vcruiser

I'm really liking this steering wheel.
Is it just a simple swap to do it?

and would the paddle shifters work?
because i know the c350 doesnt haave them.


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ismeto

I think current sport 3 hands version is better ..... do not change

tanktube67

II like it too, is an expensive swap, steering wheel + air bag you are looking well over $1200.00

KuiDaCroat22

what do you think about the brabus steering wheel?? personally I think it looks just as good as the c63 wheel

tanktube67

I like the C63 better, the Brabus is nice too, did you had to replaced the air bag aswell?

mac911

Yep, gorgeous wheel.

Looking at that photo: I don't know how people can give the interior of the C and the C63 a hard time. It's just gorgeous IMHO.

BenzoNY

If the paddle shifters work I am willing to pay 1200!!
Someone please confirm that it will work. Thanks!

AkaSigFreak

You really think its only around $1200? I don't think so. The wheel on my 07 Avalanche was over $900 and it definitely does not compare to a AMG wheel. I love the shape and the dual texture. I love suede

white46

paddle shifters won't work. although it shouldn't be so hard to retrofit it. i think you just need to tap the wires to gear selector +/- which basically sends electric signal anyways.

Derspeed

If we could figure out to get a deal like this, I'd be happy. The problem is there probably aren't many cores available yet. I'd want to keep my factory wheel though.

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...813&highlight=

Bokx_350

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.

I know your question is mainly about the wheel, but if the paddles are you main selling point, I would reconsider.

trial0r

if the paddles worked i would empty my bank account.

chilledbenz

I think the paddle shifters are an option on Euro spec C's, but as with all the options in the w204 if you don't order it with the car it won't work lol. I do like that flat bottom steering wheel though, just for a thought the wood steering wheel combo is a $560 option on the S class, thats a factory option though and not an accessory option.

tanktube67

That's just a rough estimate.

tanktube67

I'm sure you can leave the paddle shifters along or just remove then.

Derspeed

I just want the wheel.

tanktube67

^+1

pgaduane

I want the car - C63!!!!! If I could only get the steering wheel PLUS the car for $1200 that would be SWEET!! HA!

mac911

I wonder how much our fuel costs would go up, for those of us, if we switched from a C300/50 to a C63? Is it about twice as much fuel used maybe?

Derspeed

The steering wheel shouldn't have any impact on fuel consuption.






Joking. Sorry I had to.

ManchesterMerc

BenzoNY

Well I don't care for the steering wheel (I would very much like to get it though) as much as I do for the paddle shifters.

I do not understand why the paddle shifters would not work. I am going to find out from my dealer if this is possible or if they can retrofit it somehow (or some aftermarket place).

Paddle shifter retro fit is possible for post '99 BMW with steptronic and I refuse to believe it is not for ours.

see this link for the BMW paddle shifter retrofit.
http://www.mrpaddleshift.com/main2.htm

Anyone got any ideas?

trial0r

this could be the next big mod...keep us posted with info

thatonealex

Ive got the paddleshift in mine. Cant say its very exciting, but it does work nice on the high way when you need a little bit of extra power. Just put sport mode on, shift back, and add a **** load of throttle.

benggolf

Hmmm, that C63 steering wheels looks great! I won't mine having one.