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i came across this on ebay
« on: June 12, 2017, 08:39:00 PM »

passing time on ebay and i came across something that looked interesting

there is a place that will do an exchange on your old steering wheels and will make one for you to your specs.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/custom-SMART-FORFOUR-450-453-454-City-Brabus-Flat-bottom-Thumbs-Steering-wheel-/252811319798?hash=item3adcba99f6:g:Ms4AAOSwo4pYeLMy
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Re: i came across this on ebay
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2017, 11:17:42 PM »

I thought I'd have a look....and read thoroughly the whole description...

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Steering wheel is just remodeled visually into a unique shape style
 and re-trimmed with new car leather. There is no any metal cutting or welding
 to make flat shape, is just extra padded.


The good thing is...

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No core exchange needed. You don’t need to send back your steering wheel,
 like on other auctions. You can resell & get some money back.


But come on...£298.87 (£279.89+£18.98 p&p)...
for a repadded + re covered steering wheel :(

Not for me...I'd rather go the Momo route, with a detachable boss.
« Last Edit: June 12, 2017, 11:21:05 PM by CrazyG »
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Re: i came across this on ebay
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2017, 11:29:14 PM »

Yes it is a bit expensive.
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Re: i came across this on ebay
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2017, 04:01:24 PM »


Not for me...I'd rather go the Momo route, with a detachable boss.

Not sure if anyone's noticed it  but ..... the multifunction steering wheel is made by Momo  ,

It's stamped into the casting on the back  ..... and is clearly visible in some ( good ) pictures of the wheel ....  ;) :)
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Re: i came across this on ebay
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2017, 04:19:37 PM »

I considered it for my car at one point but it doesn't go with the style. If it were a Brabus, maybe.
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Re: i came across this on ebay
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2017, 04:44:36 PM »

I did come across it too, and was tempted at some point, put on some photos, the quality doesn't seem that good, and eventually I'd rather have it with alcantara on the sides and leather on the top and bottom.
Plus the price is a bit too much for my budget.
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Re: i came across this on ebay
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2017, 07:55:18 PM »

how much is a multifunctional wheel to buy?

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Re: i came across this on ebay
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2017, 09:56:39 PM »

how much is a multifunctional wheel to buy?

If you read the description/details fully, if he supplies an m/f wheel
it doesn't come with all the buttons etc....you have to use the one's
that you have...so if you haven't got an m/f wheel to start with then
it's a 'no go'. And seriously, would you want to try dismantling one
if you had one....I don't think so.
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Re: i came across this on ebay
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2017, 10:23:33 PM »

I had to disassemble  + reassemble my M/F wheel to in order to install paddleshifters into it. It is a fiddly job with many tiny, thin wires that can easily break if you rush it at all.
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