ADFTDI
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you can get the GTD steering wheel from ECS tuning
GTI to TDI steering wheel swap
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evolDiesel
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ADFTDI - I'm only seeing ECS GTD wheels that are listed "for models w/o paddle shifters". Do you have a link to a MKVI wheel with or ready for paddle shifters - thanks 
Jeffbucc
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Problem with that is most junkyard cars have deployed airbags.That's gotta be pretty expensive (+airbag). My only reasonable option would be junk yard. The good news is there's probably at least few GTI/GLI between here and Seattle
evolDiesel
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I was really hoping it was easy as repurposing my airbag into any number of MKVI paddle wheels from a GTI, GTD, R, GLI, etc.
Also... wow.. $$$$. The GTD wheel on ECS is $670, no paddles, no airbag
It's hard to consider this mod when I could do springs and rear sway bar for the same $$$.
Also... wow.. $$$$. The GTD wheel on ECS is $670, no paddles, no airbag
It's hard to consider this mod when I could do springs and rear sway bar for the same $$$
.nikhsub1
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You need to look on ebay.de...
Bob Sacamano
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www.boraparts.com is where I got my wheel.
:thumbup:
:thumbup:
evolDiesel
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Aaron at Bora in Gresham? Did you do paddle shifters?
evolDiesel
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Only saw 1, no airbag
Bob Sacamano
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evolDiesel
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Really?! Well I guess I'll give Aaron a call then
Was it plug-n-play? Use your original airbag? Vcds coding pretty easy?
Also, where did you get that interior?! Looks amazing! :thumbup:
Thanks for the help!
Was it plug-n-play? Use your original airbag? Vcds coding pretty easy?
Also, where did you get that interior?! Looks amazing! :thumbup:
Thanks for the help!
Bob Sacamano
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Really?! Well I guess I'll give Aaron a call then
Was it plug-n-play? Use your original airbag? Vcds coding pretty easy?
Also, where did you get that interior?! Looks amazing! :thumbup:
Thanks for the help!
I needed a harness and an airbag in order to make the switch. I was able to source an OEM airbag from a place in Houston for $160. The wheel cost me $475. and the harness was $35. The whole thing was $670 with shipping.
I sold my old steering wheel for $350. Made out pretty good
Thanks for the compliment. Interior is Katzkin.
nikhsub1
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There are a gazillion of them... http://www.ebay.de/itm/VW-GOLF-6-SC...del:Golf+VI&hash=item3f244ed89b#ht_500wt_1396Only saw 1, no airbag
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Original-VW-..._Autoteile&hash=item2c6ce3dc6b#ht_2801wt_1145
And here complete with airbag AND dsg paddles.... http://www.ebay.de/itm/VW-Golf-6-R-...E_Autoteile&hash=item43bb026afc#ht_602wt_1379
Lenkrad is steering wheel in german.. use http://translate.google.com
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evolDiesel
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Didn't even think to translate. I'm new to the whole ebay.de thing
nikhsub1
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If you use the Chrome browser it can auto translate web pages on the fly for your tooDidn't even think to translate. I'm new to the whole ebay.de thing
evolDiesel
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Thanks for that breakdown :thumbup:. Now I know its possible, albeit a little expensive and complicated. I like knowing you sold your old wheel to cover half the cost. I did the same when I upgraded to my ANS-810.
So the seats, arm rest, door cards, etc.,were just recovered in katzkin? Looks so good. How much for that? You got a build thread? Now I'm curious what else you've done
Bob Sacamano
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http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=269700So the seats, arm rest, door cards, etc.,were just recovered in katzkin? Looks so good. How much for that? You got a build thread? Now I'm curious what else you've done
evolDiesel
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How much do you shift your car with the paddles? Is it super awesome and you're driving 'M' + paddles all the time or only in select situations?
I'm probably 'D' most of the time, except to pass or slow down in which case I'll go 'M'. Almost never 'S'. The shift points are too high for where the sweet spot is on these
Just pinging to see if the upgrade cost is really worth it in terms of fun factor. I bet it's fun off a green light
I'm probably 'D' most of the time, except to pass or slow down in which case I'll go 'M'. Almost never 'S'. The shift points are too high for where the sweet spot is on these
Just pinging to see if the upgrade cost is really worth it in terms of fun factor. I bet it's fun off a green light
Bob Sacamano
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i actually use the paddle shifts often.
You don't have to go in to manual on the shifter, just down shift at the paddles while in D.
You don't have to go in to manual on the shifter, just down shift at the paddles while in D.
DubFamily
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You use them even more often if you add a set of these to your MFSW http://www.s2tpp.com/VW.html
Look for a group buy though (they do them often)
Look for a group buy though (they do them often)
EriksTDI
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Here is a nice write up on how to Install paddle shift wheel for 250.
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/forum/f19/adding-paddle-shifters-2012-jsw-tdi-23595/
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/forum/f19/adding-paddle-shifters-2012-jsw-tdi-23595/
evolDiesel
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Wow.. thanks for posting ! $250 and looks like an easy DIY.
I can't find a wheel on overlandparts.com that is designated for my 2011 JSW. All I have is my Android on this trip and maybe the site/catalogue is easier to navigate with a pc. If someone sees the part number or link, please post it. I will call them :beer:.
I can't find a wheel on overlandparts.com that is designated for my 2011 JSW. All I have is my Android on this trip and maybe the site/catalogue is easier to navigate with a pc. If someone sees the part number or link, please post it. I will call them :beer:.
Jeffbucc
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Any MK6 based wheel will fit your 2011, you just need the correct GLI airbag with your GLI wheel. No designation needed.
EriksTDI
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Here is the link to the page for steering wheels
http://www.overlandparts.com/flyer/guts_public/files/assets/seo/page63.html
http://www.overlandparts.com/flyer/guts_public/files/assets/seo/page63.html
DubFamily
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I don't see any MK6 flat-bottomed wheels on that page; the 2 GLI wheels they display are for MK5 cars.
evolDiesel
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Yeah I don't see what looks like mk6 + multimedia & tiptronic shifters
EriksTDI
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Just got an email from the OP of the paddle shifter mod. The model number you want from overlandparts is 5C0 419 091 C USZ. It's a bit confusing as it does not say it has paddle shifters in item description. This is the same wheel that comes stock with 2010 plus Jsw but with paddle shifters.
evolDiesel
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Right on man! That gives me enough to go on and call OVP :beer:
EriksTDI
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Yeah Im going to order one also. Always wanted paddle shifters. I can pretend I'm in a F1 with the family in back.
EriksTDI
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Ok just placed an order ask for Cory super nice guy. One weird quark First time I called they said I had to be a dealer. They told me to find a retailer near me they cant sell direct. So i looked no store near me. Called back and got Cory no problem with the transaction.
evolDiesel
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Dude, Erik - you are the man! This is great info.
Also, +1 on the F1 w/ family in the back. We are expecting our first (a boy!) in Oct. I like the idea of a sleeper, family car that gets 40mpg but still a blast to drive :beer:
Also, +1 on the F1 w/ family in the back
. We are expecting our first (a boy!) in Oct. I like the idea of a sleeper, family car that gets 40mpg but still a blast to drive :beer: