Swapping round bottom and flat bottom steering wheels
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Well, they seem a bit more sporty. They have thicker bolstering and hand grips, I think that is quite comfortable.
It also gives you a sense that you are holding a smaller steering which to me somehow equates to more precision, control and agility. This may all just be perceived and not translate to anything real.
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If its just about $1400 to get a replacement + install, I may consider that as well.
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Yup, I was. They have a car that checks all the requirements I have except that they ordered it with Hex Aluminum console trim which IIRC removes flat bottom steering in the 2015 configurator. So I was asking them to swap the wheels from another car for me.
If its just about $1400 to get a replacement + install, I may consider that as well.
If its just about $1400 to get a replacement + install, I may consider that as well.
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Yup, I was. They have a car that checks all the requirements I have except that they ordered it with Hex Aluminum console trim which IIRC removes flat bottom steering in the 2015 configurator. So I was asking them to swap the wheels from another car for me.
If its just about $1400 to get a replacement + install, I may consider that as well.
If its just about $1400 to get a replacement + install, I may consider that as well.
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You were right, only available until MY15
Jaguar Accessories Online Catalogue. - F-TYPE - INTERIOR - INTERIOR STYLING - Sports S/Wheel - Ignis paddles
Here is the parts number T2R4638
Now I have a color and a steering wheel you cannot get anymore .... getting rarer by the minute ....
Jaguar Accessories Online Catalogue. - F-TYPE - INTERIOR - INTERIOR STYLING - Sports S/Wheel - Ignis paddles
Here is the parts number T2R4638
Now I have a color and a steering wheel you cannot get anymore .... getting rarer by the minute ....
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My wife's MB C300 has the flat bottom wheel and that ain't no F1 machine. I didn't even notice it until she asked me why it was flat, to which I said, "I have no clue, but it seems to me a new fad."
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You were right, only available until MY15
Jaguar Accessories Online Catalogue. - F-TYPE - INTERIOR - INTERIOR STYLING - Sports S/Wheel - Ignis paddles
Here is the parts number T2R4638
Now I have a color and a steering wheel you cannot get anymore .... getting rarer by the minute ....
Jaguar Accessories Online Catalogue. - F-TYPE - INTERIOR - INTERIOR STYLING - Sports S/Wheel - Ignis paddles
Here is the parts number T2R4638
Now I have a color and a steering wheel you cannot get anymore .... getting rarer by the minute ....
Jaguar Accessories Online Catalogue. - F-TYPE - INTERIOR - INTERIOR STYLING - Sports S/Wheel - Ignis paddles - Heated / Phone & Cruise
Let me check what it costs to get one and fix it.
Is there a price list for all accessories like illuminated tread plates, center console replacement etc?
Last edited by rav1up; 03-04-2015 at 06:08 PM.
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Common? I doubt that. More common? Maybe. OK, probably. The vast majority of steering wheels I would venture to guess are still, overwhelmingly, round. That would make anything not round more distinctive. Which is another word for different.
And, as the French say, viva la difference.
You're hapoy with your steering wheel and I am delighted with mine. Bottom line is we're both happy.
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The flat bottom wheel has a cool , racy "feel" to it, ala F1 as RJ mentioned, so if it enhances the ride,it helps for an overall better experience...as it does to me each and every time I touch that wheel. ![Icon Naughty](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_naughty.gif)
It certainly isn't for girth, because if your stomach touched the wheel as it's placed in this car, you'd have far bigger problems just getting in and out, let alone attempting to drive, lol.
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It certainly isn't for girth, because if your stomach touched the wheel as it's placed in this car, you'd have far bigger problems just getting in and out, let alone attempting to drive, lol.
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And your opinion - or lack of one - is quite apparent. And that's great. But some of us do have a preference [re] many things - big things and little things and things in between - which simply makes it right for them/me. Simple.
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For me, the verdict is still out on the flat bottom (not that it matters, since I don't get a choice anyway). For an F1 where the steering less than a full turn lock to lock, the shape can be anything you want it to be as long as you have two hand holds. On a street car with 2 or 2.5 turns you need to able to smoothly feed the wheel from one hand to the other through tight turns (btw, how's that work with the paddles?).
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For me, the verdict is still out on the flat bottom (not that it matters, since I don't get a choice anyway). For an F1 where the steering less than a full turn lock to lock, the shape can be anything you want it to be as long as you have two hand holds. On a street car with 2 or 2.5 turns you need to able to smoothly feed the wheel from one hand to the other through tight turns (btw, how's that work with the paddles?).
It takes some getting used to but using the paddles, lock to lock, and this is kinda true I think whether flat or round steering wheel, but it's more than manageable (and a joy to use).
And my comment referred to F1/Indy Car style not necessarily function. Much as I love my F-Type it's no F1/Indy Car.
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For me, the verdict is still out on the flat bottom (not that it matters, since I don't get a choice anyway). For an F1 where the steering less than a full turn lock to lock, the shape can be anything you want it to be as long as you have two hand holds. On a street car with 2 or 2.5 turns you need to able to smoothly feed the wheel from one hand to the other through tight turns (btw, how's that work with the paddles?).
The paddles can be awkward at times when turning from lock-to-lock, but the vast majority of the time, you can always have both hands on the wheel. The auto gives you more choices, but I still agree it's not quite as satisfying as trying to master all the skills required to properly drive a manual.
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Thanks for pointing that out. I will have to patiently sit with the dealer when they issue the order call for the manual. I noticed at least one discrepancy on the configurator and am hoping a couple of the options that are restricted there, can actually be had.
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The paddles can be awkward at times when turning from lock-to-lock, but the vast majority of the time, you can always have both hands on the wheel. The auto gives you more choices, but I still agree it's not quite as satisfying as trying to master all the skills required to properly drive a manual.