smaller steering wheels.

Post by **chickenkoop** » 26 Jun 2006, 11:45

Me and covkid were talking yesturday about smaller steering wheels, (I'm fed up of feeling like Stan Off On The Buses.) anybody Know if there is a steering wheel from say a golf,or Audi that will drop straight on with out any mods? Someone's got to have done it!

Post by **Don-Tucker** » 26 Jun 2006, 11:52

The only trouble is the extra force needed to turn the wheels unless you have power assisted steering,I agree with your comment though.
Don

Post by **Horza** » 26 Jun 2006, 12:00

Golf wheels fit straight on. You want a spacer to keep the plastic bit from floating up out of the column though but that soesn't seem like the end of the world. Seen loads of GTI wheels used and you can get them at shows and stuff all the time. There are a couple of Vanagon wheels that are smaller and swisher, obviously designed for power steeringed busses.

I don't have a problem with the big wheel myself mind. Large vehicle, large wheel, no bother.

Post by **markpark** » 26 Jun 2006, 14:55

I had a golf GTI wheel in my van but had to take it off as my muscles aren't big enough to operate the steering with it on.

£10 quid and I'll bring it to BVF

Post by **jamesc76** » 26 Jun 2006, 16:32

i have a golf wheel on mine no worries bit harder to turn but soon get used to it !!

Post by **Mocki** » 26 Jun 2006, 16:35

ive had a gti wheel on mine for years, never noticed the difference Tbh, but then i'm used to driving larger things, but its so much better to drive with a sensible sized wheel on..........

Post by **Don-Tucker** » 26 Jun 2006, 20:13

Do you guys use Mk 1 GTI steering wheels with the 4 horn buttons? and what is the dia of this please.I wouldn't mind giving it a try even installing PAS if it's not to much of a job.
don

Post by **chickenkoop** » 26 Jun 2006, 20:22

sorry it took so long to get back on line, looks like its a golf wheel then, not worried about the arms, saves going to the gym!

Post by **Tex Ritter** » 27 Jun 2006, 08:32

Be aware that the 'Golf' or 'GTI' type wheels will obstruct your view of your dashboard warning lights. I had these fitted to my van but found them arkward and so re-fitted the 'bus wheel'.

Don-Tucker; If you decide to fit power steering, you'll have to have a mighty big wallet available.

Tex Ritter

Post by **Don-Tucker** » 27 Jun 2006, 09:01

OK Tex,you've put me right off.Thanks anyway.
Don

Website · Post by **CovKid** » 28 Jun 2006, 17:47

I take your point on this one Rob but to be honest theres a certain joy in steering one-fingered which you can with the larger wheel. With the power steering models, sure fit a smaller one but you'll regret it on that Aircooled camper of yours - particularly when reverse parking:)

Bear in mind you've got the early Aircooled wheel which tends to look bigger anyway.

Post by **chickenkoop** » 28 Jun 2006, 19:08

well I'm not going to get a driver cap with wmt (west midlands transport)p.s did send you the compression figures last night.

Post by **guz** » 29 Jun 2006, 08:30

i've got an early mk1 golf jobby,
only one i found to match the lovely
brown dash/interior. i've gotta couple
of steering wheels lying around if
anyone wants a cheapy, couple of
standard wheels too if anyone wants
to swap back and aint got one.