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Old 07-05-2011, 09:01 PM
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I have a 96 audi a4 and I was wondering if I could change my steering wheel to like a 2002 audi's wheel? I like the three point steering wheels the best.
 
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Old 07-05-2011, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by audinoob88
I have a 96 audi a4 and I was wondering if I could change my steering wheel to like a 2002 audi's wheel? I like the three point steering wheels the best.
I do not believe you can use a B6 steering wheel on a B5....maybe with an adapter. I believe you can use a B5 Sport steering wheel but I believe there are spline issues when trying to install on a '96. I am no authority on the subject though, maybe someone else with more knowledge can chime in.
 
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Old 07-05-2011, 09:56 PM
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Use the search feature - I remember this being discussed at length last year.
 
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Old 07-05-2011, 10:45 PM
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You can use a sport wheel, but you have to find a prefacelift sport wheel. They are much harder to come by and generally more expensive than the facelift sport wheels.

I made the mistake of buying a facelift wheel, taking my old wheel off and realizing that the airbag connector and splines are different.

I was checking all the classifieds multiple times a day and swooped a prefacelift wheel for $150 (I was prepared to pay $250) the instant I saw it posted. It is by far the most noticeable and functional improvement I've done to my interior.
 
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Old 07-09-2011, 10:06 AM
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thanks I'll try the search button, but really fast I might have mis lead you all. I dont know Im still a lil new to Audi but what about an S4 steering wheel made for B5's would that work?
 
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Old 07-09-2011, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by lm0812
You can use a sport wheel, but you have to find a prefacelift sport wheel.
^ See above. An S4 is not pre-facelift so it doesn't fall into that category.
 
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