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Old Aug 3, 2021 | 02:07 AM
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Steering wheel upgrade to newer amg style :)
Did a little mod today
except the cruise control on the wheel all works as they should. Ordered from ckmdesigns.



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Old Jan 11, 2022 | 07:37 AM
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Old Jan 11, 2022 | 08:06 AM
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Looks good! How was the install?
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Old Jan 11, 2022 | 08:16 AM
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Looks good! How was the install?
See my R231 install video on it. I cant link it since its considered advertisment.
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Old Jan 11, 2022 | 11:32 AM
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Looks good! How was the install?
it was straightforward, plug n play.

had a little hard time pushing in the airbag at first but figured it out.




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Old Jan 11, 2022 | 11:34 AM
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I think it works well with your particular color combination.
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Old Jan 11, 2022 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by toi
it was straightforward, plug n play.
Nice Job, Looks Good 👍!
Do all the button’s work? What steering wheel did you have on there before? Sport wheel or wood?
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Anyone link to my video and you have all answers. Install and functions.
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See my R231 install video on it. I cant link it since its considered advertisment.
people put up DIY youtube video links all the time
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He is a commercial vendor and can’t…just go to YouTube
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All buttons except cruise control work. cruise control is on a different stock on the left.

here is a video . install is pretty straight forward.

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Well that video is old and not up to date. You DO NOT need a converter and cable troubles and no airbag lights now. Its simply plugnplay now.
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