Before and After Pictures with Wood/Leather Wheel
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Before and After Pictures with Wood/Leather Wheel
I've posted a couple of pictures of the standard all leather wheel that came with the car and wood/leather wheel I got recently. The car interior is Stone and the wood is Black maple. Hope the following link works.
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rks...rcedes&.src=ph
To anyone who is considering this upgrade, I think it definitely enhances the aesthetics of the interior. The installation was quick (less than an hour) and total cost including installation was $760 plus taxes.
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rks...rcedes&.src=ph
To anyone who is considering this upgrade, I think it definitely enhances the aesthetics of the interior. The installation was quick (less than an hour) and total cost including installation was $760 plus taxes.
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Re: Before and After Pictures with Wood/Leather Wheel
Hey...did you stole pics of my car..lol....the interior looks exactly like mine....Congrats! Looks very nice rksharma!!!
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You know an upgrade worth 800 bucks doesn't seem a lot when you consider the overall cost of the car. However, when you realize that it probably didn't take more than 50-100 bucks for MB to produce the wheel and took probably less than 30 minutes to install, the picture changes.
If you can rationalize the price, then it's certainly worth putting the wood wheel. It looks very sharp. I'm sure several other members who have upgraded would agree.
If you can rationalize the price, then it's certainly worth putting the wood wheel. It looks very sharp. I'm sure several other members who have upgraded would agree.
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Damn it anyway!!!! I think I feel about $800.00 lighter and I don't even have my ride yet..... Nice report and pictures. The wheel definatly makes a statement and I'll be upgrading for sure...
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Originally posted by HELL ONA HARLEY
Damn it anyway!!!! I think I feel about $800.00 lighter and I don't even have my ride yet..... Nice report and pictures. The wheel definatly makes a statement and I'll be upgrading for sure...
Damn it anyway!!!! I think I feel about $800.00 lighter and I don't even have my ride yet..... Nice report and pictures. The wheel definatly makes a statement and I'll be upgrading for sure...
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I know this thread is about upgrading, however for those who want the wood wheel when ordering a car new the appearance is slightly different. As discussed previously, when you upgade only the wheel itself is supplied without the center cushion. Therefore the dealer must reinstall the center portion of your current wheel. However when your request is included in a new car order the factory installs a new wheel in its entirety inclusive of a stitched leather center.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=47565
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Originally posted by konigstiger
I know this thread is about upgrading, however for those who want the wood wheel when ordering a car new the appearance is slightly different. As discussed previously, when you upgade only the wheel itself is supplied without the center cushion. Therefore the dealer must reinstall the center portion of your current wheel. However when your request is included in a new car order the factory installs a new wheel in its entirety inclusive of a stitched leather center.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=47565
I know this thread is about upgrading, however for those who want the wood wheel when ordering a car new the appearance is slightly different. As discussed previously, when you upgade only the wheel itself is supplied without the center cushion. Therefore the dealer must reinstall the center portion of your current wheel. However when your request is included in a new car order the factory installs a new wheel in its entirety inclusive of a stitched leather center.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=47565
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Sure. Just remember....
that it's got the airbag in it. And it shouldn't cost any more than $1600-2400 US.
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Re: Before and After Pictures with Wood/Leather Wheel
Originally posted by rksharma
I've posted a couple of pictures of the standard all leather wheel that came with the car and wood/leather wheel I got recently. The car interior is Stone and the wood is Black maple. Hope the following link works.
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rks...rcedes&.src=ph
To anyone who is considering this upgrade, I think it definitely enhances the aesthetics of the interior. The installation was quick (less than an hour) and total cost including installation was $760 plus taxes.
I've posted a couple of pictures of the standard all leather wheel that came with the car and wood/leather wheel I got recently. The car interior is Stone and the wood is Black maple. Hope the following link works.
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/rks...rcedes&.src=ph
To anyone who is considering this upgrade, I think it definitely enhances the aesthetics of the interior. The installation was quick (less than an hour) and total cost including installation was $760 plus taxes.
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Originally posted by rksharma
Only the ring is replaced. The center piece that includes the air bag remains as is.
Only the ring is replaced. The center piece that includes the air bag remains as is.
