HB230

Hello, I'm new to this forum. I've been following it for a few months. I have a 2004.5 C230 Sedan on order and am very interested in converting the aluminum interior to the wood interior.

Before the forums went down, someone had posted a picture of a 3 spoke wood/leather steering wheel from performance products. Whoever posted it, can you re-post and let me know the cost?

Thanks!

Jason

LorinserCClass

That would have been Breastroker. PM him here or on csportcoupe.com I THINK he was going to start a group buy...

breastroker

Check out http://www.csportcoupe.com/forums/sh...&threadid=3633

Call Jim Nelson at Performance Products. There is at least one more like mine sold. I like it better and better each time I drive.

breastroker

You are fortunate, it is easy to get all the wood trim from other C240s and C320 sedans. Try Potomac German Auto 800-831-1111, ask for Rich.

Or there are lots of people who will trade their wood for your aluminum trim.

HB230

Thanks for the replies. Can you let me know what the pricing is on it?

goingbrabus

i wanna trade my wood trimming..interested?

oggle

Don't you lose quite a bit of grip with these smooth wood steering wheels? I'm just not digging that 3-spoke design. Looks kinda... well...

tommy

First part: yes, you do - have never been a fan of wood steering wheels for that reason. Second part, because the 3-spoke is standard on ccoupes - otherwise, you'd have to change the hub and airbag to the four-spoke design, which is cost prohibitive, and not necessary, imho.

breastroker

Actually in my humble opinion you are both wrong. The wood is larger diameter that the stock leather and it has small notches on the backside facing the dash. Your fingers just naturally fit perfectly in them, making the grip better.

Now it is just my opinion, you would really have to try it out for a day or so to feel how good it feels in the hands while driving.

Anyone with a 2004.5 sports sedan with a 3 spoke steering wheel will come to love the wood steering wheel.

Guest0001

I would get it but the airbag wont fit

breastroker

Try Potomac for a used coupe airbag. They might swap?

tifosiv122

I think they mean the wood is easier to slide through making grip less. IMO I must agree. My Jag has a wood steering wheel and I hate it. Its annoying and its freezing in the mornings. I wish they had a leather one not just the leather/wood one.

Erik

LorinserCClass

I like wood looks classy and if you get the RIGHT thickness it just feels better to drive around in. Also mine has like these thumb grips and stuff....But of course it just all depends on ones preferences.