MR_E430

Ok So Im Not Impressed With The Steering Wheel On The E Class Does Anyone Know Where I Can Get A Direct Replacement For And 00-01 E430? I Know It Can Come As An Option But All The Cars I See Dont Have It.. You Would Think It Would Be Standard Just Like On The Jaguars But Anyways Back To The Point Does Anyone Know Where To Get One Either From M-benz Dealership Or Aftermarket... I Have Seen Some Aftermarket But You Loose The Chrome Emblem On The Wheel Which I Think Adds A Nice Touch Anyways Enough Rambling Any Suggestions Are Appreciteded Thanks In Advance

Ben'z

You can find aftermarket SW from eBay, or contact Steve at Steve@MBenzNL.com for AMG, or Brabus.... SW.

allenjdmb

in a good Benz store parts department. Or, I did get mine from Steve MBenzNL (a Brabus one) and got excellent service and a great deal. No worries about losing your chrome star in your bag; that bag transfers to your new wheel. Hope this helps.

MR_E430

Everyone I Talk To And All The Sites I Have Been To Only Offer Wood Steering Wheels For The W211 Or Other Models. I Need One In Burlwood And Java For A W210 Help Please!

allenjdmb

knows what they're doing. These are available in the Benz accessory catalog with a Benz part number. The 210 uses the same numbers as the 208. Shouldn't be difficult. Lots of Big City Benz dealers even have some of these in stock. If not, email Steve. I'll bet he's got one, doncha Steve?

sbarsap

Let us know where you eventually get the steering wheel from. I checked with Steve a few months back and he did not have any in stock. I was looking for a burlwood/charcoal one for my 01 E430.

Whitey

That can't be true....found this on Steve's site, I believe this might be what ur looking for....over to you Stevie!

sbarsap

Sorry, I guess Steve meant no charcoal/burlwood ones were available.

Whitey

No apologies needed I just found the pic on one of his albums (which shall remain undisclosed ) and that wheel may still not be available.....on there, I'd only seen a charcoal/black birdseye and a full leather charcoal one anyway, so you/steve was correct according to the site I'd checked.

Gregs210

If you don't mind waiting for it, I've heard good things about the ones they have at www.formymercedes.com. I'm close to ordering one from him; seems really nice, quick to respond to e-mails and lowest price I've seen.

Take care and enjoy the wood-grain ride,
Greg

sbarsap

I personally like the wood/leather combo in the ergonomic style. Mercedeshop.com lists it as an S-Class steering wheel only. The E55 W210 has the ergonomic style but only in leather.

I have seen a similar one from
http://www.mp-des********/index_mercedes.htm which is sold by performanceproducts.com for $950+ which I think is a bit expensive for me.

MBenzNL

Java is not an easy color to find steering wheels in (outside the US)...that is a rare interior color (outside the US)...

I only have left for the updated 210s:
- MB charcoal/black birdseye maple
- MB oyster.burlwood (shown by whitey - thanks)
- AMG black/black
- AMG black/silver
- AMG black/red
- Brabus charcoal/black birdseye
- Brabus ash/black birdseye
- Brabus ash/burlwood

greetingz,

RhinoLT

You can find some in www.performanceproducts.com.

Good luck in search

E320Star

They are not cheap. But cheaper than a dealer thu: www.performanceproducts.com.

stemags

I would also check out Performance products.I got mine from them,at about 470$,genuine part.

http://www.performanceproducts.com/default.aspx?referer=1519&source=

MR_E430

Thanks for all the responses! I emailed steve as suggested but he does not have what I need in the right color but I will update when I do get the wheel. Thanks to all those who gave me links and suggestions I'm sure to find it some where if all else fails i'll just get it from the dealer.any more suggestions still welcome....Thanks take care

dan_cobb

My wife dislikes the wood/leather wheels. I dislike the crappy leather on the original wheel. The color has begun to fade and vanish.
I too, have been looking for alternatives but have come up short.
What wheel do you currently have? All leather w/ multifunction buttons?
I wish I could find a perforated leather java sport wheel w/ MF controls that didn't feel like the waxy plastic-leather on my factory wheel.
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allenjdmb

It's a Brabus wheel with perforated leather in MB finish. Looks fantastic.But very expensive if you get it from Brabus USA, or get it's twin from I bleive, MP designs. But some of the best money I have spent on the car...

Peteski

Performance Products carries 'em, too. Page 47 of the Spring/Summer 2005 catalog.

sbarsap

Contact Jerry Jones at info@myroadster.net. The website is http://www.formymercedes.com. He has the non perforated wheel (pic 1) for $479 shipped or the perforated leather (pic 2) one for $560 shipped.

dan_cobb

I'm looking for multifunction, ergo, (possibly perforated) without the wood. I'd also like to find a leather airbag/horn pad to replace the stock plastic POS that just reeks of cheap.
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sbarsap

You should buy the E55 one then since its all leather perforated and ergo.

dan_cobb

NOW we're getting somewhere, BUT...
1- Is it a direct swap for my factory wheel as far as fitting without changing the steering column or any other parts
2- Does it have the same airbag (multi-stage or whatever)?
3- Are the multifuntion controls the same?
4- Is it available in Java? (Probably a very silly question)
5- What year(s) will have this wheel as an option?
6- Here's the big one.... What is a part #?
7- How much should I expect to pay for this wheel?
8- Is it difficult (as in do i need any special tools) to replace?
9- Is there a DIY guide for swapping out the steering wheel somewhere?
10- What am I missing?

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sbarsap

It is a direct fit for the 00+ W210's. I do not know whether it's available in java, I am sure there is an E55 out there that has the java interior. There is a post on this site on the DIY steps, seems pretty easy. See pic below of how the E55 wheel looks. BTW the pic is from Steve's site.
http://groups.msn.com/MBenzNL/europa...o&PhotoID=2013

I am not sure about the part number, call a dealer and ask for the part# and price. I haven't seen a NON OEM steering wheel in ergo and perf leather.

benzboy

I like the look of the wood/leather wheel. I too have the Java interior problem. My question is...for you guys in FL or SoCal or AZ, are these too hot to the touch when left in the sun for a while? My 210 is in FL and yes, I use a sunshade most of the time but on occasion when not covered you can't touch the metal/wood interior parts! How about sun damage to the wood?