C63 steering wheel on manual tranny, yay or nay? - Page 4

tommy1752003 · 09-11-2009, 02:16 PM

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vic viper · 09-11-2009, 03:46 PM

try www.ebay.de almost 10 times cheaper.

aranu · 09-11-2009, 08:35 PM

so.. theoretically i could buy a standard w204 wheel with the paddles and have paddle shift on my 08 model?!

whoa! http://cgi.ebay.ca/Mercedes-Benz-W20...3286.m20.l1116

that cheap! how easy is this to install yourself? do i need the dealer to reprogram somehting for me?

vic viper · 09-12-2009, 03:30 AM

Yes, you need to tell the car it now has paddles installed, do not know the exact procedure for this, but ask your tech beforehand.

jmartinacevedo · 09-13-2009, 06:24 PM

The C63 is by far the best mod ever for this car.

It makes the car feel and drive like an elegant go-kart for adults. Worth the price of admission. The original steering wheel feels like the one in our Yukon--thin and large. It absolutely completes the car and makes the driving experience further enjoyable. After all, this is the part of the vehicle you see and touch the most.

I have enclosed a few pictures, including pictures of the Audio Streaming UMI feature which finally works for me (in harmony with the telephone function) after I updated my iphone to the 3.1 software.

One note: although i did not get the wheel for the paddles function, I am somewhat disappointed the paddles do not work. The technician is looking for a way to make them work and will contact me if he finds it. Like VV pointed out in his post, the paddles are metal--not plastic, and thus feel super sturdy. The "click" feeling is very satisfying. I'll let you guys know if we can make them operational. If anyone knows the exact procedure, please post it!

In sum, compared with the stock "bus" wheel--and as noted by VV--the C63 wheel is: 1) about an inch smaller in diameter; 2) substantially thicker; 3) substantially lighter; 4) easy to install--plug and play; 5) a must have.

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/1300/asumiview.jpg
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/7482/carig.jpg
http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/2091/dashview1.jpg
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/7209/downzs.jpg
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/4674/flatbottom.jpg
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/9...oicescreen.jpg
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/3...toothicono.jpg
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/5463/wheel1d.jpg
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7457/wheel2a.jpg
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/2382/wheel3m.jpg

jmartinacevedo · 09-13-2009, 06:29 PM

jmartinacevedo · 09-13-2009, 06:32 PM

aprince2die4 · 09-13-2009, 07:04 PM

looks amazing...i think it totally changes up the look...did the dealer change out the wheel for you? and how much did they charge?

jmartinacevedo · 09-13-2009, 08:31 PM

Yes, the dealer did it for me but did not charge me as a courtesy since it takes only a few minutes to do the swap. You can DIY with the directions Vic posted a few replies above. Now I'm hoping to find the answer to make the paddles operational.

aranu · 09-14-2009, 06:57 AM

how in the world did u get audio streaming? i have bluetooh on my iphone and i dunno how to get audio streaming?!

vic viper · 09-14-2009, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aranu

how in the world did u get audio streaming? i have bluetooh on my iphone and i dunno how to get audio streaming?!

Only works on cars installed with UMI

WHAT'S NEXT? · 10-23-2009, 10:16 PM

Isn't there a way to make a paddle shifters work? I think there is a guy on EBAY selling them and he claims they just plug right in.

vic viper · 10-24-2009, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WHAT'S NEXT?

Isn't there a way to make a paddle shifters work? I think there is a guy on EBAY selling them and he claims they just plug right in.

If your car is auto and already have the stock paddles then the C63 paddles are bolt on and should work.

If you dont have any paddles it requires a bit more work and you need to get your car to a dealership.

How much for the paddles at ebay?, I have two brand new for sale.

WHAT'S NEXT? · 10-24-2009, 03:44 PM

I don't have paddles now. I have a stock C350. They are $169.00 on Ebay. Will the dealers add the paddles for me as a option.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

vic viper · 10-24-2009, 04:15 PM

Ok, I have the stock C63 paddles in genuine aluminium if youre interested, cheaper than $169 I tell you that.

But does your steering wheel have holes or a base plate for attaching paddles?
If not youll need a C63 wheel or a stock wheel with paddles.

xspace · 10-25-2009, 03:18 AM

Looks really awesome!

Just curious, will it work on C180 or C200?

vic viper · 10-25-2009, 03:37 AM

Yep

babydave · 10-29-2009, 05:37 PM

Vic - are the C63 paddlers just a straight plug and play swap for the std black plastic paddles on the C200k auto? Same mounts and everything?

Cheers;

Dave

vic viper · 10-29-2009, 06:07 PM

Correct, bolt on

dubulup · 10-30-2009, 07:59 PM

Volume UP and Volume DOWN...but be hilarious!!

vic viper · 10-31-2009, 04:37 AM

I would like a fast forward button on my steering wheel, to bad they arnt connected to the same bus ..

09-11-2009, 03:46 PM	#77
vic viper Super Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 822 Drives: S204	try www.ebay.de almost 10 times cheaper. __________________ Mercedes Benz Technician

09-11-2009, 08:35 PM	#78
aranu Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 140 Drives: C230 2009 , E320 1996, C230 Coupe 2002	so.. theoretically i could buy a standard w204 wheel with the paddles and have paddle shift on my 08 model?! whoa! http://cgi.ebay.ca/Mercedes-Benz-W20...3286.m20.l1116 that cheap! how easy is this to install yourself? do i need the dealer to reprogram somehting for me? __________________ Last edited by aranu; 09-11-2009 at 08:52 PM.

