Flat-Bottom steering wheel flawed?

Post by **Coaster** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:01 am

What is the general consensus of the FBSW? I can't help feeling that it is flawed in both concept and execution. It can be disorientating when driving hard on twisties. The plastic section feels cold to the touch esp. in winter. The mis-match, sharp edges, exposed screw holes etc. degrade the feel. I notice that the B8 RS4 FBSW is full leather. What are the popular upgrades for this wheel?

Post by **stu** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:18 am

Yes it's flawed but I like it. Much better than the non-flat bottomed alternative on offer in the same car. I'm guessing the B8 FBSW would cost an arm and a leg to swap in so I'm happy to stick with mine.

Post by **RIV** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:31 am

I must admit i do love my flat bottom, i would not swap it for a round one, i guess any thing with a flat bottom is flawed other than the rs4

Post by **RIV** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:32 am

I must admit i do love my flat bottom, i would not swap it for a round one, i guess any thing with a flat bottom is flawed other than the rs4

Post by **PJC** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:36 am

You must really like it then Silas......

Post by **bam_bam** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:51 am

Silas Stephenson wrote:I must admit i do love my flat bottom, i would not swap it for a round one, i guess any thing with a flat bottom is flawed other than the rs4

My mum has a flat bottom, did stop her getting laid... oh wait, we're talking about a steering wheel, errrrm right...

Post by **gilford** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 11:36 am

I liked the contrast with the silver bottom, good on the eye so to speak, but I agree it was a pain to use especailly when trying to reverse park etc

The new all leather one I have in the RS3 is much better, but as has been mentioned, would probably set you back 4 figures

Post by **TonyHayers** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 12:26 pm

I've got the naff MFSW which just doesn't seem to fit the interior styling at all, but then I don't like the FB option either - it looks really cheap compared to other steering wheels in other similar spec Audis e.g TTRS. I was going to replace my MFSW with the TTRS wheel which looks lovely, but is £600-odd - might just go for an s-line multi-function wheel instead, not as chunky as the TTRS but doesn't have the fugly silver plastic bit.

Post by **RIV** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 1:35 pm

WTF!!! the flat bottom wheel in the rs4 is cool nothing wrong with it at all, once you start putting parts from a tt in your car your, your admitting to being a hairdresser man up or sell up and buy a tt

Post by **sonny** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 1:39 pm

Iv never had problems with the FBSW, infact on track its great!

Post by **The_Coat** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 1:44 pm

Silas Stephenson wrote:WTF!!! the flat bottom wheel in the rs4 is cool nothing wrong with it at all, once you start putting parts from a tt in your car your, your admitting to being a hairdresser man up or sell up and buy a tt

lol!!

I love the flat bottom steering wheel.

Post by **dominic1** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 3:33 pm

the only problem i used to have with it was you could not drive with your knee's

Post by **TonyHayers** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:00 pm

Silas Stephenson wrote:WTF!!! the flat bottom wheel in the rs4 is cool nothing wrong with it at all, once you start putting parts from a tt in your car your, your admitting to being a hairdresser man up or sell up and buy a tt

Nah, I just have taste.

Now, where's my feather boa?

Post by **sonny** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:24 pm

Like all FBSW's they all take getting used to at first. In fact, with your hand you can feel the 5 and 7 oclock positions ( corner of the D shape) so you know where exactly your hands are, I like it.

Post by **Timster** » Fri Sep 28, 2012 4:29 pm

+1

Took me a while to get used to it but now I can almost drive blind

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