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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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RS4 Euro steering wheel vs R8 steering wheel?

I'm currently trying to decide between the Euro RS4 steering wheel vs the R8 TTMKII wheel. I lose some functionality with the Euro wheel (bluetooth, radio dial and volume), but the R8 TTMKII has the exact same functionality as the stock RS4 steering wheel while having the same shape as the Euro wheel. The only thing I'm not excited about is that the R8 TTMKII wheel isn't made of the same leather and the bottom portion isn't metal.

From the pics, which would you guys order?

 
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RS4 wheel looks nicer with perforated leather.... metal is a nice touch
 
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agreed - RS4 wheel looks much better
 
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agreed - RS4 wheel looks much better
Ha ha - we never agree!

I like the R8's smooth leather better - the all-dimpled doesn't feel as good.
 
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+10. RS4 wheel for an RS4.
 
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But what about the loss in functionality? I use it as my daily commuter so I'm kinda getting used to the radio station and volume controls...

Wonder if I could at least program the volume control into the + - buttons on the RS4 wheel?
 
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If you lose all functions just get the R8...
 
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Alright, I'm following my gut and just ordering the RS4 wheel. I really like the look of it and i think that outweighs the loss of functionality.

Should get it sometime next week. Thanks for your feedback guys!
 
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Get the RS4 one. If feels better in your hands.
 
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RS4 all the way. Have it in my car and love it
 
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FYI, the metal part on the euro RS4 wheel is plastic, so its not quite as great in person as it is in pictures. I think the R8 wheel is sweet and you don't loose functionality.
 
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RS4 airbag won't fit in the TT/R8 wheel.
 
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TT steering wheel
 
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Originally Posted by Chris from Cali
the all-dimpled doesn't feel as good.
wife said that?!
 


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