need a new steering wheel
03-18-2006, 02:22 AM
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need a new steering wheel
i have found 2 or 3 wheels off ebay...only problem the wheels are all either ash, graphite, or white with black. i have the tan interior. also i have a stock non bose radio. if i get a 2000+ wheel with steering wheel controls is it plug and play to use the controls. and another thing. will 00-02 wheels fit my 99.
example of ebay aution of style i like....i refuse to get the OEM wheel again.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Victo...spagenameZWDVW
i also like how the wood doesn't wrap all the way around the back. like its only on the front.
now that i think of it..some 96-99 with no steering wheel controls have a chrome star in the center. while others do not, like mine. which models get the chrome?
example of ebay aution of style i like....i refuse to get the OEM wheel again.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Victo...spagenameZWDVW
i also like how the wood doesn't wrap all the way around the back. like its only on the front.
now that i think of it..some 96-99 with no steering wheel controls have a chrome star in the center. while others do not, like mine. which models get the chrome?
03-18-2006, 05:22 AM
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hi,
you can not put a 00-02 steering wheel with control buttons on a 96-99 car. the connections dont match.
the chrome star on the airbag starts at 00-02.
I also have a tan steering wheel in my 99 e320 in the car documents the color is called : mushroom.
I tried for a long time to find at ebay a wood/leather steering wheel with wood all around to the back (I like it better then the one you like) for my car and could not find it in my color.
its easy to find in black or grey but almost impossible in tan (mushroom).
if you do find it or the chrome star ,please let me know.
you can not put a 00-02 steering wheel with control buttons on a 96-99 car. the connections dont match.
the chrome star on the airbag starts at 00-02.
I also have a tan steering wheel in my 99 e320 in the car documents the color is called : mushroom.
I tried for a long time to find at ebay a wood/leather steering wheel with wood all around to the back (I like it better then the one you like) for my car and could not find it in my color.
its easy to find in black or grey but almost impossible in tan (mushroom).
if you do find it or the chrome star ,please let me know.
03-18-2006, 12:57 PM
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E430rocket,
That's a good question???... where are all the regular members???
Like Alex_Benz said few weeks ago, regular members are droppin off
1 by 1....but kudos to each and everyone of you that have made this
great site to be what it is today....
That's a good question???... where are all the regular members???
Like Alex_Benz said few weeks ago, regular members are droppin off
1 by 1....but kudos to each and everyone of you that have made this
great site to be what it is today....
03-18-2006, 07:24 PM
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just placed my order for an amg style wheel with burlwood and perforated leater.....its going to be nice...but at a month wait it will come in time
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03-25-2006, 10:06 PM
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E430 Rocket,
I am tyring to upgrading to a wood steering wheel too. I plan to buy one from e-bay and have MB dealer install it.
How much did it cost you to get it installed? Any problem after installing the new wheel?
Thanks.
I am tyring to upgrading to a wood steering wheel too. I plan to buy one from e-bay and have MB dealer install it.
How much did it cost you to get it installed? Any problem after installing the new wheel?
Thanks.
03-26-2006, 01:27 AM
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havn't recieved it yet custom ordered. its going to take a month to get here.
my MB dealer wont instal any parts unless purchsed from them.
my MB dealer wont instal any parts unless purchsed from them.
03-26-2006, 01:49 PM
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I just got my wheel from Jerry last week. I got the tan + burlwood standard wheel with smooth leather. Here's a photo. The color match is a little bit light for my leather, but seems to be close enough! 
03-26-2006, 03:54 PM
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Went out of town right after the wheel arrived and haven't had a chance to install it yet. When holding the wheel up next the old one, it looks fine. Will post pics installed.
My stock airbag cover is actually a shade lighter than my OEM wheel (and a shade darker than the leather wrapping of the wood wheel.) Compare the top left corner of the airbag cover to the stock wheel color in pic #1.
Here is a series of pictures showing (1) my stock interior in cold light, (2) the wood wheel color in cold light, (3) the wood wheel color in warm light. My stock airbag cover is exactly the same color as the center of the wood wheel.
My stock airbag cover is actually a shade lighter than my OEM wheel (and a shade darker than the leather wrapping of the wood wheel.) Compare the top left corner of the airbag cover to the stock wheel color in pic #1.
Here is a series of pictures showing (1) my stock interior in cold light, (2) the wood wheel color in cold light, (3) the wood wheel color in warm light. My stock airbag cover is exactly the same color as the center of the wood wheel.
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03-26-2006, 05:59 PM
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well i already ordered mine like a week ago.... but i guess my last question is how long did it take to get to you from when u ordered it
03-26-2006, 06:12 PM
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1967 Morris Cooper "S", 1983 911SC, 1997 Toyota Tacoma, 1999 HD FXSTB, 1998 C43
Gimme a PM and I'll give you my number....install is very, very easy!!!!
Here's Gregs210's post - it's what I used and it's exactly what you need to do to remove the wheel, it's a cake job to do. Did it myself when I had my wheel recovered.
STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL POST <-----LINK
Here's Gregs210's post - it's what I used and it's exactly what you need to do to remove the wheel, it's a cake job to do. Did it myself when I had my wheel recovered.
STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL POST <-----LINK
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03-26-2006, 06:25 PM
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1967 Morris Cooper "S", 1983 911SC, 1997 Toyota Tacoma, 1999 HD FXSTB, 1998 C43
36 Bit extended Torx bit set $16.99 - this tool is great for access to the two torx screws behind the wheel. NOTE: once those are loose they remain captured.
www.griotsgarage.com
LINK FOR 36 BIT SET
www.griotsgarage.com
LINK FOR 36 BIT SET
