bstudey01

Well,
I just got in the car tonight and the little rivet on my jean pocket cut a big gash in my steering wheel. I've been looking at the DCT steering wheel for what seems like forever, just ordered it tonight. I'm excited to have it but almost a little sick to my stomach to spend that much on a god damn steering wheel!! Oh well I just must be sick

MAN55LE

CongratsI heard that it is an awesome mod.... and you got a shi!t ton of mods so this will be a nice addition

BagMan

Pics?

I sent mine to Dallas steering wheel for a rewrap. Fattened it up with perforated leather.

Adding paddles soon.

CharlyE500

For me...... just hard to justify $1k for this mod....

HeissRod

Pics? How much did that cost you, if you don't mind me asking?

BagMan

I think it was $400.

Cant find any pics right now.. I'll take some tomorrow

bstudey01

It was really hard for me to justify as well. That's why I never ordered one until tonight. The gash that I put into the stock wheel is unbelievably bad. I couldn't believe that a rivet on my jeans could do so much damage. I'll post pics once I get the new one installed

C_DirtyTwo

I cant wait for you to say that it was worth every penny, then I'll have to order mine I've been wanting for years haha

slownrusty

If you think a grand is a lot trying pricing out the cost of the CLK63 Black Series steering wheel swap including the airbag, shifters and clock spring.

BagMan

allenjdmb

I'm really anxious to get this done too. The pictures of that wheel look great...but I really want the flat bottom.

Redw20855amg

How did your jean pocket touch the steering wheel?

bstudey01

Front right side pocket rivet hit the wheel as I was sitting down into the car, make sense? I will be sure to be aware of this once the new wheel gets installed

Shifter

You won't be disappointed. It was actually my first mod. Best thing is you feel it every time you get in the car, and use it every second.

Btw I grew up in Appleton.

HeissRod

That looks awesome, Bagman.

kompressede

I had a hard time justifying spending over a $1000 for a steering wheel, but I did it. Now I'm glad I did, because every time your driving your car you'll enjoy it. I matched the dark birdseye maple, and added the bigger paddles. I think these steering wheels should be stock item on an AMG?

3BNick

Agreed! What was the lead time to get that done? I'll yank my wheel off today and send it out if that cost only $400. How does the thicker padding feel and how is the leather quality overall?

BagMan

He does it in a day or two after receiving it. If you're willing to pay, you can overnight it back & forth. I had an extra steering wheel, so no down time for me.

Top quality work. Feels awesome. You can custom order different types of leather and stitching. I've seen a lot with smooth leather top & bottom. perfed on the sides. Silver or red stitching. He can also put a ring at top dead center in carbon fiber or colored plastic. Lots of options.

EDIT: I've had it for a couple of years and still looks great so I can attest to the durability of the wheel.

SilverStrk

Totally agree.. I have the DCT with paddles and frigin Love it... Go for it and do the paddle conversion I use mine all the time now.. WAAAAY better than the buttons....

djrabbi

Pics of the said jeans haha. This happened to my seats and got a hole in it...too bad sold the car

HairyHaggis

If you were in the UK we could have sorted you out with a beautifully hand crafted wheel for nearer $650

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-C...&mfe=none-core

cij911

Why not offer custom wheels to those of us in the USA ???

HairyHaggis

Just a matter of economics. The P&P would be high and we couldnt economically offer a trade in service for the old wheel as I normally do in the UK. I suppose if I get enquiries for it then we probably would.

HeissRod

I like that. Looks like it could have been factory while the alcantra wrap definitely looks aftermarket.

berti_00

soon as i get mine if you guys like it i can take some orders ... chose your stitching color and leather type, perforated on the top or side with full leather two tone... this is for Flat bottom and semi flat sides too. I personally cant wait till it comes, looks amazing