crashedsnow

Hi folks,

One of the only two minor regrets I have with the spec of my 991.2 GTS is that I didn't option the multi-function steering wheel (reaching 6 inches down to change the volume is unacceptable). I asked my dealer to give me a quote to swap out the current wheel with a multi-function one, and the number they came back with was $2,700 for parts ($500 for labor which actually doesn't seem crazy). Suncoast has the wheel listed at $995.00, but then it also says: "Airbag is not included".. presumably I need an airbag. It also says: "If your car doesn't have heating and multi-Function radio controls installed, it can be added for an additional cost."

So assuming I want an airbag and I need to have the controls installed (which I assume I do), then maybe $2,700 is not too far from the mark?

Also, anyone know if there's a second hand market for the current wheel? I thought I could take a little of the sting out if I recovered some of the cost.

flgfish

The airbag is the same one that's on your current wheel, I think. I also think that your wheel is modular, and may be able to just buy the switches & panels you need to modify the wheel you have...
There are definitely extra parts needed that aren't on the wheel, as well as some computer programming. You don't need the control arm on the steering column to control the dash computer screen anymore, for instance. I know there's also a different "clock spring" with the wiring needed to signal the controls on the steering wheel, and some programming needed to enable the MF wheel.
I haven't done this mod directly, but I did upgrade my 991.1 MF wheel to the 991.2 MF wheel. There's detail in this thread that you may find useful.
Good luck.

evilfij

Ask them for an actual quote with parts breakdown. My guess is that they are charging you a lot for the wheel.

wareaglescott

This or ask them if you supply the wheel what the cost will be.

blurum

I bought the suncoast multifunction OEM wheel $995 and heating module for another $500ish. 2 hours labor charge the most . They reuse original airbag. Under 2k end to end. Bought parts and had dealer install them . Requires proper programming by dealer. $2700 is a rip-off. U don’t need a new airbag either.
there is another sub $10 part , a cover, as you lose the function stalk on the new wheel as u have multifunction controls .

crashedsnow

Thanks for this. I've asked the dealer whether I can BYO wheel. We'll see what they say.

blurum

My dealer matches Suncoast pricing but this module wheel thing was so new last year he made me order both direct from Suncoast as this was the first he had heard about the module. Yours should be able to order parts from their preferred supplier and match Suncoast.
which is how I did my Carbon fiber mirror shell upgrade.

crashedsnow

My dealer said "There is a control unit that needs to be installed as well to make the steering wheel talk to the car. No mention is made of this".. do you know if this is the "Add Mulfitfunction AND Heating - Add $700" [sic] mentioned on the Suncoast site, or is there some other part that's not listed? The statement on their site is a little confusing:

"If your car doesn't have heating and multi-Function radio controls installed, it can be added for an additional cost"

I assume this is the $700 component, but it's not completely clear. I guess I should just reach out to Suncoast

blurum

Yes in addition to the wheel its the $700 part/module. Best to speak to a human at Suncoast when ordering. But it is that simple. I guess I paid that much , thought it was less but close enough . best 2k I ever spent end tp end love the heated wheel ! But barely use the MF has the dash is so close to begin with. But good to have and not too busy.

ryandarr1979

Buy the wheel and multifunction module from Suncoast and have the dealer install/program. Shouldn’t take more than 2 hrs labor. You can reuse your airbag.

computertom

Looked at a car without recently and man, it wasn’t long before I realized just how much I love the heated multifunction GT wheel (in Alcantara) in mine. Love it! Worth $2700, maybe not that much, but it maybe it is...

Bob Z.

If you are up to it buy the parts and do it yourself: There are steering wheel disassembly instruction in this forum and I used them to swap out my Silver inserts and I do not like manual labor nor get my hands dirty so I had no complaints.

Personally, I got the GT wheel with no heat/MF and would not have it anyother way....nice that we have options to please us all.

crashedsnow

Yeah well I just got a monster of a tax bill so the wheel I have now suddenly seems fine :/

ThePhanatic

I believe your current airbag swaps over. I bought a SD wheel about a year ago and the dealer installed it after I received in from SunCoast. Suncoast actually had the thing and the dealer had a tough time getting it. I still waited over 4 months to get it from SunCoast.

My dealer just charged me for install, which was less than what they quoted you but you may have more programming than I needed.

PAPorscheGuy

Did you get the 991.2 multi-function wheel sorted? Worth every penny. Best steering wheel ever!