Haha, this was entertaining from start to finish! 😀 I was soo nervous for you due to not disconnecting the battery. You even had the car on while fiddling with the airbag! Luckily nothing bad happened and you now have a cool and functional wheel. 🤩
You did a good job and that's how you learn things. Disconnecting the battery should always be the first step when making changes to a vehicle, no matter how minor. But, again, that's how you learn. Steering wheel looks cool, and good job reconnecting the control wire for the paddle shifter. I would say many would've given up at that point lol. Take care Mike, Heather and Sidney. Can't wait for the next mod!!
Its funny that we all joke about the repetitive content in the tunnel but damn mike its like the world is on repeat lol.... Buys Car... #1 Tint / Exhaust / Steering Wheel / Rims & Tires... Sells Car... Gets a new car... Tint / Exhaust / Steering Wheel / Rims & Tires... Sells Car... See where im going with this lol - your killin me man!
Mike: I didn’t disconnect the battery terminals. Battery terminals: “I spared you this time, try it again an I’ll deploy the drivers airbag on you”‼️💯😂
Half way through and still dying. Just before the wire broke I said to myself, oh forsure I’m breaking that and then it happened. I have to keep posing the video to wipe my tears. Your awesome
Those scratches looked pretty deep. He'd probably need to wet sand it first. The plastic on those is so soft. Sneeze and it scratches. The Audi dealership scratched my instrament cluster once just by wiping it with a cloth when I was taking delivery. I had them replace it.
@@currytigre but if he doesent mind and he just wants it to look a little better he can do this. but yeah i know i only clean itc once a year when its super dirty and i clean it very carefully .
Brilliant Mike, you have exactly my luck. You try to do something nice and you end up busting something. My windshield wipers froze to the windshield and when I turned them on the motor turned in the spline resulting in the wipers had to come off. I used a screwdriver as once the nut was off they wouldn’t budge. Ended up with the force necessary I broke the plastic surround 😮 so had to buy that . I found an actual puller that pulls the wiper off now so I don’t break the plastic. But loving this, as saw you scratched the plastic instrument binnacle ! That’s me too. Now I’m more experienced I now look at what can I do wrong that will break something and then ensure I don’t . So I come at it from that angle now. Love the video tho
To stop the beeping when your door is open push the scroll wheel on the left side of the steering wheel. I had my D4 A8 for two years before I learned that little trick. Loved the video and sorry about your instrument cover and column button.
You put the new steering wheel in and I’m like “Mike, bolt? The bolt? Mike?” Then you say you just need to reconnect the airbag. I just started cracking up because I was like “you forgot the bolt Mike, the most important bolt”. I cracked even louder when you realized it. 😂😂😂 That was epic! Aside from this, the wheel looks awesome man! Congrats! Definitely looking into CarbonTastic wheel now for my GTR 😜
Mike, next time when you want to disassemble a steering wheel, please contact me and I will support you. I worked in a Steering Wheel factory and disassembled a lot of wheels on my own. I will teach you the right steps, in order not to break anything anymore :P You were lucky to be able to put back those wires into the connector. Hopefully they locked in completely (the wires' crimps have some latches which during pulling them out, they bent, so only by unbending them back, you are able to lock them into the connector). But it may be possible that if those wires locked in only partially, to have intermittent function of the paddle shifter, so it means some error codes will pop up, and also you could have no up-shift function.
