RLE

<<Correct me if I’m wrong, but don’t w204 that have factory wheel paddles come with the tranny that you can set in “M” mode? Keep in mind that we don’t really have a real tiptronic system, we just have those +/- to set a high gear limit, but it will not shift the gear.>>

Since paddle shifters are not available in the North American market, the wiring, plugs and inevitable control unit are not in place.

And what do you mean, "not a real Tiptronic" system? Tiptronic is a Porsche trademark and their Tiptronic trans appeared in the early 90s in the 964 series.

benggolf

Anyone knows who can supply a C63 Steering wheel & airbag other than the stealership? TIA.

I would love to get one.

benggolf

By the way, has anyone in the forum installed one on their car yet?

I see Micropower99 has listed the following part numbers:

C63 AMG Steering Wheel: A 204 460 29 03
Airbag: A 204 860 33 02

amazemeid

larseau from Norway did this mod. Check his posting https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...25#post2817025

CE EXO

Why pay a fortune check this out
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mercedes-C-Cla...05271117a14146

amazemeid

the eBay link is off now I took the risk and bought that steering wheel. Now I have to find/order the AMG airbag because the original stock cannot be used. My original stock is a 3-spoke with paddle shifter already. Was told the wiring is a swap.

micropower99

You bought it? Congrats. Yea you need to buy the airbag now from the dealership. I was quoted about $800

AMGTestDriverNJ

if it works if you wouldn't mind getting a quote on the hub that you use and the part number that would be great. Thanks

Flame3g

THIS would be a nice how to

larseu

look here:

Derspeed

Damn!!! I love it!

I'd have to remove the paddles though.

Flame3g

i would do this mod after warrenty. i like the paddles only if they work

micropower99

Damn that looks nice. Is it a beotch to install tho? Or would I have to take it in to the dealer to install that and the airbag?

micropower99

Where did you get those pics btw?

Derspeed

I couldn't row through the 6 speed manual with the paddles

F_Porsche

fking +1 ! lookin at a 3 series or else it doesn't look much better..especially when you look at the close details!

benggolf

Did you notice that the steering wheel on the first photo of this thread is a combination of regular leather and suede on the sides (8-10 o'clock & 2-4 o'clock)?

The second one has perforated leather on the sides.

I prefer the one with the suede combination. Now, what is the right number for the leather/suede wheel in black? Any suggestions on where to get one? TIA guys.

larseu

The pics is from my own C320TCDI 4MATIC
i bought the standard equipment steering wheel from the C63
and yes the F1 shiftpaddles work in my car

The suede is from the performance pack
A204 460 29 03 (I think this is Performance Pack with Alcantara)
A204 460 19 03 (I think this is the standard equipment which i got)
yes its recomended to install this in a MB workshop

micropower99

Thanks for the reply. Yea I kinda like the non-suade version a little better. How did you get the shift paddels to work? Also what parts did you have to purchase?

Steering Wheel and Airbag
or
Steering Wheel, Airbag, Buttons, and Center Connector?

The reason I ask is because on the MB computer it shows that there are separate pat numbers for the buttons and center connector.

Lastly, does this void the warranty? Thanks!

Daniel

larseu

i ordered the steeringwheel + airbag , the shift paddles was included in the steering wheel
but i have to order the airbag.
its a swap only job because my car is original fitted with paddles

Merc_F1

Anyone brave enough to try this mod (Stateside)?