RUF Steering wheel
 

Hey there!

This might have been covered some place else but I couldn't really find the information I am looking for so here we go...

I recently got hold of a 2006 997S2 which came with the triangular multifunction steering wheel.
I would like to replace it for an alcantara steering wheel of good quality.
I like the circular steering better than the triangular and do not mind losing the multi-function, (I just don't use it and I prefer to have fewer buttons around me).

The Porsche OEM GT3 RS steering wheel + airbag would be a great option, albeit a tad pricey.
A cheaper alternative would be the RUF steering wheel + airbag.

Has anyone tried the RUF steering wheel?
What were your thoughts on the wheel?
Were there any tricks required during the installation?
It the diameter of the RUF wheel smaller than that of the OEM steering wheel / Would it obfuscate the dials on the dash?

Can you think of another good option to replace an OEM multi-function steering wheel in a 997.1 with an alcantara steering wheel?

Thanks!
Raphael

I will be selling my GT2RS wheel soon. The silver center has been swapped for black. Also have the black air bag. On the 2006 you would also need the control module and an ECU update to make the swap. If you are interested, shoot me a msg and we can work something out. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...34bfd1d117.jpg

Sports design steering wheel
 

RUF wheels are thick, beautiful, and awesome. I almost went that way myself, but didn't want to lose the multifunction buttons so did a carbon one from DCT instead. I prefer the triangular airbag wheel to all the exposed plastic spokes of the round airbag versions.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...b35dfc2b83.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...f6641277ee.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...193d1e1cb9.jpg

Still trying to figure out how to answer post-by-post... don't mind me and sorry for the spam...
If a moderator sees this, feel free to delete this particular message. Thanks!

Thanks @halo777,
I would be interested in something like this but the red alcantara is too flashy for me.
Out of curiosity, why were the control module and an ECU update needed?

Hello @systech,
These are actually also my preferred design.
Do you know if they would fit a 997.1?

I also went with a custom one from DCT and love it

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...a68d58a53f.jpg

DCT are these guys right?
Thanks monsieur de Funes! (C'est l'or... de se lever! )

correct. Also, I have a black leather, triangular shaped airbag wheel (no airbag) that I'll sell for half the price of the DCT wheel core charge to save you a couple hundred $s and let yiu keep driving yiur car while they make your wheel, should you decide to go with them.

oui c'est eux! as Petza914 confirmed

Etes-vous un fan de Louis de Funes?

No problem.
When you install a 997.2 wheel in a 997.1 you will need the control module in almost all cases, and the ECU update. Otherwise your horn wont work and your airbag might not either.

Pas un fan, mais il était bien marrant le Louis, quel clown!