I can't be the only tall person who would like a smaller steering wheel. Does anyone know of another Mercedes model that will mount in a W123? I'd prefer something without an airbag, which while it won't be connected to anything doesn't really suit my taste.

-Tad

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1995 G320
2003 C230 Kompressor Coupe
2005 ML500
2007 ML350

I had to go to a Nardi wheel to clear my legs comfortably. I can't remember exactly, but I believe it was 2" less in diameter, and made a world of difference. Found it on Ebay for a good price, otherwise, they're expensive.

~6' 4" , 205 lbs.

I couldn't find an MB exchange to drop-in, but maybe someone has.

Grant Wheels make a Mercedes adapter and a variety of diameter wheels. Although purists will cringe; they don't have to deal with making a hand crossover every 30º through a routine turn . You know what I mean.

EDIT: mine's Momo Gritti, NOT Nardi. I knew it was some Italian designer

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The Golden Rule

1984 300SD (bought new, sold it in 1988, bought it back 13 yrs. later)

As in everything else that they sell, it's either NOS Mercedes-Benz, top-quality used MB, or high-quality aftermarket pieces like Nardi.

You will likely when looking at the prices.

Of course the prices reflect the quality!

I'm 6'1" and 210 and have no problems getting comfortable behind my (stock) steering wheel. Don't get me wrong - I'd love a nice Nardi wheel, but I have too many "need to do" items to drop $400+ on an "I'd like to do" item.

I'm 6'4 and have the same problem.

I'm saving up for one of these:

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'82 Euro MB 300 D Turbo Silver/Blue - Fixed
Adding W115 Intake and Intercooler

1986 Chevy Camaro Cp 400HP For Sale
Engineer
Tuscaloosa, AL

once u get a hub adapter u can mount a nardi or momo or any of those steering wheels. momo makes some older wooden ones what can be had for pretty cheap.

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198? 300D ???K - Future DD
1989 300TE 285K - traded in '12
1984 300SD 186K - Sold in 08
1978 300SD 330K - Died in 05

im 6' and i am not bothered by the steering wheel..

6'2. Not really bothered by the steering wheel, though I think a smaller on may help the car handle a bit better. I would love to have the wood on the wheel, though.

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1989 300E 144K

find an extra W123 wheel.. strip it of the rubber stuff on the weel and fabricate a wood wheel thing that goes in place of the rubber grip..

I just looked up Nardi wheels on Ebay and was shocked at the prices. I bought mine only a few years ago for ~$75 as I recall. It was an impulse buy because the price was low......but still. It's a nice wheel, but not $300 nice.

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The Golden Rule

1984 300SD (bought new, sold it in 1988, bought it back 13 yrs. later)

Perhaps you just need to adjust seat height?

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1995 E420 Schwarz
1995 E300 Weiss
#1987 300D Sturmmachine
#1991 300D Nearly Perfect
#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
OBK #42

I bought my car used with this Nardi, I absolutely love it!

http://pgmfi.org/~firepyroandy/Drivers%20view%20of%20interior (warning dialup users... that picture is about 1 mb in size.)

I really like that Mercedes Emblem on the picture of the Nardi wheel that jbaj007 posted... I wonder if I could find one like that.

Wow, that's very nice.

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'83 240D with 617.952 and 2.88
'01 VW Beetle TDI
'05 Jeep Liberty CRD
'89 Toyota 4x4, needs 2L-T
'78 280Z with L28ET - 12.86@110
Oil Burner Kartel #35

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Thanks, Im really glad it came with the car because I honestly really do not like the look of the stock steering wheels...

Also, it matched the updated Zebrano wood shifter you can see in the same picture... I really love it.

I have a Grant steering wheel hanging around that came off of a Jeep Cherokee. All you'd need is the adapter kit to fit your benz. It is chemically blackened steel with black leather over-wrap. I'd sell for $40. It has one little scratch on it....did I mention little?

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EPA Section 609 Certified MVAC Technician
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Ahh the smell of Diesel Fuel, it's like coffee in the morning!

My Car:

1982 300SD Turbo Diesel (231,500 miles!) RIP

1984 300SD Turbo Diesel Custom (235,500 mi on driveline.) - On Road!!

www.icsrepair.com

Man I'm glad I can fit comfortable behind the wheel in my car (5'8", 132lbs) because I love the feel of that big steering wheel. It remind me that I'm driving a tank.

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Seth

1984 300D 225K
1985 300D Donor body
1985 300D Turbo 165K. Totaled. Donor Engine. It runs!!!
1980 300SD 311K My New Baby.
1979 BMW 633csi 62K+++? Dead odo