Steering wheel question
08-24-2004, 11:13 AM
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The steering wheel in the US 545 with sport package is the non-sport wheel. I like the styling of the wheel, but the grip's uncomfortably thin and not padded. I've heard that replacement/upgrade is VERY expensive. So, I found these guys:
http://www.american-stitches.com
The work on their site looks excellent. For $300 and change, they can strip the factory leather, add 1/8" padding and re-wrap with factory matched leather. For $600, they can do a wood/leather combo to match the anthracite dash.
That would assume I could get the wheel out and shipped to them, then wait 7 days for return shipment.
Anybody done this, or used this company? Thanks
http://www.american-stitches.com
The work on their site looks excellent. For $300 and change, they can strip the factory leather, add 1/8" padding and re-wrap with factory matched leather. For $600, they can do a wood/leather combo to match the anthracite dash.
That would assume I could get the wheel out and shipped to them, then wait 7 days for return shipment.
Anybody done this, or used this company? Thanks
08-24-2004, 12:08 PM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
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Interesting.. I wish we had the wood/leather option from the factory. This is possible with a mercedes...
Maybe it isn't possible because it would be to Mercedes like..
Maybe it isn't possible because it would be to Mercedes like..
08-24-2004, 03:19 PM
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I'm working on finding out how to deal with that. I read some of their content that gave instructions for some cars on tearing the wheel down, and disabling/removing the airbag. Ideally, they're looking to receive just the wheel, without any of the additional airbag and trim hardware. I'll let you know as I find out more information - forgot to ask when I talked to them today.
08-24-2004, 04:55 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
The upgrade steering wheel to the 545 Sport is free, just check off the free SMG option.
08-24-2004, 07:25 PM
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Hindsight, eh? I live in CA - so there was no need to consider the cold weather package. I suppose the cold weather wheel could be purchased; wonder what it costs . . .
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