I was playing around with the configurator and noticed the option to add a flat bottom steering wheel is now gone!

Anyone notice that? Do you know why they removed the option to have a flat bottom? I don't want a round one.

Am I the the only one who misses that option?

 

I think it went from MY21, if not a bit earlier. I love my flat bottomed wheel, so you're definitely not the only one!

 

sounds like a retrofit opportunity :-)

 

That's unfortunate. it does make entry and exit easier.

 

But now you can drive with your knee and apply mascara at the same time!

 

Doesn't the auto position do that anyway? Mind you, I've never used it.

 

When you're 6'3" every inch helps. I wish the steering wheel would go higher yet when in auto.

 

I wonder if any folks here have changed out a round wheel for a flat bottomed...is it a reasonable swap out or a real pain. I'm curious.

 

this has been discussed on here before. you can do it, but my recollection is that it's very expensive.

 

If you have spare ~1k$ it is possible

 

If you can get a used one, it would be much cheaper.
I bought one from an accident-car. It was in good condition and costs only 500 €. The swap from the dealer another 100 €.
Best thing i did on the jag.

 

Check out GuardianDesigns. They will make you any wheel you want designed to your specifications. I have one and I absolutely love it. There are also a great many threads on this wheel here which I also suggest you check out. https://guardiandesigns.eu

This is my wheel…..

 

That looks really well done. And a good number of customization options available as well. By the way what is that interior color called?

 

The interior is called Jet/Camel. It took me 18 months to find the dark sapphire blue with this interior and those were my only priorities so it made no difference to me if it was a Base, S, R or SVR I would buy it. As it turned out, I found it in Base, with all options and, VAP addressed the rest.

 

The wheel looks great. Did you get the converted or factory flat bottom wheel?

 

It is a factory flat bottom wheel which was provided with all switches and the center emblem and ring was taken from my original stock wheel. The only drawback was that I lost the heated option as a flat bottom wheel with heating would cost an additional $500 or so. Living in El Paso I have no need whatsoever for a heated wheel so I declined paying the extra. I retained my original wheel.

I ordered the wheel exactly as you see it and you can customize it to no end to suit your taste. Regarding the center band I just wanted an indentation with no color as any color in the center would distract from the wheel in my opinion and, well, it is my wheel. But tastes varies and you can see many who have a color on the band and after agonizing about it I chose just the indentation. Now, I am very happy that I did.

The top plastic mouldings I had done in piano black to match the center console as well as the molding on the bottom of the wheel with an orange U line to represent my orange 1973 Datsun 240Z which I was the original owner of and very painfully sold a few months ago.

The agonizing thing is that you have loads of options to choose from. Even the stitching comes in three or four different styles and when you start putting it all together you wonder if you have made the right choices. The folks at GuardianDesigns were extremely helpful in guiding me but never imposed their opinion and I am just super delighted with the results. Their craftsmanship is superb.

 

Looks like a quality job. I couldn't tell on the site but does the converted wheels come with heating option? There are a ton of options but I think I'm going to get something similar to yours except the stitching, center strip and the "U" line on the bottom center spoke in a Ferrari red. Debating on whether or not I want the top and bottom part in alcantara. ok so maybe not that similar.... so many options

 

I need to start dating more flat bottom girls...

 

OK…so similar but nothing like mine… I fully understand. Mine is mine and you should have yours as you like it. I am not a fan of alcantara due to its tendency to wear and show it after time and particularly in a hot climate. Additionally, I am pretty tired of seeing carbon fiber stuck all over the place so those were not an option for me. I got myself a picture of a flat bottom R wheel and then just played with the photo changing colors etc. That certainly helped me in deciding what not to get.

I will suggest that you take your time, examine all possibilities, have multiple discussions with the folks at GuardianDesigns and one more thing, I wanted the 3 and 9 positions a bit more beefier than stock and GD was able to do that for me. So, have fun deciding. That is the best part until which time you get the wheel installed.

 

I have had a flat bottom wheel since '12 Mercedes and have gotten used to it. I had hip surgery so I move seat all the way and wheel all the way up to get in and out and I'm sure it helps. Our Maserati does it automatically for me as it identifys which key is being used.