2018 S4 flat bottom vs. round heated steering wheel.
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2018 S4 flat bottom vs. round heated steering wheel.
Ok... I'm starting an important survey. The new 2018 S4, the new A4 and other Audi models for that matter, come with one of 2 steering wheel options:
Which one did you pick? Which is better and why? Start your engines! Ready... Go! :-)
- flat bottom wheel, unheated, with a programmable button.
- round wheel, heated, no programmable button.
Which one did you pick? Which is better and why? Start your engines! Ready... Go! :-)
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I'd pick the heated one because IL winters....
If I had a choice, in a perfect world, I'd pick a flat bottomed, heated steering wheel without the programmable button, or maybe a programmable button in one of the empty spaces above the view/nav button.
If I had a choice, in a perfect world, I'd pick a flat bottomed, heated steering wheel without the programmable button, or maybe a programmable button in one of the empty spaces above the view/nav button.
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gk1, since you own both, you're in a good spot to compare.
I've never had a flat bottom. Is it not much more awkward to use when doing a u-turn, 3 point turn, etc.? Or do you just get used to it? F1 cars with flat bottoms don't need to do a lot of 3 point turns, or hand over hand turning it seems to me. When you come out of a sharp turn and release a round wheel to straighten out, does it not glide through your fingers much more smoothly than a flat bottom?
Heating aside, I'm trying to understand why steering would be a better experience with a non-circular flat bottom wheel.
I've never had a flat bottom. Is it not much more awkward to use when doing a u-turn, 3 point turn, etc.? Or do you just get used to it? F1 cars with flat bottoms don't need to do a lot of 3 point turns, or hand over hand turning it seems to me. When you come out of a sharp turn and release a round wheel to straighten out, does it not glide through your fingers much more smoothly than a flat bottom?
Heating aside, I'm trying to understand why steering would be a better experience with a non-circular flat bottom wheel.
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I pick the flat-bottom steering wheel. Aside from the looks, the flat-bottom gives me a little bit more leg room (I have long legs). Winters here in Vancouver don't get that cold. If it is cold, I just wear gloves to keep my hands warm.
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gk1, since you own both, you're in a good spot to compare.
I've never had a flat bottom. Is it not much more awkward to use when doing a u-turn, 3 point turn, etc.? Or do you just get used to it? F1 cars with flat bottoms don't need to do a lot of 3 point turns, or hand over hand turning it seems to me. When you come out of a sharp turn and release a round wheel to straighten out, does it not glide through your fingers much more smoothly than a flat bottom?
Heating aside, I'm trying to understand why steering would be a better experience with a non-circular flat bottom wheel.
I've never had a flat bottom. Is it not much more awkward to use when doing a u-turn, 3 point turn, etc.? Or do you just get used to it? F1 cars with flat bottoms don't need to do a lot of 3 point turns, or hand over hand turning it seems to me. When you come out of a sharp turn and release a round wheel to straighten out, does it not glide through your fingers much more smoothly than a flat bottom?
Heating aside, I'm trying to understand why steering would be a better experience with a non-circular flat bottom wheel.
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Thanks guys. Looks like I will go with the flat bottom... ...Even though it's been -10C outside this weekend! My build should arrive in the spring, so rock and roll!
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I usually wear gloves when cold anyway and like the flat bottom after I got used to it...and it's easier entry/exit.