Steering Nirvana
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Steering Nirvana
Okay, so after months of back and forth between the 930S wheel and a Momo Jet, I decided on the Momo Jet. Got it from Canada, with the 928 hub, for $265.00, including shipping.
I ended up with the 350mm model, which is about an inch smaller than the 928 wheel, give or take a couple mm. I wasn't sure it would be small enough, since the 928 wheel is like driving a bus. Holy cow, am I glad I couldn't find a 320mm model--it would've been like driving a go-kart. Recognizing this could be taken the wrong way-- I never knew how much difference an inch could make.
The first thing that became very glaring was that the steering shaft bearing was shot. There was a lot of play in the wheel, and you could feel the shaft knocking around inside the sleeve. Plus the hub rubbed against the pod and the steering cover.
Installed it this afternoon and woot! woot! what a difference it makes.
Anyone who thinks the steering is heavy in a 928 should drive one with a bad steering shaft bearing. It's light as air now. It's been this way the entire time I've owned it, and I just thought the play in the bus-sized wheel was normal--I've complained about 928 steering in other posts, part of which was a function of the larger wheel making it seem less responsive.
My bearing was completely shot. It was pretty easy to tap out, catching the edge with a screwdriver and a few knocks with a hammer. Went in just as easy.
Note: When you put the sleeve over the shaft, you must figure out a way to pull the shaft out far enough to slip on the C clip...I was not really thinking at first and figured it had to pressed...or maybe beat...on
Anyway, then it dawned on me that the shaft had to be extended
So I screwed on my hub, pulled on it, and jammed a screwdriver between the sleeve and the groove. Then I let go of the hub, and used that hand to push on the C clip. It was a little tricky to manage the juggling, but not too difficult.
I'm still a little on the fence about the styling of the Jet vs. the 930S. I love the way the wheel feels, but it looks a little racey. I think that the 930S is a little bit more feng shui with the rest of the interior.
To date, this has to be the biggest bang for the buck improvement I've made to the car. Happy 4th everyone!
I ended up with the 350mm model, which is about an inch smaller than the 928 wheel, give or take a couple mm. I wasn't sure it would be small enough, since the 928 wheel is like driving a bus. Holy cow, am I glad I couldn't find a 320mm model--it would've been like driving a go-kart. Recognizing this could be taken the wrong way-- I never knew how much difference an inch could make.
The first thing that became very glaring was that the steering shaft bearing was shot. There was a lot of play in the wheel, and you could feel the shaft knocking around inside the sleeve. Plus the hub rubbed against the pod and the steering cover.
Installed it this afternoon and woot! woot! what a difference it makes.
Anyone who thinks the steering is heavy in a 928 should drive one with a bad steering shaft bearing. It's light as air now. It's been this way the entire time I've owned it, and I just thought the play in the bus-sized wheel was normal--I've complained about 928 steering in other posts, part of which was a function of the larger wheel making it seem less responsive.
My bearing was completely shot. It was pretty easy to tap out, catching the edge with a screwdriver and a few knocks with a hammer. Went in just as easy.
Note: When you put the sleeve over the shaft, you must figure out a way to pull the shaft out far enough to slip on the C clip...I was not really thinking at first and figured it had to pressed...or maybe beat...on
Anyway, then it dawned on me that the shaft had to be extended
So I screwed on my hub, pulled on it, and jammed a screwdriver between the sleeve and the groove. Then I let go of the hub, and used that hand to push on the C clip. It was a little tricky to manage the juggling, but not too difficult.I'm still a little on the fence about the styling of the Jet vs. the 930S. I love the way the wheel feels, but it looks a little racey. I think that the 930S is a little bit more feng shui with the rest of the interior.
To date, this has to be the biggest bang for the buck improvement I've made to the car. Happy 4th everyone!
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Re: Steering Nirvana
Originally posted by bd0nalds0n
-- I never knew how much difference an inch could make...
-- I never knew how much difference an inch could make...
Originally posted by bd0nalds0n
...then it dawned on me that the shaft had to be extended...
...then it dawned on me that the shaft had to be extended...
