Got the wood steering wheel finally, and...
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Got the wood steering wheel finally, and...
I know it's been said MANY times before, but it really does make the interior!! I hate to sound cliche, but it's amazing what a stupid little wood wheel does to the rest of the wood trim, and I think it's mostly because the black birdseye is hard to see in the charcoal interior, so this really brings the wood out by adding dimension to it. Fantastic!
I plan on posting pictures very soon - hopefully today - of the entire collection...
(Even my wife, who is not detail-oriented whatsoever when it comes to cars, said it made a HUGE difference)
Anyone want to buy a brand new E500 leather steering wheel?
I plan on posting pictures very soon - hopefully today - of the entire collection...
(Even my wife, who is not detail-oriented whatsoever when it comes to cars, said it made a HUGE difference)
Anyone want to buy a brand new E500 leather steering wheel?
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2003 SL Launch Edition, 2003 E500 Pewter/Stone
Congratulations I agree. As to the old leather wheel, I am keeping mine. Perhaps I will be getting another E500 and will avoid paying for the wood wheel again!!!
Jeff
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From: CT
2000 audq a6
are all the controls for audio and the menus identical????
especially for audio?
Mine just arrived- have black exterior charcoal interior the dealer wants $800 -
fighting not to...
yet i hate the sound on my hands on the wheel on the std one
especially for audio?
Mine just arrived- have black exterior charcoal interior the dealer wants $800 -
fighting not to...
yet i hate the sound on my hands on the wheel on the std one
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more than identical - they take the center part of your steering wheel out of the old and put it in the new! If you have your fingerprints on the horn, they are going on your new wheel as it is just a shell
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2003 SL Launch Edition, 2003 E500 Pewter/Stone
Mike: the controls are on a part that is not changed. When I got the old wheel back, it didn't have the center part with the controls. On the sound of the leather wheel, I agree. It does seem to make a "sliding" sound. I prefer the feel, look and sound of the wood. It is worth it.
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'03 W211 aka E-500
Now THAT
...Now THAT is a photo anyone would be proud to take.
All three of your sleds are looking pretty damned good!
PS--When I take that Boxster test drive, I need to look at that wood wheel too. I hate the squeak my leather one makes when I run my hands through it during turns.
EDJ
All three of your sleds are looking pretty damned good!
PS--When I take that Boxster test drive, I need to look at that wood wheel too. I hate the squeak my leather one makes when I run my hands through it during turns.
EDJ
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E500 Sport
Re: Got the wood steering wheel finally, and...
Originally posted by schvetkaaks
I know it's been said MANY times before, but it really does make the interior!! I hate to sound cliche, but it's amazing what a stupid little wood wheel does to the rest of the wood trim, and I think it's mostly because the black birdseye is hard to see in the charcoal interior, so this really brings the wood out by adding dimension to it. Fantastic!
I plan on posting pictures very soon - hopefully today - of the entire collection...
(Even my wife, who is not detail-oriented whatsoever when it comes to cars, said it made a HUGE difference)
Anyone want to buy a brand new E500 leather steering wheel?
I know it's been said MANY times before, but it really does make the interior!! I hate to sound cliche, but it's amazing what a stupid little wood wheel does to the rest of the wood trim, and I think it's mostly because the black birdseye is hard to see in the charcoal interior, so this really brings the wood out by adding dimension to it. Fantastic!
I plan on posting pictures very soon - hopefully today - of the entire collection...
(Even my wife, who is not detail-oriented whatsoever when it comes to cars, said it made a HUGE difference)
Anyone want to buy a brand new E500 leather steering wheel?
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2013 S550
Re: Re: Got the wood steering wheel finally, and...
Originally posted by Ed Etkin
I am curious -- how much did the wheel + install wind up costing?
I am curious -- how much did the wheel + install wind up costing?
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Re: Re: Got the wood steering wheel finally, and...
Originally posted by Ed Etkin
I am curious -- how much did the wheel + install wind up costing?
I am curious -- how much did the wheel + install wind up costing?
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'03 E320
Wood steering wheel - Heated?
Question - does anyone know if one was to upgrade from leather to the wood combo steering wheel, if the new wheel is pre-wired so that the heated steering wheel option willl work?
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you mean without the heated steering wheel option itself? If you have the heated steering wheel, then one would assume if you change to wood, you would still have it, but if you do not at this time, it probably doesn't automatically add that feature. Isn't there a switch for the heated steering wheel anyway or does it just work in conjunction with the seat heaters?
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From: Santa Cruz, CA
'03 E320
Heated steering wheel
I do have this option, and with the standard leather wheel. And I do like this feature on cold mornings. It is not functually tied to the heated seats.
The reason I asked the previous question, is that if I change the wheel to the wood combo, I'd still want the heated steering wheel to be operational. Just part of my decission making process.
The reason I asked the previous question, is that if I change the wheel to the wood combo, I'd still want the heated steering wheel to be operational. Just part of my decission making process.
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I understand that with the wood wheel, only the leather portion is heated. Not sure how you can find out if your existing wiring just plugs into the new wheel.
Someone on the forum did post about this sometime ago. Maybe they can help with the question.
Ed
Someone on the forum did post about this sometime ago. Maybe they can help with the question.
Ed
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From: Orlando, FL
Stone & Black Bird's Eye Pic?
Based on the pics I've seen, in addition to the very positive comments from those who've installed the wood steering wheel, I'm going to order one.
I tried this a few weeks ago with no response, but I'll try again:
Does anyone have a pic of the wood wheel with black birds eye maple and stone leather?
I tried this a few weeks ago with no response, but I'll try again:
Does anyone have a pic of the wood wheel with black birds eye maple and stone leather?
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From: Mission Viejo, Ca
2014 E350
looks sweet! eddie told me all about the trouble that wheel has caused you..Im sure it was well worth the wait.......it looks awesome in that car! it definetly needed it.
EDJ: we gots to hook you up with one too!
EDJ: we gots to hook you up with one too!
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From: Panama
W212 E350 AMG E63 Pack.
Originally posted by mike_fern2001
Can anyone tell me if the wheel has form fitted in the wood.
The standard wheel is like one piece- no grips?
still fighting over whether or not i pau the 800 for a leased car..
Can anyone tell me if the wheel has form fitted in the wood.
The standard wheel is like one piece- no grips?
still fighting over whether or not i pau the 800 for a leased car..
The wheel is not anatomic.
