Can anyone think of any possible reason why a Brabus steering wheel would not fit in a Passion? I really like the slightly larger diameter and stippled grip areas the Brabus wheel has (although the price is outrageous)...
Don't worry, just keep checking the junk yards, eventually someone will wreck their car due to some bad driver hitting them. Then it won't be so expensive. I hate to say it, but Sh@@ happens.
It should fit. I'm waiting for this myself. It should be way cheaper than the Lorinser wheel, too!
I can't find a US shop that sells the wheel AND will guarantee proper airblag deployment, though. You can order it online, but I'm not sure if they will guarantee the airbag part, so I am going to wait for a US dealer to sell them.
Once someone can 100% guarentee an airbag deployment will work fine I'll look into either. Until then, no way.
Hey Sun, I thought the Lorinser had the 100% guarantee. Am I mistaken? Although I like the look of the Lorinser wheel more, I can't pay $3K for a steering wheel!
Hey Sun, I thought the Lorinser had the 100% guarantee. Am I mistaken? Although I like the look of the Lorinser wheel more, I can't pay $3K for a steering wheel!
I don't think so..
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Originally Posted by SmartMadness
The steering wheel can be ordered in two versions.
Version one - includes the steering wheel with the airbag in leather and Aluminium for $2,589.99
Version two - also includes Aluminium Shift Paddles for a total of $ 3,399.99.
We met with Lorinser a couple of days ago and asked about the wheels and its compliance with all the Air Bag regulations in the US. They are working on providing us with the necessary documentation and certifications on these wheels.
They do look very sharp and should considering the cost. We are confident that those that see the wheels in person and have the means will no doubt want one for their Smart. However, until we know that they will meet every safety issue and regulation in the US we will not offer them to customers regardless of interest for the product.
Airbags are a very important part of the Smart Car design and we want to make sure the wheels will work properly and provide you, the customer with a level of safety you would expect from a product like this.
We should have that information in the next 10-14 days. As soon as we do we will make the announcement.
Things may have changed. I contacted both Boris and RTW motoring on the Lorinser wheel. Both were selling them, but they are just too expensive for me. So maybe Lorinser has the certifications now? If so, are you interested? Maybe we can go in on a super mini "group" buy? LOL. I guess at those prices, selling 2 wheels should be considered a group buy.
Things may have changed. I contacted both Boris and RTW motoring on the Lorinser wheel. Both were selling them, but they are just too expensive for me. So maybe Lorinser has the certifications now? If so, are you interested? Maybe we can go in on a super mini "group" buy? LOL. I guess at those prices, selling 2 wheels should be considered a group buy.
They may have but I never have seen an announcement from Boris... LOL But $3,000 would be better towards a turbo
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