Steering wheel difference
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Steering wheel difference
I have a C320. Got to test drive a C32 AMG today. The steering on the C32 is different. The handle had a firmer grip. Now, besides that, is there a physical difference in the steering between the 2 cars?
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Oh it was great. We had 5 people and I gave everyone whiplash with my sudden bursts of acceleration.
What did you mean by "rim is a little thicker"? You mean the steering wheel is bigger or the handle is thicker?
What did you mean by "rim is a little thicker"? You mean the steering wheel is bigger or the handle is thicker?
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The diameter of the cross section of the rim is higher, in other words, it is more meaty to grab onto. So I suppose you could describe it as the handle being thicker. The bulges I described at 10 and 2 are hard to notice, but they are there.
AMG sells a suede/leather version from their F1 safety cars. It's nearly the same except for that the bulges are very large. It also might be thicker.
AMG sells a suede/leather version from their F1 safety cars. It's nearly the same except for that the bulges are very large. It also might be thicker.
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Yeah, I did notice the bulges right when I test drove it. Damn it was sweet. Somehow the car seemed easier to steer. Didn't know the steering bars could make such a difference in the feel.
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FrankW - What's on your dash??
Hey FrankW,
Ehat is that thing on your dash, close to the windshield. It looks like an indicator screen or something. It is shaped like an arc???
I have an 03 and do not have this.
Ehat is that thing on your dash, close to the windshield. It looks like an indicator screen or something. It is shaped like an arc???
I have an 03 and do not have this.
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Re: FrankW - What's on your dash??
Originally posted by accexec
Hey FrankW,
Ehat is that thing on your dash, close to the windshield. It looks like an indicator screen or something. It is shaped like an arc???
I have an 03 and do not have this.
Hey FrankW,
Ehat is that thing on your dash, close to the windshield. It looks like an indicator screen or something. It is shaped like an arc???
I have an 03 and do not have this.
