MacFever

Is the trim and the airbag the same between the normal 370 mm 991.2 steering wheel and the GT 360 mm steering wheel ?

Bob Z.

The airbags are the same but what trim are you referring to?

MacFever

The multi function buttons and the plastic surrounds
Also the triangular center surround like this one :
https://www.ebay.es/itm/PORSCHE-911-...MAAOSwCXBeTq-3

Bob Z.

The trim is the same (https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKUSWTBLK.html) so I think it is safe to assume the rest is as well.

MacFever

Ok, so seriously considering buying a non GT wheel in leather with red stitching
I can get one off ebay for a very good price
I have read somewhere that the non GT steering wheel feels cheaper because the stitching is of a lesser quality, not sure this is true
Anyone handled both of them and could clarify ?

CarreraJimmy

Hi MacFever.

Can I ask what project you are working on? I swapped a .1 wheel with a .2 wheel recently and learned some valuable lessons, as noted here https://rennlist.com/forums/991/1175...xperience.html. If you are trying to build a custom .2 wheel for a .1 swap, make sure you get a wheel with the airbag retainer.

I also confirm the trim fits either the standard or sport sized wheels.

CarreraJimmy

I think our posts crossed at the same time. I haven't heard of a stitching quality concern, but I'd suggest going the custom route if you have a 991.2 as you will be able to swap parts more easily. Check out the Ledermanz guy. He can make anything you like, in any color; note that my wheel is thicker than factory and closer in size to the 992 wheel thickness.

Also, the size of the wheel is noticeable while driving. Its a great upgrade.

MacFever

The problem is that I want to keep my stock steering wheel should I ever decide to sell the car

CarreraJimmy

That shouldn't be a problem. You don't need to use the stock as a core in most cases. You will just need to transfer over the airbag retainer and springs from your current 991.2 wheel into the custom wheel, and then if you swap back, transfer them back. Let me know if there is something I am misunderstanding. Good luck with the mods.

smiles11

Is it true that if you want to change the steering wheel trim; say from shiny aluminum to black. You have to actually remove the wheel?!?

Bob Z.

Yes, even on the GT wheel that has little screws on the face.

MacFever

I just bought another steering wheel but naked without any trim nor paddles nor electronics so will have to swap over everything