahoo: we have come to a satisfactory outcome!!
Now do I get the red or the black???

Nice outcome for you, good to see common sense prevailed :D

As for the choice I reckon, go the red, you know you wanted to in the 1st place...

[df5]

yep, going the Red...!!:driving:

Though I am still going to have a brand new ignition steering wheel and manual gear stick once it is all done, they don't want these so if anyone is interested!! ;)

[Wonky]

I take delivery of my Redhot 6M SSV next week and just thought the $400 each approx for the wheel and gearknob was a bit rich.
But now the more I see them, the more I like them.
Thanx, Jas.
Jas, the gearknob is only $72.


Finally! the email worked:yahoo: we have come to a satisfactory outcome!!
Now do I get the red or the black???
Excellent! :)

Which side of Melbourne are you? I've ordered a Nickel SSV but shied away from the red seats and dash as hadn't seen one and thought it may be a bit much. Would love the red seats but not sure about the dash too.

If I stick with black/grey interior I will definitely go for the red highlighted steering wheel and red gear selector.

[df5]

Jas, the gearknob is only $72.


Excellent! :)

Which side of Melbourne are you? I've ordered a Nickel SSV but shied away from the red seats and dash as hadn't seen one and thought it may be a bit much. Would love the red seats but not sure about the dash too.

If I stick with black/grey interior I will definitely go for the red highlighted steering wheel and red gear selector.


I got the Onyx (black) seats so no idea what the red leather seats would look like either - i reckon they would be a bit much...

either the black or red steering wheel/gear stick would be ok as with the red electronic and red instrument guage there is still a bit colour!

[CalaisRider]

any one got a pic of the HSVi light urban steering wheel in a Calais V?

VooDoo was kind enough to post pics of my Calais V when new!!!

It has the light urban sports steering wheel option - go to his link "more" I'm pretty sure there are a couple that highlight the wheel in combination with light urban interior leather and carpet. Here's the link on the forum, let me know what you think http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=65056&page=2

Not as hard to keep clean as I thought it would be:thumbsup:

Pete

[Wonky]

I got the Onyx (black) seats so no idea what the red leather seats would look like either - i reckon they would be a bit much...

either the black or red steering wheel/gear stick would be ok as with the red electronic and red instrument guage there is still a bit colour!
OK, sorry, my mistake. I had assumed from the Holden website on Build and Price that the red interior and red dash were a package, so if you got red seats (as I'd like) you had to have the red dash and I figured all that red would be too much.

However, from what you say you got Onyx seats with red dash. Wonder if you can do it other way around - red seats and Onyx dash?

[hallyoz]

I was thinking the same thing re seat/dash combos. I think the red seats (and red highlighted steering wheel and gear knob) with Onyx dash would look great in a Nickel SSV, but going by Holdens website you cannot do it.

Also on the SSV brouchure PDF, it mentions that the instruments on a Impulse SSV are Impulse (with Onxy dash). Is this correct? I would like to see the Impulse lighting if it is.

[df5]

one thing to also consider if you really want to make your car a little different, I was quoted around $400 to change the instrument gauges to ignition (to replace my orginal red and to match the steering wheel and gearstick that was put on) so ultimatley for a bit extra you can change these if you want to (Holden/HSV may kick up a bit of a fuss but I was told they could do it)

Not sure (even if it cost you more) if you have any option other than what is listed in the brochures for the dash and seat colour though...


OK, sorry, my mistake. I had assumed from the Holden website on Build and Price that the red interior and red dash were a package, so if you got red seats (as I'd like) you had to have the red dash and I figured all that red would be too much.

However, from what you say you got Onyx seats with red dash. Wonder if you can do it other way around - red seats and Onyx dash?

Not quite...I got the onyx seats which came with onyx dash and red hot instruments.....the dash and instrument are different things...I accidently referred to the dash earlier when I meant Instruments, make sure you check exactly what you are ordering so you don't fall into the same problems I did!!:thumbsup:

[Wonky]

....the dash and instrument are different things...I accidently referred to the dash earlier when I meant Instruments
OK, given that you can actually get red or ignition dashes now you had me confused. :confused:

[grantcoll]

Did you ever sell your Ignition steering wheel ?