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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: jake on 14 November 2009, 13:37

Title: STEERING WHEEL PIX NOW ADDED!
Post by: jake on 14 November 2009, 13:37
Hi guys

Can anyone give me a very good link or a step by step guide! or if your really nice a page scan from haines, on how to change the steering wheel hub on 1.8t?

Thanks alot
Title: Re: HELP ASAP
Post by: jonnyturbo on 14 November 2009, 20:04
u been buying a new steering wheel jake?
Title: Re: HELP ASAP
Post by: AaronGS on 14 November 2009, 22:19
Don't know myself, sorry. Guess that wheel turned up after what, 4 weeks?
JammyB (?) on mkivs.net shoukd be able to help.
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Post by: tonyg on 15 November 2009, 01:39
I'm not exactly sure mate but i'm not that far from you (i think) and i could give you a hand (i'm in warrington, cheshire)??
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Post by: old_n07 on 15 November 2009, 19:26
Is this any use

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h208/old_n07/screendumps/steering%20wheel/steerinwheel.png)

When you do it up tighten to 55Nm :afro:

Neil
Title: Re: HELP ASAP
Post by: jake on 16 November 2009, 00:08
hi guys

Sorry for the late response! Yeah got a new steering wheel mate, will post pix up tomorrow night! Really nice wheel

Post very helpful mate, that airbag is a ball ache lol

thanks alot guys

Jake
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Post by: Payne on 17 November 2009, 11:47
still waiting for those pics :grin:
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Post by: jake on 17 November 2009, 14:00
i will have to put them on tomorrow lol!

Keep forgetting my iphone usb connector from work

Title: Re: HELP ASAP
Post by: bobreece on 18 November 2009, 11:13
putting my new steering wheel on today but dont have a tool that measures the nm when tightening what should i do is it very important to do it to 55nm?
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Post by: topher on 18 November 2009, 12:56
I use a torque wrench for head bolts, everything else just get tightened up till it won't go no more.
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Post by: bobreece on 18 November 2009, 15:01
so your saying just tighten it till it wont go no more?
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Post by: Rhyso on 18 November 2009, 15:04
so your saying just tighten it till it wont go no more?

if you don't have a torque wrench yes but don't keep forcing it round otherwise you'll knacker the thread

I'd advise you pick up a new bolt too
Title: Re: HELP ASAP
Post by: bobreece on 18 November 2009, 15:25
got a new bolt from dealer is it same size as normal mk4 bolt as thats what i ordered?  also bolt has blue stuff on it am i right in thinking its thread lock stuff?
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Post by: Rhyso on 18 November 2009, 15:29
got a new bolt from dealer is it same size as normal mk4 bolt as thats what i ordered?  also bolt has blue stuff on it am i right in thinking its thread lock stuff?

as long as you ordered a steering wheel bolt then yeah its a direct replacement.

Correct
Title: Re: HELP ASAP
Post by: bobreece on 18 November 2009, 15:33
you know what size tool thingy end bit i need to take it out m8
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Post by: Rhyso on 18 November 2009, 15:34
you know what size toll thingy end bit i need to take it out m8


either an M12 spline or a Torx 55 bit should do the job
Title: Re: HELP ASAP
Post by: bobreece on 18 November 2009, 15:39
tanks m8 will get to it tonight or tomorrow should look very nice i hope
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Post by: Rhyso on 18 November 2009, 15:40
tanks m8 will get to it tonight or tomorrow should look very nice i hope

which wheel have you bought?
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Post by: bobreece on 18 November 2009, 16:01
r32 mk4
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Post by: Rhyso on 18 November 2009, 16:14
looks a little something like this  :huh:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/IMG_1004.jpg)

 :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: bobreece on 18 November 2009, 16:41
looks nice but that wheel loks grey ish is that a brand  new one in the pic?
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Post by: Rhyso on 18 November 2009, 16:42
looks nice but that wheel loks grey ish is that a brand  new one in the pic?

twas a bright sunny day when i took that pic.

And yes it is a brand spanker :afro:
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Post by: bobreece on 18 November 2009, 16:46
how much was that if you dont mind me asking? i got mine for 180 with a little wear nothing major you reckon that was a good price to pay?
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Post by: Rhyso on 18 November 2009, 16:50
how much was that if you dont mind me asking? i got mine for 180 with a little wear nothing major you reckon that was a good price to pay?

£192 delivered from German Ebay about 2 years ago; thats when the exchange rate was half decent though

Its an 'ok' price.  Personally, 2nd hand, I wouldn't have paid more than £140 maybe but then i think most things 2nd hand are well overpriced!!  :grin:

Bora Sport / R32 Clocks being a prime example of 'scene tax'  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: bobreece on 18 November 2009, 18:23
got bora clocks for 100 from breakers so am not doing bad but still not getting stuff cheap :cry:
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Post by: bobreece on 18 November 2009, 18:25
how do you get on german ebay? prob another one of my stupid questions
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Post by: jake on 18 November 2009, 18:50
Ok guys

After work today i took a few quick photos of the steering wheel now in! Absolutely love the wheel, it really compliments the flock dash! I know its not a conventional R32 wheel or audi wheel, but as you all know im taking the care a different route  :grin: :grin:

Comments welcome!

