[manishkapadia]

Hi Gannu,

I have viewed your modification threads several times and am simply amazed. Besides being an inspiration to others, you have balls of steel (Pardon my language).

If i buy a VW vehicle in future be it a Vento or a Polo, I will surely look at your links again for possible mods.

I have a question though, Any particular reason for you not opting for the steering with paddle shifters. Is it some form of compatability issue with the BCM or you dont like shifters altogether.

[graaja]

Originally Posted by manishkapadia

I have a question though, Any particular reason for you not opting for the steering with paddle shifters. Is it some form of compatability issue with the BCM or you dont like shifters altogether.

Paddle shifts are meant for automatics. They are of no use in a manual car. So, a steering wheel with paddle shifts is for GT TSi that has a 7 speed dual clutch automatic gear box, not for GT TDi, which has a manual gear box. And Gannu's car is a GT TDi.

[manishkapadia]

My Bad. I completely missed that you have a Stick Shift Manual transmission. I think i got confused seeing your mod along side FrankMehta' s TSI thread .

[petrol_power]

The seller is stating freight charges to be delivered in USA also. Infact as per their web page, they charge the same to be delivered in Mexico also. Why 90$ of std shipping and 140$ of Fedex shipping even inside Mexico? Any idea?

I was waiting as one of my brother's friend's friend was coming from USA and thought of saving that 140$ , but now only noticed these charges.

[aditya9567]

Hi Gannu,
I'm planning to source the wheel from either gcptuning or vwrtuning depending on availability. Could you please provide a few more details about the modified harness loom so that I can explain it better to the supplier (gcptuning; Rick has a clear idea but is more expensive)

Thanks

[sahilkhurana]

Just ordered the Steering wheel for my GT TSI from vwrtuning. Can't wait to get my hands on the paddle shifters

[e-katz]

Hi Gannu,

Great DIY! Am a big fan of all your DIY's

Is it possible to fit this steering for a Polo Trendline? If yes, what would be the components that would need to be changed for it to work? Also, is there a non-airbag version for the MFSW steering?

Thanks!

[sandeepravi]

Originally Posted by sahilkhurana

Just ordered the Steering wheel for my GT TSI from vwrtuning. Can't wait to get my hands on the paddle shifters

I see that you live in Bangalore, may I know where you're planning on getting it installed?
My only caveat is that I have no clue where to get it installed once I order it online. Please let me know!

[vin_b]

Originally Posted by sandeepravi

I see that you live in Bangalore, may I know where you're planning on getting it installed?
My only caveat is that I have no clue where to get it installed once I order it online. Please let me know!

Why dont check with user ventoman who has installed it and provided information in his reviews (link)

[Crazy_Bean]

Dear Gannu, I am picking up a 2016 Vento TDi DSG this week. Super excited to own my first DSG car.

I am looking to upgrade the steering to the one with Paddles. MK7 wheels are expensive and I want to upgrade to to a similar wheel as my current just with paddles. This way i save money on the airbag as well.

Can you please advise:

1. Will this be plug and play? I think it should
2. I am not able to spot a wheel with my specifications and paddles online (MFSW without cruise + paddles) and vagtune has very high prices. Please suggest a website.
TIA

[Vandit]

Hi, Gannu, though it's been a while, was wondering if you came across any new updates on whether it is possible to have the cruise control function moved from the stalk controls to a suitable steering wheel which has the cruise control on the wheel itself?

Also for such types of steering wheels that incorporate the cruise control function on the wheel itself, what happens to the media control and other functions that are on the stock steering wheel?

I have a 2017 Polo GT TSI and i guess it is also called as the 6C on other international VW forums? Or is it the 6R as some part numbers on the cars still have 6R denoted

[meetzap]

Hi Gannu, I swapped my Vento GT TSI steering wheel with a GTI MK7 steering wheel with Paddles following your DIY thread. On completing the swap while checking everything seemed to work except for the Horn. The horn, no matter how hard I try pressing the airbag did not work. Any pointers as to what could I be missing?

[Gannu_1]

Originally Posted by meetzap

Hi Gannu, I swapped my Vento GT TSI steering wheel with a GTI MK7 steering wheel with Paddles following your DIY thread. On completing the swap while checking everything seemed to work except for the Horn. The horn, no matter how hard I try pressing the airbag did not work. Any pointers as to what could I be missing?

Please check the fuse for horn. It may have blown. When the rest of the controls work, I don't see a reason why the horn shouldn't.

[meetzap]

Originally Posted by Gannu_1

Please check the fuse for horn. It may have blown. When the rest of the controls work, I don't see a reason why the horn shouldn't.

Thanks for the quick reply. I'll try to check the Horn Fuse tomorrow. The audible lock and unlock alarms are working though, not sure if they still sound with the horn fuse blown.

[Gannu_1]

Originally Posted by meetzap

not sure if they still sound with the horn fuse blown.

Then the fuse isn't the culprit.

Have you ensured that you have pushed the central airbag module inside the steering wheel properly and the 2 clips on the either side have locked itself in place?