944 Stearing wheel replacement

[Bananaman]

Just got my hands on a nice 968CS stearing wheel, anybody know how to remove old on & replace with new ???????????????????????????

[aasc]

Pull the horn off the 968 one & you'll see that the wheel is simply held in by a single bolt. Only other bit to remember is to connect the fly-lead for the horn.
Very simple job - but that new wheel is _so_ much nicer than the original. There may be a torque setting that you should tighten to - can't remember off the top of my head.

[Bananaman]

Thanks

Your correct the Club Sport on is sooooooooooo much nicer & has a nice chunky rim......

Andy

[Buster44]

With the wheels straight mark the top of the splined shaft (scratch or dab of paint) before removing the old steering wheel - makes lining up the new one easier.

Just done the change myself - Porsche RS one in my case. You're right about the improvement - funny how such a small thing can make such a big difference!

[Bananaman]

Any idea what size the nut is, my largest socket is 24mm which aint big enough.......

[lanciachris]

[pedant on]steering wheel. not stearing.[/pedant].

Do you have any photos of the new wheel? I always thought the 924/944 ones looked ... horrible maybe I can persuade my dad into the wisdom of changing the one in his s2 cabriolet.

[aasc]

If you look at the Cosmetic link here you'll see some pics: www.944s2.com/

[Bananaman]

That's the one except it's on the other side, or it will be once i get the corret socket size???????????

[pedant on]steering wheel. not stearing.[/pedant].





>> Edited by Bananaman on Wednesday 9th February 14:39

[bob944]

Looks good. Was this style made in the standard Burgundy colour?

[aasc]

One of the advertisers from the Porsche mags had a bunch of these on their web site recently - in burgunday only. www.type-911.co.uk/monthlyspecials.htm

>> Edited by aasc on Thursday 10th February 09:38

[Buster44]

These were the cheapest supllier I found for the Porsche RS Technik wheel (one with the aluminium ring in the centre). It is a very nice wheel made by Momo for Porsche.

www.design911.co.uk/index.htm?Region=UK

>> Edited by Buster44 on Thursday 10th February 09:57

[lanciachris]

That looks a world better than the stock one. Ill have to recommend it

[bob944]

Thanks for the info aasc.