C Class (W205) C 180 BlueTec,C 200 BlueTec,C 220 BlueTec,C 220 BlueTec BlueEfficiency,C 250 BlueTec,C 300 BlueTec Hybridplus,C 180,C 180 BlueEfficiency,C 200,C 250,C 300,C 400 Plug-in Hybrid,C 400

Steering wheel with LED info screen and shift indicators?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Nov 3, 2018 | 09:34 AM
  #1  
a32amg's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Taipei, Taiwan
Camry 2.0, CLK320, SL350, SL63
Steering wheel with LED info screen and shift indicators?

Today I was searching if C63 got steering wheels with little LED screen and shift indicators like the ones found in Ferrari or BMW M performance cars. I don't think there is such thing for now from the original factory. Has anyone done such retrofit before or does anyone know who provides such service?

Then I ran into this:

https://www.realcarbontastic.com/mercedes-benz


So this company provides steering wheel customizations. They also have a product that reads vehicle info via ODB and have them displayed on a small LED which can be mounted on the steering wheel. Although not an OEM solution, still looks great and the functionality is exactly what I am looking for.


However, this company seems very new. Their website doesn’t even have address or phone contact. Their contact email is gmail which is a free webmail. Anyone heard of it? I am wondering if it is real and legit...

Last edited by a32amg; Nov 3, 2018 at 03:28 PM. Reason: remove weird tags
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2018 | 10:56 AM
  #2  
A2thek's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 58
Likes: 7
From: Iowa City, IA
C300 W205, GLE300 W166
Looks pretty janky to me...
1st impressions from their website->directing to facebook to shop....looks pretty pathetic. It’s not hard to build a website, so any company that relies on facebook(selling luxury car products especially) appears to be low-quality. I wouldn’t put a generic-ish steering wheel in my ride...

....even the name of the company “carbontastic” sounds cheap. (I hope the company reads this and ups their game if they intend to be serious competitors)

Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:47 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE