GT3 RS steering wheel, what are the specifics?

[m33ufo]

I'm getting my 2010 Porsche wheel retrimmed to match the 2010 GT3 RS wheel (pic below). Can anyone help with some details on the materials used - the colour of the Alcantara, the colour of the stitching, the type of stitching and the material used for the yellow "straight ahead" strip?



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[majordad]

The yellow band appears to be just died on in my 2011 RS. In earlier race 911s it was a seperate piece of leather.

I'd leave out the yellow bit , I find it annoying and distracting on mine.

[m33ufo]

Would it be possible to take a pic of the stitching so that I can get an idea of both colour and type of stitch?

If it's a hassle then no problem - cheers.

[Zyp]

Who's doing it for you?
I'd be interested to see how long it takes and what it looks like.

[V8KSN]

Zyp said:

Who's doing it for you?
I'd be interested to see how long it takes and what it looks like.

+1 I am looking to get my steering wheel retrimmed too.

[m33ufo]

These guys are in Germany. They have a reputation for OEM quality in BMW circles. I've provided a pic of the 2010 GT3 RS wheel but would like to provide as much detail as I can. I understand it's around a week return.

They don't have the specific wheel on their Ebay listings but it'll be £120 plus carriage costs.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-997-STEERING-WHE...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E46-M-Power-M3-Steer...

[Zyp]

So you obviously have to send them your wheel?

How do you remove it?

With my sausage fingers, the airbag would go off!

(possibly )

[m33ufo]

If you're worried about the airbag popping then disconnect the battery.

I believe there's an access hole at the base of the wheel - pressing a screwdriver in releases the clips holding the airbag in place so you can disconnect the wiring and remove. Then it's just a matter of unbolting the wheel.

[Barry Ashcroft]

Just had my wheel re-trimmed & reprofiled by these guys excellent job ask for Paul

http://www.jd-trimming.co.uk/

[pete a]

Barry Ashcroft said:

Just had my wheel re-trimmed & reprofiled by these guys excellent job ask for Paul

http://www.jd-trimming.co.uk/

Sorry but that just looks like its been inflated.
How big are your hands?

[Barry Ashcroft]

Well I'm 6ft2" and over 20 stone so there pretty big lol

That was the aim as the standard wheel is so thin & spindley the feel is so much better

[Diamond blue]

Does no one else actually hate alcantara steering wheels?
When new they are ok but they wear quickly and when they're like that grip with bare hands is poor.
Leather works much better with bare hands and feels better too.

Its an affectation to imitate racing cars which of course are always driven with gloves.

[m33ufo]

Diamond blue said:

Does no one else actually hate alcantara steering wheels?
When new they are ok but they wear quickly and when they're like that grip with bare hands is poor.
Leather works much better with bare hands and feels better too.

Its an affectation to imitate racing cars which of course are always driven with gloves.

I diagree. The standard Alcantara wheel in my M3 CSL was still in excellent shape after over 20,000 miles. Neither have I had any problem with the grip - although surely all Porsche owners wear racing gloves?

[Diamond blue]

m33ufo said:

Diamond blue said:

Does no one else actually hate alcantara steering wheels?
When new they are ok but they wear quickly and when they're like that grip with bare hands is poor.
Leather works much better with bare hands and feels better too.

Its an affectation to imitate racing cars which of course are always driven with gloves.

I diagree. The standard Alcantara wheel in my M3 CSL was still in excellent shape after over 20,000 miles. Neither have I had any problem with the grip - although surely all Porsche owners wear racing gloves?

I believe they're supplied with a set when new , Porsche logo and everything

As you brought up BMW M cars, I like thick rimmed wheels, why does every motoring journo moan about meaty wheels. Easier to keep hold of when ones pressing on

[m33ufo]

Agreed. I love the robustness of the M wheels. You need to go for the thicker wheel option with Porsche otherwise they're pretty weedy. Another reason for wanting to upgrade my wheel.

[Diamond blue]

m33ufo said:

Agreed. I love the robustness of the M wheels. You need to go for the thicker wheel option with Porsche otherwise they're pretty weedy. Another reason for wanting to upgrade my wheel.

Quite right,
Porsche test drivers (and motoring journalists) must have strange childlike claws or something.

[Mermaid]

m33ufo said:

I diagree. The standard Alcantara wheel in my M3 CSL was still in excellent shape after over 20,000 miles. Neither have I had any problem with the grip - although surely all Porsche owners wear racing gloves?

BMW will disagree with you for they must have replaced hundreds of steering wheels. Most CSL owners seem to have at least one or two replaced.

Edited by Mermaid on Thursday 16th February 22:16

[barchetta_boy]

I have a genuine porsche "thick as you like" club sport wheel in my 928. Cost a fortune and feels great. It wasnt until I got my new 964 that i realised how nice and delicate a thin rimmed wheel can be. There is something to be said for a thinner rim, especially in the 911 where the nose is so light and communicative.

[m33ufo]

Mermaid said:

BMW will disagree with you for they must have replaced hundreds of steering wheels. Most CSL owners seem to have at least one or two replaced.

Edited by Mermaid on Thursday 16th February 22:16

I had one replaced but in all honesty it didn't really need it. If you had 'bobbling', then you could get a new wheel. An electric razor worked very well at keeping things neat.

[Diamond blue]

m33ufo said:

Mermaid said:

BMW will disagree with you for they must have replaced hundreds of steering wheels. Most CSL owners seem to have at least one or two replaced.

Edited by Mermaid on Thursday 16th February 22:16

I had one replaced but in all honesty it didn't really need it. If you had 'bobbling', then you could get a new wheel. An electric razor worked very well at keeping things neat.

Ah Hah!!! Got you
See what I mean

Only joking.
Great list of cars youv'e had. Particularly love the GTR.
What do think about the Spyder. Business partners got one and in general loves it. But, that hood.
Its almost wilfully awkward.