Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel Guide...

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Since the original steering wheel posts have become quite cluttered and there are new offerings I thought it would be good to start some new threads with all of the information and offerings in one spot.

These are full packages that are plug and play with the proper C7 multi-function controls, guaranteed to fit the first time and work perfectly right out of the box. Note that pricing may change with these specific wheels based on availability of them with C7 controls. Certain wheels may require being built with the proper multi-function controls which can increase pricing:

ALL C7 modes require an airbag for installation. The stock airbag attaches in an entirely different manner and is not compatible with these steering wheels.

C7.5 models with a flat-bottom steering wheel currently do not require an airbag for fitment, but all other C7.5 models require an airbag for fitment.

Smooth Leather Flat-Bottom Steering Wheels - (All smooth leather, silver, red stitching, with or without shift paddles, airbag if required, badge additional)



S6/7 Leather Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages
(Smooth Leather, Double Stitching, w/ or w/o Paddles, Airbag)

Website - A6, S6 C7 - S6 Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages
Website - A7, S7, RS7 C7 - S7 Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages

Website - A6, S6 C7.5 - S6 Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages
Website - A7, S7, RS7 C7.5 - S7 Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages

Smooth Leather Flat-Bottom Steering Wheels - (All smooth leather, black stitching, with or with shift paddles, no badging)

Smooth Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Package - $899.00 each +$699 Airbag
(Smooth Leather, Single Stitching, w/ Black Paddles, No Badging)

Website - A6, S6 C7 - Smooth Leather Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages
Website - A7, S7, RS7 C7 - Smooth Leather Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages

Website - A6, S6 C7.5 - Smooth Leather Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages
Website - A7, S7, RS7 C7.5 - Smooth Leather Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages

S-Line Flat-Bottom Steering Wheels - (Partial air leather, black or titanium stitching, with or without shift paddles, S-Line badge included, airbag if required, custom built to order)



S-Line Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Package
(Partial Air Leather, Single Stitching, w/ or w/o Paddles, Airbag)

Website - A6, S6 C7 - S-Line Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages
Website - A7, S7, RS7 C7 - S-Line Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages

Website - A6, S6 C7.5 - S-Line Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages
Website - A7, S7, RS7 C7.5 - S-Line Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages

S-Line Competition Flat-Bottom Steering Wheels - (Partial air leather, red stitching, with shift paddles, S-Line badge included)

S-Line Competition Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Package
(Partial Air Leather, Single Red Stitching, w/ Black or Extended Paddles, Airbag)

Website - A6, S6 C7 - S-Line Competition Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages
Website - A7, S7, RS7 C7 - S-Line Competition Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages

Website - A6, S6 C7.5 - S-Line Competition Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages
Website - A7, S7, RS7 C7.5 - S-Line Competition Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages

RS6/7 Flat-Bottom Steering Wheels - (Full air leather, grey stitching, with shift paddles, RS6 or RS7 badge included, airbag if required)



RS6/7 Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Package -
(Full Air Leather, Grey Stitching, w/ Aluminum or Extended Paddles, Airbag)

Website - A6, S6 C7 - RS6 Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages
Website - A7, S7, RS7 C7 - RS7 Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages

Website - A6, S6 C7.5 - RS6 Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages
Website - A7, S7, RS7 C7.5 - RS7 Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages

RS6/7 Performance Flat-Bottom Steering Wheels - (Full air leather, grey or blue stitching, with shift paddles, with Drive Select controls, RS6 or RS7 badge included, airbag if required)

RS6/7 Performance Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Package
(Full Air Leather, Grey or Blue Stitching, w/ Extended Paddles, w/ Drive Select Controls, Airbag)

Website - A6, S6 C7 - RS6 Performance Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages
Website - A7, S7, RS7 C7 - RS7 Performance Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages

Website - A6, S6 C7.5 - RS6 Performance Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages
Website - A7, S7, RS7 C7.5 - RS7 Performance Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages

RS3 Flat-Bottom Steering Wheels - (Partial alcantara leather, red or grey stitching, with extended shift paddles, airbag if required)

RS3 Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Package
(Partial Alcantara Leather, Red or Grey Sport Stitching, w/ Extended Paddles)

Website - A6, S6 C7 - RS3 Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages
Website - A7, S7, RS7 C7 - RS3 Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages

