Audi S3 Steering MF Wheel w/ Airbag Group Buy Feeler...

[FreeGolf]

i am looking to gauge interest in how many ppl would be interested in purchasing an s3 steering wheel w/ airbag. i would like to present this to a few vendors but would like a ballpark figure of how many ppl would be interested. also i would like to organize it that the vendor will collect all the money and do the shipping instead of me personally collecting the funds and then shipping to each buyer. i think that would work best for everyone and would also put many buyers at ease who may not know (of) me around here...

so lets have it, anyone here interested?

Group Buy List:
1) FreeGolf / S-Line Badge / DSG
2) ODY / S-Line Badge / 6MT
3) SJB2 / S-Line Badge / DSG
4) ZGuitarman / S-Line Badge / DSG
5) BDI / S-Line / DSG
6) Neu318 / S-Line / DSG
7) Punka3driver / undecided / DSG
8) Rick89 / S3 / DSG
9) Grubble / S3 / DSG
10) Gearshifter6 / S3 / 6MT
11) Divo / S-Line Badge / 6MT
12) White_A3 / undecided / 6MT
13) xnox202 / S-Line Badge / DSG
14) Vanquish / undecided
15) AlaskaDG / S-Line Badge / DSG
16) Sciblades / S3 / 6MT
17) MK21.8TGuy / S-Line Badge / DSG
18) alcantara4
19) tp. / S-Line / DSG
20) DarkW1sh
21) cleanA3

Modified by FreeGolf at 3:34 PM 4-27-2010

[kwanja_a3]

Just an idea, many people will not want to misrepresent their cars by having the 'S3' logo on their steering wheel. Another option is to look for a Euro-spec TT S-Line FBSW (pics below) that is basically the same steering wheel, but it says 'S-Line' instead of 'S3'.

Also, you will have to specify if you need a wheel with/without DSG paddles.

[FreeGolf]

i should have been clear in the initial post. the badges are interchangeable. the vendor i have in mind can put in any badge you like. s3, sline, etc. i for one would never put a badge on a car that isnt what the car is.

[ODY]

I'm in for:

-S-Line Badge
-No DSG Paddles

[ODY]

Group Buy List:

1) FreeGolf / S-Line Badge / DSG
2) ODY / S-Line Badge / 6MT
3)
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10)

[SJB2]

I am interested put me in

[zguitarman]

I'm in as well

SLine/DSG

[ODY]

FreeGolf, can you get a price range on these... See what we are looking at. Lets see what the biggest price break is and aim for that many ppl to purchase it.

[SJB2]

shoot put mine as DSG my bad

[SJB2]

and I don't care about the badge but Sline would be my 1st pick,

Sorry today has been a long day at work already

[BDI]

If the price is right,

S-Line, Silver Stitching, DSG for me.

[neu318]

Quote, originally posted by BDI »

If the price is right, S-Line, Silver Stitching, DSG for me.

Same here.

[tcardio]

[QUOTE=kwanja_a3]Just an idea, many people will not want to misrepresent their cars QUOTE]

I really detest people who try to change the appearance of their car and put on false badges and stickers. They are such POSERS!!!

[FreeGolf]

Quote, originally posted by ODY »

FreeGolf, can you get a price range on these... See what we are looking at. Lets see what the biggest price break is and aim for that many ppl to purchase it.

i want to get at least 8-10 ppl, then shop around i have on vendor in particular who i have purchased euro parts from in the past. i will shop around though, best price from the most reputable vendor takes the cake imo.

Quote, originally posted by BDI »

If the price is right, S-Line, Silver Stitching, DSG for me.

you got it.

Quote, originally posted by neu318 »

Same here.

noted.

Quote, originally posted by tcardio »

[QUOTE=kwanja_a3] I really detest people who try to change the appearance of their car and put on false badges and stickers. They are such POSERS!!!

same here, very common among a4 & 3/5series crowd to up-badge... idk why, just something i noticed. i absolutely hate it.

[punka3driver]

Quote, originally posted by BDI »

If the price is right, S-Line, Silver Stitching, DSG for me.

Same here as well.

However, for all you poser haters out there...I dont have an s-line or s3, so what should I put in there???

[rick89]

^^^X2

S-line(if there is nothing else i have no choice, even though my car is premium)

Silver stitching

Dsg paddles for me


Modified by rick89 at 1:25 PM 4/16/2010

[grubble]

Put me in for S3 (I am a poser ) silver stitching with the DSG paddles, as long as the price isn't a gouge-fest.

I don't have an S-Line or an S3 but keeping OEM parts as they are shouldn't detract from the fact that they are exactly what they are. (ie. S3 brakes on a A3 still means they are S3 brakes, doesn't mean your A3 is an S3.) Whatever you guys wanna badge/pose/debadge is up to you and regardless of other people's opinions, I say do whatever the hell you want to your ride!

[FreeGolf]

alright give me the weekend to work some magic and contact a few ppl. i will get some info soon. feel free to continue adding names... the more names the more buying power we have... (obviously this is not a commitment and is all based on pricing / availability but it helps with negotiating prices.)

Quote, originally posted by punka3driver »

However, for all you poser haters out there...I dont have an s-line or s3, so what should I put in there???

i believe there is a blank plate available. i will double check.

[gearshifter6]

I'm in for a 6 MT wheel. S3 badge for me too. Red stitching would be nice!

[rick89]

ok since i have s3 front and rear might aswell make mine S3 lol.

[divo]

Depending on the cost ... count me in!
S-Line // 6MT

[White_A3]

I'm interested aswell,

Not sure what badge yet though, any pics without the badge? / 6MT

[xnox202]

To say I'm interested, yes I am.. DSG Paddles/S-line.

[Vanquish]

Count me in if the numbers are right!

[AlaskaDG]

S-Line, DSG - Thanks

[tcardio]

OMG! I haven't seen this much interest for a group buy on the 'tude in years! What a bunch of wheel whores!

BTW it's the best mod ever because it's SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICK!!


Modified by tcardio at 10:25 PM 4/16/2010

[ODY]

i know this is a wicked turn out.. and a few weeks ago i was pricing this mod out...

as Jason (kwanja_a3) said this mod is sick cause you will enjoy driving your car every time you get in, the ride will feel nicer in your hands...not that i don't enjoy getting into my car now

[saulz]

do you guys have an approx price for these??

[sciblades]

i would be down for a
s3- 6mt

[MK2 1.8T GUY]

Does anyone have a ballpark on what this will cost? If its reasonable i'm in.

S-line badge, DSG Paddles.

[krazyboi]

My guess, no less then $600 for non-multi-function... and no less then $700 for multi-function I then assume that it'll cost more for DSG as well. And by the way, that's just for the steering wheel. Then you have to get an airbag (assume $500+)

[FreeGolf]

with out group buy pricing i can get TT-S Flat-Bottom w/ Airbag for $1145 shipped. hoping with the buying power we have now with almost 20 ppl we can get much better deal.

i stumble across sets on ebay.co.uk / .de for $975+sh.

wheel alone (from US Vendors) is $745 and like krazyboi said airbag is anywhere between $400-$600 when purchasing single bag.

[Kstyle]

Is it possible to install and wire a wheel with controls to an a3 that came without?

[alcantara4]

I'm down for this. Add me to the list. I have an S-line with DSG.

[Alkivar]

something to be aware of... the A8 and TT also use the same round airbag (only difference is the A8 bag has a chrome trim ring on the center of the bag)

with shipping restrictions on the airbag (its explosive so no airmail) you may be better off doing a buy only for the steering wheel and getting airbags from a local dealer.