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G_wagon_85
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Steering Wheel
I was wondering if I could put a new steering wheel on my g it is an 85' and the steering wheel is falling apart(the leather stuff). Could i add a newer steering wheel because I dont really like how big it is either. |
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amzimmy
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: South Africa/Italy
Vehicle(s): GD300 1981, Alfa GT 3,2 V6, Alfa Brera Q4 3,2 V6.
Posts: 850
| RE: Steering Wheel
You can replace the steering wheel with any of the car steering (no airbag?) the problem with the new smaller steering wheels is that the visual of the dials is constricted.
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gwagen460swb
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Vehicle(s): 280GE SWB, Toyota Highlander, BMW530i, RR HSE
Posts: 513
| Re: Steering Wheel
Have you thought about just buying a steering wheel wrap? You really think that steering wheel is too big? I think the size is just right. |
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Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Jun 2006
Location: Finland
Vehicle(s): GD300, S350 CDI
Posts: 446
| RE: Steering Wheel
The MB power steering is relatively weak. If you change the wheel to smalled diameter, your steering will be even more heavy. May not be an issue on road, but off-road that extra power is nice.
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Inkblotz
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Georgia
Vehicle(s): 90 300GD "Thundering Turtle II", w/ 603A turbo
Posts: 3186
| Re: Steering Wheel
Mercedes has always had a larger wheel so that the driver can apply more torque. The larger the circle the more torque/power you produce. With a smaller wheel at standstill there will be more effort needed on your part to turn. I believe the steering boxes on the new cars have a higher output thus less effort thus smaller wheel can be used. I have found over the years that in a Mercedes you "feel" the road. For me the new cars (circa Daimler Chrysler) Have lost that feel.
Mark
Edited by Inkblotz 7/18/2006 8:35 AM
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G_wagon_85
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: Steering Wheel
after some thought i just got it re wrapped at a car apholstery place close to my house. thanks for all your replies |
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