This is a discussion on Changing steering wheel within the Fabia I forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; Just wondering how difficult it would be to swap a standard fab steering wheel for a leather VRS wheel? Would ...
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| Just wondering how difficult it would be to swap a standard fab steering wheel for a leather VRS wheel? Would it just be a straight swap? Are the airbags the same? Thanks Rob |
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| Easy enough but you need the wheel and airbag - not cheap.
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| There is a guy on Ebay in CZ knocking out the complete MKII vRS kit including wheel, airbag, gear **** and gaitor for a good price. He seems to get a few.
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| I've been offered a cheap VRS steering wheel and was hoping I could use the airbag thats in my standard steering wheel. Anyone know if this'll fit??? |
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__________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats. | ||
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