I love the wheel mike, it looks awesome. Please do more of these videos. I’m not allowed to touch anything because I always screw it up GOOD JOB and thank you
Hey Mike! I love this build as an Saudi A7 owner. I’m not sure if you’re aware, but some of the Audi MMI systems can be programmed to use Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Damn it feels like it was just yesterday when i saw Mike do the steering wheel exchange in the bmw m5 😭 how has it already been 3 years since that video sheesh time flies
Ok I only saw the first 5 min and I was laughing so hard I started tearing up. And I’m only laughing cause I do the same shit all the time when it comes to screwing things up You make laugh and it’s made my day. Thanx mike
Mike perhaps you can try to disconnect the battery to reset the ecu … and maybe that airbag checklight disappear. Very nice steering wheel. How is the reach for the flippers? It seems a bit further away then the original ones. I really like your vids , keep on posting! Greetings from the Netherlands
Hey man, nice job. Great video. You allways say you are one lucky guy. This video just confirms it again :). The best thing that you have done is that you took a brake and continued in the next day. That is what a lot of people should learn. For sure that prevented you not braking anything else. You got lucky a couple of times. First - no airbag blown up. That would be a .... let's not go there ;) Next - you where able to plug those wires back, man with your bulky hands and no tools - good job. Third - you put the bolt, before the spring and locking the horn-airbag assembly. That saved your life again. Imagine driving without a bolt on. It's an idea for a "What if..." video!
Nice vid but if you are replacing electronic modules there are a few rules to follow with VAG: First - disconnect the battery (no brainer - if the airbag deploys, you'll have to deal with bruises, broken fingers and/or broken hands). That first part is not VAG specific of course but their electronics are really sensitive and sh!t can happen. Second - you need to code each new module using VCDS or similar tool to ensure it works properly. Most electronic modules have different variations (more/less functions and revisions over the years) and the car may not be able to use it properly or at all. Even if everything works fine, you may still get error codes stored because of not having the right coding for that module.
AutoVlog Great Video I'm glad you installed your RS7's Absolutely Incredible Carbontastic Steering wheel on your own and I can't wait to see what mod is coming next
Perfect man! Nice steering wheel! Keep doing things yourself Mike and it will get easier and even more fun to do. Also important, please think about safety measures etc. when DIY'ing.
I think you did a dang good job brother you tackled it and worked through it that's all that matters,just for next time disconnect the dang battery you halfa meatball lol. Great video brother for showing the mistakes and working past the problems.
Mike, thanks for showing all your mistakes, Why? because it happens to each and every one of us! A 30 min job is one broken connector away from a 3 day job. I appreciate the truth, vs an edited "perfect" Install.
Hi Mike when you had your last AMG put in a contest where someone could win it. I live in Canada 🇨🇦 I wanted to try for it, but the only thing that was stopping me, was it was a manual I can't drive stick. I can only drive automatic. It was a beautiful car. Now I know you said that you won't be doing that for a while do to funding. Yes it could get a little expensive I agree on that. But I will keep watching your videos. They are very amusing. Thanks for now.
Hi #autovlog I've tried to download this app but my phone is too old it is 8 years old I can not download anything anymore. So I've tried to download it on my tablet, but it asked me for a phone number. So what I'm trying to say is I can't download this app. I've tried to put in the number that you gave me as a number but it won't accept it. Is there another way that we could try. Thanks sorry
when the battery is on and you open the door the car will beeping, but you can press the gauge cluster choose button on the steering wheel, that will end the beeping, hope that will help.😊
Always disconnect the battery. I'm sure alotnof comments say that as well. When I was in college for automotive someone reach through the steering wheel to start the car and and the airbag deployed and blew their arm into pieces. Airbags are nothing to f with or take lightly how dangerous they can be.
Om man kopplar bort airbagen medan batteriet är anslutet så blir det automatiskt ett fel meddelande, men det går att släcka såklart. nästa gång så koppla bort batteriet så slipper du det. BTW skaffa dig en ODB 11 dongel så kan du programmera lite balla grejor själv.. typ stänga av plingandet när dörren är öppen.. :)
Hey mike, i hope you doing great! I dont normally do this but. I have something that has been bothering me. During the giveaway i purchased a AMG t-shirt fron your website. I received the t-shirt but guess what, It was the wrong size. I order a Large & i got XXL. I contacted “customer service” & their first reponse was they will send me the right size. Waited more than a month and nothing. Contacted them again, then they came up with they have so many orders & they will just refund me the money through shopify. Waited again and nothing. Contacted them and was just ignored. It has been more than 3 months. I dont have social media besides youtube, dont mean to get attention, but I am dissapointed paying and receiving something that I will never get to wear. Despite this issue, I am still going to watch your videos & keep supporting your channel. 👍
I was just about to write "now you know why you need to disconnect the battery" when you clarified... Between the airbag light and potentially blowing the bag itself there's always a reason why instructions are written the way they are. Nice mod though. Would love to do something similar but my A6 is 11 years old with just over 310,000 km on the clock so not putting that sort of money in an old car.
