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Old 01-10-2009, 12:48 AM
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To my knowledge, 99s that came with with the full carbon spec package, the 3 spoke wheel was included.
Old 01-10-2009, 09:30 AM
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Changing my 4 spoke to a 3 spoke was one of the best mods done to my 99. It not only looks much better, but the 'feel' of the wheel (thicker) was much improved.
Old 01-10-2009, 10:20 AM
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Agreed, the three spoke is much nicer!
Old 01-10-2009, 11:41 AM
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I believe 3 spoke was standard equip on the C4's
Old 01-10-2009, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Kolshak
I believe 3 spoke was standard equip on the C4's
I think I looked at a 01 C4 that had a 4 spoke when I was in the market.
Old 01-10-2009, 05:48 PM
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Mine is a '99 and it came from the factory with code XPD - 3 spoke carbon fiber steering wheel. Since the CF is soo much lighter, that's got to be worth at least 50-60HP!!
Old 01-10-2009, 06:33 PM
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Please stop misleading people!

There is no way you're going to see any significant HP increase by simply switching from a 4 spoke wheel to a 3 spoke wheel.







You've got to have the car re-tuned to take full advantage of it.
Old 01-10-2009, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Couper
Please stop misleading people!

There is no way you're going to see any significant HP increase by simply switching from a 4 spoke wheel to a 3 spoke wheel.







You've got to have the car re-tuned to take full advantage of it.
I'll second this. It wasn't until I installed the carbon rear console lid cover that I really started noticing the power gains in conjunction with my CF steering wheel.
Old 01-10-2009, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by KelvinC
I'll second this. It wasn't until I installed the carbon rear console lid cover that I really started noticing the power gains in conjunction with my CF steering wheel.

Actually it was the key head upgrade that gave me 20 more HP.



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