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Old 01-27-2008, 03:08 AM
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I'm looking to replace my 2000 GLX 1.8T steering wheel with something aftermarket, with an airbag. The spokes are really scuffed up, and I couldn't find any spoke covers, so I was wondering if anyone knew where I can buy a new wheel?

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Old 01-27-2008, 04:25 AM
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new wheel with air bag will run you over 250 probably. Id look in to a nice MOMO wheel or something like that
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eehhhhhhh http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/...productID=5322 ??

there is a write up in the diy section on how to refinish your spokes.
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Old 01-27-2008, 07:15 PM
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new wheel with air bag will run you over 250 probably. Id look in to a nice MOMO wheel or something like that

Where can I find a momo wheel with an airbag?
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Old 01-27-2008, 07:16 PM
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eehhhhhhh http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/...productID=5322 ??

there is a write up in the diy section on how to refinish your spokes.

I can't get into that. All I see is an advertisement for an Audi wheel....??
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you're going to have a hard time finding any "after-market" wheel that supports an airbag... about the only company that makes one with the wheel is raid and the pricing on them is crazy....

http://www.raid-rdi.com/index.asp?sprache=englisch

however I do have a "3-spoke" leather wheel from a MK4 GTI that I can sell you... you'd still have to come up with an airbag though, but the airbags can be had for about $200 all day long on vwvortex...
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in theory the TT wheel fits any mk4. however, it is $680
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The 'spokes' are held on the wheel with the automotive equivalent of hot glue, and can be snapped off, then sanded, then painted any color you like. But if you want to spend a lot more money, the momo wheel WILL look nice.
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These look great, usta have 'em, stainless steel with carbon fiber backgrounds, just snap 'em onto the existing spokes, sticks with 3M tape, be around $90 shipped: http://www.bugsgogo.com/0252.html
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I'm looking to replace my 2000 GLX 1.8T steering wheel with something aftermarket, with an airbag. The spokes are really scuffed up, and I couldn't find any spoke covers, so I was wondering if anyone knew where I can buy a new wheel?

Thankyou
If you do decide to grab a new wheel, then a Momo will be the BEST choice. You can install the adapter and pick any wheel you want from a few manufacturers, including Momo, to switch between. Aftermarket airbag? That's like a hairy dolphin. just sell yours and reap the cash to refill your bank account from the Momo costs. But beware: if your local inspection stations hunt for airbags or you have a wreck and someone gets hurt, you are at fault!
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