[smshirk]

Does the 3 spoke 986/996 steering wheel fit the 968 without an adapter? If so, does the airbag work correctly or does it have to be tricked into keeping the light off? The stock wheel is in good shape looks wise, but it feels really slick, and not in a good way.

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[jg968]

I'm getting a wheel re-done by Paul Champagne in Corpus Christi, TX. He's a real artist with leather. I'll send a pic when he gets done. http://www.designpaulchampagne.com/PorscheLeather.html

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[robadams56]

Paul's work is very nice!

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[jg968]

Ok, wheel recover is done. See the pic below. Now it's time to install it. I need some help here. Any advice for removing a steering wheel the proper way?

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[blau]

Wow, the wheel looks great!



Very straightforward removing and installing the steering wheel in these cars..



Rule number one! Disconnect the battery, turn on some lights, and wait at least a minute to ensure any charge in the system is drained (otherwise you'll end up with an AIRBAG light on)...

Rule number two! Mark where your steering wheel is aligned on the spindle, one tooth off and you end up with a cockeyed wheel. and you don't find out until after it's all re-assembled.



The rest, follow Clark's Garage installation guide (part B - for airbag wheels): http://www.clarks-garage.com/shop-manual/body-25.htm

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[bombfactory]

I would add that when attempting to slide the wheel back onto the splined shaft, be careful you don't bump it into the fragile plastic pieces on the turn signal unit surrounding the shaft (this is all sounding vaguely pornographic!). This is what cancels your turn signals after a turn. I busted a little tiny piece off reinstalling my wheel and now my signals do not auto-cancel. Good luck!

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[Langley968]

WOW! I have been considering a Club Sport style steering wheel in the near future, BUT... I like the look of that one. I saw on their website that it is around $340, which means that it is around the same price range as a new Club Sport steering wheel...

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[bombfactory]

For us tall guys, the CS wheel has the added advantage of being 1-1/4" smaller in diameter than the stock wheel. That's 5/8" of much-needed extra knee room. I'll definitely be getting one at some point.

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[Langley968]

[quote name='bombfactory' timestamp='1340925931' post='128750']

For us tall guys, the CS wheel has the added advantage of being 1-1/4" smaller in diameter than the stock wheel. That's 5/8" of much-needed extra knee room. I'll definitely be getting one at some point.

[/quote]



Thanks for bringing that point up! I could also use the extra clearance for the knees.

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[jg968]

Replaced my steering wheel with the newly recovered one. You guys were right - it was easy. But that's because i knew exactly what do do. Thanks for all the helpful advice. This forum is awesome!



Jerry

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[Scott Collins]

That's VERY nice! How does it feel?

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[jg968]

I really like the feel of the perforated leather. Plus even the non-perforated parts of the wheel feel so much better. The leather on my original wheel was worn smooth and was very slippery.



Now, I need to get a new shift boot as that too is worn shiny on the knob.



Jerry

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[AJG]

[quote name='Langley968' timestamp='1340923018' post='128747']

WOW! I have been considering a Club Sport style steering wheel in the near future, BUT... I like the look of that one. I saw on their website that it is around $340, which means that it is around the same price range as a new Club Sport steering wheel...

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I'm about to buy some p[arts from a breaker, if he lives up to expectations I'll post his site. Prices are reasonable and he ships worldwide. Just watch the colour, I don't know if all CS steering wheels are black or colour coded to vechicle.

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[DaveN]

FWIW it is really nice having a smaller wheel. I was very hesitant to change mine as I love the stock wheel but my knees and my sons knees were always hitting the wheel. He would always drive bow-legged just to have enough room (at 6'6"). I found a used Momo that was slightly smaller at 350mm instead of the stock 380mm; I thought this would be enough breathing space. When it came it was misrepresented and it was actually the 320mm version! We initally though of returning it but instead of wastingthe shipping and reordering we decided to try it out for the summer. Turns out it is not to much extra effort to drive, yes a little more arm required, but there is now a football field underneath to knee- play in.

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[pinball1008]

I have managed to acquire an original porsche 3 spoke CS steering wheel, which should arrive this week, to replace my existing 4 spoke.

What kind of boss will I need to get so I can fit it?

Most of the ones I have seen are for 6 hole fitment and the CS wheel is only 3 hole. Will the 3 holes line up on the 6 hole boss or do I need to find an original porsche one?

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[pinball1008]

So this is what arrived today, plus there is an eccentric spacer to lift the wheel a little further of my legs. Not sure whether I will use the spacer, time will tell.

However, my original questions remains, what do I need to make it fit?

Is there a universal boss available, or am I going to have to spend a year or more trying to source a porsche one?



       

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[pinball1008]

Boss needed <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/sad.png" class="smilie" alt="" />

Boss found <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.png" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[TSBeckman]

What's the diameter of the CS wheel?

I note that the stock wheel is 380mm.

I'm trying ot decide between a CS wheel, or 2 other wheels with diameters of 340mm and 320mm.

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[mbardeen]

Diameter of the CS wheel is 365 mm, IIRC

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[TSBeckman]

[quote name='mbardeen' timestamp='1357934459' post='137312']

Diameter of the CS wheel is 365 mm, IIRC

[/quote]

Thanks. I think most Momo wheels are around 350mm.

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