Apparently Swedish high schools do not have auto shop classes ;-) And please tell us you reinstalled the air bag screw screw at the back of the steering wheel?
@autovlog not sure if someone’s already said it but not reading through 150+ comments but if you hit the left arrow on the steering wheel the beeping will stop with the door open
Great video. Do more like this. It’s nice to see that we all have these little issues and for us do it yourselfers, we can relate.
When the gauge cluster was scratching my heart sunk lol. That noise!!!
And doin the airbag with battery on.
@@dogie61 I was kinda waiting for a detonation TBH...
@@dogie61 Mike has bigger balls then a bull on steroids bro 😂
and every time he drives if ,it will drive him nurs
@Adam Dean I figure he'll disconect and reconect the battery
The steering wheels looks so good with matte carbon fiber! Gives it a much more quality look than the regular glossy carbon you usually see
😨 do this without disconnecting the battery? Brave guy!
Would have been a hell of a video...
And would have hurt like a mfer
He doesn't know any better..
I think it's part of the show 😅
@@meekEd he’s an idiot. Scratched the glass/plastic in the dash. That says it all
I mean… he did start his video by saying that he doesn’t know what he is doing…
Haha, this was entertaining from start to finish! 😀
I was soo nervous for you due to not disconnecting the battery. You even had the car on while fiddling with the airbag! Luckily nothing bad happened and you now have a cool and functional wheel. 🤩
It’s actually entertaining watching you do the mods yourself.
I like that you are now are doing your own DIY auto changes!!! It gives a more relatable experience to your content.
Look at Mike whipping out the tools!!! Ayyeeee lets go!!! Looks amazing btw!
To disable the alarm when the door is open, press the small button on the bottom of your wiper toggle.
Is that near the headlight fluid?
Or press on either arrow lefr or right on the left side of the steering wheel
You did a good job and that's how you learn things. Disconnecting the battery should always be the first step when making changes to a vehicle, no matter how minor. But, again, that's how you learn. Steering wheel looks cool, and good job reconnecting the control wire for the paddle shifter. I would say many would've given up at that point lol. Take care Mike, Heather and Sidney. Can't wait for the next mod!!
Good job? He destroyed the Speedo cover
Its funny that we all joke about the repetitive content in the tunnel but damn mike its like the world is on repeat lol.... Buys Car... #1 Tint / Exhaust / Steering Wheel / Rims & Tires... Sells Car... Gets a new car... Tint / Exhaust / Steering Wheel / Rims & Tires... Sells Car... See where im going with this lol - your killin me man!
The joy of satisfaction in your voice 😂😂 glad to see you got it done!
Best video in a while and I love that you are showing what a tinkerer would face attempting this on their own. Well done.
Mike: I didn’t disconnect the battery terminals.
Battery terminals: “I spared you this time, try it again an I’ll deploy the drivers airbag on you”‼️💯😂
Great Job Mike and the new steering wheel looks wicked !!
Great video showing actual do's and don'ts for the average diy person 👏.
I felt less stress watching Final Destination than watching you change a steering wheel! 😅 .. good job though on not giving up 🤟
ROFLMAO!!! that german rage kid brought back good memories from the early 2000s
Love from South Africa 🇿🇦
Scratching the sh*t out of the instrument panel glass on this week's episode of "Real Men Of Genius" 🤣
Hey Mike! Congratulations!!
Finally able to pull off a DIY. Proud of you Man. Meanwhile that steering wheel is super cool....
