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Sept 27, 2006 11:59:05 GMT
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Right having been on another road trip across Europe 2 weeks ago (keep meaning to post piccies of some of the vehicles up). I also called in to see a friend in Germany (at an Air base ...hence the number plate) who owns this:  It's a 1991 Golf Cabro, although 1991 as it's a Cabro that makes it still a MK1 ...yes? Now the problem with it is that previous owner has put the teeny weenist Momo steering wheel on it so a Standard one is required and this is our (2 part) question - Firstly should original/standard steering wheel for Golf Cabro look like this:  (MK1 GOLF) or this:  (MK2 Golf) Reason I ask is because it's a Cabro is it classed as a MK1 or MK2 with regards to interior due to it being a newwer model? Second question is the steering column spline size, for the steering wheel ...we have been informed there are two sizes ...small or large (simple enough), it appears MK1 and early 2 Golf has small and later Golf has large. Again although car is 1991 I wounder as it is MK1 shell (due to being cabro version) may it have earlier column (small spline) Thanks for any help |
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Mike D
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Sept 27, 2006 12:04:35 GMT
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It should look like the top one, although both will fit  and i though all mk1 + 2 splines were the same, you'll also be able to fit the wheel of most audi's and polo's too, aswell as late beetle ones (post 72 or something) Mike |
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Last Edit: Sept 27, 2006 12:08:26 GMT by Mike D
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Sept 27, 2006 12:09:50 GMT
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Early Porsche 924 wheel for the win.
Didn't Sigmasan fit one?
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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Sept 27, 2006 12:13:10 GMT
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yes he did, and it was the business ;D ;D, the change point for the mk2 was around 89 then they went to the bigger splines.
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"quote hairnet"
I'm not paying nine pound for a pi$$!
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Sept 27, 2006 12:14:33 GMT
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Thanks for that Audi and Polo as well ...more choice thanks What that look like? |
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Sept 27, 2006 12:15:35 GMT
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So would that include Golf Cabro of 1991?
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Sept 27, 2006 12:32:58 GMT
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It may not be the origional, but these ar mk1 gti (i think) and mk1 scirocco and look MUCH better whilst still being 'sort of stock'  |
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Sept 27, 2006 13:21:13 GMT
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and i though all mk1 + 2 splines were the same Nope, MK1's and early Mk2's had a smaller spline, later MK2 had a bigger one. I found that out when I bought a Mountey wheel of a F-reg Mk2's golf for the Jetta, only to find that its hole was too big....  |
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Sept 27, 2006 13:23:11 GMT
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But the bigger spline is only a collar over the smaller one  |
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mrj
Posted a lot
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Sept 27, 2006 13:44:44 GMT
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there is an adapter available if you have the steering wheel with the big hole, it is an VW OEM part....
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- 1971 VW 1600 TL Fastback
- 1978 Passat GLS Variant
- 1980 Audi 100 5E
- 1981 VW aircooled panel van (sold)
- 1983 VW Jetta Mk.I
- 1984 VW Polo Coupé
- 1984 VW Passat hatchback
- 1987 VW Passat Variant
- 1987 VW Passat hatchback
- 1988 VW T25
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Sept 27, 2006 14:00:10 GMT
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So it looks like (due to this one being a 91 'MK1' cabro) it's going to be trial and error. |
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filmidget
East Midlands
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Sept 27, 2006 15:28:54 GMT
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But the bigger spline is only a collar over the smaller one And removable... |
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'79 MG Midget 1500 - Still patiently awaiting attention
'02 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 Elegance(!) - Better than you might think
'03 Mazda MX5 - All new and shiny looking (thanks to Antony at Rust Republic)
'09 Renault Clio - Needs to go.
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Sept 27, 2006 15:54:41 GMT
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put the first one one, they're a cool wheel.
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Sept 27, 2006 16:18:46 GMT
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But the bigger spline is only a collar over the smaller one And removable... D'oh, didn't know either of this, I could have just bought a new collar instead of just forking out another £40 for an early GTI wheel.... |
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Sept 27, 2006 17:04:22 GMT
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;D yes you could ;D Never mind...... you`ll know next time ;D |
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Sept 27, 2006 17:31:40 GMT
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i have one of those wheels (top pic) but it has a gx insert
you would like???
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2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)
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Sept 28, 2006 7:22:39 GMT
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^ PM'd you Many thanks  |
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Mike D
Club Retro Rides Member
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Sept 28, 2006 10:53:02 GMT
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i have one of those wheels (top pic) but it has a gx insert you would like??? i have the exact same thing in my T25 they're a nice wheel |
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Sept 28, 2006 11:26:46 GMT
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there is an adapter available if you have the steering wheel with the big hole, it is an VW OEM part.... You can also use a puller to remove the adaptor if you have a wheel with too small a hole |
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