Is It Possible To Exchange The Steering Wheel?

Nardo Polo · 05-05-2012, 01:38 PM

Hello again to all of my fellow Audi-philes!
I have placed an ED order for a 2013 A6 with the Prestige and Sport packages. As many of you may already know, the steering wheel offered with the US Sport package is the plain 3 spoked wheel with smooth leather. In Europe, they offer an S Style 3 spoked wheel with the S brand and textured leather on the wheel (See image from Audi's websight below). I would much prefer the sportier style and feel of the S Type wheel in my A6, so, that brings me to the question...

Does anyone know if ti is possible to exchange the US sport wheel with the Euro S Type wheel? Can you buy one and will if function properly in an American car? If so, any idea on what the cost might be?

Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

tenspeed · 05-05-2012, 02:52 PM

Check over on Audizine. Anthony changed his wheel and listed the vendor.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ne-Project-Car

Nardo Polo · 05-05-2012, 03:19 PM

That is exactly what I'm looking for! Any idea what it costs?

tenspeed · 05-05-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nardo Polo

Any idea what it costs?

No idea on the cost. Probably somewhere between $500 and $1000 if it has a air bag. Contact the vendor for compatibility and pricing.

Anthony bought the matching shifter too.

They have some nice R8 carbon fiber, flat bottomed wheels on eBay for $3000-ish.

at1183 · 05-06-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tenspeed

No idea on the cost. Probably somewhere between $500 and $1000 if it has a air bag. Contact the vendor for compatibility and pricing.

Anthony bought the matching shifter too.

They have some nice R8 carbon fiber, flat bottomed wheels on eBay for $3000-ish.

i believe that steering wheel is well over $1k

The G Man · 05-07-2012, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tenspeed

No idea on the cost. Probably somewhere between $500 and $1000 if it has a air bag.

I think the air bag itself is around that price.

manishaudi · 05-07-2012, 06:12 AM

Do you have to buy another Airbag? The new steering wheel being discussed looks to be the same size as the one that comes with the sport package.

You are just buying the wheel & re-using your existing airbag.

So the cost is "New" Steering Wheel + "Existing" airbag + Labor

FuchsB · 05-11-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tenspeed

Check over on Audizine. Anthony changed his wheel and listed the vendor.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ne-Project-Car

Does anyone happen to have the Audi part numbers to price.

Zed 2.0 · 05-11-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FuchsB

Does anyone happen to have the Audi part numbers to price.

Give the folks over at Europrice a call. They do a great job with supplying OE European parts and have experience with steering wheels swaps. It is really expensive to swap steering wheels, though.

FuchsB · 05-11-2012, 11:04 AM

Thats what I figured. Thanks Zed

05-05-2012, 02:52 PM	#2
tenspeed AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Honeoye New York USA Posts: 1,381	Check over on Audizine. Anthony changed his wheel and listed the vendor. http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ne-Project-Car Last edited by tenspeed; 05-05-2012 at 02:55 PM.

05-07-2012, 06:12 AM	#7
manishaudi AudiWorld Senior Member 2012 Audi A6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California, US Posts: 1,041	Do you have to buy another Airbag? The new steering wheel being discussed looks to be the same size as the one that comes with the sport package. You are just buying the wheel & re-using your existing airbag. So the cost is "New" Steering Wheel + "Existing" airbag + Labor __________________ 2012 A6 Prestige [3.0/Phantom Black/Black/Aluminum Trim] [20-inch Sport Package // LED Headlights // Audi Side Assist // Black Headliner] My VAG Mods [Needle Sweep // Video In Motion // Comfort Access Windows // D & S Gear Display // Front Amber Delete // Lap Timer // Adaptive Brake Lights] Additional tested VAG Mods - [Hidden Menu] NOTE: If you VAG-COM/VCDS for your car, PM me. I also try to schedule Audi Owners gatherings every so often. Next Audi Owners Meetup(s): (w/ VAG-COM) 5/11 - Los Angeles - http://forums.audiworld.com/showpost...51&postcount=8 5/18 - Orange County(Irvine) - http://forums.audiworld.com/showpost...53&postcount=8 No Cost, just a fun gathering of Audi Owners (details to be posted in Audiworld Regional section depending on location).

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05-05-2012, 03:19 PM	#3
Nardo Polo Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 26	That is exactly what I'm looking for! Any idea what it costs?

05-11-2012, 11:04 AM	#10
FuchsB AudiWorld Member 2013 Smart Fortwo My Garage Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 112	Thats what I figured. Thanks Zed