Steering wheels??
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I have the Kleemann wheel in mine. I bought the MP design one, and decided I wanted one with less wood. I've been really happy with the Kleemann one. Ill try to get some pics of it up by then end of the day. Overall, the shape of the wheel is almost identical to the MP design one, the main difference being the amount of wood, and you can even get it with no wood.
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just saw the kleemann one, i see what you mean about less wood. That thing looks like its ready to steer the Enterprise! looks cool, but i wonder whether the MP/Renn wheel would look more at home due to its slightly simpler look... Would love to see your photos Akara, im yet to see the wheel fitted..
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Here is a post I made about two years ago in this thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/90209-aftermarket-steering-wheel.html
regarding steering wheels:
Autowerks is no longer around, but I think people have found another source for the MP Design steering wheel.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/90209-aftermarket-steering-wheel.html
regarding steering wheels:
Originally Posted by t-bone
Here are some selections of steering wheels.
1st one is the MP design. It's available from Autowerks. The best one in my opinion since you get the most wood and the perforated leather. Good price.
2nd is the AMG F1 steering. It's nice, but there's no wood and it appears a little less thick than the Autowerks one. Not sure of the price, but I also haven't seen anyone with it except a guy from the messageboard Rennteam. This picture is of his steering wheel. Some places have said they can get this steering wheel, but I haven't seen that happen just yet.
3rd is the Kleemann. It has the same shape as the Autowerks one except that there is less wood. Not sure of the price, but I think it may be more than the Autowerks one.
1st one is the MP design. It's available from Autowerks. The best one in my opinion since you get the most wood and the perforated leather. Good price.
2nd is the AMG F1 steering. It's nice, but there's no wood and it appears a little less thick than the Autowerks one. Not sure of the price, but I also haven't seen anyone with it except a guy from the messageboard Rennteam. This picture is of his steering wheel. Some places have said they can get this steering wheel, but I haven't seen that happen just yet.
3rd is the Kleemann. It has the same shape as the Autowerks one except that there is less wood. Not sure of the price, but I think it may be more than the Autowerks one.
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I've been researching wheels for my CLS55. If a CLS wheel will apply to a group buy please PM me the price.
MP Design wheel is definitely the value leader. Is it only available with perforated leather and the burl matte or glossy laurel woods ? Or can it be custom ordered with Alcantara or piano black lacquer wood ?
One of our sponsors has given me a quote for a custom Brabus wheel with Alcantara and black piano black lacquer wood. It is very expensive but does have the chrome paddle shifters -- I'm not aware of any other aftermarket wheels that have these, at least yet.
I'm still waiting to hear if the new AMG 63 steering wheel is compatible with the 55, or even better if the paddle shifters can be obtained separately to replace the buttons.
MP Design wheel is definitely the value leader. Is it only available with perforated leather and the burl matte or glossy laurel woods ? Or can it be custom ordered with Alcantara or piano black lacquer wood ?
One of our sponsors has given me a quote for a custom Brabus wheel with Alcantara and black piano black lacquer wood. It is very expensive but does have the chrome paddle shifters -- I'm not aware of any other aftermarket wheels that have these, at least yet.
I'm still waiting to hear if the new AMG 63 steering wheel is compatible with the 55, or even better if the paddle shifters can be obtained separately to replace the buttons.
Last edited by Heisenberg; Aug 11, 2006 at 04:03 PM.
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Check with MBenzNL. I know he can get a variety of steering wheels and they can even be an AMG manufaktur steering wheel according to this post 30 in this thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/1501721-post.html
Post 30:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....1&postcount=30
https://mbworld.org/forums/1501721-post.html
Post 30:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....1&postcount=30
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Jangy,
Here is a link to a thread about steering wheel installation.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...steering+wheel
I had difficulty getting the plugs (yellow and green) to the airbags loose without breaking the clips. I pryed them and broke the clips but it didn't hurt them. Apparently most are able to remove them with their fingers.
You will need a set of Torx drivers to remove the horn switch/ Airbag off of the wheel. PM me if you have problems. It should take about 15 minutes to do the job if you're doing it right.
Airbags inadvertently going off is a non issue. Make sure the ignition is off and it can't happen.
You'll love the difference. Like my wife says "thicker is better".
Here is a link to a thread about steering wheel installation.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...steering+wheel
I had difficulty getting the plugs (yellow and green) to the airbags loose without breaking the clips. I pryed them and broke the clips but it didn't hurt them. Apparently most are able to remove them with their fingers.
You will need a set of Torx drivers to remove the horn switch/ Airbag off of the wheel. PM me if you have problems. It should take about 15 minutes to do the job if you're doing it right.
Airbags inadvertently going off is a non issue. Make sure the ignition is off and it can't happen.
You'll love the difference. Like my wife says "thicker is better".
