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DirectLA
04-19-2007, 10:10 PM
I have a '99 c230K with a black steering wheel and was curious if there's a compatible horn pad with chrome star or maybe a separate emblem that I can use (safely, in the event of airbag deployment)?
MirageHatch
04-19-2007, 11:05 PM
I am in the same boat.

you can't buy the pad with chrome star from dealership as they sell it "with the airbag" so its like $2000.

so any other options people??
benzonline
04-20-2007, 08:55 AM
Im looking for the same but dont think there is any options besides the yr 2000 pad.
DirectLA
04-23-2007, 09:33 AM
Wil the 2000 pad switch out with a '99 pad without modifications, maybe if I were to find one at a junk yard, etc?
OzC36
04-24-2007, 04:30 AM
Would a self-adhesive trunk emblem do the trick without being a safety issue?

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=pki4ij454atgnl45xmg4djmy&makeid=800016@Mercedes&modelid=1359873@C43&year=1998&cid=13@Body,%20Trim%20%26%20Lighting&gid=1305@Emblem
MirageHatch
04-24-2007, 04:58 AM
trunk emblem would prob be too big wouldnt it?
OzC36
04-24-2007, 06:01 AM
Yes, you are right it would probably be too big.

What about the chrome emblem in the wheel center-cap. They are about 70mm, are cheap and can be easily be removed from the cap?
xvvvz
04-24-2007, 06:04 AM
I would think a trunk emblem would be a serious safety issue. At best, it would brand your forehead with an MB symbol. At worst, the emblem would snap and the sharp ends would lodge in your face.:eek:
2000c230sport
04-24-2007, 04:30 PM
It may be sad, but it's one of the factors that got me into a 2000 model
OzC36
04-24-2007, 05:09 PM
Man alive!

You guys sure are finicky (I agree with the safety aspects though)!

How about a PURPOSE- MADE steering wheel button?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-steering-wheel-emblem_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33704QQihZ007QQi temZ170104034421QQrdZ1

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZdfbbfvQQhtZ-1
AirPost
04-24-2007, 06:37 PM
Aren't those for the steering wheels that do not have airbags? How about one of those carbon labels like this...

Real Carbon Mercedes Benz Steering Label (http://www.senkostyle.com/shop/product.php?productid=63&cat=253&page=1)
Section 8
04-27-2007, 04:31 PM
dont know about that carbon look man, we aint driving nissans
OzC36
06-03-2007, 05:13 AM
How about these? They come in a range of sizes 50, 60, 70, 80mm with adhesive backing:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Alloy-Wheels-Trims-Center-Cap-Badges-mercedes-universal_W0QQitemZ320121133586QQihZ011QQcategoryZ 14771QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem