aftermarket steering wheel
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From: Sparks, NV
03 CLK 55 AMG, IMCO muffler/Magnaflow tips, KW V1 coilovers, 19" Petrol Metrix Wheels
aftermarket steering wheel
anybody know where to get an aftermarket steering wheel. i checked renntec and they only have one for the clk 500. the only other one i found has wood on it. i am just looking for somethin that is thicker and softer. not too happy with the stock wheel.
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clk 500 2003
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03 CLK 55 AMG, IMCO muffler/Magnaflow tips, KW V1 coilovers, 19" Petrol Metrix Wheels
kenny thanks for the help, i have sent that guy a PM. if nothing else i would not mind buying his stock steering wheel. the wheel on my 2003 is just uncomfortable.
Kleeman and such are $1350+. i am not paying that for a steering wheel.
Kleeman and such are $1350+. i am not paying that for a steering wheel.
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08 CLK63 Black Series, 11 ZR1, 13 M6, 15 G63
Have you considered finding a good automotive upholstorer in you area? I have custom interiors put into all of my vehicles. I too am picky about the feel of the wheel. They can remove the factory leather cover, use a foam overwrap (available in many densities from soft to firm) and then recover it in new leather so it looks like it came from the factory or spice it up with a textured or perfed leather or add some contrasting stitching. The foam over wrap will give you the desired "softness" you are looking for as well as add some increased diameter. You should be able to get the exact look and feel you are looking for for $400.00 or so. The shop I use can do it without removing the steering wheel, which will save you some time and money as well. I am actually droping off my Black Series on Friday to get the entire interior done, alcantara and contrasting stitching.
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As for the 573whp, that was an accident, I had it mildly modded (about 475whp) but blew it up. Did a pretty good job of blowing it up and the only way to salvage what I had was to build it bigger. So since it was ripped apart I figured I might as well rebuild it with all the best stuff. It's fast but more impressive is the fact that I put about 40 miles a day on it commuting to and from the office. It is my everyday driver, besides getting terrible fuel milage it's a great commuter car, except in the snow. I run Blizaks on it, but they only help get it slowed down, the traction control works overtime in the crappy weather.
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Check this place out....(though I haven't used them)
They can thicken up your steering wheel and put anything on it you want. Rates look reasonable.
http://www.aglausa.com/
They can thicken up your steering wheel and put anything on it you want. Rates look reasonable.
http://www.aglausa.com/
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03 CLK 55 AMG, IMCO muffler/Magnaflow tips, KW V1 coilovers, 19" Petrol Metrix Wheels
seriously kenny, let me know when you want to get rid of that stock steering wheel. it looks better than what i have now.
in the meantime i am going to explore some automotive upholstery shops around town and see if someone can redo the steering wheel. i am not normally a bmw guy but if you get into a M series car that steering wheel is all business. feel is important and the stocker in my 2003 is taking away from the experience.
in the meantime i am going to explore some automotive upholstery shops around town and see if someone can redo the steering wheel. i am not normally a bmw guy but if you get into a M series car that steering wheel is all business. feel is important and the stocker in my 2003 is taking away from the experience.
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I'm getting interested in purchasing a CLK63 BS steering wheel for my car. Couple questions:
Where do you order them?
I assume it will fit a 2003 CLK55 but do I need a new airbag?
Where do you order them?
I assume it will fit a 2003 CLK55 but do I need a new airbag?
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Called dealership today.....they charge $2,300 for a CLK63 BS steering wheel.
So I guess $895 is a steal.
Has anyone done this for a 2003 W209? Will I need a new airbag? Thanks guys.
So I guess $895 is a steal.Has anyone done this for a 2003 W209? Will I need a new airbag? Thanks guys.
