Why does the SLine have a flat bottom steering wheel? Don't see the purpose other than giving more leg room to adjust the wheel downwards. Reminds me of the old Austin Allegro square steering wheel!
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It's purely a style/looks thing....And maybe help people with 'pot bellies'....
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And may even help people with big chins..
LOL! I hadn't thought of that - bonus !!
Yep - and is great for getting a good grip when turning tightly.
For me the whole ergonomics of the flat bottomed steering wheel on the s-line/S3 is briilliant, and IMHO is better than the wheel on the new R8 V10+. I am sure others might disagree.
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the flat bottom steering in theory is too make left foot braking easier on race cars, however on our cars its purely for the aesthetics and imho much better than fully round to feel
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Maybe look into having the allegro steering wheel retrofitted if you prefer more 'balanced' ..............................but don't stop there, gotta have them sexy shag pile carpets too to complete the look......................
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Ahh! memories of childhood....Maybe look into having the allegro steering wheel retrofitted if you prefer more 'balanced' ..............................but don't stop there, gotta have them sexy shag pile carpets too to complete the look......................
Memories of when I used to dewax and PDI them when I worked for the same company that now sells audi's in eastbourne...
I love the flat bottom steering wheel - in fact I think it was the thing which really impressed me about the interior of the A3 S-Line. Feels good as well, nice and chunky.
