Steering Wheel Options

[Flaktoaster]

Hi chaps. Had a quick search, but i couldn't find any threads asking/answering these same questions.

1. Was there ever a MK1 model that came with a multi-function steering wheel? I don't see any.
2. Because -afaik- it's very close to a MK4 Golf, can i fit a Golf/Bora/Passat Highline wheel with multi-function controls, without much hassle?

Cheers.

 

[mty12345]

Hi mate, welcome to the forum.

1. No just 2 different models.......The cupra (and everything else), and the cupra R, neither has multi function.

2. No, not as far as i know. I'm pretty sure the looms would be different.

 

[bigT's lcr]

Ive often wondered this. @thomas_lcr99 did you ever get anywhere with this?

 

[Thai-wronghorse]

If its multifunction you want then I'd personally opt for a later released SEAT wheel as most of them came with them as standard.
The spines are the same BUT the wiring to get the button functionality will take a bit of research and brain power.

The mk4 Golf/ Bora multifunction would be the easiest option but I think it looks crap and very dated tbh.

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[bigT's lcr]

If its multifunction you want then I'd personally opt for a later released SEAT wheel as most of them came with them as standard.
The spines are the same BUT the wiring to get the button functionality will take a bit of research and brain power.

The mk4 Golf/ Bora multifunction would be the easiest option but I think it looks crap and very dated tbh.

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Could you splice a bora multi function into a cupra R one? Is it possible. Not done anything with steering wheels yet so not sure on the intricacies

 

[Leon20vt4]

VW Wheel Looks shitty, go for an Audi sport multifunction with flat bottom... or newer Seat wheel


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[Thai-wronghorse]

I couldn't agree more but I couldn't deal with having an incorrectly branded airbag in my car so it would have to a newer SEAT one for me.

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[bigT's lcr]

Bora was an example. I really like the r steerimg wheel as is but would be nice to have a volume control on it

 

[thomas_lcr99]

Ive often wondered this. @thomas_lcr99 did you ever get anywhere with this?

I bought a multifunction steering control relay module from a MK4 golf, but I kinda got caught up on other stuff. The Mk5 steering wheel is okay ish but I like Audi steering wheels more but I don't want the Audi badge, I will do further research on this soon but it's not too hard I need vcds to code the module too but it's not bad, the Mk5 steering wheel would be the easiest with a steering wheel module behind the stereo

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[Leon20vt4]

Couldn’t you buy an Audi wheel without the airbag and put in a Seat Vauxhall or VW Airbag and badge replacement


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[Thai-wronghorse]

I bought a multifunction steering control relay module from a MK4 golf, but I kinda got caught up on other stuff. The Mk5 steering wheel is okay ish but I like Audi steering wheels more but I don't want the Audi badge, I will do further research on this soon but it's not too hard I need vcds to code the module too but it's not bad, the Mk5 steering wheel would be the easiest with a steering wheel module behind the stereo

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Yeah it's something I'd like to revisit again and look into the modules as it would be good to be able to at least control the volume on my Pioneer headunit and maybe have the option for cruise control on there as well.

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[Leon20vt4]

The Type 1Ps might be easy to integrate and then there is the beautiful 5f wheel

 

[bigT's lcr]

The 3rd one is nice

 

[Leon20vt4]

The 3rd one is nice

Ya it’s off the 5f... but I think the 2nd one isn’t so bad since it’s a mk2 I think it’s be easier.


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[bigT's lcr]

The mk2 looks a little plain tho

 

[Thai-wronghorse]

I'd already looked into the mk3 Cupra R wheels, in fact I managed to bag one super cheap about a year and a half ago without an airbag but sourcing the airbag on it's own and without the need of a remortgage proved virtually impossible so I ended up selling it on.
I may rescratch that itch again though for the LCR....

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[thomas_lcr99]

Yeah it's something I'd like to revisit again and look into the modules as it would be good to be able to at least control the volume on my Pioneer headunit and maybe have the option for cruise control on there as well.

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The Mk5 golf or MK2 Leon, are the best to use if you want to keep the airbag functional because it is a single stage airbag which is the same as a mk1 Leon/MK4 golf. I will definitely see what I can do

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[bigT's lcr]

I'd already looked into the mk3 Cupra R wheels, in fact I managed to bag one super cheap about a year and a half ago without an airbag but sourcing the airbag on it's own and without the need of a remortgage proved virtually impossible so I ended up selling it on.
I may rescratch that itch again though for the LCR....

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Looking forward to your findings...

 

[bruceR]

I fitted mk3 Leon FR steering wheel to mine - not yet fathomed out how to wire in the multi function


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[Flaktoaster]

Thanks for the replies guys. I did see the Mk2 wheel, and assumed that would be the cheapest option, but as far as my tastes go I prefer the chunky style of the Bora Highline wheel.
The circle buttons on the Mk2 wheel don't do it for me.
As for maybe a Mk3 wheel, they'll be a little on the expensive side, although they do look the best.