MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: tony_danza on December 23, 2009, 02:48:37 pm

Title: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: tony_danza on December 23, 2009, 02:48:37 pm
Passat R36 steering wheel.

I wanted one for ages and then an estate got arse ended and donated one. IMO better than the GTI wheel as (I'm alone here I'm sure) I don't like the narowing of the 'quarter to three' position.

This is thicker and feels more like an Audi wheel. Fits straight on and all buttons work fine. Might alcantera trim it.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe123%2Frobertsm2006%2FIMG_2623.jpg&hash=b45393be7a4788f749d2a80725c22b9e91bd8872)
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: Hedge on December 23, 2009, 02:53:27 pm
Is that the right picture?
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: VC on December 23, 2009, 02:55:12 pm
Passat R36 steering wheel.

I wanted one for ages and then an estate got arse ended and donated one. IMO better than the GTI wheel as (I'm alone here I'm sure) I don't like the narowing of the 'quarter to three' position.

This is thicker and feels more like an Audi wheel. Fits straight on and all buttons work fine. Might alcantera trim it.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fe123%2Frobertsm2006%2FIMG_2620.jpg&hash=9e5ddb4da97938c4a2dc3d69096c22528a479bc2)

is a cool pic but..... and i hate to have to do this.....













(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.ebaumsworld.com%2Fpicture%2Fmajickturtle%2F00bs7te7.jpg&hash=6d47762d0c2c107ab1915cefb65afcfce07f72d8)
 :signLOL:
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: tony_danza on December 23, 2009, 02:55:24 pm
oops!
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: VC on December 23, 2009, 02:55:47 pm
haha i got in there before the edit  :pomppomp: :xmassmiley:
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: tony_danza on December 23, 2009, 02:58:14 pm
You'll pay for that VC....
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: VC on December 23, 2009, 02:59:48 pm
You'll pay for that VC....

no doubt  :grin: :booty:
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: Greeners on December 23, 2009, 03:00:24 pm
 :signLOL: :signLOL:

Nice wheel but I do prefer the 'flat bottomed' look!  :wink:
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: Hedge on December 23, 2009, 03:02:05 pm
It's a nice wheel but I think I prefer the GTi wheel with its flat bottom as Greenouse says.

Can the badge be changed?
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: NEWEY on December 23, 2009, 03:03:10 pm
:signLOL: :signLOL:

Nice wheel but I do prefer the 'flat bottomed' look!  :wink:

me too :driver:
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: tony_danza on December 23, 2009, 03:12:43 pm
Yep, flat bottomed look is better, but the feel is sooo much nicer in your hands (IMO of course)

Haven't got around to splitting the badge yet, but yes, it can be done easily.
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: 182_blue on December 23, 2009, 03:16:03 pm
Neat mod, but im a flat bottomed man too  :laugh:
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: plush-automotive on December 23, 2009, 03:17:23 pm
mods can delete this if you like as i don't want to break rules or anything but would anyone be interested in a mk 6 wheel bolts staright on to the mk 5 including the airbag plug is the same.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv653%2FM444SSY%2Fmk6steeringwheel003.jpg&hash=367b781ed98c6a0e2ae8758ccf36b9b84372e9b4)
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: tony_danza on December 23, 2009, 03:44:13 pm
Nowt wrong with that!

BTW - how much to alcantara trim a wheel, Plush?? PM me if you prefer.
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: DaveB@Vagbremtechnic on December 23, 2009, 04:15:22 pm
Had a go in an A3 with a RS6 wheel the other day, brilliant!
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: mortygttdi on December 23, 2009, 04:24:26 pm
Already got one of them Luke,

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2F05102009294.jpg&hash=595519735a4f560b8cac23526e3c2b98a62c98c7)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FS1050604.jpg&hash=0d53fe745153ff2ab0c580a5080fc40dc7eefaf5)

Tony very nice :happy2: I was looking at the passat wheel yesterday, theres one on ebay.de at the moment,  more interested in the front seats though.

Darren
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: tony_danza on December 23, 2009, 04:31:42 pm
The front seats are amazing - fully adjustable bolsters and everything, RS4 style! Even the rears are heated.

I love my mate's R36, its an animal for what it is.. highly amusing!!
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: DaveB@Vagbremtechnic on December 23, 2009, 06:21:36 pm
Not Gary is it of UK-mkivs is it Mike?

Was sat in his car at the awesome RR day couple of saturdays ago
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: tony_danza on December 23, 2009, 06:36:14 pm
Yeah that Gaz - you know us uk-'s lot, we all go way back, like an incenstuous family.