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh281/shakeyjake911/IMG_0447.jpg)

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh281/shakeyjake911/IMG_0448.jpg)

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh281/shakeyjake911/IMG_0449.jpg)

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh281/shakeyjake911/IMG_0450.jpg)

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh281/shakeyjake911/IMG_0451.jpg)

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh281/shakeyjake911/IMG_0453.jpg)

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh281/shakeyjake911/IMG_0452.jpg)
Title: Re: STEERING WHEEL PIX NOW ADDED!
Post by: richw911 on 18 November 2009, 18:54
Car is taking shape :afro:

Mk4 rally car anyone  :evil:
Title: Re: STEERING WHEEL PIX NOW ADDED!
Post by: jake on 18 November 2009, 18:56
 :grin: :grin: :grin:

Oh............... also forgot to mention!

I have ordered some OMP 4 point harnesses in black and yellow!

They arrive Friday  :smiley: :smiley:
Title: Re: STEERING WHEEL PIX NOW ADDED!
Post by: Mk1Macca on 18 November 2009, 19:13
That looks forking great!  :smiley:

I've had rally style cars before, and promised myself I would keep this one looking stock inside, but that's just given me a bit of a boner and makes me want to do the same...

LOVE the flock dash as well. How'd you do it if you don't mind me asking?

In summary - LOVE IT!
Title: Re: STEERING WHEEL PIX NOW ADDED!
Post by: Ant168 on 18 November 2009, 21:02
 :evil: absolutely stunning!!  :cool:
Title: Re: STEERING WHEEL PIX NOW ADDED!
Post by: jake on 18 November 2009, 21:19
That looks forking great!  :smiley:

I've had rally style cars before, and promised myself I would keep this one looking stock inside, but that's just given me a bit of a boner and makes me want to do the same...

LOVE the flock dash as well. How'd you do it if you don't mind me asking?

In summary - LOVE IT!

hahaha

Cheers man, i must admit i did get a bit turned on when it arrived, serious car porn lol! But again thanks for the comment man! in terms of the dash , its a company in wales who do it! There going to be big, they just bought a unit. ill give you there details when there open mate



 :evil: absolutely stunning!!  :cool:

Cheers dude! When you see the same car everyday you dont appreciate some of the parts! Thats one of the reasons i always post pix on here lol
Title: Re: STEERING WHEEL PIX NOW ADDED!
Post by: Mk1Macca on 18 November 2009, 21:28
Wales is a long trek, but please do PM the info. Very interested... even though I promised myself all mods would be performance related  :sad:
Title: Re: STEERING WHEEL PIX NOW ADDED!
Post by: EuanGtTdi on 18 November 2009, 23:11
Mate your car is just getting better and bettter  :laugh: :laugh:

i thikn a straght dog gearbox would finish the look off on the inside mate really look the nuts  :shocked:

Euan
Title: Re: STEERING WHEEL PIX NOW ADDED!
Post by: jake on 19 November 2009, 10:21
you know what mate, its funny you say that!

That is exactly what i want! But they retail at such high high prices! If you can keep your eyes peeled for one! Would be much appreciated lol!
Title: Re: STEERING WHEEL PIX NOW ADDED!
Post by: navmk4gti on 19 November 2009, 18:28
thats look fookin mad  :cool:

love it  :grin:

gear knob area needs modding next i take it  :wink:
Title: Re: STEERING WHEEL PIX NOW ADDED!
Post by: spetzdude on 19 November 2009, 18:33
Realy is taking shape mate!

And diffrent!  :smiley:
Title: Re: STEERING WHEEL PIX NOW ADDED!
Post by: Stronz on 19 November 2009, 19:26
 :cool:

Really liking the flocked dash - would look awesome with an anni / black headliner perhaps?
Title: Re: STEERING WHEEL PIX NOW ADDED!
Post by: jake on 20 November 2009, 10:12
all your comments are exacltly what i want and need to do :grin: Love it how all dubbers think alike

Yeah black roof lining would be my a lovely mod! But keeping my eyes peeled for some off a breaker! And yeah, centre console needs doing, but might dip into a dog box at some point! so not sure yet

Jake
Title: Re: STEERING WHEEL PIX NOW ADDED!
Post by: the_stink on 20 November 2009, 10:30
that really does look like a track car!!! good work very different from what most tend to do, you got any vids of the nitros in action?  :evil:
Title: Re: STEERING WHEEL PIX NOW ADDED!
Post by: Mk1Macca on 20 November 2009, 11:01
all your comments are exacltly what i want and need to do :grin: Love it how all dubbers think alike

Yeah black roof lining would be my a lovely mod! But keeping my eyes peeled for some off a breaker! And yeah, centre console needs doing, but might dip into a dog box at some point! so not sure yet

Jake

don't be a pansy. Do it right, strip the lining out and leave it bare... Then strip the rest of the car. Go full on rally-tastic  :smiley:

Seriously, do it now. When you get old and married like me, your better half will require a level of 'useability' and 'sensibleness'  :cry:
Title: Re: STEERING WHEEL PIX NOW ADDED!
Post by: jake on 20 November 2009, 11:56
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Ok mate, before i get married and settle down, i will strip the monster down lol!

Not yet stink, i need to get some videos of the purge kit on here! Now that is funny!  :laugh: :laugh: Vapour going 9ft in the air  :evil: :evil:
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Post by: T_J_G on 20 November 2009, 17:51
Looks awesome certainly different to the usual MOMO team wheel