R129 300SL - Steering Wheel

[DanMorgan]

Hi all,

I bought a mercedes r129SL 300 24v quite recentley and really enjoying it, however the current steering wheel is bugging me as it blocks the speedo whilst driving.

Here is a picture of the current steering wheel:

I've had a search on eBay and these two have caught my eye. (Im guessing the correct colour combination is the black steering wheel?)
Steering Wheel 1

and

Steering Wheel 2


Will these both fit the R129 perfectly and not obstruct the view of the speedo? And which would you go for?

Many thanks

Dan

 

[Doodle]

Yes, either will fit fine.

I find it the stock setup still partially obscures the fuel gauge and main beam warning but that's mostly down to my seating position.

 

[DanMorgan]

Yes, either will fit fine.

I find it the stock setup still partially obscures the fuel gauge and main beam warning but that's mostly down to my seating position.

Thanks for that. I'm 6"5 so I have quite a high sitting position and with this steering wheel it blocks the speedo from 50 to 120! As long as I can see the speedo, I will be happy

 

[Doodle]

Probably a similar seating position then - as far back as I can while still getting enough rake on the backrest to stop my head rubbing on the roof lining too much!

 

[DanMorgan]

As my car is H reg, doesnt this mean it doesnt have an airbag? Therefore these wont fit?

 

[Sp!ke]

I think you need to be looking at pre 1993 w124 or w201 steering wheels, preferably a sportsline one.

This is what you are looking for.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=321236886294

 

[IanA2]

Get a road angel, then you'll have an accurate reading wherever you want it.

 

[DanMorgan]

I think you need to be looking at pre 1993 w124 or w201 steering wheels, preferably a sportsline one.

This is what you are looking for.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=321236886294

Such a shame it ended before I started looking! Will keep my eyes peeled for one like this

 

[DanMorgan]

Also, whilst the picture is there - Anyone know how much that steering wheel is worth?

 

[Sp!ke]

It went for 45 quid but I think he got it for a good price given that it appears to be very good condition.

A remanufactured on would be about £300 but it would be as new.

 

[Doodle]

They'd still fit...but you've have nothing to connect the airbag up to.

How you feel about that is down to you

 

[DanMorgan]

I've sold my old wooden one now - for £35. Not really bothered if the person got a bargain or not as the steering wheel was bloody annoying.

Anyway, this has popped up on eBay, would this be perfect for me?

mercedes 107 steering wheel | eBay

 

[Sp!ke]

I think k that will be like driving a bus. It will be huge.