porschefan1013

Does anybody know if it fits? Searched and couldn't find a definitive answer.

Ruben65 says you can (post 3):

https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...sion-done.html

Has anyone actually done it? From pictures, it looks identical to our wheel, save for the paddles, which are what I'm after.

Thanks,
Matt

porschefan1013

Also, how about that SLK55 Black Series shift knob? And if so, how would I go about getting my grubby paws on one?

MIKESV8

pm me and I'll give you contact info for someone that can do the conversion in LA if the wheel doesn't fit.

porschefan1013

Shot you a message!

King320

yeh i asked mbenznl about the shift knob a while back. the price is insane, something like $800

porschefan1013

Well damn! I knew it would be absurd but sheesh...

I'm pretty crazy, but I think $500 is where I draw the line for a shift knob...particularly one with no discernible difference other than a little badge on top.

MIKESV8

hey matt yenno you can just buy that badge on top right? there's a thread on it.https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...hift-knob.html

Quicktwinturbo

Get a brabus shift knob and call it a day... 800 for shift knob is *$^%& stupid... Max I would pay for shift knob is $200 MAX.. Shipped and tax included + Installation + free drinks

Micheal,

When u can, please post some pics of ur steering wheel and share the price on this thread.

porschefan1013

FYI everyone...the 07 SLK55 steering wheel is part no. A17146053039E37.

Per my parts source, $2100 list price...$1475 for me (5% over cost).

That's a lot for some buttons...we'll see. Good news is, several SLK guys have done the swap from 05/06 to the updated 07 with paddles and it is easy as apple pie to switch out. Direct replacement.

Now I just need to figure out if SLK55 steering wheels are the same as C55 steering wheels. Back to the interwebs!!

I just don't know how I feel about a sticker. But for that price, I suppose there's no harm in trying!

The Brabus shift knob just isn't my style. But I agree...$800 is absolutely ludicrous.

I think if I end up with anything, it will probably be the shift knob from a W203 C230/350 sport. Looks infinitely better than the C55 knob imo.

MIKESV8

here are my paddles. yea matt i agree with you 100% about the knob. my story with my paddles are this: there was a member on here who returned his c55 due to the transmission issue so he needed to be all original and he did his steering wheel mod himself and it's perfect. i gave him $300 and he took my original steering wheel and we did the swap in the TGI fridays parking lot in La Jolla CA. i know someone with the coolest sl55 in the world (no joke) who can do the job.

RW C55

Steering wheel from SLK55 is exactly the same as in C55
I know this because I installed a Designo steering wheel from SLK into my last car

14cue

And a great steering wheel it is.

Quicktwinturbo

When you get a chance, could you take pics of the backside? Any issues? Do they hit your knee or leg while u r turning?

RW C55

Hey Terrance hows going!
So you still like the steering wheel? Hope you're still happy with it man

MIKESV8

these pics that i'm posting are from a while back and they were in my phone so if you want other ones i'll tke them later on tonight or tomorrow.

Quicktwinturbo

Thanks for the pic. It looks like a clean installation. So, how much does ur guy charge for this modification?

MIKESV8

Yea he did a great job.the person who does the conversion is in so cal and I do not have contact info or price.I'll find out though.

91RS

Very nice! Is the shifter designo as well? Do you happen to have a part number for that?

porschefan1013

RW, thanks for the confirmation man! Beautiful wheel and shift knob.

Good information in here!! Thanks for the additional pics, Michael.

Viper98912

In case anyone ever noticed, the round silver buttons on the stock 05+ C-class steering wheels actually match the dash radio layout of the SLK, not the black square buttons of the C-dash.

MIKESV8

Hey no problem! Some last words, it does NOT hit against my legs during sharp turns because it's not that wide. Call me crazy, but I personally believe that I can get a few extra $ than normal when I sell my car because of the condition it's in and because of what I've done to it.i got 6k over blue book on my x5 when I sold it for the same reason.

Mark.D

I'm not sure what the big deal is with the paddles. Is it really worth over $1,000 for the "look"? They don't help the car go any faster. Like I mentioned in another thread, the shifters (even buttons) are pretty useless since this car has such wide gearing, and the shifts so slow. Your best option is to just mash the gas and go.

14cue

I am well, thanks! lets meet up in the coming months as the weather turns. Hit me up sometime. I am loving the wheel

91RS

MIKESV8

i want your digital climate control!!!