cars-equipment.com Flat Bottom Steering Wheels

[The Infiltrator]

Main Site:
http://www.cars-equipment.com/www/en...eering-wheels/

I emailed the company and these will fit the A4 B8, if you have any questions just email and ask them. The company said to put what car you have in the notes section when checking out so they can double check to get you the right stuff. They sent me my wheel with the wrong badge but they corrected the issue and sent me the correct S-Line badge.

Select Delivery FedEx Worldwide: 1-5kg, if you're in the US you will be charged extra for VAT, and you will be charged more for using Paypal over a credit card.



Just A Few Flat Bottom Wheels (There Are More):
1. http://www.cars-equipment.com/www/en...t-bottom-mfsw/
2. http://www.cars-equipment.com/www/en...bottom-mfsw-2/
3. http://www.cars-equipment.com/www/en...bottom-mfsw-7/

Airbag:
http://www.cars-equipment.com/www/en...audi-a4-a5-q5/

Bits You Need:
Torx T30
Torx T55 or M12 Triplesquare Bit

Bit Set I bought:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

B8 Install:
The airbag is removed by popping two small covers after the back to expose two Torx bolts. These are removed by the T30 bit or socket. This is easily done by having the car running and turning the wheel 90 degrees left, undo one bolt, turn to center and then 90 degrees right and repeat. Put the wheel back to center and shut the car off, no ignition on. Slide airbag out, undo plugs. Undo the center bolt with the T55 or M12 bit, before removing the wheel make sure you look for the alignment markings so you can line up the new wheel in the same spot.

Slide the new wheel on in the same position as the old one removed. Install the center bolt and tighten. Plug in the two plugs for the airbag and control system. The new airbag will push into place and clip, no bolts are required.

If you're adding paddle shifters you will need to use VCDS after the installation

VCDS:
16 - Steering Wheel
07 - Coding
Long Coding Helper
Byte 2
Bit 5 (Tiptronic Installed)

I can't believe it took me this long to find this site and the wheel options they have for a good price. Thanks dtoobin for showing me this site!

[bluetori]

Isn't there any flat bottom wheels that can utilize the stock airbag?

[The Infiltrator]

None that I've ever seen unfortunately.

[dtoobin]

Isn't there any flat bottom wheels that can utilize the stock airbag?

Depends on the vehicle.

No problem man. Go with 3:) but I'm biased towards it lol

[Nastybutler]

I got an S-line flat bottom half perf wheel with the large paddle shifters from them. Basically #3 with black stitching. Perfect condition and true OEM part. Highly recommend their steering wheels. You can't go wrong no matter which one you choose.

[AUDIMAN33]

You cant just buy an OEM one from Audi directly?

[dtoobin]

You cant just buy an OEM one from Audi directly?

It is oem. And audi charges 1100 or so the last time I checked.

[FREEZE451]

Just made my decision on one, gunna order it soon, thanks for the website!

[endy1]

Ebay is still cheaper if you know what you are looking for.
I made the misstake to get one from an A3 and had to get a new airbag and also new controllers. Sad part is that the controllers i got did not have connections for paddles so will probably buy a new set from that site linked here.

So if anyone need a airbag or controllers for an A3, let me know ;)

[The Infiltrator]

Ebay is still cheaper if you know what you are looking for.
I made the misstake to get one from an A3 and had to get a new airbag and also new controllers. Sad part is that the controllers i got did not have connections for paddles so will probably buy a new set from that site linked here.

So if anyone need a airbag or controllers for an A3, let me know ;)

I've looked all over all the different eBay sites in US, UK and Germany with zero luck. They have them but none with paddles.

[The Infiltrator]

Well, #3 it is. $1115 later Now I just need my wrap to come in for the interior.

Oh, when I emailed the dealer he said to put what car you have in the notes section when checking out so they can double check to get you the right stuff.

[endy1]

I've looked all over all the different eBay sites in US, UK and Germany with zero luck. They have them but none with paddles.

Found several of them but at around same price as the site. If you dig deep and can search fora few days u can save a few bucks. :)

[The Infiltrator]

Found several of them but at around same price as the site. If you dig deep and can search fora few days u can save a few bucks. :)

Yeah I just found a couple but it was the same deal. It's a done deal now so it's just the wait that's killing me now. lol

[diego_demarco]

Yeah I just found a couple but it was the same deal. It's a done deal now so it's just the wait that's killing me now. lol

So $1115 was with airbag, paddle shifters, and everything needed to put on an A4 right?