Website - A6, S6 C7.5 - RS3 Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages
Website - A7, S7, RS7 C7.5 - RS3 Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Packages

Custom Flat-Bottom Steering Wheels - (Fully customized wheels, carbon, leather choice, 12 o'clock stripe, carbon paddle extensions, etc)


Custom Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Package
-All Leather Starting at $1950.00 +$699 Airbag
-Carbon Top/Bottom Starting at $3500.00 +$699 Airbag
(Fully customized to your specifications)

Exclusive Alcantara Post-Facelift Flat-Bottom Steering Wheels - (Full alcantara leather, matching stitching, with or without shift paddles, airbag included, badge additional)

Exclusive Alcantara Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Package
(Full Alcantara Leather, Choice of Stitching, w/ or w/o Paddles, Airbag)

All of these wheels can have the badging changed:
S6, S7, S-Line, RS6, RS7 Steering Wheel Badge - $49.50 each (Retail - $75.00)

As another addition you can add the following to any of the facelift steering wheels:

Post-Facelift Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel Trim - $575.00 each


Post-Facelift Extended Shift Paddles – $349.00 set (Retail - $487.80)

Fitment:

• All C7 and C7.5 models can fit these steering wheels
• All C7 models require an airbag for fitment
• Only C7.5 factory fitted with a flat-bottom do not require an airbag
• All facelift flat-bottom steering wheels are identical in size and shape, variations are based on leather, stitching, paddles, etc.
• All facelift flat-bottom steering wheels are 4-5mm thicker than standard 3 or 4 spoke round steering wheels
• There are NO heated flat-bottom steering wheels available
• Lane change warning remains active with all steering wheels
  

Delivery:
Many wheels will be in stock in the US, however with so many choices and styles some packages may need to be ordered in. Time frames for delivery on out of stock steering wheels will range from 2 to 4 weeks depending on the style wheel.

Questions, Quotes:
If you would like a quote including delivery, have any questions or needs other than those posted above please don't hesitate to PM or email: [email protected]

Thanks!

[TheChef]

Good post. Thanks. Helps me narrow things down. I will figure out something soon.

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Good post. Thanks. Helps me narrow things down. I will figure out something soon.

Hopefully this does help. Let me know if you have something specific you are looking for. Just put another order in for some more wheels.

Cheers,

[Deep Sea S4]

Just so I am clear which is the RS7 wheel that is standard in Europe? I know its an full air wheel but I see two

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Just so I am clear which is the RS7 wheel that is standard in Europe? I know its an full air wheel but I see two

The RS7 comes with a wheel in Europe that has standard shift paddles:



For anyone interested there is the RS7 wheel which can have the extended shift paddles added:



Either is available. Note that the wheel was prepared for an S7, hence the badging.

Cheers,

[forza1976]

Alex, apologies if that has been asked several times but by chance do you sell the wheels without the airbag?

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Alex, apologies if that has been asked several times but by chance do you sell the wheels without the airbag?

Yes, all wheels are available without an airbag, inquire for pricing if needed.

Please note, no flat-bottom steering wheel will use a stock C7 airbag. The attachment system for the airbag is completely different. I've been asked a million times about this and I just want that to be clear for anyone purchasing through me or even elsewhere. The C7 airbag uses a pin system to mount the airbag and the flat-bottom uses a clip. There is absolutely no way to adapt the C7 airbag to any flat-bottom wheel.

Also note, there are now several choices of airbag floating around that look the same as a proper RS7 unit. Some of these are not going to work on the C7 properly. So buyer beware on eBay or other sources with "too good to be true" pricing as you may end up with items that don't work on your C7 model. Even if you see a wheel that has the right multi-function controls does not mean the airbag is correct, i.e. an S3 steering wheel has controls that may work but the airbag will not, won't even plug in. Just a heads up to anyone searching out there.

Cheers,

[gatorguy]

My current wheel has the heat button where the * button is on these wheels. What does the * button do exactly?

[moosehead1]

Crap. I haven't even taken delivery of my vehicle yet you're giving me the UGI's!

[kiku]

The * button can be programmed to do whatever u want. It's a hot key. I use it to change channel or change staton or change pandora track ;)

[rickymp]

Are the new style shift paddles easier to use or just a styling statement? How do you install just the shift paddles?

