abcut973

I installed my new wheel a couple days ago. I feel like i have a new car !lol!
The leather is so soft comparing to my old one. As well controlling the car feels different like my power steering has been upgraded!
I did change the steering column with one coming from the E class. Everything works fine ( lights, shift paddles, indicator, cruise control, wipers, memory function etc...). Took me 30 to 45 minutes to complete. You probably can do it faster once you know what to do
I'm starting to have a fresher look inside. CF will be next on the list. It's been a year since I wrapped the OEM trims.

Kriston

Looks amazing!

Congrats on the upgrade, was it a straight forward replacement?

abcut973

Yes a bolt-on replacement. Thanks

zibby43

Looks great. A definite upgrade!

BTW, that's a very nice gear selector.

abcut973

hahaha looks familiar? .... Thanks for the deal again

balthaser

Last time I checked, someone with an 09 in this forum switched the steering wheel to the 10+ and reported the backlit button light (those amber lights) would not work on the new wheel.
Can you confirm this issue is solved?

avery.whss

where did you get this?

abcut973

The first picture does show the buttons lit.
Maybe this one will be more obvious

balthaser

Thx for the confirmation.

So all you purchased were the new steering wheel and the new column from E, correct? It would be great if you can share the part numbers and your cost?

JPetros2008

looks great. apparently the steering wheel works with our without the new steering column. the new steering column will just make the buttons light up at night. not a big deal if they don't light up imo.

anyway, i'm selling a steering wheel for my friend. no airbag though so you'd have to get that on your own. taking best offers if anyone else is interested.

here is a link:

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ing-wheel.html

abcut973

Bought the wheel from the classified section here for really cheap 300$. Coming from a 2013 c63. I got lucky on this one
I just bought an used steering column (#A212 900 3415 9051) for 175$ and the airbag (323$) off ebay.

You are right. The steering column is just to have everything looking OEM. The steering wheel will work without it. GLWS

dchl21

that's beautiful

dchl21

btw do you have pics of the before and after columns ?


thanks

abcut973

Pictures of the E class steering column/cover

I'll take pictures on my OEM one tonight.

dchl21

nice ... thanks ...


would it work on stock column with everything working plus lights up ?

bhamg

Adds a lot of snap to the interior...I'm jealous.

Ayrton

Well done sir!

Glockz

Does that E class column relocate the turn signal and cruise control levers as well? Maybe I'm just looking at it wrong but appears the turn signal is now on top.

balthaser

You're right. The newer style column has different positions for those levers. If you sit into a 2012+ C Class, you'll notice it.

abcut973

No some members have said that only the lights won't work if you install the wheel on a stock column.


Don't be ... it is just a wheel
By the way I still need to install the LSD you sold me. Just being lazy...

Thanks

Yes all 2013 MY C class have this new column design. 2012 MY still have the old one. At least that is what I've noticed. Correct me if I'm wrong.

TO_MB

Mort

I can't confirm it will work because I never installed it but I have a steering column if interested.

TO_MB

Mort

I have to apologize. I just went to the garage for a look and I can't find the steering column. I just moved and I am not sure if I got rid of it or if it is in a yet to be opened box. Either way not much help to you at this point. I don't believe it had the rear wipers, driver package or distronic so probably not much good to you anyway. Good luck with the facelift steering wheel install.

TO_MB