Steering Wheel
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Hi Ian,
I would suggest a 350mm wheel. This is usefully smaller than standard but not so small as to make parking a hassle or so that it looks like a go-kart wheel. The horn pad just pulls off (from memory) but needs a pretty strong pull. Oe is I think 380mm.
Sounds like you are quite tall if you need better entry/exit. I have heard that using a spacer or a dished wheel helps in this regard (I am only 5' 9' ' ). The spacer or dished wheel brings the wheel closer and also moves it up a little - think of the angle at which the wheel is attached. It also lets you have the seat right back if have long legs and still have the wheel comfortably close. Dished wheels are nice on the track or in the twisties as the wheel is close enough for good leverage ie arms bent not straight. You are also less likely to accidentally knock the stalks and have more room between the dash and the wheel.
I have a Momo 07 that is the same as the race wheels Porsche fits to the 964RS, 964RSR, 993GT2 etc (picture below - sorry I do not have a picture in the car). It is dished 50mm and has a 350mm diameter. It obscures the instruments slightly more than the OE wheel. It is available in leather or suede in black or red. Most every Momo, Sparco and OMP wheel can be seen on the Demon Tweeks website if you do a search. Simon (Essential Styling) may be able to better the prices though as DT are not renowned for being cheap - he is also a club guy who deserves our support.
Richard
I would suggest a 350mm wheel. This is usefully smaller than standard but not so small as to make parking a hassle or so that it looks like a go-kart wheel. The horn pad just pulls off (from memory) but needs a pretty strong pull. Oe is I think 380mm.
Sounds like you are quite tall if you need better entry/exit. I have heard that using a spacer or a dished wheel helps in this regard (I am only 5' 9' ' ). The spacer or dished wheel brings the wheel closer and also moves it up a little - think of the angle at which the wheel is attached. It also lets you have the seat right back if have long legs and still have the wheel comfortably close. Dished wheels are nice on the track or in the twisties as the wheel is close enough for good leverage ie arms bent not straight. You are also less likely to accidentally knock the stalks and have more room between the dash and the wheel.
I have a Momo 07 that is the same as the race wheels Porsche fits to the 964RS, 964RSR, 993GT2 etc (picture below - sorry I do not have a picture in the car). It is dished 50mm and has a 350mm diameter. It obscures the instruments slightly more than the OE wheel. It is available in leather or suede in black or red. Most every Momo, Sparco and OMP wheel can be seen on the Demon Tweeks website if you do a search. Simon (Essential Styling) may be able to better the prices though as DT are not renowned for being cheap - he is also a club guy who deserves our support.
Richard
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Hi Guys
Thanks for the advice. I had planned on a 350 either with a dish or with a spacer for exactly the reasons you suggest. I called at Demon Thieves for a laugh (it' s on my route) and as I get 10% off it leaves them extremely expensive instead of hideously expensive.
I find that the mention of the word Porsche seems to make people assume you have left the real world behind and are a serial lottery winner. One clown quoted £14 for a (genuine - was it made from metal mined from the Porsche pits?) spare key blank (with a small plastic bit to hold it extra and cutting on top of that) A local cobbler did one for £4.50 including cutting. Why are touch up kits £14 when even Mercedes only manage £8?
Thanks for the advice. I had planned on a 350 either with a dish or with a spacer for exactly the reasons you suggest. I called at Demon Thieves for a laugh (it' s on my route) and as I get 10% off it leaves them extremely expensive instead of hideously expensive.
I find that the mention of the word Porsche seems to make people assume you have left the real world behind and are a serial lottery winner. One clown quoted £14 for a (genuine - was it made from metal mined from the Porsche pits?) spare key blank (with a small plastic bit to hold it extra and cutting on top of that) A local cobbler did one for £4.50 including cutting. Why are touch up kits £14 when even Mercedes only manage £8?
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Hi Ian,
The Momo 07 (and the other " racing-type" wheels) are cheap. Little more than half the price of the flash road wheels like the Momo Corse (probably my favourite of the other wheels).
IMHO the 993RS style wheel doesn' t suit the 3.2 - but I seem to be a minority [8D]. I tend to like things that look a bit tougher. That and the racing connection of the 07 sold me.
Richard
The Momo 07 (and the other " racing-type" wheels) are cheap. Little more than half the price of the flash road wheels like the Momo Corse (probably my favourite of the other wheels).
IMHO the 993RS style wheel doesn' t suit the 3.2 - but I seem to be a minority [8D]. I tend to like things that look a bit tougher. That and the racing connection of the 07 sold me.
Richard
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I have a MOMO Race on my 3.2, which looks very similar to this one, with a nice, neutral, checkered centre. A bit of a struggle turning it at first, but now I wouldn' t want to be without it, as it is very comfortable to hold, and is also a more suitable distance from the seat back (I know the seat adjusts !) - the standard 4 spoke wheel porker is a bit naff in comparison.
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" Type 911" do a really nice RS type steering wheel at £220 (ex VAT). It' s 355mm so doesn' t obscure the instruments as badly as smaller wheels. Seems like a small thing but I found it really irritating not being able to see the top of the rev. counter or any of the speedo with the previous Momo fitted! I have put one on my ' 89 SSE and it works really well for me. It feels and looks great and I can see the instruments (well ... all of the Rev counter and the relevant part of the the speedo anyway!) Also comes with a nice (small!) Porsche crest fitted.
Ian to answer your question - using both hands your with fingers curled around the slab bit in the middle and thumbs pushing on the centre bit, effectively fold in the edges and the cush pad pops off! Dead easy - don' t try late at night as the horn is quite likely to be blasting away! Hope this is descriptive enough - I' m sat here with an imaginary steering wheel in my hand trying to mimic! A bit like charades!!![8D]
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That`s what I put on my car as soon as I could afford to lose the ugly old `Allegro` style wheel. Mine is a `pretend` RS wheel fom Design 911 though - it seems to be good quality, but the badge is fixed to the surface of the wheel - not set into it, like the genuine items. Funny thing is though - although it`s a bit smaller, the thicker grip seems to make the steering feel lighter...I`m very happy with it.ORIGINAL: Greg Park
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