[king12sky]

Can you include prices on the shift knob as well? Thanks.

[forza1976]

Thank you very much Alex, I figured there might be a difference.

Yes, all wheels are available without an airbag, inquire for pricing if needed.

Please note, no flat-bottom steering wheel will use a stock C7 airbag. The attachment system for the airbag is completely different. I've been asked a million times about this and I just want that to be clear for anyone purchasing through me or even elsewhere. The C7 airbag uses a pin system to mount the airbag and the flat-bottom uses a clip. There is absolutely no way to adapt the C7 airbag to any flat-bottom wheel.

Also note, there are now several choices of airbag floating around that look the same as a proper RS7 unit. Some of these are not going to work on the C7 properly. So buyer beware on eBay or other sources with "too good to be true" pricing as you may end up with items that don't work on your C7 model. Even if you see a wheel that has the right multi-function controls does not mean the airbag is correct, i.e. an S3 steering wheel has controls that may work but the airbag will not, won't even plug in. Just a heads up to anyone searching out there.

Cheers,

[KarimS3]

Alex, do you sell these wheels without the airbag?

If so, how much does this cost:

(Smooth Leather, Double Stitching, w/ Extended Paddles, without airbag)

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Thank you very much Alex, I figured there might be a difference.

Just wanted to make sure I ran through all the details. I do get asked very often by C7 owners about compatibility. Oddly Audi uses a fairly different design for the back of the airbag on the round C7/D4 steering wheels than the flat-bottom wheels. The airbag offered in these packages is the same used in the European and RoW (Rest of World) RS7 with the flat-bottom wheel from the factory.

Alex, do you sell these wheels without the airbag?

If so, how much does this cost:

(Smooth Leather, Double Stitching, w/ Extended Paddles, without airbag)

I will shoot you over a PM with information. I try to keep those prices separate as this causes confusion as to what is required for fitment. If you have a C7 you do need the proper airbag cannot reuse your stock one. For requests without airbags please do PM or email: [email protected]

Cheers,

[60614allroad]

The airbag offered in these packages is the same used in RS7.

So, if I'm interested in a flat bottom wheel for my RS7, does that mean that I can use the existing airbag?

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So, if I'm interested in a flat bottom wheel for my RS7, does that mean that I can use the existing airbag?

Sorry, I will revise that statement above. The airbag with these flat-bottom packages is the same one used for the European and RoW market for the RS7.

The North American RS7 comes with a different airbag which is the same as the A6/7, S6/7 three spoke unit and will not work with the flat-bottom wheels. Sorry for any confusion.

Cheers,

[MalibuCANE]

Is the RS 6/7 wheel thicker than the us S6 wheel? It doesn't look much thicker but it's hard to tell.

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Is the RS 6/7 wheel thicker than the us S6 wheel? It doesn't look much thicker but it's hard to tell.

Yes, all the flat-bottom wheels listed here are considerably thicker than the factory wheels, 4-5mm thicker.

Cheers,

[MalibuCANE]

Cool, thanks. Is this a plug and play mod that I can handle myself or do I need an Audi mechanic?

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Cool, thanks. Is this a plug and play mod that I can handle myself or do I need an Audi mechanic?

These are designed plug and play, unless you are adding paddles or taking away heat, etc. Then you need to do some quick coding, simple work with Vagcom. Physical installation is less than 30 minutes.

Cheers,

[MalibuCANE]

Can I do it myself or do I need special tools?

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Can I do it myself or do I need special tools?

You merely need a short flathead screwdriver and an M12 triplesquare (12 point) bit or Torx T55 socket. The airbag unclips from behind and the wheel is removed by undoing the center nut and sliding it off.

Cheers,

[MalibuCANE]

You merely need a short flathead screwdriver and an M12 triplesquare (12 point) bit or Torx T55 socket. The airbag unclips from behind and the wheel is removed by undoing the center nut and sliding it off.

Cheers,

Cool, thanks. So you take the OEM RS6/7 wheel and just change the badge right? It would be S6 in my case. How long does it take?

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Cool, thanks. So you take the OEM RS6/7 wheel and just change the badge right? It would be S6 in my case. How long does it take?

