evolDiesel
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My mind was just blown.
GTI to TDI steering wheel swap
- Thread starter bmwM5power
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DubFamily
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I know right? You should drive the car (The Owner will let most anyone take it for a spin at meets and such)... We nicknamed it Stage Plaid; MKV R32 Custom Turbo setup making 654AWHP/~575(iirc)AWTq.
Its insane...
Its insane...
evolDiesel
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Where are they based? I can't believe that car is running on stock internals DSG. It makes me feel better about mine on measley Stage 2 .
.DubFamily
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The car is in Minnesota, but he often drives or trailers it to events around the country. He started at a C2 stage 4; and then just went hog wild custom from there...
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115854
Jeff of UM is in Connecticut I believe.
http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115854
Jeff of UM is in Connecticut I believe.
evolDiesel
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Back on topic for a second..
I got my wheel today. Took 1.5 days to get here. Installation & coding was a breeze.
Took it on a hard, back roads drive and I forgot I was rocking a wagen! Having shifting functionality on the wheel really has me shifting more because it's easy and the car acts more like a traditional manual. I'm so happy with it. I know stage 2 & the exhaust was a big deal but I gotta say that the RSB & the paddles are really what make the car fun to flog on good roads so far.
$225 too! I'll report back on final cost after I sell my old wheel on feebay.
I got my wheel today. Took 1.5 days to get here. Installation & coding was a breeze.
Took it on a hard, back roads drive and I forgot I was rocking a wagen! Having shifting functionality on the wheel really has me shifting more because it's easy and the car acts more like a traditional manual. I'm so happy with it. I know stage 2 & the exhaust was a big deal but I gotta say that the RSB & the paddles are really what make the car fun to flog on good roads so far
.$225 too! I'll report back on final cost after I sell my old wheel on feebay.
bateau
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Do you find stock paddles adequate and easy to hit?
bmwM5power
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- Joined
- May 3, 2007
- Location
- Rochester NY
- TDI
- 15 GSW TDI S 6MT 02 JETTA TDI GLS 5MT 15 GOLF TDI SE 6MT 15 GOLF TDI SEL DSG
is this the stock wheel for 225 or gti/gli/r ?
DubFamily
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I'll let evolDiesel answer as he has one he just drove; but for me personally I found the stock paddles perfectly usable if you just wanted an occasional downshift or something; but for dedicated M mode driving they are too short to reach from anywhere but 9-3 on the steering wheel.
I found the addition of the better paddles to make a huge difference in how fun it was to drive in M mode, and did it all the time from then on.
Stock wheel with paddles.
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EriksTDI
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Nice to hear evodiesil . I agree when I added the paddles it really made the JSW come alive. I highly recommend this mod as the fun to cost and ease of install make it a must for all JSW owners.
evolDiesel
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So just to recap... I only drove it once so far [back on the motorcycle today]. I took it on a twisty back road that probably takes about 10 minutes to fly through and there was only one time where I had my hands somwhere other than the shifting position: 3-9. I think over time I will wish the paddles were taller so I could have my mitts on the bolsters instead and still pull the trigger; but I assume too tall would get in the way on turn-intensive low speed driving like parking lots/garages? Question for the guys with fancy paddles - do they glow red like the OEM ones do? I gotta say the MKVI interior looks better and better with everything lit up red and I really didn't expect the paddles to have backlighting. It's a pleasant bonus I guess as far as aesthetics go.
For anyone stumbling on this thread later:
1. Call Overland Parts +1-408-848-4205
2. Ask for Cory
3. Ask for Steering wheel with PN 5C0 419 091 C USZ
4. Price is $227
5. Good DIY thread to read here and here but the swap is REALLY easy. Feel free to ask if you need help.
-Jack
For anyone stumbling on this thread later:
1. Call Overland Parts +1-408-848-4205
2. Ask for Cory
3. Ask for Steering wheel with PN 5C0 419 091 C USZ
4. Price is $227
5. Good DIY thread to read here and here but the swap is REALLY easy. Feel free to ask if you need help.
-Jack
bateau
Well-known member
Is the part sold by Overland a genuine VW part or replica? Pricing seems waaaay lower than any of the VW parts sites sponsoring this forum.
evolDiesel
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Not sure how to tell - looks, feels, installs, and operates as legit as I can imagine.
