Airbag needed

[Stu_b7]

As above really I have just purchased a Audi flat bottom steering wheel off eBay and am now in search of a air bag to fit it, problem is, 1 they all look the same to me! And 2 not sure what part number I will need?
I had a look on here and think this is the correct part number but not 100% sure 8J0880201 but can only find 1 on eBay and that going for £300!! I will put a picture of the wheel so any advice would be much appreciated.

 

[Jon13s]

It's a mine field isn't it. Some are £30 and some are £300 for no apparent reason.

I need a standard airbag for my wheel :-( it has marks on it and the silver trim (shield is worn).

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[Stu_b7]

Yeah it really is a minefield! Can’t believe how much they are and how few are available, dread to think how much one from Audi must be!

 

[Charlie Farley]

Sometimes just better to go for a complete assembly, ok its going to be a bit more but at least its complete and can be fitted.
Going with bare wheel does have its pitfalls and by the time you've found a suitable bag you're probably in the same price bracket as a complete wheel.
best of luck with it all chaps.

 

[Charlie Farley]

My RS4 FBSW cost me £600 as a complete ready to fit assembly, to be honest i thought that was a lot but maybe it wasn't so much after all, and it went on ok.

 

[mikep99]

8J0880201 is the correct part number for A3/TT flat bottom wheels like the one you have.
The going rate when I was looking for just the airbag was £250 - £300.
As said above, realised it'd be easier to buy a complete wheel with airbag - should be able to get one for £350ish.
I've still got a bare wheel that I initially bought which I'll look at selling in the near future and hopefully get my money back on it.

Mike

 

[tr7]

If you want a better deal your only bet is going to be going to a local dismantlers/breaker and buying one in person

A significant portion of the £300 you see advertised online is Paypal + Ebay fees and Postage.

Buy in person, with cash will yield a lower price

 

[tr7]

p.s. great purchase!

Glad to see more B7 owners are doing this mod. Makes a massive difference to the interior imo

 

[Charlie Farley]

If you want a better deal your only bet is going to be going to a local dismantlers/breaker and buying one in person

A significant portion of the £300 you see advertised online is Paypal + Ebay fees and Postage.

Buy in person, with cash will yield a lower price

I agree but many breakers are now geting very savvy on these sortes of parts and if they are even half decent quality they really sting buyers these days, still worth a look all the same.
It is that RS / S badge situation , anything thing that has a specific badge or part with the name on it and sellers take that as a licence to print money , even for poor condition kit.

 

[mikep99]

Keep an eye on this ..

Audi a3 sline flat bottom steering wheel | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Audi a3 sline flat bottom steering wheel at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

If you're in the market for a wheel and airbag.
The wiring will need to be modified slightly but you'll find that with *most* A3/TT looms.

It's nothing to do with me by the way, just something I saw that might be relevant.

HTH
Mike

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[Stu_b7]

Keep an eye on this ..

Audi a3 sline flat bottom steering wheel | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Audi a3 sline flat bottom steering wheel at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

If you're in the market for a wheel and airbag.
The wiring will need to be modified slightly but you'll find that with *most* A3/TT looms.

It's nothing to do with me by the way, just something I saw that might be relevant.

HTH
Mike

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Was literally just looking at this before I came on here and it is now on my watched list shame I didn’t see this before I brought the other wheel but could still be a purchase if it goes for the right price

 

[mikep99]

Anything below 350:and it'd be a buy for me

Mike

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[Stu_b7]

Keep an eye on this ..

Audi a3 sline flat bottom steering wheel | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Audi a3 sline flat bottom steering wheel at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

If you're in the market for a wheel and airbag.
The wiring will need to be modified slightly but you'll find that with *most* A3/TT looms.

It's nothing to do with me by the way, just something I saw that might be relevant.

HTH
Mike

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Just put an offer in for this just wanted to know what wiring I will need for it?

 

[Stu_b7]

Also waiting for the seller to get back to me as I want to make sure that is the correct airbag for that wheel as he hasn’t shown the 8J0 code on just the one on the back of the airbag