09-12-2009, 03:30 AM	#79
vic viper Super Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 822 Drives: S204	Yes, you need to tell the car it now has paddles installed, do not know the exact procedure for this, but ask your tech beforehand. __________________ Mercedes Benz Technician

09-13-2009, 06:24 PM	#80
jmartinacevedo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 255 Drives: 2009 C300 SPORT 4MATIC	BEST MOD FOR THIS CAR EVER! The C63 is by far the best mod ever for this car. It makes the car feel and drive like an elegant go-kart for adults. Worth the price of admission. The original steering wheel feels like the one in our Yukon--thin and large. It absolutely completes the car and makes the driving experience further enjoyable. After all, this is the part of the vehicle you see and touch the most. I have enclosed a few pictures, including pictures of the Audio Streaming UMI feature which finally works for me (in harmony with the telephone function) after I updated my iphone to the 3.1 software. One note: although i did not get the wheel for the paddles function, I am somewhat disappointed the paddles do not work. The technician is looking for a way to make them work and will contact me if he finds it. Like VV pointed out in his post, the paddles are metal--not plastic, and thus feel super sturdy. The "click" feeling is very satisfying. I'll let you guys know if we can make them operational. If anyone knows the exact procedure, please post it! In sum, compared with the stock "bus" wheel--and as noted by VV--the C63 wheel is: 1) about an inch smaller in diameter; 2) substantially thicker; 3) substantially lighter; 4) easy to install--plug and play; 5) a must have. http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/1300/asumiview.jpg http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/7482/carig.jpg http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/2091/dashview1.jpg http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/7209/downzs.jpg http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/4674/flatbottom.jpg http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/9...oicescreen.jpg http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/3...toothicono.jpg http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/5463/wheel1d.jpg http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/7457/wheel2a.jpg http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/2382/wheel3m.jpg __________________ 2009 Artic White Exterior - Black Interior C300 Sport Sedan 4Matic P1, Automatic, UMI, retrofitted HK tweeters, C63 AMG Steering Wheel

09-13-2009, 06:29 PM	#81
jmartinacevedo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 255 Drives: 2009 C300 SPORT 4MATIC	IMAGES __________________ 2009 Artic White Exterior - Black Interior C300 Sport Sedan 4Matic P1, Automatic, UMI, retrofitted HK tweeters, C63 AMG Steering Wheel

09-13-2009, 06:32 PM	#82
jmartinacevedo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 255 Drives: 2009 C300 SPORT 4MATIC	__________________ 2009 Artic White Exterior - Black Interior C300 Sport Sedan 4Matic P1, Automatic, UMI, retrofitted HK tweeters, C63 AMG Steering Wheel

09-13-2009, 07:04 PM	#83
aprince2die4 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 359 Drives: 08-C350 black/black	looks amazing...i think it totally changes up the look...did the dealer change out the wheel for you? and how much did they charge? __________________

09-13-2009, 08:31 PM	#84
jmartinacevedo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 255 Drives: 2009 C300 SPORT 4MATIC	Thanks! Yes, the dealer did it for me but did not charge me as a courtesy since it takes only a few minutes to do the swap. You can DIY with the directions Vic posted a few replies above. Now I'm hoping to find the answer to make the paddles operational. __________________ 2009 Artic White Exterior - Black Interior C300 Sport Sedan 4Matic P1, Automatic, UMI, retrofitted HK tweeters, C63 AMG Steering Wheel

09-14-2009, 06:57 AM	#85
aranu Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 140 Drives: C230 2009 , E320 1996, C230 Coupe 2002	how in the world did u get audio streaming? i have bluetooh on my iphone and i dunno how to get audio streaming?! __________________

10-23-2009, 10:16 PM	#87
WHAT'S NEXT? Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9 Drives: w204	Isn't there a way to make a paddle shifters work? I think there is a guy on EBAY selling them and he claims they just plug right in.

10-24-2009, 03:44 PM	#89
WHAT'S NEXT? Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9 Drives: w204	I don't have paddles now. I have a stock C350. They are $169.00 on Ebay. Will the dealers add the paddles for me as a option. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT Last edited by WHAT'S NEXT?; 10-24-2009 at 03:56 PM.

10-24-2009, 04:15 PM	#90
vic viper Super Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 822 Drives: S204	Ok, I have the stock C63 paddles in genuine aluminium if youre interested, cheaper than $169 I tell you that. But does your steering wheel have holes or a base plate for attaching paddles? If not youll need a C63 wheel or a stock wheel with paddles. __________________ Mercedes Benz Technician

10-25-2009, 03:18 AM	#91
xspace Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 38	Looks really awesome! Just curious, will it work on C180 or C200? __________________

10-25-2009, 03:37 AM	#92
vic viper Super Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 822 Drives: S204	Yep __________________ Mercedes Benz Technician

10-29-2009, 05:37 PM	#93
babydave Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 14 Drives: 2008 C-Class Sport	Vic - are the C63 paddlers just a straight plug and play swap for the std black plastic paddles on the C200k auto? Same mounts and everything? Cheers; Dave

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10-29-2009, 06:07 PM	#94
vic viper Super Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 822 Drives: S204	Correct, bolt on __________________ Mercedes Benz Technician

10-30-2009, 07:59 PM	#95
dubulup Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 46 Drives: 1974 Bronco	Volume UP and Volume DOWN...but be hilarious!!

10-31-2009, 04:37 AM	#96
vic viper Super Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 822 Drives: S204	I would like a fast forward button on my steering wheel, to bad they arnt connected to the same bus .. __________________ Mercedes Benz Technician

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