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Hear you on the .1 MF wheel, which I never care for. Oddly, however, I like the simple version (pic below) that came in some GT3s better than the chromey "Sport" steering wheel (which looks a bit "Mustang" to me).
The .1 MF wheel came with my car as well. The SD wheel was the one I originally wanted but the rest of the car's spec was perfect and I knew this could easily be changed so I didn't worry about it too much.
I don't like to write something off before giving it a chance so I gave the .1 MF wheel a 30-60 day go before switching it out... I couldn't get used to the shift buttons (probable because my other cars have paddles) and I didn't use the radio or MF buttons. The .1 MF wheel looks incredibly cheap compared to the .1 SD wheel and I prefer the no button look.
So I went with a .1 SD wheel from Suncoast wrapped in alcantara. The .1 SD alcantara definitely feels thicker compared to the leather on the .1 MF. Suncoast sent me everything I needed and the only inconvenience was finding time to have it installed at the local dealer (which took maybe 1-2 hours).
Switching to the .1 SD wheel is the single best change I have made to my 911.
Man, that is tempting. What was total cost?? Paddles and the switch stalk work perfectly?
Some good discussion here. There are companies that will take a wheel and reupholster it with a thicker diameter too.
Nice. Your description of how the .1 wheels plastics, buttons and fit/finish feel more high quality than the new wheel proves I’m not crazy. The one thing I like about this wheel more than my Macan’s is that it feels a bit more refined. The new wheel swap would probably be more than I want to pay, with the airbag and all, but looks great.
Originally Posted by 911-TOUR
^^^ This. I've used http://www.dallassteeringwheel.com in the past on other cars (BMW/Acura) and have been *very* satisfied with their work. Better quality than OEM IMO.
Awesome! Looking for this as well. Any idea on cost for a Porsche wheel?
Originally Posted by stout
Hear you on the .1 MF wheel, which I never care for. Oddly, however, I like the simple version (pic below) that came in some GT3s better than the chromey "Sport" steering wheel (which looks a bit "Mustang" to me).
Yeah, I definitely like that it’s all black. That’s basically the one thing I like about it, haha. I wasn’t fond of all the silver and chrome on my “old.. new” Macan one.
I love the MF steering in my GTS.
The interchangeable buttons work great, along with the transmission lever.
Push up, pull back.
Yeah I'm in the minority...
I'm part of the minority because I really like the look of the .1 MF steering wheel and find it very functional. The MF wheel when finished in carbon fiber or wood to match the car's trim is very attractive. I had the SD wheel on a 997.2 and didn't like all the chrome. I am trying to remove all the chrome from the interior as possible.
Hear you on the .1 MF wheel, which I never care for. Oddly, however, I like the simple version (pic below) that came in some GT3s better than the chromey "Sport" steering wheel (which looks a bit "Mustang" to me).
Correct. I think they came in some 987/997s, but now I am wondering if those were non-GT3s. In any event, I can't believe I am going to say this—because I hardly LOVE it—but it's probably my favorite Porsche airbag wheel for the 987/997/981/991 until the current wheel.
Hear you on the .1 MF wheel, which I never care for. Oddly, however, I like the simple version (pic below) that came in some GT3s better than the chromey "Sport" steering wheel (which looks a bit "Mustang" to me).
Sorry to disagree with you here Pete, but the wheel above is the saddest of them all. When I started to look for 911.1s, I'd run from the cars with the basic wheel, just strikes me as sad. Coincidently, I've got the MF wheel with walnut in our Cayenne Diesel. Kind of like "lipstick on a pig", but tolerable. I love the new style wheels in the .2 and the Cayennes.
Sorry to disagree with you here Pete, but the wheel above is the saddest of them all. When I started to look for 911.1s, I'd run from the cars with the basic wheel, just strikes me as sad. Coincidently, I've got the MF wheel with walnut in our Cayenne Diesel. Kind of like "lipstick on a pig", but tolerable. I love the new style wheels in the .2 and the Cayennes.
No problem, PJ. Horses for courses. Let me be clear: I didn't like this wheel the first time I saw it. But I liked the one that replaced it even less. Too "Mustangy" to these eyes. A good idea...executed poorly imho.
The current wheel in the .2 is MILES ahead of any of these. But I guess I'd reluctantly give this wheel above and the 986/996 three-spoke wheel a tie for second place. The early 987/991 wheels didn't do it for me, and none of the 964/993/986 four-spoke airbags worked for me. When one stops and thinks about it, the airbag wheels in Porsches have had few bright spots...
I'm part of the minority because I really like the look of the .1 MF steering wheel and find it very functional. The MF wheel when finished in carbon fiber or wood to match the car's trim is very attractive. I had the SD wheel on a 997.2 and didn't like all the chrome. I am trying to remove all the chrome from the interior as possible.
Mine is carbon fiber and I dig it.
Can't in all honesty say the same about the .2 especially that darn pimple looking button. Ready to burst for several seconds when pressed. I know, terrible analogy...
K-A just likes to whine, we both know we'd settle for the flowery patterns in a second, so long those come with a roaring NA engine
Sport design steering wheel was on my list of "must haves" when shopping for my car.
Same here. I'm a fan of polished aluminum.
Originally Posted by stout
Hear you on the .1 MF wheel, which I never care for. Oddly, however, I like the simple version (pic below) that came in some GT3s better than the chromey "Sport" steering wheel (which looks a bit "Mustang" to me).
No problem, PJ. Horses for courses. Let me be clear: I didn't like this wheel the first time I saw it. But I liked the one that replaced it even less. Too "Mustangy" to these eyes. A good idea...executed poorly imho.
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