Sport Steering Wheel
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That looks like a really nice wheel, as stated above it is like the black edition wheel. I think that would feel and function WAY better than the wood trimed leather wheel I have in my '07 E550. My wheel sucks, I really do not like it.
The flat bottom is for increased leg clearance in tight cockpits, such as F1.
This is probably not needed in the E class cabin, but I do drive with the wheel as low as possible. Still I do not have any "clearance" issues, but a cool sporty looking wheel it is.
If you do not mind, let me know where you are getting that wheel and how much.
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The flat bottom is for increased leg clearance in tight cockpits, such as F1.
This is probably not needed in the E class cabin, but I do drive with the wheel as low as possible. Still I do not have any "clearance" issues, but a cool sporty looking wheel it is.
If you do not mind, let me know where you are getting that wheel and how much.
Thanks
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Re: Steering Wheel
The wheel in your pic looks like the CLK Black Series.
Before you buy it, aside from verifying that airbag etc. will function, you might want to measure the wheel diameter both inside and outside the perimeter to see if it will interfere with the gauge cluster in your 550. The 07 up E wheel is from the 06 CLS, and is already smaller in diamater than the 03 - 06 unit, but it still works perfectly with our gauges.
Another consideration is the E63 wheel. It will fit, and would be an upgrade over what you have. I have contemplated doing an E63 wheel to my 550 at some point if one comes up for sale in the right color.
Let us know what you go with.
Before you buy it, aside from verifying that airbag etc. will function, you might want to measure the wheel diameter both inside and outside the perimeter to see if it will interfere with the gauge cluster in your 550. The 07 up E wheel is from the 06 CLS, and is already smaller in diamater than the 03 - 06 unit, but it still works perfectly with our gauges.
Another consideration is the E63 wheel. It will fit, and would be an upgrade over what you have. I have contemplated doing an E63 wheel to my 550 at some point if one comes up for sale in the right color.
Let us know what you go with.
Last edited by NCE500; Jun 6, 2008 at 09:54 AM. Reason: typo
