What steering wheel?
#17
Burning Brakes
I suggest you try out several wheels before buying. They all feel very different. The FVD/Raid is much thicker and contoured to fit fingers etc., the 996 wheel is closer to the stock 993 wheel. Diameter differences also make quite a difference in driving feel. Do you want stock diameter, or smaller? Not sure? Find a another car with a smaller wheel and drive it. Everyone has a different goal for a new wheel, and consequently a different opinion of what is "best".
My opinion is that the smaller diameter, thicker contoured FVD wheel I installed, was one of the best mods I have made to the car. It completely transformed the driving experience.
My opinion is that the smaller diameter, thicker contoured FVD wheel I installed, was one of the best mods I have made to the car. It completely transformed the driving experience.
#19
Do a search here for "CPZ". That's the thicker, chunkier 3-spoke steering wheel. It's 3 spokes with an airbag.
It's what I have, although I don't have a current picture. It's really great. I also temporarily had a regular 996 3-spoke, and it feels thin and plasticky in comparison.
It's what I have, although I don't have a current picture. It's really great. I also temporarily had a regular 996 3-spoke, and it feels thin and plasticky in comparison.
#20
What is the diameter of the 996 3 spoke wheel? What is the diameter of the 4 spoke 993 wheel?
Cabrio993, love the SW.....did you have the add the porsche emblem? how?
Thanks
Cabrio993, love the SW.....did you have the add the porsche emblem? how?
Thanks
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the Porsche emblem is set on the bag in such a way that it will not become a missile.
An emblem should never be added to a bag, or taken off.
Someone asked what are the best upgrades for the 993.
I would definitely get that hideous stock wheel out of there and have the 3 spoke upgrade on the list somewhere.
I think the 996 three spoke is absolutely gorgeous, and the perfect fit for maximum control but that's just my 0.02 .
An emblem should never be added to a bag, or taken off.
Someone asked what are the best upgrades for the 993.
I would definitely get that hideous stock wheel out of there and have the 3 spoke upgrade on the list somewhere.
I think the 996 three spoke is absolutely gorgeous, and the perfect fit for maximum control but that's just my 0.02 .
#22
Race Car
#23
I really want a blue 3 spoker but no luck in finding one yet.
If the fvd wheel didn't have their logo on it I would go with that one, but that logo depression looks bad.
If the fvd wheel didn't have their logo on it I would go with that one, but that logo depression looks bad.
#24
helmet155, I agree! I would have ordered the FVD sw but the their logo on the bottom and no porsche emblem on the air-bag....bummer.
Im looking for more of a stock look but upgraded. A thick 996 3 spoke in a 340mm diameter.......does such a thing exist?
Im looking for more of a stock look but upgraded. A thick 996 3 spoke in a 340mm diameter.......does such a thing exist?
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http://www.macarbon.com/store/996-da...roof-trim-118/
these guys make a ton of stuff just scroll down the page and ask them.
also... there was a steering wheel specialist in florida or was it georgia doing all colors and styles.
look on ebay you will see nice stuff for between 3 and 8 hundred...
easy to match up a bag.
you can also get on a waiting list at L.A. Porsche dismantlers.
these guys make a ton of stuff just scroll down the page and ask them.
also... there was a steering wheel specialist in florida or was it georgia doing all colors and styles.
look on ebay you will see nice stuff for between 3 and 8 hundred...
easy to match up a bag.
you can also get on a waiting list at L.A. Porsche dismantlers.
#26
To me, the spoke position makes the biggest difference in driving feel and steering precision. I have changed wheels in a Miata, M3, and 993. All had spokes at 10 and 2 that I changed to a wheel with 9 and 3. The difference in all of them was amazing - especially the M3 where I was significantly faster through some turns due to the confidence factor of the improved steering feel.
The 3 spoke wheel has to be a "Top 2" mod made to my car since I got it.
#29
Burning Brakes
They are all the same, Raid and FVD, even the Ruf, are made by Atiwe. Even the various model names of those brand steering wheels are the same: Silberpfeil, Daytona, etc.
#30
There were some pics posted lately that showed a distinct depression where the fvd/raid logo rested in the leather..
Would anyone please clarify or post some pics of the sticker logo thingy?
TIA
Brett H
Would anyone please clarify or post some pics of the sticker logo thingy?
TIA
Brett H