LorraineC Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Hello, really want to get a golf mk4 steering wheel but is it a straight fit on my lupo gti (2002)?? please help ? Lx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorraineC Posted May 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Please .... Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubster Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Not a straight swap. Information found on the forum. The spline is the same for the Lupo & MK 4 Golf so the wheel will physically fit and bolt on fine. The problem lies with the slip ring. The Lupo steering wheel will have the slip ring on the back, whereas the MK4 Golfs do not, they have slip ring on the steering column. People who have fit the Mk4/5 Golf wheels to their Lupos have removed the slip ring from the Lupo wheel and then attatched it to the back of the golf wheel. Then its a case of changing the connections for the airbag wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorraineC Posted May 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Thanks Dubster that may change my decision ? Can I ask what other steering wheels people have in their GTIs that are a straight swap?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 I would have thought the GTi one is a straight swap. Even so, adapting a slip ring/clock spring to fit really doesn't sound an overly complicated task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRC Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 1 hour ago, LorraineC said: in their GTIs that are a straight swap?? i have some SPARCO, but no airbag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrera-gt Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 I've fitted a MK4 Golf Gti steering wheel, do-able but not easy, you need to make up hollow plastic spacers 3 off for the clock spring, get bolts of the right lenth and thread. You need to drill the wheel boss to attach the clock spring and expand the slot in the wheel to allow the airbag connector to sit correctly. You'll also need to make a spacing washer to allow the, wheel to fit without running out of thread on the steering shaft. Ensure you centre the clock spring and mark it up before you take it apart.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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