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Nov 19, 2006 7:02:06 PM

DrQiman: Newbie; Loc: New Mexico; Posts: 6, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 26, 2005

997 GT3 Thicker Leather Steering Wheeel option Vs Alcantara

I have a March production slot for a GT3. My salesman suggested that I choose the Thicker Leather Steering wheel. He thinks it's better for track use. I wonder about the esthetics and functionality of this.

Can anyone comment?

Thanks

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Nov 19, 2006 7:17:16 PM

Vincenzina: Pilot; Loc: Dubai UAE; Posts: 395, Gallery; Registered on: Oct 12, 2005; Reply to: DrQiman

Re: 997 GT3 Thicker Leather Steering Wheeel option Vs Alcantara

Thicker steering wheel option is very popular..

Better grip, more in control feeling..

More comments please everyone

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Nov 19, 2006 7:34:42 PM

connoisseur: Senior; Loc: Nebraska; Posts: 752, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 30, 2005; Reply to: Vincenzina

Re: 997 GT3 Thicker Leather Steering Wheeel option Vs Alcantara

I have the thicker steering wheel on my 997. For long distance driving by allowing you to rest your hands on the wheel you are more relaxed. If the rim is too small in cross section you have to wrap your fingers too far around and you end up feeling like you are hanging on. Very uncomfortable after a couple of hours behind the wheel. Personally I wouldn't go back to the other.

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Nov 19, 2006 9:11:16 PM

Lo997s: Newbie; Loc: France; Posts: 8, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 15, 2006; Reply to: connoisseur

Re: 997 GT3 Thicker Leather Steering Wheeel option Vs Alcantara

In one hand, it's friendly having a thicker steering wheel, but in another hand, for track use, I prefer Alcantara vs. Leather.

The solution for me would be a "thicker alcantara steering wheel"

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Nov 20, 2006 9:06:23 AM

hellgelb: Senior; Loc: Ecosse , United Kingdom; Posts: 659, Gallery; Registered on: Jan 31, 2005; Reply to: Lo997s

Re: 997 GT3 Thicker Leather Steering Wheeel option Vs Alcantara

I would probably get the car with the alacantra wheel and order the thicker wheel separately. That way, regardless of which you use, you won't deter potential buyers later.

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Nov 20, 2006 10:18:18 AM

TEE: Veteran; Loc: Germany , Germany; Posts: 929, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 5, 2003; Reply to: hellgelb

Re: 997 GT3 Thicker Leather Steering Wheeel option Vs Alcantara

Stay with the standard wheel.

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Nov 20, 2006 3:37:33 PM

easy_rider911: Rennteam VIP; Loc: London , United Kingdom; Posts: 22190, Gallery; Registered on: Nov 8, 2004; Reply to: TEE

Re: 997 GT3 Thicker Leather Steering Wheeel option Vs Alcantara

My hands get pretty sweaty when I drive so I would rather have a leather wheel personally. I adore alcantara but I would always be worried about how my sweaty palms would spoil its look.

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Nov 20, 2006 6:40:59 PM

MMD: Rennteam VIP; Loc: usa; Posts: 9652, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 16, 2004; Reply to: easy_rider911

Re: 997 GT3 Thicker Leather Steering Wheeel option Vs Alcant

I wish this were properly documented and then explained:

Supposedly the 997S wheel has a smaller *grip* diameter than the non-S ("grip diameter" is the diameter of the part of the wheel you wrap your hand around).

If the "hotter" S road car has been given a thinner wheel than the non-S! Why did they do this? Also, why would a thicker wheel be better for a track car where feedback from car is soooo much more important?

Especially since Porsche's steering is supposed to be so refined and precise I think I'd want to work it more with my fingertips than my forearms.

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Nov 20, 2006 9:09:22 PM

Texas911: Senior; Loc: Houston, Texas - USA; Posts: 766, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 21, 2003; Reply to: MMD

Re: 997 GT3 Thicker Leather Steering Wheeel option Vs Alcant

Can I order the alcantara wheel for my car?

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