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Old 03-17-2009, 08:06 PM
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nice dye job!
Old 03-17-2009, 08:17 PM
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SCORE!
Old 03-18-2009, 08:04 AM
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Certainly on my list of to-dos.
Old 03-18-2009, 09:23 AM
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Looks great and I am sure the feel of it will be even better. Every time I drive my Audi, I am reminded how nice the 3-spoke wheel feels.
Old 03-20-2009, 12:32 PM
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Thanks guys!

The bad thing, I haven't driven the car with it in yet!
Old 03-20-2009, 01:21 PM
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Looks great! I love the feel (and look) of the 3 spoke wheel. I think is is perfect in a 993.
Old 03-20-2009, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by FisterD
Looks great! I love the feel (and look) of the 3 spoke wheel. I think is is perfect in a 993.
Yea, I love the look, but he feel isn't there. The wheel seams to be thinner then the stock one, or maybe it's just me.

I love the wheel, just wish it was a little thicker.
Old 03-20-2009, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Stealth 993
I love the wheel, just wish it was a little thicker.
Are there not two versions of 996 steering wheel available? I seem to recall several 996 & GT3s with a "thicker three spoke wheel" option.

Love the look BTW.
Old 03-20-2009, 11:17 PM
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Default Three Spoke Wheel Versions

I am looking for a three-spoke wheel for my 993 and there appear to be at least two versions of the wheel and two versions of the airbag.

Airbags - The Boxster and base 996 have a pebble-grained vinyl-covered airbag with an imprinted Porsche crest or a colored enamel crest. The GT2, GT3 and 996TT have a smooth leather airbag with a colored crest.

Steering Wheels - There's the pebble-grained Boxster, 996, GT2, GT3 and 996TT steering wheel and the thicker steering wheel. Seems I've seen a smooth-finish steering wheel and a pebble-grained steering wheel, though I am not sure, perhaps it is just the variations in the finish of the leather.
Old 03-21-2009, 12:00 AM
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There is a "Thicker Steering Wheel" option on those wheels. As I recall that was a $700+ option!
Old 03-21-2009, 01:26 AM
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Holy crap...I wouldn't expect it to turn out that nice. Great job.
Old 03-21-2009, 02:11 AM
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Well done!
Old 03-21-2009, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Chuck W.
There is a "Thicker Steering Wheel" option on those wheels. As I recall that was a $700+ option!
It's called a CPZ. I have one in my 993 C4S. I love it.

Nice score, Stealth!



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