LoanWolf

is the GT3 3-spoke wheel different from the regular 996 3-spoke wheel? Will the GT3 wheel fit in our 993s?

TIA
Wolfgang

jackb911

I believe it is exactly the same, although many GT3's do have the "thicker rim" option. The 996 wheel is a straight bolt-on swap into a 993. I assume you are referring to the airbag wheel.

Mine has a GT3 Cup/Momo Mod.07 non-airbag wheel. Just about any wheel is a vast improvement over the Buick-looking 4-spoke stocker!

Before I installed the Momo, I tried to find a good used GT3 or 996 3-spoke wheel, but every one I found was way too expensive.

allill

Jack,

I wonder how many other 993's have no airbags. Any idea?

Monique

As far as I know, all North American cars were delivered with airbags. Regulations dixit..

However, the ROW cars could be had without Airbags: my own vehicle was one of them.

Good luck

allill

Monique,

I was wondering how many US owners have removed their airbags. I should've been more clear.

Monique

From the posts here, it seems to be a popular mod. Actual numbers unknown.

atan888

I have an rs stering wheel with hub for sale. 350 plus shipping its on the thread.

Land Jet

How about that square piece behind the stock wheel? What happens to that? Does it leave a gaping hole or something, because I kind of like the new airbag SW on the 997?

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jackb911

Here's my non-airbag Momo Mod.07 SE...the hub kit interfaces just fine with the square steering column shroud.

LoanWolf

Thanks for your replies, I did not know that the European 993s had a "no-airbag" option...

I found this GT3 wheel on e-bay, sent an e-mail to the seller and poof!, the listing was gone....Oh well

Actually, I purchased a black three spoke wheel without airbag from a rennlister a few months ago, so I am looking for an airbag only (preferrably leather). They seem to be like gold...can't even find them or they cost an arm and a leg....
At this point I'll take a whole wheel as long as it includes an airbag...my second color choice is grey to match my interior.
Wolfgang

Land Jet

Loan wolf, nice color on your car. What's it called?

LoanWolf

Thanks, I like it too...it is called turquoisebluemetallic...looks great with the grey interior

lowblow

Loanwolf-

Your car color reminds me of the blue metallic on the old vettes. Very nice.

mike

LoanWolf

Thanks...I was looking for a more unusual color...I am trying to research how many Coupes in this color were sent to the US