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Old 05-03-2010, 10:53 PM
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I would be interesed also!
Old 05-04-2010, 03:14 AM
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I took a couple measurements of the wheel rim, here are the pictures. I also used seam to measure the wheel rim circumference at the 7-8 o'clock position, the measurement is 4 inch (10cm)
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Old 05-04-2010, 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
better grip ... I find the circumference of the stock wheel a little too small and my hands get tired more quickly than a thicker wheel, such as the M wheel on my 535ix SportHundWagen ...
100% agree with you Larry,

i really missed the M steering
Old 05-04-2010, 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by almeena58
100% agree with you Larry,

i really missed the M steering
These wheels in the M cars are fat! It took me sometime to get used to the fat wheel of my M.
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I'm in for one
Old 05-04-2010, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by timothyli
Sure, I can take some measurements and post pictures up.
any chance you might be able to locate the p/n?
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Originally Posted by timothyli
I took a couple measurements of the wheel rim, here are the pictures. I also used seam to measure the wheel rim circumference at the 7-8 o'clock position, the measurement is 4 inch (10cm)
thanks I will make similar measurements etc and post ...

all we need now is the right p/n!
Old 05-04-2010, 08:35 PM
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Are you guys wearing gloves? I find the OE wheel thin on the road without, but just right on track with gloves.
Old 05-04-2010, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by LuckyP
Are you guys wearing gloves? I find the OE wheel thin on the road without, but just right on track with gloves.
yup!
Old 05-04-2010, 08:39 PM
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Ive got a number of vendors working to locate the p/n for the MY'11 "black" CPA wheel ... once we've located it U'll update with info ...
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Originally Posted by ADias
Just an honest question not a 'smart aleck' statement: I heard that thicker padded wheels filter out steering info. Can you comment?
The diameter of the wheel effects "feel" ... smaller wheels have less feel. I have not heard of the thickness of the steering wheel rim being related to feel or "touch."

I think we're teetering on the brink of a "size matters" thread, but I'll say that I have a hand that doesn't fit in a typical 2XL glove. I'm not saying I could necessarily "push down on all three pedals at once" but I would say the thickness of the wheel rim is not worth $1000+ to adjust.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WCvULMRUq8

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I would be interested in one too. Let me know...
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
Ive got a number of vendors working to locate the p/n for the MY'11 "black" CPA wheel ... once we've located it U'll update with info ...
I've got a p/n from the parts department today. The parts guy said the description of the part is optional steering wheel for the 2010 GT3 RS. There was no information on if it is the thicker alcantara wheel. Anyway, here is the p/n.

p/n: 997 347 804 96 A15
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I already have the thicker steering wheel coming... do you have a part number for that Swedish thing?
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For $400 you could send it to Dallas Steering Wheel and have Don fatten and recover and put the band at the top. First class work and customer service.


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