Great job Mike, as you do more diy stuff it gets easier 👍👍
I personally enjoy content like this. Turned out awesome.
Your a brave man having your face anywhere near that bag when you first started it back up… lol
Great video! More uploads, even just updates!!
That was very entertaining. Mike you need some glasses & bless you for doing the installation with big hands like me.
Half way through and still dying. Just before the wire broke I said to myself, oh forsure I’m breaking that and then it happened. I have to keep posing the video to wipe my tears. Your awesome
use meguiars plastx for removing the scratches on the instrument panel glass
Those scratches looked pretty deep. He'd probably need to wet sand it first. The plastic on those is so soft. Sneeze and it scratches. The Audi dealership scratched my instrament cluster once just by wiping it with a cloth when I was taking delivery. I had them replace it.
@@currytigre but if he doesent mind and he just wants it to look a little better he can do this. but yeah i know i only clean itc once a year when its super dirty and i clean it very carefully .
Brilliant Mike, you have exactly my luck. You try to do something nice and you end up busting something. My windshield wipers froze to the windshield and when I turned them on the motor turned in the spline resulting in the wipers had to come off. I used a screwdriver as once the nut was off they wouldn’t budge. Ended up with the force necessary I broke the plastic surround 😮 so had to buy that . I found an actual puller that pulls the wiper off now so I don’t break the plastic. But loving this, as saw you scratched the plastic instrument binnacle ! That’s me too. Now I’m more experienced I now look at what can I do wrong that will break something and then ensure I don’t . So I come at it from that angle now. Love the video tho
Nice job. Always feels good when us novices can work on our cars and be successful at it.
To stop the beeping when your door is open push the scroll wheel on the left side of the steering wheel. I had my D4 A8 for two years before I learned that little trick. Loved the video and sorry about your instrument cover and column button.
I felt bad about the scratch but the next shot of moving the steering wheel out had me laughing😂
Brooo a day late!! I literally just did this yesterday on my R8 🙌🏽👏🏽
You put the new steering wheel in and I’m like “Mike, bolt? The bolt? Mike?” Then you say you just need to reconnect the airbag. I just started cracking up because I was like “you forgot the bolt Mike, the most important bolt”. I cracked even louder when you realized it. 😂😂😂 That was epic! Aside from this, the wheel looks awesome man! Congrats! Definitely looking into CarbonTastic wheel now for my GTR 😜
2:51 i believe you can get rid of that beeping with just pressing the OK button on the steering wheel
I was yelling at my computer screen!! "SCREW THE BOLT BACK IN BEFORE SNAPPING THE AIRBAG IN"!! LOL!! Great job on the install👍🏽👍🏽
Looks awesome, this is a nice upgrade almost a must have!
Very entertaining I laughed a lot to be honest because I could relate with every situation been there and done it. 😂. Great video👍🏼
Hey Mike this is great.. Your getting stuck in....Have a go Mike hour... Well done Mike, you need to do more like this... God Bless u brother....
Mike, you need a work bench man! I was just waiting on you scratching the back of your car big time. Great job and great vid though, well done.
Mike, next time when you want to disassemble a steering wheel, please contact me and I will support you. I worked in a Steering Wheel factory and disassembled a lot of wheels on my own. I will teach you the right steps, in order not to break anything anymore :P You were lucky to be able to put back those wires into the connector. Hopefully they locked in completely (the wires' crimps have some latches which during pulling them out, they bent, so only by unbending them back, you are able to lock them into the connector). But it may be possible that if those wires locked in only partially, to have intermittent function of the paddle shifter, so it means some error codes will pop up, and also you could have no up-shift function.
I love the wheel mike, it looks awesome.
Please do more of these videos.
