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Old 10-11-2018, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by RYE
I could only find a Macan steering wheel in the configuration I wanted. Not sure if there's a difference, to me it looks exactly the same and it's a perfect match with my interior. I couldn't be happier!
Macan interior and steering wheel carbon textures with big print,others model with small textures print



Old 12-22-2018, 09:30 AM
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Can you share where u bought the wheel? I can’t find espresso anywhere. MF no heating
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First off, I know there are a few threads about swapping steering wheels. Mostly non MF to non MF or doing a conversion from MF to an SD wheel and vice versa.

My story is about retrofitting the new 991.2 MF steering wheel to my 2012.5 991S.

Background: I bought my car CPO and I love the specs on my car. I really liked having the carbon MF wheel match my interior. My 991S is a cab, so the heated wheel is a must. But I hated the shifters (never made sense to me), so I got the Techart Paddle shifters. After spending all the $$ I really wanted to believe that I was going to be happy with those Techart shifters, but truth is - those shifters were flimsy, and also obstructed the dashboard view. They just didn't feel and look right and they weren't from the Porsche factory. So I was excited to see the first 991.2 steering wheel retrofits being posted. Of course, MF was a no go at first.

Then, Rennlist user Yuan Li had posted his retrofit solution...

The perfect steering wheel for my car is actually a Macan steering wheel. So I bought it new with a new airbag. I also bought the retrofit kit from Yuan Li. I actually thought to myself this isn't going to work. Yesterday I did the retrofit. Beginning to finish in exactly two hours. I am experienced in electronic engineering and have a lot of soldering experience which you need if you have a heated wheel. You need to remove an SMD resistor and swap another one out on a tiny circuit board. Throughout working on the new steering wheel, I was very nervous. But after installing the conversion module into the Macan wheel, and finally swapping steering wheels, everything worked just perfectly!!!

It is just amazing to me that it all worked out. I absolutely love the new look - it actually feels like I have a new car. The MF controls are much improved (very precise), the paddles are absolutely perfect. It really is a dream come through for me.

I posted some before / after pictures. Also a video that shows that all buttons work properly, included backlight function, and the steering wheel heat.

A big thank you to Yuan Li - I am glad someone did all the engineering to make this work.

For those interested - I am happy to help out any Rennlist member. Now that I know how to install the conversion kit I could offer this as a service. I am in Connecticut, USA. Just post a message if I can be of any help to you. Happy to answer any questions or get involved in doing the work.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg5Jlqz8yPc

Old 12-22-2018, 01:38 PM
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That looks absolutely fantastic ! GREAT job !
Old 02-16-2019, 10:10 PM
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This is absolutely amazing and for sure want to do to my car!

Do you mind linking where you bought the steering wheel? Also, where can I get the module/adapter to continue support for my heated steering wheel?
Old 02-19-2019, 03:31 PM
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Hey,

Reach out to Albert from AGE Styling. info@agestyling.com

Not sure if he still sells steering wheels and for what price, but perhaps you can share your feedback here.

Contact Yuan Li for the adapter.
https://rennlist.com/forums/members/173095-yuan-li.html

Post any additional questions.

Good luck!!
Old 12-02-2019, 05:43 AM
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HELLO je suis francais et je trouve super ce que vous faites au US bravo pour ce beau volant et cette modif
chez nous en Europe j ai put trouver un spécialiste pour modifier forme et cuir de mon volant qui est aussi fun maintenant ....


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Well, you're here too.)
Old 12-03-2019, 02:01 PM
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Par contre, petite question, je mets aussi un MF, mais je ne peux pas utiliser la touche programmable, je veux être programmé , il n’apparaît même pas à l’écran, une idée? chez Porsche, ils ne peuvent pas m'aider

Nous devons coder? avec quoi??
Old 12-03-2019, 02:19 PM
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Hello DAVCBR yes i m here too now i want a cat 200 cells if you have contact me in frensh so easy



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