Jordankeeble Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 Help ! I’d like to upgrade the steering wheel maybe from a gti flat bottom if anyone has done it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davy26 Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 I'm planning to do this on my Gti when I can get a donor wheel to send away to http://royalsteeringwheels.com/vw/ They have quoted me as follows: Full modification (Thicker, Thumb grips added + Flat bottom), Smooth leather all around, Red stitching The price would be 205GBP + 9.99Postage (Parcelforce next day recorded) and we would need 1-2 weeks to do so. Worth it I think because the look/feel of the wheel is a big part of the driving experience and there are too many complications in swopping for something like a Momo because of the air bag considerations. The standard wheel in the Gti looks OK but is very skinny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordankeeble Posted September 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 24 minutes ago, davy26 said: I'm planning to do this on my Gti when I can get a donor wheel to send away to http://royalsteeringwheels.com/vw/ They have quoted me as follows: Full modification (Thicker, Thumb grips added + Flat bottom), Smooth leather all around, Red stitching The price would be 205GBP + 9.99Postage (Parcelforce next day recorded) and we would need 1-2 weeks to do so. Worth it I think because the look/feel of the wheel is a big part of the driving experience and there are too many complications in swopping for something like a Momo because of the air bag considerations. The standard wheel in the Gti looks OK but is very skinny. Amazing thanks bud can they not supply the wheel aswell of do you have to supply !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeha Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 It will just bolt in but the wiring loom may be slightly different. You may be able to transfer your existing loom across. I've got an Audi TT wheel to fit in mine and I've fitted a similar S6 wheel to my T5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davy26 Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Jordankeeble said: Amazing thanks bud can they not supply the wheel aswell of do you have to supply !! I gather they can supply donor wheels, but (logically) only for makes/models where they regularly are asked to do an upgrade, (like common old BMWs). I could remove mine and send it, but I'd not be keen on being unable to drive the car for a couple of weeks. The only drawback with the 'Royal Solution' is that they can't reduce the diameter - surely the car would feel much better with a 320 mm or 300 mm wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skajme Posted September 12, 2018 Report Share Posted September 12, 2018 £205 isn't too bad of a price to be fair! If you get this done you'll have to post up some pictures of it! Would be very interested in the outcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 20 hours ago, Jordankeeble said: Help ! I’d like to upgrade the steering wheel maybe from a gti flat bottom if anyone has done it ! I'll buy your old wheel off you if it's in ok condition (without the airbag bit). Mine is so worn, it's not funny. I wonder why they disintegrate like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeha Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Tried fitting my TT wheel yesterday. Physically it fits, the problem is that the clockspring for the airbag and horn wiring mounts on the steering wheel rather than the column. I'm sure it can be made to fit by replicating the 3 holes in the wheel. Not sure if the horn will work either as the newer wiring has 2 connections to the wheel whereas the older stuff uses the column to earth the horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeha Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Thought I'd update this thread with some photo's. I had to drill some holes, do a bit of filing and 3D print a bit. Just need to get an airbag to finish it. Much nicer feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Really nice work. Amazing what you can do with the help of a 3D Printer.... What I'd love to see is someone get the steering controls work. Will be an absolutely mare, but no reason a DIY'r couldn't hack them to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 You have put a MK4 steering wheel in an arosa. Doesn't have a flat bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musho007 Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musho007 Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 The steering wheel is out of a MK4 R32.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeha Posted December 5, 2018 Report Share Posted December 5, 2018 On 11/28/2018 at 8:40 PM, Rich said: You have put a MK4 steering wheel in an arosa. Doesn't have a flat bottom. I'm illustrating the process of fitting a later steering wheel, it's shape isn't the show stopper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battista Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 (edited) Quote I'm healthy as a horse thanks to probiotics for gut health and illustrating the process of fitting a later steering wheel, it's shape isn't the show stopper. Excellent craftsmanship, Jeha. It's great when you have all the necessary tools to do this. I'm not there yet. haha Edited November 8, 2023 by Battista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeha Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Unfortunately it's just a continuation of the day job. Looks better now I've screwed the airbag on. Very nice on the hands compared to the standard one. I need to swap the airbag connector so it's wired correctly, it's just got a resistor at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Get that airbag in mate.... It might save your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeha Posted December 6, 2018 Report Share Posted December 6, 2018 Being 6'5", I've always hoped the seatbelt would save me before I get punched in the face ☺️. When I find the Arosa wheel wiring, I'll get some pictures of the 2 connectors side by side and hopefully they'll be the same crimp and can be swapped over. Otherwise I'll just splice them to make a hybrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davy26 Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 Have now finished mine. Found a reasonable donor wheel and had it re-trimmed in very smooth leather - nice result. Not sure whether or not to retain or sell my original wheel which is in great condition, but I don't think these are particularly valued as yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 How did you do the stitching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 Get some velcro chess pieces for the floor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2ACP Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 2 hours ago, davy26 said: Have now finished mine. Found a reasonable donor wheel and had it re-trimmed in very smooth leather - nice result. Not sure whether or not to retain or sell my original wheel which is in great condition, but I don't think these are particularly valued as yet. That's a nice touch pardon the pun.Id keep the spare steering wheel you just never know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davy26 Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 3 hours ago, mk2 said: How did you do the stitching? With my knackered hands/fingers and deteriorated eyesight I'd never be able to do that myself! Retrim was done by Royal Steering Wheels and I'd say that both the materials they use and their workmanship are really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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