Flat bottom steering wheel

[size12]

Has anyone changed there round wheel to a flat bottom type? Was it plug and play or did it need coding (both will be multifunction)
Does it make the steering any harder I cannot find wheel diameters but I assume the flat bottom is smaller?
And does the flat bottom make parking harder?

[Guest 2]

Should be a straight swap.

I drove an A3 with a FBMFSW and found it no different from a round 'wheel.

http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz90/57_audi/Courtesy%20Cars/OE62RZR/IMG_3715_zps77fb3100.jpg~original

[eob]

It makes it more difficult to steer with your knees. :D
Not that I would ever do such a thing. :naughty:

[size12]

Great thanks for the info.

Now does anyone have a flat wheel but not like it and would like to swap? Worth an ask before I hit the evilbay.

[sportq]

Watch out, I think most of the FBSW's on ebay are from TT's because it's been standard on the current generation from at least 2009 (maybe earlier) so there a lot more of the available from scrapped cars and "other" ,cough, sources. The TT connector pinout is different so pins need to be re-arranged though it is do-able.

See here for more info: AudiEnthusiasts Steering Wheel Swap (http://www.audienthusiasts.com/ProjectSteeringSwap.html)

Peter

[Lukenkarl]

Watch out, I think most of the FBSW's on ebay are from TT's because it's been standard on the current generation from at least 2009 (maybe earlier) so there a lot more of the available from scrapped cars and "other" ,cough, sources. The TT connector pinout is different so pins need to be re-arranged though it is do-able.

See here for more info: AudiEnthusiasts Steering Wheel Swap (http://www.audienthusiasts.com/ProjectSteeringSwap.html)

Peter
Most of the FBMFS wheels are around £430 - £460. If you go to audi and plead poverty like I did you can get a brand new one with airbag and 2 year warranty for around £500 + VAT I know that that is £600 but if you can claim back the vat then bobs your uncle and fannys your aunt

[size12]

Most of the FBMFS wheels are around £430 - £460. If you go to audi and plead poverty like I did you can get a brand new one with airbag and 2 year warranty for around £500 + VAT I know that that is £600 but if you can claim back the vat then bobs your uncle and fannys your aunt

Good idea, I will probably just do that then sell my old one. It's in mint condition so should sell.

[Lukenkarl]

Good idea, I will probably just do that then sell my old one. It's in mint condition so should sell.

I was going to sell mine, but thought I would hang on to it and change it back when I change my car. Then either sell it or fit it to my new car if possible

[belly buster]

Out of interest what possible upside is there to have a flat bottommed wheel?

[Guest 2]

Out of interest what possible upside is there to have a flat bottommed wheel?

None - it just looks nicer ;)


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[size12]

More sporty look and slightly more leg room.

[eob]

It's looks cool and you can pretend you are driving an R8, especially if you do your own V10 brum brum noises.