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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 11:18 AM
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What is everyone's take on the "D" racing inspired steering wheel? All the new performance cars seem to come with them and it doesn't take much to get used to it. I personally find the flat bottom nice when making sharp turns. However, some think it is pointless and a fad. It looks like Euroboutique makes really nice D steering wheels for the S. Thoughts?

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I drove all kinds of cars all over Europe and that style steering wheel was on the majority. I doubt it's a fad unless all of Europe changes their mind at the same time (totally doubtful). I like it, you have more room to get into the car and you don't notice it at all when you drive.
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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 03:21 PM
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I do have the AMG D wheel in my E550.
It does make sliding in and out easier.
Otherwise it is unremarkable when using the car.
To be honest I had to go double check to make sure it wasn't a figment of my imagination.
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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 05:42 PM
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The D shaped wheel adds 20 hp to any car and the letter D to your vocabulary.
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Old Mar 10, 2017 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Legal Bill
The D shaped wheel adds 20 hp to any car and the letter D to your vocabulary.
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Old Mar 11, 2017 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Legal Bill
The D shaped wheel adds 20 hp to any car and the letter D to your vocabulary.
It's not about the horsepower Bill but the .5 G of added grip to improve the handling.
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Old Mar 11, 2017 | 10:44 AM
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Personally, I prefer the "D" Steering Wheel. It does seem to make steering inputs a bit easier, especially in fast transitions.

Went from a round wheel to a Flat-Bottom with the Corvette and it made a nice difference. Not stupendous, but a nice refinement.
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Old Mar 11, 2017 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Legal Bill
The D shaped wheel adds 20 hp to any car and the letter D to your vocabulary.

Yep, maybe a D minus?
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Old Mar 12, 2017 | 02:35 PM
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I'm a sucker for the flat bottom, and am liking the flat top, too! CF on a wheel isn't my cup of tea, though. Alcantara and perforated leather
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Old Mar 12, 2017 | 08:38 PM
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1972 Maserati Boomerang has to have one of the oddest steering wheels.

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Or maybe the 1962 Chrysler New Yorker?

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Old Mar 12, 2017 | 09:42 PM
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Flat bottom usually for leg clearance for taller ppl like me and easier to heal toe. Flat top/ cut top is usually so u can see ur rpm screen. It's a pain to correct your mistakes when spin out because square is not natural to spin in a circle lol.
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