JackOlsen

Thanks. I've currently got the better SFI padding in it.

Yes. I don't have power steering, and I run 255's in front on 9.5 inch wheels, so I didn't want a little tiny wheel. I'm very happy with the 930S.

RSAErick

Okay guys... not sure if I did the right thing, but I just bought a "Momo Competition" wheel. It's 350mm and leather, and looks okay... and surprisingly cheap compared to others. I still think that I might have been better off with a suede, but was concerned with how well it would last.

I'll see how it fits me with a Momo hub, and add a spacer if necessary.

I finally picked up a race bucket (Sparco Evo), so hopefully I'll get to experience the beautiful phenomenon that Joe describes.

Thanks for all of the help.

Erick

forklift

Hi Erick,

Let me know how you like it. Now that I have my Sparco seats in, I did not count on the fact that they would force my knees close together and now my right hand hits my right knee fairly solid in a tight turn. I was going to hold off on a steering wheel, but that may come sooner than later. Do you know what the stock diameter is on our RSAs?

I got all those mods done I was telling you about, and will do a write up in 964 after my DE Friday.

Tom W - I would like to see a picture of that GT3 steering wheel. Is that the one they sell on Gert?

Thanks.

JCP911S

Some more opinions. Generally a smaller wheel will give you more feedback and quicker turning at the expense of higher effort...(e.g. shorter torque arm relative to the hub)... a thicker rim will give you more gripping area and stress your muscles less since your fingers are less clenched.

A closer wheel allows you to get better leverage with the strong muscles in your upper arm as opposed to poor leverage with tthe weaker muscles in your shoulder.... more control and less fatigue

How all these combine is purely a matter of personal taste and driving style, but I like a smaller wheel than most people use, because being able to quickly react if the tail starts to get loose is worth the extra effort.

Gloves absolutely help driving since the improved friction leather to leather means you have to use less pressure (e.g. muscle effort) to get the same amount of grip on the wheel... this leads to less fatique, and also allows use of a smaller diameter wheel if that is your preference.

The wheel cover should match the palm of the glove... leather to leather or suade to suade... seude to leather does not grip well. Generally suade to suade gives better grip, but at the expense of wear... suede wheels get ratty looking quickly in my opinion.

I wear driving gloves on the street for the same reason. I replaced the horrible stock bus wheel on my 3.2 Carrara with a smaller MOMO turns it into a different car... but trying to park that without gloves is a B**ch.

Tom W

The wheel I have looks like what Gert has listed as the Cup steering wheel for a 964 (here) . I got it from Rennlister 'Eric in Chicago'.

jim911

The wheel Joey has shown is the best and is a cup wheel without the $300 porsche name on it. Northstar motorsports in IL. has them in stock, call Kevin or Rene at 800-356-2080. They can fix you up with the mounting and wheel complete. I had it in my RS Amer. and it was great. Just ordered one for the GT3. You may need help with install since you need to eliminate the airbag.

jim911

The wheel Joey has shown is the best and is a cup wheel without the $300 porsche name on it. Northstar motorsports in IL. has them in stock, call Kevin or Rene at 800-356-2080. They can fix you up with the mounting and wheel complete. I had it in my RS Amer. and it was great. Just ordered one for the GT3. You may need help with install since you need to eliminate the airbag.

ceboyd

you guys can also just go the route of having your OEM steering wheel covered in suede


(sample photo link here of what I'm talking about on a Miata steering wheel): http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2467928374

Bill Gregory

I used a Momo 7004 hub when fitting a Momo Corse steering wheel. You also want a Porsche horn contact 964.652.104.00 if you want to retain the horn function. You probably already know about the airbag test tool #9516 and alternatives.

RSAErick

Thanks all... I don't know what I'd do without ya!

Erick