EriksTDI
Active member
Yes they are OEM. I asked the same question to Cory at OLP.
evolDiesel
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Seemed like Erik had a better handle on that company. Although I'm sure if you called them up and asked for Cory you'd get a solid black/white answer. Good luck!
Also - still going strong with a few thousand miles. It's a good upgrade for $227 and I sold my old wheel on flea-bay for $80 bones
Also - still going strong with a few thousand miles. It's a good upgrade for $227 and I sold my old wheel on flea-bay for $80 bones
EriksTDI
Active member
I don't think they have any flat bottom wheels. But best bet is to call.
Evo you got 80 bucks for your old wheel not bad. Will have to put mine on eBay.
Evo you got 80 bucks for your old wheel not bad. Will have to put mine on eBay.
evolDiesel
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Yeah buddy! Better than taking up space in the garage. Once I knew this one was legit, I sold my original.
EriksTDI
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I remember awhile back you got some racks what were they again. I'm thinking about getting some.
evolDiesel
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Rhino-Rack SXB crossbars with passenger side bike mount. Still deciding what SUP mounting to go with besides foam padding and straps.
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Jettawolfs98
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Good info.
evolDiesel
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The end of this thread has my car/rack:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5438679-Any-suggestion-on-roof-rack-for-JSW&p=82003219
I've did the RBC for the passenger side. The driver's side is for stand up paddle board (SUP).
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5438679-Any-suggestion-on-roof-rack-for-JSW&p=82003219
I've did the RBC for the passenger side. The driver's side is for stand up paddle board (SUP).
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shwagon
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Sorry to bump an old thread (search function brought me here), anyone know if this part number is ok for a 2010 mk6 JSW. Looks like all the guys that installed it are 2011 owners.
Also, I've seen some references to a SW control module swap to make the conversion work, can anyone confirm this or do I just need the wheel and coding?
Thanks
evolDiesel
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I don't know why it wouldn't work. 2010/2011 JSW = same thing. Just need wheel and coding.
assaultwagen
Well-known member
Ok, I know you can swap a gli or gti steering wheel if you have the wheel and airbag. But what about the golf triptronic wheels that use the same air bag as the JSW? I just picked up a used wheel off a 2014 golf tdi with multifunction switches, that match mine, and shifters. Will the airbag and wiring match up? Or will I need anything else to make it work? Thank you!
Bump. I have a 2012 Golf TDI with the paddles and fancy buttons. I bought a 2013 GTI wheel and airbag from some car and did a swap. Nothing works. No lights, no horn, no volume, nothing. Some people have said if you take the wheel and install it on a car that has a different radio, it will not recognize it. I have a rns-315 with dynaudio and only a few gtis have that, so that might be the case. Does anyone have any ideas on this? I haven't been able to get into it with vagcom yet.
DubFamily
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Did you get the proper wiring harness as well? I did essentially the same swap (Golf R wheel) and no vag com was even required.
I have essentially the same car only with manual transmission. I got a Scirocco steering wheel installed last year. The only thing that I needed was a airbag which is installed to the clock spring with the yellow connector.
Make sure that the connector to the wheel is also installed. This connector should also be part of the airbag wiring harness. If you don't have this connector you may have the wrong airbag for your steering wheel.
The horn not working could be a problem with the connection between the airbag and clock spring.
Does anyone have a part number on the harness needed? I’d like to buy a new harness.
I have an ‘11 golf that I just picked up a GTI wheel and airbag for $280.
Do I need VCDS to code it? My car has the MFSW from factory, Along w/paddles
I have an ‘11 golf that I just picked up a GTI wheel and airbag for $280.
Do I need VCDS to code it? My car has the MFSW from factory, Along w/paddles