[The Infiltrator]

So $1115 was with airbag, paddle shifters, and everything needed to put on an A4 right?

Yes, out the door.
http://www.cars-equipment.com/www/en...bottom-mfsw-7/
http://www.cars-equipment.com/www/en...audi-a4-a5-q5/

[bluetori]

Found several of them but at around same price as the site. If you dig deep and can search fora few days u can save a few bucks. :)

I have found some but I'm looking for a damaged one.

[dtoobin]

I have found some but I'm looking for a damaged one.

I know a guy that has a damaged one. It's not rough but there are some tears in the perforated leather...came from an a4

[gdawg'05a4]

Yeah I just found a couple but it was the same deal. It's a done deal now so it's just the wait that's killing me now. lol

I just installed the same set up a month ago. So much better than the factory 3 spoke wheel. Hopefully you'll get it soon!

[The Infiltrator]

Damn, I just ordered from this company and it's already shipped and to be here next Wednesday.
Now I just need to find out what I need to change with VAG for the paddles to work.

[dtoobin]

Damn, I just ordered from this company and it's already shipped and to be here next Wednesday.
Now I just need to find out what I need to change with VAG for the paddles to work.

VCDS
16 - Steering Wheel
07 - Coding
Long Coding Helper
Byte 2
Bit 5 (Tiptronic Installed)
Check the Box (Change from 0 to 1)

:)

[The Infiltrator]

VCDS
16 - Steering Wheel
07 - Coding
Long Coding Helper
Byte 2
Bit 5 (Tiptronic Installed)
Check the Box (Change from 0 to 1)

:)

Win!

[Scorpio]

Please post a pic, love to see how it turned out. Does everything work, no issues?

[AUDIMAN33]

It is oem. And audi charges 1100 or so the last time I checked.

Not bad for a brand new one.....

[endy1]

Please post a pic, love to see how it turned out. Does everything work, no issues?

Its plug'n'play.

Here is mine. I did not buy from that site but its the same.

[gdawg'05a4]

Here's mine:

[The Infiltrator]

Here's mine:

That changes the whole look. That is the same one I just ordered and I can't wait to get it next week.

[Scorpio]

gdawg'05a4 - Where did you get your steering wheel from?

[gdawg'05a4]

gdawg'05a4 - Where did you get your steering wheel from?

Bill - I got mine on eBay.

[The Infiltrator]

gdawg'05a4 - Where did you get your steering wheel from?

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...el&_sacat=6000

[A4_Mike]

Thanks for sharing this reseller. I told myself that I would not mod this car, but of course I was lying to myself. I've always wanted the flat bottom steering wheel so I placed an order for the same one you all are showing - flat bottom, perforated leather, silver stitching, and upgraded paddles.

I'll be sure to post before and after photos when it arrives.

[The Infiltrator]

Thanks for sharing this reseller. I told myself that I would not mod this car, but of course I was lying to myself. I've always wanted the flat bottom steering wheel so I placed an order for the same one you all are showing - flat bottom, perforated leather, silver stitching, and upgraded paddles.

I'll be sure to post before and after photos when it arrives.

Nice. They are pretty fast with shipping so I hope you get it next week like I will. This will change the interior completely, plus the trim wrap I'm about to do.

[kamila4]

what is the shipping wait time ??

[The Infiltrator]

what is the shipping wait time ??

I ordered mine last Friday and it's supposed to be here Wednesday.

[dtoobin]

Got my paddleshifters from them. Took a week

[Campblett]

To this day the FBSW is one of my favourite mods I have done. Driving any car without it now feels strange.

Before and after comparison so you can really see how it changes the look.

Before:


After:

[Shimmy]

^ me too. Completely transforms the interior.

[dtoobin]

4 spoke is ugly af

[The Infiltrator]

4 spoke is ugly af

The only thing I'll miss about the 4 spoke, I rest my hand at the bottom middle while driving any long distance.

[The Infiltrator]

I got my new wheel in, whooo. The only issue was that I ordered an S-Line badge so hopefully they will send the right one since I just emailed them

[shaunm82]

Looks great!!