If you ever wondered where the 1980ies Porsche 4-spoke steering wheel came from...
01-09-2014, 12:38 AM
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If you ever wondered where the 1980ies Porsche 4-spoke steering wheel came from...
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Common root maybe, but precedent only in release time.
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I'm gutted hope none of my friends find out!
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The flag mirror was also on that car
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Unpopular opinion...? I always have loved the four spoke steering wheel.
01-09-2014, 11:31 AM
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Unpopular opinion...? I always have loved the four spoke steering wheel.
The steering wheel is fine, the problem is the rest of the car!!
01-09-2014, 11:50 AM
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That's one fugly automobile.
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The steering wheel is fine, the problem is the rest of the car!!
It's like when you see a clapped out rusty pile of garbage barreling down the highway with a brand new set of $5,000 chrome 22" wheels.
01-09-2014, 12:05 PM
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Maybe I'm the only one, but I have never really liked the feel of the 4-spoke wheel, in terms of its cross-section / shape- feels too sharp in my hands. Much prefer the rounder, smoother airbag wheel's feel. Maybe there's some magic to the 83-89 4-spoke wheel after you've handled it all day on that 1000 mile drive (?)
01-09-2014, 01:25 PM
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I don't like the 4-spoke. As Rob says, it just doesn't feel right. I'm always on the lookout for a 3-spoke in great shape so I can swap it out.
01-09-2014, 05:05 PM
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Actually it is the same as the wheel used the 959.
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It's like when you see a clapped out rusty pile of garbage barreling down the highway with a brand new set of $5,000 chrome 22" wheels.
Yeah, with tiny little drum brakes peeking through the spokes....
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