chalkspyder

Porsche has once again decided to make the spokes on the 718 Spyder's steering wheel different from the GT4 (chrome v. black). I guess old habits die hard - this was the same for the 981. Fortunately there is an OEM swap that is straight forward - with a little patience. I picked up the black spoke insert set from Sun Coast (https://www.suncoastparts.com/).

You will need the following tools to get started:

1. A 3/8 socket set with a 10mm socket to disconnect the negative of your battery
2. 3/8 drive socket extension (8 to 10 inch extension will do)
3. Small screw driver or allen wrench to pop out the air bag - I used my T10 screw driver
4. A T20 and a T10 screw driver
5. 12mm XZN Triple Square Spline socket (to remove and to reinstall the steering wheel
6. Torque wrench

The completed Job will look like this.



First, you need to remove the wheel. No need repeat the steps I followed from a Rennlist post on how to remove the steering wheel...follow the steps in this Rennlist post: https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1093...stall-diy.html.

• A couple of notes:
  • The post linked above will reference (in their step 3) a blue arrow..."The second one, with the blue arrow is easy to miss. It pulls right out." This does NOT exist on Spyders...you can ignore this.
  • Before removing the steering wheel make sure that you pull the tab below completely out of the connector.

Now for the steps required to swap the chrome spokes out for black ones.

• Complete steps 1-4 in the link provided (https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1093...stall-diy.html)
• Place a towel down on a hard surface then the steering wheel facing down. Using a T20 screw driver, remove the screws holding the plastic cover on the back of the steering wheel. Remove the plastic cover.

• Using the T20 remove the 6 screws holding the spoke cover onto the steering wheel housing. Once you do, the spoke cover will pop right out.

• Flip the spoke cover over and using a T10 remove the original inserts. Replace with the new inserts..each insert has a couple tabs that fit right into the spoke cover. Do NOT over-tighten the screws...you will break the plastic stem on the insert.

• Screw the spoke cover back onto the steering wheel housing. Screw the plastic cover back onto the rear of the steering wheel housing

• Complete steps 5-6 in the link provided (https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1093...stall-diy.html). Torque to 37 ft lbs

You are done. Enjoy!!!

GT4SHO

Looks great!

Rennolazine

Nice! I found those gt style ones. Looks great!

Larry Cable

@chalkspyder

Ive had my black bits sitting around for a while now - you have inspired me to make the change ... that silver is too much!

hf1

Oh to have been a fly on the wall during that designer meeting when they made this monumental decision.

Larry Cable

except they are the wrong f****** ones! - so they don't fit!

actually they fit, but they are not the "GT" style with the faux "bolts" - so if anyone wants them LMK

Bob Z.

Nice, I did the same on my Targa GTS but on that GT Steering wheel there are 3 separate silver pieces, which I had painted Miami Blue.

And now you just need to do the ring on the airbag (and crest)!

Westcoast

Great write up with additional details to the 991 process, the black bits look good on that wheel!

The 991 instructions lacked the correct torque spec for the wheel bolt, grood that you include it here!

I will add that the center bolt should also be replaced as it is considered a one-time use part, only $6

Larry Cable

happen to know the p/n?

GT4KEV

Looks much better in black

Westcoast

Suncoast lists it as: N-907-991-01

But I would confirm with whoever you order it from that this is correct, the online systems don't list a lot for 2020 Spyders!

Larry Cable

those are the correct ones for the Spyder/GT4 wheel - not the ones I got (also from Suncoast) which fit but do not have the faux "bolts" on them ala GT version

Larry Cable

INSTALLED!

Bob Z.

Picture or it didn't happen!

Larry Cable

ok ok! ...its coming ... sheesh!