BMW should make this kind of steering wheel
09-11-2007, 12:18 PM
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I don't know if it serves a purpose, but I like this F1 style of wheel (chopped bottom). BMW should do this on the M cars. This pic is from the new C63 AMG. It also has an Alcantara-covered option.
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Originally Posted by UUronL' post='468458' date='Sep 11 2007, 03:18 PM
I don't know if it serves a purpose, but I like this F1 style of wheel (chopped bottom). BMW should do this on the M cars. This pic is from the new C63 AMG. It also has an Alcantara-covered option.
Audi does a much better job on this and much better interior. See the R8.
09-11-2007, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='468483' date='Sep 11 2007, 02:58 PM
Audi and Mercedes interiors are a million times better than bimmer interiors.
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Alcantara wheels leave something to be desired. They end up being a pill-covered mess.
I have one on my E46.
I have one on my E46.
09-18-2007, 09:38 AM
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i don't believe those flat bottom steering wheels are permitted in the usa. euro gallardo's and rs4's have them, but usa versions don't.
i guess we'll have to wait to see if it makes it to the usa in the c63...
i guess we'll have to wait to see if it makes it to the usa in the c63...
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='470823' date='Sep 18 2007, 10:38 AM
i don't believe those flat bottom steering wheels are permitted in the usa. euro gallardo's and rs4's have them, but usa versions don't.
i guess we'll have to wait to see if it makes it to the usa in the c63...
i guess we'll have to wait to see if it makes it to the usa in the c63...
09-18-2007, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='470823' date='Sep 18 2007, 01:38 PM
i don't believe those flat bottom steering wheels are permitted in the usa. euro gallardo's and rs4's have them, but usa versions don't.
i guess we'll have to wait to see if it makes it to the usa in the c63...
i guess we'll have to wait to see if it makes it to the usa in the c63...
09-27-2007, 02:45 PM
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What about this from a 1975 Austin Allegro - their Quartic steering wheel !!!
Don't you just love it.
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Originally Posted by IrishEyes' post='475210' date='Sep 28 2007, 06:45 AM
What about this from a 1975 Austin Allegro - their Quartic steering wheel !!!
Attachment 38068
Don't you just love it.