I've driven both of his and the first one was a fair bit quicker with 15k under its belt, this new one's got some running in to do!... I helped with a record breaking run back from N Wales recently  :evilgrin:

Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: DaveB@Vagbremtechnic on December 23, 2009, 07:00:25 pm
Yeah that Gaz - you know us uk-'s lot, we all go way back, like an incenstuous family.

I've driven both of his and the first one was a fair bit quicker with 15k under its belt, this new one's got some running in to do!... I helped with a record breaking run back from N Wales recently  :evilgrin:



Always had my suspicions that John Casey was Tabs/Dent Reforms love child   :grin:
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: tony_danza on December 23, 2009, 07:19:29 pm
Oh, Dent's far too new for that - We impregnated Tabs nearly a decade ago with sperm from a finger monkey.

Wow, this forum lark really does go back when I think of it. Good times.

Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: Beddie on December 23, 2009, 08:06:34 pm
Yeah that Gaz - you know us uk-'s lot, we all go way back, like an incenstuous family.



And i go back a couple of years before even that, when i signed up waaaay back in '03 you had to endure Tabs' rigorous selection process involving a frenchman, a horse and a butternut squash round the back of the bins at the Plough 'n' Flail...  :laugh:
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: DaveB@Vagbremtechnic on December 23, 2009, 08:15:56 pm
Yeah that Gaz - you know us uk-'s lot, we all go way back, like an incenstuous family.



And i go back a couple of years before even that, when i signed up waaaay back in '03 you had to endure Tabs' rigorous selection process involving a frenchman, a horse and a butternut squash round the back of the bins at the Plough 'n' Flail...  :laugh:

Only a bairn at 2005............

Funny........found these in  the door pocket of Tab's Bora when we were doing his brakes the other day.....

Just thought it was a case of picking a username and password  :wink:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jia-ming.com%2FEn%2Fimages%2F0007.jpg&hash=107e36a5eff462bb9e013181758af6230dbf18c6)
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: Beddie on December 23, 2009, 08:34:42 pm

Just thought it was a case of picking a username and password  :wink:


If only Dave!, i still can't face the fruit and veg section at Tesco nearly 7 years on...

As for frenchmen on horseback....  :scared:
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: tony_danza on December 23, 2009, 09:35:34 pm
Ahh, the squash - people don't realise what we all went through in the early forum days to pave the way for you lot!!

Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: Top Cat on December 23, 2009, 10:02:19 pm
Very nice mod.  :happy2: i have had a feel of this.  :chicken:

It gives a more luxurious feel.  :congrats:
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: Beddie on December 24, 2009, 04:40:21 pm
Ahh, the squash - people don't realise what we all went through in the early forum days to pave the way for you lot!!


Forgetting you also had the endure the squash, just hope Tabs gave it a quick wipe over in between new members...

Liking the wheel too!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: cmdrfire on December 24, 2009, 10:55:55 pm
mods can delete this if you like as i don't want to break rules or anything but would anyone be interested in a mk 6 wheel bolts staright on to the mk 5 including the airbag plug is the same.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv653%2FM444SSY%2Fmk6steeringwheel003.jpg&hash=367b781ed98c6a0e2ae8758ccf36b9b84372e9b4)

At some point (and it's quite far down the list) I want a Mk6 GTI wheel. Needs to have DSG paddles and multi of course.
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on December 24, 2009, 11:47:39 pm
Already got one of them Luke,

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2F05102009294.jpg&hash=595519735a4f560b8cac23526e3c2b98a62c98c7)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fss4%2Fmortygttdi%2FS1050604.jpg&hash=0d53fe745153ff2ab0c580a5080fc40dc7eefaf5)

Tony very nice :happy2: I was looking at the passat wheel yesterday, theres one on ebay.de at the moment,  more interested in the front seats though.

Darren
MortyGTI, do you mind if I ask how much the steering wheel set you back and where can I get one from?
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: ollie288 on December 25, 2009, 12:40:01 am
^^^ ebay is your best bet mate  :happy2:
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: mortygttdi on December 25, 2009, 12:48:41 am
Mojo it cost me just short of £250  :driver: but with having to get the new controller and slip ring it actually ended up costing nearly £430? give or take a couple of quid.

Has Ollie said mate ebay,  its where I got mine from

Darren
Title: Re: Did I show you this mod??
Post by: plush-automotive on December 25, 2009, 04:29:00 pm
The ones in the picture i've listed i want £350 plus postage i have 2 both brand new if this helps.