Multi-funtion wheel question
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Multi-funtion wheel question
I'm looking at possibly replacing the original java wheel in my 01 e320. It has the MF wheel now, but the java leather is really cheap-like, too shiny and plastic feeling. Not to mention that it gets extremely dirty and it has been cleaned so many times the color is beginning to fade/wear off.
I'm looking at a black wheel instead. I need to know if all e320's since 10/99 had MF wheels or not. I've been told this, but I wanted to know for sure before buying one that I cannot use.
BTW, what is required to replace the java airbag cover and MF controls at the same time?
If there are other optins, I'd certainly love to see a few pics, etc.
Thanks,
Dan
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I'm looking at a black wheel instead. I need to know if all e320's since 10/99 had MF wheels or not. I've been told this, but I wanted to know for sure before buying one that I cannot use.
BTW, what is required to replace the java airbag cover and MF controls at the same time?
If there are other optins, I'd certainly love to see a few pics, etc.
Thanks,
Dan
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Originally Posted by dan_cobb
BTW, what is required to replace the java airbag cover and MF controls at the same time?
If there are other optins, I'd certainly love to see a few pics, etc.
Thanks,
Dan
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If there are other optins, I'd certainly love to see a few pics, etc.
Thanks,
Dan
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I think MBenzNL has those airbags in stock; you may want to mail to check the price. They are also available in real leather covering (wears a little better and looks a little nicer than the regular vinyl covering). I definitely know that steering wheels are available there, especially in anthracite (what you're probably looking towards doing). One of my friends has the anthracite MF wheel/airbag in his car with the beige interior (I don't think it is java technically... can't remember though). It looks (surprisingly to me) OK.
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Originally Posted by dan_cobb
I'd love to see a pic of your friends' interior if possible, Scorchie.
Thanks for the info as well.
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Thanks for the info as well.
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I'm in the same boat where the buttons are jacked up and the wheel is getting old...
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What's with the leather on these wheels anyway? The wheel in my '05 Tahoe is nicer. The original wheel in my 911 (now 20 years old!) is wonderful in comparison.
I had originally thought the MBZ wheel was vinyl because it has such a strange feel.
My wife hates the wood and leather wheels, so what are my options????
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I had originally thought the MBZ wheel was vinyl because it has such a strange feel.
My wife hates the wood and leather wheels, so what are my options????
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4 wheeled car.
Originally Posted by dan_cobb
What's with the leather on these wheels anyway? The wheel in my '05 Tahoe is nicer. The original wheel in my 911 (now 20 years old!) is wonderful in comparison.
I had originally thought the MBZ wheel was vinyl because it has such a strange feel.
My wife hates the wood and leather wheels, so what are my options????
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I had originally thought the MBZ wheel was vinyl because it has such a strange feel.
My wife hates the wood and leather wheels, so what are my options????
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Originally Posted by dan_cobb
I'd love to see a pic of your friends' interior if possible, Scorchie.
Thanks for the info as well.
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Thanks for the info as well.
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
ask paxfobiscum on this forum...he has a java interior with charcoal steering wheel as well...
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greetingz,
So far, the charcoal color of the MF wheel matches my interior pretty well and charcoal does not stand out at all. I also like the AMG "bumps" in the steering wheel and my thumbs actually seeks out those bumps when I drive.
(Did I say the MF Wheel is an AMG? But without the center AMG logo, which I would not want anyway since my car is pure stock... pure virgin quality stock.)
Last edited by Paxfobiscum; Apr 20, 2005 at 02:18 PM. Reason: spelling
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