Is replacing steering wheel a big deal...
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Is replacing steering wheel a big deal...
I would really prefer a thicker spoked wheel. i know there's not many choices as far as products, but would it be very labor intensive to have this done?
maybe if one could find a wheel from a junked e55 it might work.
my main concern wold be if the airbag will function properly after replacing the steering wheel.
maybe if one could find a wheel from a junked e55 it might work.
my main concern wold be if the airbag will function properly after replacing the steering wheel.
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i didn't mean thick spokes......i meant a thicker wheel itself, like the E55 has with the ridges at 10 and 2 oclock.
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I have found that performance products have good deals,,,plus steve the eurofella might do better...Anytyhing under 500 is good.
and its not that tuff to DIY.
and its not that tuff to DIY.
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Originally posted by stemags
I have found that performance products have good deals,,,plus steve the eurofella might do better...Anytyhing under 500 is good.
and its not that tuff to DIY.
I have found that performance products have good deals,,,plus steve the eurofella might do better...Anytyhing under 500 is good.
and its not that tuff to DIY.
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Originally posted by JYO
i didn't mean thick spokes......i meant a thicker wheel itself, like the E55 has with the ridges at 10 and 2 oclock.
i didn't mean thick spokes......i meant a thicker wheel itself, like the E55 has with the ridges at 10 and 2 oclock.
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Originally posted by JYO
what kind do you have?
any pics? links?
what kind do you have?
any pics? links?
, no thick ridges but still a good feel:Steve also has it in brown:
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is there anything to be worried about as far as airbag issues. i do want the airbag to work if ever needed 
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If its OEM like mine, its just plug and play....one wire for the airbag and another (2?) for the horn. For the Brabus or AMG one's uses the airbag on your OEM wheel. Remember to unplug the battery before u do it.........
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Originally posted by JYO
is there anything to be worried about as far as airbag issues. i do want the airbag to work if ever needed
is there anything to be worried about as far as airbag issues. i do want the airbag to work if ever needed
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awiner, may i ask what kind of wheel oyu have, where you got it, etc.
that's the design i'm looking for and it doesn't need to have wood on it.
that's the design i'm looking for and it doesn't need to have wood on it.
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or is that standard on cl55......beautful car.
i was stepping out of bob's steak and chop house (good ny strip) here in dallas tonight and saw a new black one at the valet. does 2003 also have the v8 kompressor?
i was stepping out of bob's steak and chop house (good ny strip) here in dallas tonight and saw a new black one at the valet. does 2003 also have the v8 kompressor?
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Yes, 2003 was the first year of the V8 Kompressor in the CL55.
As for the wheel, it is not stock. It is a wheel made by MP Design in Germany. There are several vendors that sell the wheel in just about any color and specification. The best price I have seen thus far is from Performance Products in Van Nuys, CA. www.performanceproducts.com
The wheel is the "Sport" model which has perforated leather along with the thicker ergonomic grip.
They also have a "Ergonmic" model which is the same however has standard non perforated leather with the same grip.
As for the wheel, it is not stock. It is a wheel made by MP Design in Germany. There are several vendors that sell the wheel in just about any color and specification. The best price I have seen thus far is from Performance Products in Van Nuys, CA. www.performanceproducts.com
The wheel is the "Sport" model which has perforated leather along with the thicker ergonomic grip.
They also have a "Ergonmic" model which is the same however has standard non perforated leather with the same grip.
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thanks...i think they make those only for 2000+ models.
i went to mp designs website. i coudn't find the steering wheels on performance products site.
i went to mp designs website. i coudn't find the steering wheels on performance products site.
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Take a look at:
http://mp-autodesign.com/index_lenk.htm
They seem to make a lot of wheels for various models and years.
The wheel is actually a new addition to Performance Products. I saw it in their new Spring catalog. Performance Prodcuts webpage doesn't have a lot of information about them yet. You may want to call Performance Products.
http://mp-autodesign.com/index_lenk.htm
They seem to make a lot of wheels for various models and years.
The wheel is actually a new addition to Performance Products. I saw it in their new Spring catalog. Performance Prodcuts webpage doesn't have a lot of information about them yet. You may want to call Performance Products.
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Originally posted by JYO
thanks...i think they make those only for 2000+ models.
i went to mp designs website. i coudn't find the steering wheels on performance products site.
thanks...i think they make those only for 2000+ models.
i went to mp designs website. i coudn't find the steering wheels on performance products site.
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W140 (not sure, need to double check if it fits) - looks similar to Jimmy's Brabus wheel that uses the original airbag:
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