Ulilbastrd

Will the S4 airbag fit into an RS6 steering wheel, or would I have to buy a steering wheel with an airbag installed? I really like the flat bottom steering wheel, so I figure the RS6 is the best bet..

And also does anyone have any experience installing one? is it a direct swap to the current steering wheel?

And if I order a EU airbag, is that legal in the US?

tgoss

You're going to have to get the round style airbag.

Ulilbastrd

Any idea how much those go for and where I can get one?

atombomb33

Here's some instructions. It's not difficult. I actually just did it this weekend (switched to the TTRS wheel).

http://www.audienthusiasts.com/ProjectSteeringSwap.html

And, here's a link to AZine where a vendor has a listing of some of the top steering wheel options and some pricing. It's not cheap - but this is the only thing your hands touch 100% of the time when you're in the car. The thicker TTRS (or RS6) wheel make a nice difference in overall sporty feel of the car.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...heel-Selection...

Ulilbastrd

Do you have any pics of your wheel? Did you need to buy the plug and play harness?

atombomb33

I haven't had a chance to take any pics yet. Literally just got it done and wanted to watch football Also changed the shift **** to match the steering wheel. Will try to post pics in the coming days.

I bought the steering wheel used from a member over on Audizine. He originally bought from Alex @ Europrice (who is also a member on Audizine). It came with everything I needed to install it (wheel, harness, S4 badge, airbag). Here is his thread. He has pics of the wheel (looks identical in my car).

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ect?highlight=

You can see the steering wheel in post #72 on the 2nd page.

James P.

I have the RS6 wheel (with an S4 emblem) on my car, which I got from EuroPrice. You definitely need another airbag and it came with the plug & play harness.

<img src='http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2052634/S4/S4%20019.JPG'>
<img src='http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2052634/S4/S4%20021.JPG'>

Added one more that shows the thickness better...
<img src='http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2052634/S4/S4%20012.JPG'>

brooklyn86

Sent you a PM, James.

Want to hear more about your experience with the RS6 steering wheel

DrGP

Why not get one from a B8.5 S4?

brooklyn86

Call me picky but I don't want the extra buttons from the B8.5 (post-facelift) wheels since I have a B8 (pre-facelift).