Date:         Wed, 26 Jan 2000 15:09:03 EST
Reply-To:     BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Benjamin Tan <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Van Steering Wheels
Comments: To: robot_works@hotmail.com
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In a message dated 1/26/00 11:27:25 AM Pacific Standard Time,
robot_works@HOTMAIL.COM writes:

<< Those GTI Steering wheels....the ones with the four buttons?  I like them.
 Perhaps I will try and salvage one from the pick and pull.. Any traps
 involved in getting the horn wiring to work in my 84 with that GTI wheel? I
 am going to run the horn wires to a relay to drive a set of twin chrome boat
 horns mounted on the roof. Has anyone put boat air horns on their van?

 tim >>

I didn't check to see if the size of the shaft and corresponding shoulder on
the 84 is the same as my 87. The later-style Vanagon steering wheels look
more aesthetically compatible with the later vans IMHO. It may look better
than your early wheel. It kinda' gives the Vanagon a sporty feel again IMHO.
Get the Jetta GLI or Corrado wheel with the leather covering instead, if you
can. Gives that expensive feel.

Be careful that you do not bend the brass tab horn contact too high up. If
bent too far, they either break or can get bent the wrong way when you turn
the new steering wheel (remember the gap?). My horn was blasting steadily
until I turned off the ignition, removed the wheel and pushed the tab back
down slightly.

Oh yeah, one other thing, it does slightly obstruct part of the instruments.
I for one find it acceptable.

BenT
San Francisco