Aftermarket Steering wheel?
11-29-2004, 11:55 PM
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I recommend the MP Designs sport steering wheel:
It will set you back about $1200...
It will set you back about $1200...
11-30-2004, 12:44 AM
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anybody recommand the autowerksdirect.com 's steering wheel?
it looks the same as the mp design, i am in the market for a new steering as well but wanna see wat other options i have, this one does look very nice
it looks the same as the mp design, i am in the market for a new steering as well but wanna see wat other options i have, this one does look very nice
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11-30-2004, 02:51 AM
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How long does it take to get it? I've got one on my Xmas list and may need to order now so that I can have it by them. My hands are itchin to get one.
11-30-2004, 06:43 AM
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A close-up shot of the MP Designs wheel. Got mine directly from the dealer who had it in stock; paid more but couldn't wait:
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...id=37492&stc=1
Feels fantastic - one of the best purchases I've ever made.
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...id=37492&stc=1
Feels fantastic - one of the best purchases I've ever made.
11-30-2004, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Beowulf
A close-up shot of the MP Designs wheel. Got mine directly from the dealer who had it in stock; paid more but couldn't wait:
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...id=37492&stc=1
Feels fantastic - one of the best purchases I've ever made.
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...id=37492&stc=1
Feels fantastic - one of the best purchases I've ever made.
11-30-2004, 12:06 PM
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I have the MP Designs wheel on my CL55 .... It is the best wheel I have ever seen and felt for my size hands.
Highly recommended. And yes, this is the same Sterring wheel that Autowerkes and Performance Products sells.
My wheel is the same obvioulsy other than the center airbag/button section.
Highly recommended. And yes, this is the same Sterring wheel that Autowerkes and Performance Products sells.
My wheel is the same obvioulsy other than the center airbag/button section.
11-30-2004, 12:44 PM
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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.
11-30-2004, 01:40 PM
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Um Sorry I guess I'm failing to see the difference in the stock and aftermarket? I notice that its thicker and might have a better grip. Is that what the $1200 is for?
11-30-2004, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Hussain
Um Sorry I guess I'm failing to see the difference in the stock and aftermarket? I notice that its thicker and might have a better grip. Is that what the $1200 is for?
11-30-2004, 06:58 PM
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the leather covered portion with the finger positions is really nice to play with, but for me the "wood" feels very much like an old"bakelite?" steering wheel, sort of like the old white plastic ones on the very older cars. It produces a strange contrast from the leather and I'm still getting used to it. I do like it more than stock and wonder what it will feel like in really cold weather.
11-30-2004, 07:28 PM
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2005 E55 AMG
Originally Posted by MBAMGPWR
You can't tell a difference between the stock and MP Designs? It's night and day. No wood on the stock and a different grip/leather. Maybe someone needs to post a pic of the stock wheel to compare.
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11-30-2004, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Mattar
whats the message on the display? it looks like AMG V8 Kompressor is that correct?
11-30-2004, 09:10 PM
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very nice steering wheels guys. i think i like the kleemann the best. less wood. having flashbacks of my 1966 mustang in the winter. not so much fun.
11-30-2004, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by gmdebruyn
very nice steering wheels guys. i think i like the kleemann the best. less wood. having flashbacks of my 1966 mustang in the winter. not so much fun.
Strictly personal opnion, but I think the MP Designs has it all over the Kleemann - love the extra wood on the wheel (feels much better than the stock leather covering). Also no advertising on the MP wheel (no offense to Kleemann - seriously considering some of their "go-fast" options) - just my two cents.
11-30-2004, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Beowulf
Haven't used my MP Designs wheel in true winter conditions, but I've had plenty of experiences with other wood wheels (MOMO, Jaguar, etc) in COLD conditions. Never a problem with cold weather feel.
11-30-2004, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by DRCrowder
...Which is scientifically accurate, wood is a poor conductor of both heat and cold (wanna prove it? You can pick up a log, one end on fire, and the other will be room temp). The polyurethane finish is a much better conductor of heat and cold, but it is so thin, with such a high surface to mass ratio, that it will not stay cold very long at all.