Last edited by Vetluver; Aug 11, 2006 at 06:40 PM.
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Well guys, here is a link for the group buy on the MP Design Steering wheel for the E55.
http://www.euroteckmotorsports.com/i...il&product=239
I someone said there are already 5 people, so there is the link for the other 3 that i do not know of.
http://www.euroteckmotorsports.com/i...il&product=239
I someone said there are already 5 people, so there is the link for the other 3 that i do not know of.
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Originally Posted by vrus
I just bought one of those MP Design wheels from Neal a few days ago... Charcoal leather w/Birds Eye Maple wood trim..
Hey Neal: Is that mine?????
Anxiously awaiting new steering wheel..
Hey Neal: Is that mine?????
Anxiously awaiting new steering wheel..
I just found that pic on my hard drive from a while ago, but in a way, it is yours since its idenitical to that one!
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Great. I just buy the wheel 2 days ago and now everyone comes out of the woodwork and wants a group buy... LOL...
You guys will love that wheel.. My buddy John has it in his car and after a few seconds of using it I just had to have one...
So, Neal, you can pay the commission for the sale to my buddy John.
You guys will love that wheel.. My buddy John has it in his car and after a few seconds of using it I just had to have one...
So, Neal, you can pay the commission for the sale to my buddy John.
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Originally Posted by vrus
Great. I just buy the wheel 2 days ago and now everyone comes out of the woodwork and wants a group buy... LOL...
You guys will love that wheel.. My buddy John has it in his car and after a few seconds of using it I just had to have one...
So, Neal, you can pay the commission for the sale to my buddy John.
You guys will love that wheel.. My buddy John has it in his car and after a few seconds of using it I just had to have one...
So, Neal, you can pay the commission for the sale to my buddy John.
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Jangy:
See my post below on my Brabus piece for another steering wheel idea.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...50#post1714748
apple '55
See my post below on my Brabus piece for another steering wheel idea.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...50#post1714748
apple '55
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I want the price down, so could everyone please post here to see how many we have? I guess we need to have the number of people before we get the price?
Lets get ten people commited and i'll get us the best deal on the wheel that we want. I guess the model, etc is open again since we didn't go with this one. Please be specific on who is "interested" and who is ready to BUY. If you have questions or preferences, post or PM me and I'll get them cleared up, but I only want to put in the time if you are serious to get the price down.
EDIT: By the way, i was quoted just under $1500 retail for the Kleeman, so we may can get that one at the same price if we get enough people?? Just a thought. i am not so picky. i mainly want a thicker wheel. I am leaning toward the MP, snce i like the looks and it is the "cheapest".
1 - Jangy
Lets get ten people commited and i'll get us the best deal on the wheel that we want. I guess the model, etc is open again since we didn't go with this one. Please be specific on who is "interested" and who is ready to BUY. If you have questions or preferences, post or PM me and I'll get them cleared up, but I only want to put in the time if you are serious to get the price down.
EDIT: By the way, i was quoted just under $1500 retail for the Kleeman, so we may can get that one at the same price if we get enough people?? Just a thought. i am not so picky. i mainly want a thicker wheel. I am leaning toward the MP, snce i like the looks and it is the "cheapest".
1 - Jangy
Last edited by jangy; Aug 12, 2006 at 02:07 PM.
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Originally Posted by jangy
I want the price down, so could everyone please post here to see how many we have? I guess we need to have the number of people before we get the price?
Lets get ten people commited and i'll get us the best deal on the wheel that we want. I guess the model, etc is open again since we didn't go with this one. Please be specific on who is "interested" and who is ready to BUY. If you have questions or preferences, post or PM me and I'll get them cleared up, but I only want to put in the time if you are serious to get the price down.
EDIT: By the way, i was quoted just under $1500 retail for the Kleeman, so we may can get that one at the same price if we get enough people?? Just a thought. i am not so picky. i mainly want a thicker wheel. I am leaning toward the MP, snce i like the looks and it is the "cheapest".
1 - Jangy
Lets get ten people commited and i'll get us the best deal on the wheel that we want. I guess the model, etc is open again since we didn't go with this one. Please be specific on who is "interested" and who is ready to BUY. If you have questions or preferences, post or PM me and I'll get them cleared up, but I only want to put in the time if you are serious to get the price down.
EDIT: By the way, i was quoted just under $1500 retail for the Kleeman, so we may can get that one at the same price if we get enough people?? Just a thought. i am not so picky. i mainly want a thicker wheel. I am leaning toward the MP, snce i like the looks and it is the "cheapest".
1 - Jangy
2 - 2K6E55 (MP Design)
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I started a group buy thread for those interested in joining. If you simply have questions or comments, please post them here.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...20#post1716520
Please do not add yourself here, since I am trying to get a real number of those interested.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...20#post1716520
Please do not add yourself here, since I am trying to get a real number of those interested.
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