Depends on the wheel specifically. The RS6/7 wheel has the proper controls, so for an S6 the badge would be swapped out and the proper airbag placed with the wheel. For wheels like the S4/5 or S-Line style the controls need to be swapped out from B8 to C7 style and badging changed.

Also for wheels with the extended paddles, most need to have the paddles retrofitted here before the wheel ships as only a handful of wheels have those from the factory. The RS6/7 wheel does not come with extended paddles so they must always be added as an extra.

Cheers,

[djghosie]

Does of the partial air wheel comes with single / double red stitching?

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Does of the partial air wheel comes with single / double red stitching?

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Unfortunately the S-Line wheels only come with black or titanium stitching, red is not a regular option.

Occasionally I do run into some exclusive wheels that have not been fitted which have different stitching types or colors. I however have never seen an S-Line with red stitching sadly.

Cheers,

[carlosdinis1]

Got my wheel last night quality is amazing thanks alex can't wait to install it


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[bikaa-m]

hi alex, will the RS6/7 flat bottom, full air-leather fit the B8/B8.5 A4/S4/allroad? or do you have the 2013 RS4 flat bottom steering wheel available as well? got price — thx!

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hi alex, will the RS6/7 flat bottom, full air-leather fit the B8/B8.5 A4/S4/allroad? or do you have the 2013 RS4 flat bottom steering wheel available as well? got price — thx!

The RS6/7 wheel has the incorrect controls for the B8 and B8.5. The RS4/5 wheel is proper and is listed here:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ng-Wheel-Guide

PM if you are interested and I can get you information on that specific fitment.

Cheers,

[mrnicelife]

I don't want to be repetitive but seeing as it's a good chunk of $ I want to be very clear on this.

I know all these wheels will fit my b7 S4 but what I want to know is will the controls work after some VAG-Com coding or will they not function properly at all?

I'm planning to purchase the newest RSN-E unit as well so in that case the controls would have to work correct?

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I don't want to be repetitive but seeing as it's a good chunk of $ I want to be very clear on this.

I know all these wheels will fit my b7 S4 but what I want to know is will the controls work after some VAG-Com coding or will they not function properly at all?

I'm planning to purchase the newest RSN-E unit as well so in that case the controls would have to work correct?

I will PM you with information as this doesn't have anything that applies to the C7 models and will just cause confusion.

Cheers,

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More wheels coming in for inventory and others available for quick shipment out of Europe.

If you have specific requests don't hesitate to let me know via PM or email: [email protected]

Cheers,

[RedS-line]

bump. any chance you might wrap a black wheel in beige air leather or regular for those that are stuck with, or in my case looking at, a beige interior car?

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bump. any chance you might wrap a black wheel in beige air leather or regular for those that are stuck with, or in my case looking at, a beige interior car?

Wheels can be custom done with your choice of leather. I assume that you have a Moor Brown interior? There are the steel grey and moor brown flat-bottom wheels available in all smooth leather.

Cheers,

[JoeGie]

S-Line Post-Facelift Flat-Bottom Multi-Function Steering Wheel Package - $1699.00 each (Retail - $2299.00, MSRP - $3455.00)
(Partial Air Leather, Single Stitching, w/ Extended Paddles, Airbag)

can you PM me availability on this wheel with S6 badge and stitching to match the c7 s6 stitching. thanks!

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can you PM me availability on this wheel with S6 badge and stitching to match the c7 s6 stitching. thanks!

This wheel would come with a titanium stitching which would work well with the S6 interior that has contrast stitching. I do have one incoming for inventory that isn't spoken for which could likely work for you. Will send a PM now.

Cheers,

[chudiddy]

Send me PM as well for same wheel if it's still available. Thx

[Packy]

Alcantara seems like a really bad idea on a steering wheel as they can get very dirty. Do many people have them?

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Send me PM as well for same wheel if it's still available. Thx

The one additional wheel that was coming in for inventory was purchased up yesterday. More are available to order in for a 3 week delivery or so. If you would like a quote sent over do let me know for what model you would need the wheel for and I'll get that right over.

Alcantara seems like a really bad idea on a steering wheel as they can get very dirty. Do many people have them?

Several people have purchased the alcantara wheels. Two are actually incoming right now, one for an RS7 and one for an S5. Generally it's a pretty specific request and the standard leather options sell a fair amount more.

Cheers,