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Old 03-20-2009, 08:18 PM
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Nice... How's the leather and feel compared to MP Design?

If I didn't have my MP design, I would've ordered one already.

On a side note, I didn't follow your issues w/ your car... did FJ finally take care of your problems or someone else?
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Old 03-20-2009, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Skeeter
I'm sure as they sell more of these things they'll offer faster turn around or find a source on cores... Till then order knowing it'll be 4 weeks and the finished product will be well worth the wait and cost.

Happy customer...

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They are getting faster apparently. Ordered mine on 3/11 and it shipped today! w00t!
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Old 03-21-2009, 01:18 AM
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where did you go to have it installed?
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Do they have 1 for CLS55?
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Old 03-21-2009, 06:36 AM
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They are getting faster apparently. Ordered mine on 3/11 and it shipped today! w00t!
I guess they must be...ordered mine yesterday and it's suppose to get shipped Monday
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Old 03-25-2009, 09:19 PM
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I guess they must be...ordered mine yesterday and it's suppose to get shipped Monday
FYI, these ship from Taiwan...so it still might take a while.
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Old 03-25-2009, 10:24 PM
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That is sick! I Can't wait to order mine w/ some CF
i knew you were gonna say that! lol... ill forgive u for being a ricer jk
are those the 63 replicas w.e you call it thats on your car in that pic? when do u wanna get rid of them
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Old 03-25-2009, 11:22 PM
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FYI, these ship from Taiwan...so it still might take a while.

I got that info today by PM. I asked for a approximate receipt date but I'm still waiting for their response.
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Old 03-26-2009, 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by III II I I AMG
i knew you were gonna say that! lol... ill forgive u for being a ricer jk
are those the 63 replicas w.e you call it thats on your car in that pic? when do u wanna get rid of them
lol it's to match my CF interior trim man See my thread for pics.

and the wheels in my rolling shot sig are my HRE's. I sold those Monarch Euro63RS already :P
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Old 03-26-2009, 06:32 PM
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How hard is this to install? You have to bring it to a body-shop? I ignored this thread but decided to read it now. WOW! It does look nice.
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i love the fact that you'll have more leg room but can you drive with your knee's anymore with this steering wheel>?
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Got mine yesterday and installed it today. Love the look and feel!
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Originally Posted by Timeless
Got mine yesterday and installed it today. Love the look and feel!
Mine showed up today for the SL65...The tuner that does all my work commented on the good construction, which is good since he pretty critical about everything.
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Old 03-27-2009, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by AMGfan
Mine showed up today for the SL65...The tuner that does all my work commented on the good construction, which is good since he pretty critical about everything.
So what is your comment on the wheel?
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Originally Posted by bobgodd
So what is your comment on the wheel?

He said he was surprised at the tight construction (stitching and wrapping) of the steering wheel and it was cool how they flattened out the bottom.
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Originally Posted by AMGfan
He said he was surprised at the tight construction (stitching and wrapping) of the steering wheel and it was cool how they flattened out the bottom.
Oh my bad. So you haven't driven with it yet?
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Oh my bad. So you haven't driven with it yet?
Nope...just showed up at my office at lunch, then drove over to my tuner house and handed it to the owner. They have got the car for the 1st of 3 stages of mods...
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Nice, looks like the one from my old M3 that was fully set up for track use.
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Originally Posted by bobgodd
Oh my bad. So you haven't driven with it yet?
I really like the feel when driving. Is much more comfortable than the slick skinny wheel. Have to get used to the flat bottom on those bigger turns though...lol.
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Old 03-27-2009, 07:41 PM
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I'm confused..... is this an actual authentic Mercedes part with a Mercedes part number or an aftermarket designed product?

The steering wheel looks great by the way, congrats.....
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Old 03-27-2009, 09:26 PM
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I'm confused..... is this an actual authentic Mercedes part with a Mercedes part number or an aftermarket designed product?

The steering wheel looks great by the way, congrats.....
From my understanding, they use a stock E55 or SL55 core and refab it...so I guess it's a hybrid.
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From my understanding, they use a stock E55 or SL55 core and refab it...so I guess it's a hybrid.
What is the core exactly? Is that the airbag?
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What is the core exactly? Is that the airbag?
I believe that is the actual steering wheel portion...
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Originally Posted by AMGfan
I believe that is the actual steering wheel portion...
Correct, they use a factory steering wheel. Make it flat bottom and redo the padding, preforations, and stitching. Works with your existing airbag if you get the proper wheel.
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Originally Posted by Timeless
Correct, they use a factory steering wheel. Make it flat bottom and redo the padding, preforations, and stitching. Works with your existing airbag if you get the proper wheel.
I'm sorry if I'm asking too many strange questions here, it's just that I've been thinking about this for a while, but been very hesitant..... Okay, so when you say "Make it flat bottom", do they cut the steering wheel and attach a flat bottom? Is there anyway this can be done without using the old core or anything from my old steering wheel at all?
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