Multi-function sterring wheel change

[h5djr]

I have just ordered a new Sportback with SE spec. The only part of the Sport spec that I prefer to the SE spec is the 3-spoke MF steering wheel as opposed to the 4-spoke MF steering wheel on the SE spec.

Does anyone know if the two would be a straight swop and if so, any idea of the cost of the current 3-spoke design. Don't worry I shall be sitting down if any one gives me the price!!!

 

[V6Pete]

Assuming you don't want a FB, I've seen this on ebay for £419-£480:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170304621094

Is the air bag different to the 4 spoke wheel?

 

[Issac Hunt]

If you dont need the airbag (I think they are the same from memory) then there are loads on Ebay.

I sold mine for £200.

 

[h5djr]

If you dont need the airbag (I think they are the same from memory) then there are loads on Ebay.

I sold mine for £200.

I assume the airbag would be interchangable. One thing I do need is one with the DSG/S-tronic paddles.

 

[Issac Hunt]

Depending on your time scales, I will have another for sale in the coming few months as soon as I can track down an RS6 steering wheel.

 

[h5djr]

Depending on your time scales, I will have another for sale in the coming few months as soon as I can track down an RS6 steering wheel.

Keep me posted as I may well be interested.

My dealer has just checked with Audi UK and they tell him he cannot order an SE with the Sport 3-spoke MF wheel so it looks like I shall shall have to change it myself.

Is it just a straight swap or do any other changes need to be made and are the air bags interchangable.

 

[h5djr]

Out of interest I've spoken to the parts department at my dealers and got the following prices for the 3-spoke MF steering wheel.

The actual 3-spoke MF steering wheel = £412

The air-bag unit = £528.

 

[HotboxDeluxe]

Yowza...most of my cars didn't cost that much

 

[h5djr]

Further investigation tells me that although it would be a straight swap, it would need both a new steering wheel and a new airbag. Perhaps I'll just grow to link the 4-spoke instead!!

 

[HotboxDeluxe]

I'd make myself like the 4-spoke jobby if the alternative was nearly a grand...yikes