Just got my sport wheel.. does the center just pop off? CvTech's probably the pro here

dassub · 01-30-2008, 02:36 PM

I don't wanna force anything. The more I carefully try to pop off the center by prying a knife underneath the grooves on the side, the more it looks like I'm gonna warp the leather and possibly break the center. Thoughts?

In the meantime, hopefully the horn mod won't be too difficult.

http://forums.audiworld.com/9080/msgs/326252.phtml

Zzak · 01-30-2008, 02:40 PM

quattrosissy · 01-30-2008, 02:40 PM

dassub · 01-30-2008, 02:50 PM

dassub · 01-30-2008, 02:51 PM

BryanG · 01-30-2008, 03:21 PM

Cool. I was going to post the same question. I just got mine from Audibits2 today. Ran home when I got the notice from DHL. Couldn't figure how to get the horn button off either....

8Rings · 01-30-2008, 03:27 PM

being a bit more careful with the cutout on the clock spring horn piece that is shown in CvTech's pictures. If there is much slop between the hub center and the cut piece it can fall off the spring loaded button in the steering column. The tighter the fit to the hub the better IMO.

dassub · 01-30-2008, 03:50 PM

CvTech · 01-30-2008, 07:51 PM

maybe I'll go out and snap a few more additional pictures for dassub of my work around. Its a pice of cake though.

CvTech · 01-30-2008, 10:44 PM

My UrS4 wheel

This is the back of my wheel with installed clock spring ring from stock US airbag steering wheel. Notice I put a small flat head screw there to support the ring to the hub.

up close of ring connected thru hole where the spring activated pin should be. See like B3 and I guess euro cars, the ring like you see attached to my wheel was on the steering column not the wheel.

Close up of horn wire connection, a little solder goes a long way.

Close up of wire coming thru hole and attaching to horn activator ring.

Clock spring ring off, yes you have to bore out the hole to make it fit over the hub center.

The spring loaded pin from the euro wheel has to come off, it may help to remove the hub by the four bolts here.

This is actually ALL you have to assemble. Consists of 1. Removing ring from old wheel 2. Bore out center or ring 3. Attach wire to brass connection and on the other end a spade connector to attach to inside of wheel.

Stock horn connection on column covers is left alone. If you don't bore the ring out too much it should like up perfectly.

Good luck. Its pretty easy and makes for a clean look and install. I've seen the "telephone cord" work around as well...but I think this is better and even better than trying to source and spending the money on column covers, plus most of the stuff you will have laying around anyway.

01-30-2008, 02:36 PM	#1
dassub Junior Member Account #: 114903 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 434	Just got my sport wheel.. does the center just pop off? CvTech's probably the pro here I don't wanna force anything. The more I carefully try to pop off the center by prying a knife underneath the grooves on the side, the more it looks like I'm gonna warp the leather and possibly break the center. Thoughts? In the meantime, hopefully the horn mod won't be too difficult. http://forums.audiworld.com/9080/msgs/326252.phtml __________________ -- Short 'n sweet signature: 1988 Audi 90 Quattro (b3) ....and I'm done.

01-30-2008, 02:40 PM	#2
Zzak Audiworld Junior Member Account #: 57655 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 949	the knockoffs twist off with a 1/4 turn __________________

01-30-2008, 02:40 PM	#3
quattrosissy Audiworld Junior Member Account #: 109695 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 139	Apply pressure downward and twist counter clockwise. __________________

01-30-2008, 02:50 PM	#4
dassub Junior Member Account #: 114903 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 434	Definitely not a knock-off.. back rings.. p/n.. made in italy __________________ -- Short 'n sweet signature: 1988 Audi 90 Quattro (b3) ....and I'm done.

01-30-2008, 02:51 PM	#5
dassub Junior Member Account #: 114903 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 434	Worked, thanks a lot ! : ) __________________ -- Short 'n sweet signature: 1988 Audi 90 Quattro (b3) ....and I'm done.

01-30-2008, 03:21 PM	#6
BryanG AudiWorld Member Account #: 88169 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 220	Re: Just got my sport wheel.. does the center just pop off? CvTech's probably the pro here Cool. I was going to post the same question. I just got mine from Audibits2 today. Ran home when I got the notice from DHL. Couldn't figure how to get the horn button off either....

01-30-2008, 03:27 PM	#7
8Rings Senior Member Account #: 66279 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 8,844	Sounds like you have the horn button figured - I broke mine buy being ham fisted. I'd recommend being a bit more careful with the cutout on the clock spring horn piece that is shown in CvTech's pictures. If there is much slop between the hub center and the cut piece it can fall off the spring loaded button in the steering column. The tighter the fit to the hub the better IMO. __________________ VVV Signature VVV

01-30-2008, 03:50 PM	#8
dassub Junior Member Account #: 114903 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 434	Nice, identical days being had across the board heh __________________ -- Short 'n sweet signature: 1988 Audi 90 Quattro (b3) ....and I'm done.

01-30-2008, 07:51 PM	#9
CvTech Member Account #: 58683 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 11,313	the clock spring ring got screwed down eventually. Its tight as hell and works perfectly maybe I'll go out and snap a few more additional pictures for dassub of my work around. Its a pice of cake though. __________________ Cars: 1993 90 CS (The Wife) 1987 5ktqm....(The MC donor car) 1986 4kqm...."again?!"...(The Goohmah returns) 1997 A6q Avant...(The Lady's red thunder) ...and more in the family. Secretary of Shock and Awe Unofficial 80/90 Cabinet URL: 12vAudi AIM: cvtech0000 Pro-Mount Install and Initial Review Pro-Mount Review #1 Pro-Mount 6 Month Trial End and Final Review UrS Wheel horn modification UrS wheel horn modification, pt2.

01-30-2008, 10:44 PM	#10
CvTech Member Account #: 58683 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 11,313	More on horn install/work around/modification...whatever you wanna call it. My UrS4 wheel This is the back of my wheel with installed clock spring ring from stock US airbag steering wheel. Notice I put a small flat head screw there to support the ring to the hub. up close of ring connected thru hole where the spring activated pin should be. See like B3 and I guess euro cars, the ring like you see attached to my wheel was on the steering column not the wheel. Close up of horn wire connection, a little solder goes a long way. Close up of wire coming thru hole and attaching to horn activator ring. Clock spring ring off, yes you have to bore out the hole to make it fit over the hub center. The spring loaded pin from the euro wheel has to come off, it may help to remove the hub by the four bolts here. This is actually ALL you have to assemble. Consists of 1. Removing ring from old wheel 2. Bore out center or ring 3. Attach wire to brass connection and on the other end a spade connector to attach to inside of wheel. Stock horn connection on column covers is left alone. If you don't bore the ring out too much it should like up perfectly. Good luck. Its pretty easy and makes for a clean look and install. I've seen the "telephone cord" work around as well...but I think this is better and even better than trying to source and spending the money on column covers, plus most of the stuff you will have laying around anyway. __________________ Cars: 1993 90 CS (The Wife) 1987 5ktqm....(The MC donor car) 1986 4kqm...."again?!"...(The Goohmah returns) 1997 A6q Avant...(The Lady's red thunder) ...and more in the family. Secretary of Shock and Awe Unofficial 80/90 Cabinet URL: 12vAudi AIM: cvtech0000 Pro-Mount Install and Initial Review Pro-Mount Review #1 Pro-Mount 6 Month Trial End and Final Review UrS Wheel horn modification UrS wheel horn modification, pt2.

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