kash0
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Hi, would it be at all possible to retrofit the sports multifunction steering wheel from the sportback into the hatch, has anyone had this done? Thanks
Steering Wheel
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Do you mean just fit the wheel? Or hook up all the controls as well?
If you're just swapping the wheel then it may fit - but the sportback has new audi 'slack jaw' steering wheel centre to go with the same front grill. The 3 door wheels are 'normal' style to match the car.
Aren't the multi function wheels those grim 4-spoke things anyway? I'm sure they are in the UK.
If the car was built for a normal wheel then it won't have the wiring for a multifunction wheel.
If you're just swapping the wheel then it may fit - but the sportback has new audi 'slack jaw' steering wheel centre to go with the same front grill. The 3 door wheels are 'normal' style to match the car.
Aren't the multi function wheels those grim 4-spoke things anyway? I'm sure they are in the UK.
If the car was built for a normal wheel then it won't have the wiring for a multifunction wheel.
synthdood
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My sentiments exactly. When I ordered my Sportback I asked if it would be possible to get the 3-door steering wheel. The salesguy went and had a chat with their techies and although they weren't 100% sure if it would actually fit or not, they wouldn't do it beacuse they were afraid that the control signal for the airbag might not work properly.
I am stuck with the standard Sportback wheel now and although it isn't as bad in the flesh as it is in pictures I still don't like the looks of it. It does feel great though! The combination of perforated and non-perforated leather is just perfect!
I am stuck with the standard Sportback wheel now and although it isn't as bad in the flesh as it is in pictures I still don't like the looks of it. It does feel great though! The combination of perforated and non-perforated leather is just perfect!
kash0
Registered User
I meant the controls, currently I can only have that horrible 4 spoke wheel if I want a multifunction wheel in my 3 door.
In terms of wiring I thought that the wiring exists but its not in use as I have no multifunction wheel, so if I were to put the 3 spoke multifunction wheel in from the sportback, it would just be as easy as hooking it up to the existing wiring that is available for the 4 spoke multifunction wheel. ( Mind you I don't care for the new look wheel either but the multifunction wheel would be very accommodating in the 3 spoke guise).
Thanks.
In terms of wiring I thought that the wiring exists but its not in use as I have no multifunction wheel, so if I were to put the 3 spoke multifunction wheel in from the sportback, it would just be as easy as hooking it up to the existing wiring that is available for the 4 spoke multifunction wheel. ( Mind you I don't care for the new look wheel either but the multifunction wheel would be very accommodating in the 3 spoke guise).
Thanks.
kash0,
So you mean order the 3 door with multifunction so you get the right wiring, then swap for the 5dr wheel afterwards?
So you mean order the 3 door with multifunction so you get the right wiring, then swap for the 5dr wheel afterwards?
kash0
Registered User
If the dealer doesn't know then I don't think it's advisable to try, now we all have unexploded bombs strapped inches from our faces!! (sorry, i mean airbags)
The airbag is probably a different type to fit in the different wheel shape, they cost a lot more than the wheel too I think?
Try speaking to a few dealers, you might find a mechanic who knows a bit more.
The airbag is probably a different type to fit in the different wheel shape, they cost a lot more than the wheel too I think?
Try speaking to a few dealers, you might find a mechanic who knows a bit more.
