#1: steering wheel Author: rthatch, Location: BathPosted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 5:27 am ---- was thinking of changing my steering wheel, the current one is very worn :s.
should i get a custom one, maybe a V2, or should i just get a standard 206 one.
problem will be the airbag as if i remove it, it might mess up the sensors and MOT will fail, etc.
any ideas?
#2: Re: steering wheel Author: M60SHW, Location: CarlislePosted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 5:30 am ---- Just get a gti one much much much better feels nice and cheap, easy to fit
#3: Re: steering wheel Author: giveitsomebar, Location: redditchPosted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 5:32 am ---- if you buy an aftermarket wheel a decent one will come with a resistor which makes the car think it still has an airbag fitted and the light doesnt come on
#4: Re: steering wheel Author: Rob206GTi, Location: Hastings, East SussexPosted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 5:36 am ---- Depends on what you want it for tbh, custom steering wheels are normally quite expensive for what you get, aftermarket steering wheels will require a hub adapter kit which range from 60 to 170 quid and will not have an airbag so the light will be on unless you bypass it and a 206 standard wheel would be the easiest option as it should bolt straight on and away you go although best to be fitted by a professional as messing around with airbags can have serious consequences as a mate of mine found out in his Fiesta Zetec S when he was driving it and parked turned the steering wheel to full lock and it deployed broke his nose but was absoulty hilarious.
The other option is to find a upholsterer and have him trim your current one in leather for you shouldn't set you back to much and there are a lot of options to choose from.
Hope this helps mate.
#5: Re: steering wheel Author: eddrj, Location: BerkshirePosted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 5:51 am ---- yeah id say get a leather gti one i did as my old one was really worn , new ones much better feels nice and looks better and more grip too.
Also can get them for £25ish on ebay.
#6: Re: steering wheel Author: rthatch, Location: BathPosted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 5:55 am ----
Rob206GTi wrote:
Depends on what you want it for tbh, custom steering wheels are normally quite expensive for what you get, aftermarket steering wheels will require a hub adapter kit which range from 60 to 170 quid and will not have an airbag so the light will be on unless you bypass it and a 206 standard wheel would be the easiest option as it should bolt straight on and away you go although best to be fitted by a professional as messing around with airbags can have serious consequences as a mate of mine found out in his Fiesta Zetec S when he was driving it and parked turned the steering wheel to full lock and it deployed broke his nose but was absoulty hilarious.
The other option is to find a upholsterer and have him trim your current one in leather for you shouldn't set you back to much and there are a lot of options to choose from.
Hope this helps mate.
hahahaha that sounds hilarious!
Can i use my glx boss for the GTI steering wheel?
#7: Re: steering wheel Author: Rob206GTi, Location: Hastings, East SussexPosted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:36 am ---- Yea i know mate had me in a fit of laughter for 10mins , yea should fit youll need to check the fitment but most models use the same boss kits throughout the model range only normally a bolt in the centre of the steering wheel and then some wires to connect to the horn and airbag module.
#8: Re: steering wheel Author: giveitsomebar, Location: redditchPosted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:40 am ---- pretty sure the only difference between the wheels is the way the airbag is mounted inside the wheel someone with a bit more knowledge should be able to point you in the right direction with that though!
#9: Re: steering wheel Author: rthatch, Location: BathPosted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:08 am ---- ok cheers, ill have to look into that then
#10: Re: steering wheel Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 9:00 am ----
giveitsomebar wrote:
if you buy an aftermarket wheel a decent one will come with a resistor which makes the car think it still has an airbag fitted and the light doesnt come on
& come 2012 it will fail the new tougher mot test
Airbag has to be fitted & the warning light has to operate correctly
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, yea should fit youll need to check the fitment but most models use the same boss kits throughout the model range only normally a bolt in the centre of the steering wheel and then some wires to connect to the horn and airbag module.
