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Old 04-02-2013, 11:49 AM
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I really like the design of the flat bottom steering wheel, but was wondering if they were compatible and has anyone fitted one to their Q7 (2006-2010 model)

One of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-AU...item2ec31d7f49

It has all the same buttons on it (volume, mode, etc) so should be a straight swap but don't want to mess anything up. Plus I'd like to see if anyone has done it and if they had pics it would be great to see what it looks like
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I have not fitted the flat bottom steering wheel but I did fit the 3 spoke w/ paddle steering wheel. to enable the paddles you have to VagCom it.

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I really like the design of the flat bottom steering wheel, but was wondering if they were compatible and has anyone fitted one to their Q7 (2006-2010 model)

One of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-AU...item2ec31d7f49

It has all the same buttons on it (volume, mode, etc) so should be a straight swap but don't want to mess anything up. Plus I'd like to see if anyone has done it and if they had pics it would be great to see what it looks like
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be aware it uses a different air bag to the 3 spoke s line wheel, just did one for a customer.
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Originally Posted by scottr13
I really like the design of the flat bottom steering wheel, but was wondering if they were compatible and has anyone fitted one to their Q7 (2006-2010 model)

One of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-AU...item2ec31d7f49

It has all the same buttons on it (volume, mode, etc) so should be a straight swap but don't want to mess anything up. Plus I'd like to see if anyone has done it and if they had pics it would be great to see what it looks like
i'm about to install a new flat bottom wheel tomorrow and will post pics afterwards. look up Europrice on the forums; Alex is the contact and provides superb service
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Originally Posted by xlr8it
be aware it uses a different air bag to the 3 spoke s line wheel, just did one for a customer.
Originally Posted by Bklyn_Quattro
i'm about to install a new flat bottom wheel tomorrow and will post pics afterwards. look up Europrice on the forums; Alex is the contact and provides superb service

Yeah but isn't it the same rear cartridge and plugs? Was it a straight forward swap when you done it or did you have to cut and join airbag plugs?




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be aware it uses a different air bag to the 3 spoke s line wheel, just did one for a customer.
Originally Posted by Bklyn_Quattro
i'm about to install a new flat bottom wheel tomorrow and will post pics afterwards. look up Europrice on the forums; Alex is the contact and provides superb service
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I have not fitted the flat bottom steering wheel but I did fit the 3 spoke w/ paddle steering wheel. to enable the paddles you have to VagCom it.
My car has the paddles already so not a problem
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Don't ask how I managed that below lol, I have no idea and don't see an edit button to change it.

The first reply is to xlr8it

and the bottom reply is to arp2nr
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the plugs are interchangeable at the back of the air bag, no need to cut, but the shape of the air bag is different to the s-line three spoke wheel.
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Don't ask how I managed that below lol, I have no idea and don't see an edit button to change it.

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and the bottom reply is to arp2nr
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Originally Posted by Bklyn_Quattro
i'm about to install a new flat bottom wheel tomorrow and will post pics afterwards. look up Europrice on the forums; Alex is the contact and provides superb service
Apologies in advance for the low res iPhone pics; better ones to follow soon after a full detail.
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Another pic. Post facelift shift **** and V12 pedal set installed also.
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Nice S. wheel..... is it Heated ? how much did u pay ?


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