I have the XPA 3-spoke leather steering wheel on my '03 C4 but I believe there is an option on the GT3 for a smaller, thicker wheel. I called my dealer yesterday and they knew nothing about it.

I could do with a little extra legroom (I'm 6ft7in) and would appreciate any information about this part.

 

It's option CPZ.
The grip is thicker, but outer diameter looks the same as the standard 3 spoke.

Option XSU lowers the drivers seat with 10mm.

 

Spie--you may also want to consider the GT-3 Console Delete, noticeable increase in knee room and I am only 6'3". Better look too, IMO, my favorite interior mod.

 

What is involved with changing out the steering wheel?

I was considering the thicker wheel option but wondering how hard it is to install....

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by NMoore:
<strong>Spie--you may also want to consider the GT-3 Console Delete, noticeable increase in knee room and I am only 6'3". Better look too, IMO, my favorite interior mod.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">But I have PCM, so where would my aircon controls go?

 

What about an aftermarket steering-wheel? I have the Techart 34cm wheel, and I'm more than happy with it!

<img src="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/128_2839.jpg" alt=" - " />

Greetings,
--Pierre

 

does anyone have pics of the thicker steering wheel? if so, could you please post? TIA

 

The Techart steering wheel is (I think) identical to the Ruf wheel and the wheel sold by AJ-USA. I believe that the factory used this wheel for a number of custom one-offs prior to the 996. If anyone is interested in this wheel, there is talk of possibly putting together a group buy on these over at the 993 forum. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Pierre:
<strong>What about an aftermarket steering-wheel? I have the Techart 34cm wheel, and I'm more than happy with it!

<img src="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/128_2839.jpg" alt=" - " />

Greetings,
--Pierre</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Nice, but I'd miss my Porsche crest.

 

Does any one make a thicker aftermarket wheel in carbon/leather that will accept the oem airbag? I'd definitely be interested in one of those. I have a very nice one one made by Brabus for my CLK430.

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Redlinerobert:
<strong>Does any one make a thicker aftermarket wheel in carbon/leather that will accept the oem airbag? [...]</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Yes, Techart has something for you. Same styling as the one I have, but 37cm instead of 34cm, so that the OEM airbag (and Porsche crest! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> ) can be fitted.

Greetings,
--Pierre

PS: I'm not related to Techart, just a happy customer.