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Old 06-01-2016, 03:08 PM
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So I've had my 86 944T for about a year. It's been brought back to completely stock condition with the exception of the upgrade to OEM Sports seats.

There's been one upgrade that has been in the back of my mind for quite some time that just won't go away - swapping out the original steering wheel for the sporty 968 CS wheel. I've read up on the wheel and done exhaustive searches so I'm leaning towards going for it. Any support for the swap or should I stick with stock?

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With 968 CS Steering Wheel:

Old 06-01-2016, 04:36 PM
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That car is simply stunning! Stock cars look best IMO.

I say go for the CS wheel. Looks great and still looks stock. And you can easily swap back to stock.
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CS wheel is much better than original, I too had sort of a problem with that because I love the way original looks, but when you wrap your fingers around CS, there is no turning back.
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The CS is a great looking wheel.
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Welp, just placed my order at Sunset Porsche Parts. Should be here early next week. I'll post pics once installed.
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Bmuldoon: CS a great looking wheel, looking forward to follow-up posts, thanks
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Originally Posted by Bmuldoon
Welp, just placed my order at Sunset Porsche Parts. Should be here early next week. I'll post pics once installed.
So you can still order this from the dealer?? Can you share the price? And is it plug and play or is there an adapter. Thanks!!
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One of these + the hub adapter just listed on pelican parts today.
$475+shipping/paypal
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You'll love the wheel. BTW, I love the red hazard light switch.

Jase.
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Originally Posted by Jherriott
You'll love the wheel. BTW, I love the red hazard light switch.

Jase.
Damn if love to, but i just spent a boat load of money on my Audi...got to pay some stuff off first but it is on the list...
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I bought one from Circle Porsche Parts a few months ago.

https://www.porschepartsnow.com/part...&siteid=215959

Only problem was the packing job was poor, and the tab for canceling the turn signals was snapped off... Luckily it was still in the box, so I just super-glued it back on. No problems!
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Originally Posted by Jherriott
You'll love the wheel. BTW, I love the red hazard light switch.

Jase.
Agreed on the red hazard switch. Picked one up on eBay too. Should have it on Monday. I do like the original hazard switch which is translucent with a light that flashes with the flashers - but the red one really pops in a black interior. As you can see below, this one came from a 95 993 but interesting that it was originally a 944 part number. I'll post pics of both when they are in there.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/371627636635?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
As for the new wheel I have coming, Sunset Porsche Parts seemed to be the cheapest option I could find at 437.54 (459.70 w/tax and shipping)
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I love mine, it's followed me around for a few cars now and just seems to be the right look to my eye. I do prefer the crest on the horn button though.
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I got one as well they are a very nice wheel honestly I think the look the best for our cars and sunset is the best place to get one.
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By far one of the nicest upgrades for your 944! I love my 968CS wheel!


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