I’m not allowed to touch anything because I always screw it up
GOOD JOB and thank you
you are not the only one😀 All the best from Canada
Idk about you, but I watched Mike play Russian Roulette the whole video 😂
Hey Mike! I love this build as an Saudi A7 owner. I’m not sure if you’re aware, but some of the Audi MMI systems can be programmed to use Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Damn it feels like it was just yesterday when i saw Mike do the steering wheel exchange in the bmw m5 😭 how has it already been 3 years since that video sheesh time flies
Ok I only saw the first 5 min and I was laughing so hard I started tearing up.
And I’m only laughing cause I do the same shit all the time when it comes to screwing things up
You make laugh and it’s made my day.
Thanx mike
🤣 good lord in haven was my best part when you forgot the hold down bolt ! Any way good job steering wheel looks sick !
Brother!!! You are way lucky! I’m sure you know why . Damn man ! Crazy!
Mike perhaps you can try to disconnect the battery to reset the ecu … and maybe that airbag checklight disappear. Very nice steering wheel. How is the reach for the flippers? It seems a bit further away then the original ones. I really like your vids , keep on posting! Greetings from the Netherlands
A gloss black Audi rings on the steering wheel would have been super dope !!! But great mod !!!
Always always always disconnect the battery when dealing with an airbag...... Good job
Hey man, nice job. Great video.
You allways say you are one lucky guy. This video just confirms it again :).
The best thing that you have done is that you took a brake and continued in the next day. That is what a lot of people should learn. For sure that prevented you not braking anything else.
You got lucky a couple of times. First - no airbag blown up. That would be a .... let's not go there ;)
Next - you where able to plug those wires back, man with your bulky hands and no tools - good job.
Third - you put the bolt, before the spring and locking the horn-airbag assembly. That saved your life again. Imagine driving without a bolt on. It's an idea for a "What if..." video!
Nice vid but if you are replacing electronic modules there are a few rules to follow with VAG:
First - disconnect the battery (no brainer - if the airbag deploys, you'll have to deal with bruises, broken fingers and/or broken hands). That first part is not VAG specific of course but their electronics are really sensitive and sh!t can happen.
Second - you need to code each new module using VCDS or similar tool to ensure it works properly. Most electronic modules have different variations (more/less functions and revisions over the years) and the car may not be able to use it properly or at all. Even if everything works fine, you may still get error codes stored because of not having the right coding for that module.
Not a big fan of the paddle shifters, but I have to say props to doing it right, not the Ebay 3m stick on paddles! Wheel looks slick!
AutoVlog Great Video I'm glad you installed your RS7's Absolutely Incredible Carbontastic Steering wheel on your own and I can't wait to see what mod is coming next
Nice job Mike 👏
Congrats on job well done.....!
Nice look for the Audi.
Perfect man! Nice steering wheel! Keep doing things yourself Mike and it will get easier and even more fun to do.
Also important, please think about safety measures etc. when DIY'ing.
What caused the air bag light to come on and how did you solve the issue? I’m about to put in a flat bottom as well. Good video, thank you!
This was the funniest video I’ve seen in a while. Talk about bad luck
Lmfaooo mike you kill me. This is exactly how I am when I install parts 😂
I think you did a dang good job brother you tackled it and worked through it that's all that matters,just for next time disconnect the dang battery you halfa meatball lol. Great video brother for showing the mistakes and working past the problems.
Some Plexus polish or plastic scratch remover followed by polish will help with the scratches on the instrument cluster.
Awesome! Loved the video and content and steering wheel!
Mike, thanks for showing all your mistakes, Why? because it happens to each and every one of us! A 30 min job is one broken connector away from a 3 day job. I appreciate the truth, vs an edited "perfect" Install.
🤣🤣And the Rap is coming in a few days Mike can't wait.
Made me nervous the whole time….bang….the air bag!!!! 🎉🎉🎉😊
Älskar dina ärliga videos🤣 vi alla har varit där, när man klöddar bort de.
i was telling my self, mike i think you forgot to put in the bolt and sure enough LOLOLOL i was dying laughing my ass off mike
I like the diy videos you should do more of them.
