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Old 10-21-2019 | 09:36 AM
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I'm shopping for an XJ Supercharged short wheelbase and want a wood steering wheel like the Portfolio, but haven't been able to find one. Is it only available in the Portfolio trim?
 
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Old 10-21-2019 | 10:33 AM
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Steering wheels are sold all the time on Ebay for about $300 or less you just have to match your trim color and veneer.
 
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Old 10-21-2019 | 11:35 AM
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I have a half-wood half-leather steering wheel in my SC.

That being said, and like XJsss said, you could always swap the steering wheel. I havent tried it in years, but i have swapped steering wheels and it really wasnt very complicated.
 
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Old 10-21-2019 | 11:37 AM
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Thanks, specifically I'm looking for burl walnut 1/2 wood 1/2 leather steering wheel that seems to be found only in the Portfolio trim.
 
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Old 10-21-2019 | 11:48 AM
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I have the half wood/half leather wheel on my short wheelbase 2014 5.0L XJ Supercharged. So it must be available.
 
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Old 10-21-2019 | 02:23 PM
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I too have the burl wood/leather wheel in my SC.
 
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Old 10-21-2019 | 11:34 PM
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Here's mine, a 2013 5.0LSC SWB, not a Portfolio. The outer circumference is burl wood and the inner is leather.


The matching wood on the doors is gorgeous.
 
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Old 10-22-2019 | 11:38 AM
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Keep in mind if you do buy a steering wheel there are 2 parameters 1, the wood and 2 the leather color.
 
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Old 10-23-2019 | 02:03 PM
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My Supersport came with a 1/2 wood (burl). 1/2 leather wheel (black)

I replaced it with an all leather wheel.

I'll sell it cheap if anyone is interested. PM me
 
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Old 11-03-2019 | 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by XJ-SS
My Supersport came with a 1/2 wood (burl). 1/2 leather wheel (black)

I replaced it with an all leather wheel.
Why did you change to all leather?

Does anyone know if Portfolio comes in short wheelbase?
 
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Old 11-03-2019 | 05:49 PM
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Wolfy,

Did you read my Post #7, above? My 2013 XJ is a supercharged 470HP 5.0L, short wheelbase, not a Portfolio, and came from the factory with the wood and leather steering wheel, which was a no-charge option.

Isn't this what you're looking for?

Stuart

 

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Old 11-04-2019 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Wolfy
Why did you change to all leather?

Does anyone know if Portfolio comes in short wheelbase?
I just prefer the feel of all leather. Sportier. The wood looks better though.
 
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Old 11-04-2019 | 11:24 AM
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That's a good point and I guess why the XJR only has leather-no wood option.
Kind of thought on the Hi-Po version Jaguar might install a flat bottom steering wheel like the F-Types get?
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