On 9/20/07, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I had a steering wheel such as this, and it was NICE. I am, unfortunately,
> 6'2" and it eclipsed the tops of the tach and speedo, so I had to go with
> the $$$ VWSA wheel. The modification on these is a bit tricky. $100 is
> well
> worth it.

John,

I'm only 5'-8" and still get my speedometer and tach obstructed by the GTI
steering wheel I am using. I have a webpage on on how to install this wheel
in unmodified form written my Yoshi. Most recently, I discovered a simple 10
minute procedure to install the the steering wheels w/o modifying it at all.
I showed it to few folks a Van-O-Rama. The ignition lock cluster can be
simply adjusted upward so that it engages the horn contacts and turn signal
switches.

I got steering wheels from the local Pick-Ur-Part for $10 each for vinyl
wheels and $15 for leather covered ones. Audi non-airbag steering wheels
will fit too but have the same small diameter issue. If you pick one of the
later A2 wheels (with the bigger hole), make sure you take the spline
adapters. They do require a gear puller.

If you must have a Vanagon size wheel, kits to install factory style leather
is available for $40-$60 depending style and color. I am not talking
Wheelskins (brand) which are one size fits all, but actual replacement
covers made to fit like the late style optional leather Vanagon steering
wheel.

BenT