Love from South Africa aswell
Hi Mike when you had your last AMG put in a contest where someone could win it. I live in Canada 🇨🇦 I wanted to try for it, but the only thing that was stopping me, was it was a manual I can't drive stick. I can only drive automatic. It was a beautiful car. Now I know you said that you won't be doing that for a while do to funding. Yes it could get a little expensive I agree on that. But I will keep watching your videos. They are very amusing. Thanks for now.
Hi #autovlog I've tried to download this app but my phone is too old it is 8 years old I can not download anything anymore. So I've tried to download it on my tablet, but it asked me for a phone number. So what I'm trying to say is I can't download this app. I've tried to put in the number that you gave me as a number but it won't accept it. Is there another way that we could try. Thanks sorry
Great mod mike looks better i was waiting for the spongebob graphic -7 hours later
Plz get a work table! Nice job👍🏼
Love the Carbon version. Mines leather with Alcantara, flat bottom. Not a fan of the Alcantara tho. Wears flat way to fast.
when the battery is on and you open the door the car will beeping, but you can press the gauge cluster choose button on the steering wheel, that will end the beeping, hope that will help.😊
Excellent video!
Good job Mike!
Always disconnect the battery. I'm sure alotnof comments say that as well. When I was in college for automotive someone reach through the steering wheel to start the car and and the airbag deployed and blew their arm into pieces. Airbags are nothing to f with or take lightly how dangerous they can be.
Lmao. I thought you forgot to put the bolt on.
Ok back to the video
Om man kopplar bort airbagen medan batteriet är anslutet så blir det automatiskt ett fel meddelande, men det går att släcka såklart. nästa gång så koppla bort batteriet så slipper du det. BTW skaffa dig en ODB 11 dongel så kan du programmera lite balla grejor själv.. typ stänga av plingandet när dörren är öppen.. :)
My favorite steering wheel you had was the one that lit up the RPM's at the top of it.
Hey mike, i hope you doing great! I dont normally do this but. I have something that has been bothering me. During the giveaway i purchased a AMG t-shirt fron your website. I received the t-shirt but guess what, It was the wrong size. I order a Large & i got XXL. I contacted “customer service” & their first reponse was they will send me the right size. Waited more than a month and nothing. Contacted them again, then they came up with they have so many orders & they will just refund me the money through shopify. Waited again and nothing. Contacted them and was just ignored. It has been more than 3 months. I dont have social media besides youtube, dont mean to get attention, but I am dissapointed paying and receiving something that I will never get to wear. Despite this issue, I am still going to watch your videos & keep supporting your channel. 👍
Thought you at least care for your fans, but $$ is all matters.
Looks good 👍
OMG the scratches on the cluster would drive me CRAZY
Well done look great! but ...thought you wasn't too fond of the "white line"?
They will buff right out. :)
I was just about to write "now you know why you need to disconnect the battery" when you clarified...
Between the airbag light and potentially blowing the bag itself there's always a reason why instructions are written the way they are.
Nice mod though. Would love to do something similar but my A6 is 11 years old with just over 310,000 km on the clock so not putting that sort of money in an old car.
Apparently Swedish high schools do not have auto shop classes ;-) And please tell us you reinstalled the air bag screw screw at the back of the steering wheel?
Do the digital cockpit next
Once you straighten the wheel you should disconnect the battery at that point.
It looks quite funny ! Drilling om the floor and on the car 😂. I hope you wint break anything!
Is this the same install as the d4 s8 as well?
Tasteful mod, looks good. Do you find that the paddle shifters block your view of the gas gauge and engine temp gauge?
Hope you stick to the satin/matte carbon when adding more carbon
Great video! Now all I have to do is buy a RS7. LOLOLO
To stop the beeping noise when the door is open, just click the Menu button on the left side of the steering wheel. 👍🏼
@autovlog not sure if someone’s already said it but not reading through 150+ comments but if you hit the left arrow on the steering wheel the beeping will stop with the door open
Very brave to try this
I was yelling at you to stop working on the trunk of the car! Lol
did u think of getting a 2013 rs5