Baggerdude

I'm about to take possession of a '96 C4S... and I'm more than a bit excited. It'll be my 4th Porsche and the first since '89.

But, I'm sorta put off with the "4 spoke" steering wheel. I've seen a 3 spoke wheel.... somewhere.... and I like it a great deal.

My questions are.... can this 'conversion' be done easily? And, where do I found sucha wheel? And, what's the cost of the wheel and the conversion... and no, I don't DIY.

I just think the "3-spoker" looks waaaaaaay better then this flat, anemic, inflatable deal. What do you think?

TIA BAGGER

graham_mitchell

this has been covered a few times. Try the search facility. Here's one sample thread:

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-forum/147102-upgrading-to-3-spoke-wheel.html

oh, and welcome to Rennlist!

Chuck W.

Baggerdude... graham_mitchell is right, do a search and you will have more than enough info. I am not a DIY kinda guy. However, I did this swap with little effort. It is very easy. And I agree, it is a great change.

Rolo

Its really very simple. Unhook the battery let sit 20 minutes and replace. That easy. Just mark you position.

993RS

Bagger,
Wow, a new member and a '96 C4S! Welcome to the board. Do you realize tradition calls for newbies to post pictures of the car?

chris walrod

Great to have another Rennlister with a wonderful example of a sports car! Welcome!

I see that you'll fit right in here as you are planning mods BEFORE taking delivery of your car

Good job!!

993Maineiac

Welcome to the board. I did this and it is a great upgrade. Very easy-but you will need a long torx to get to the steering wheel bolts. It feels a lot better than the four spoke wheel and gives a better view of the instruments.

Al

John B

I have a nearly-new 3-spoke wheel (no airbag) for sale... $160 + shipping.

John B
browder3@bellsouth.net

Steve 96C4S

Hey, don't knock the ultra comfortable, free 4 spoke steering wheel that comes with the car! I had considered switching too to the 996 wheel or the AJ USA thickly bolstered wheel but some had said that after they switched, they actually found the old 4 spoker just as comfortable if not more comfortable than their new wheel. Saved me $600 that I shouldn't have been spending anyway! This route probably isn't something you're considering, seeing that you're on the warpath to get a 3 spoker, but it's food for thought. You might want to at least live with the sweet OEM wheel for a week or so before you decide.

Lovin' having the extra $600 in my pocket, and just used less than half that for a new AJ USA pedal set track style and the matching aluminum left footrest ($222 delivered).

My probably unwanted 2 cents.

Steve

max911

I don't think anyone is changing to a three spoke wheel to find more comfort (whatever that means).
They change out the four-spoke because it's freakin' ugly!!

mrsullivan

which three spoke are we referring to in this thread?.... surely not the 996 steering wheel (?)

adsc4s

The 996 3 spoke wheel is a very nice upgrade. It looks nice, is thicker and most importantly, it is a direct bolt on.

Bradford

Got to agree with Max on this one. One of my first mods was a new 3 spoke leather wheel with leather airbag. The comfort of the 4 spoke was good, I just thought the 3 was a better looking wheel. I was fortunate to find a new take off for $500 and sold my 4 spoke for $200...net cost, $300. Max, thanks for the photos on Mullholland!

Scott

nickgeor

Baggerdude,
I have a brand new three spoke 320mm full leather with airbag with the hub for 993 for direct install.if interested let me know.

Steve 96C4S

If baggerdude isn't interested in that steering wheel, I might be if the price was right. Does it look like this?


Steve