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Oct 24, 2007 11:29:22 PM
- atomic80
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Re: The option that should have come from Porsche
It's pretty easy from what I could see. Push out the airbag module using two "holes" on the back. Use a large torx screw to remove the center bolt holding the steering wheel on and then it comes right off. Reverse the procedure to reinstall.
Oct 25, 2007 12:06:41 AM
- atomic80
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Re: The option that should have come from Porsche
Ordered it thru Weissach Performance Inc.here in Vancouver, they are the TechArt dealer here in addition to being a Lambo and Lotus dealer. Took the tech all of 15 mins to switch out the factory one for the TA one. No charge to me, but then again they have already took my 2 grand for the wheel.
Re: The option that should have come from Porsche
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haudimal said:
That wheel is really nice - much better than all the other aftermarket stuff. But 2 grand
I think about getting this one:
Does anybody know, if you can change the tiptronic paddles to it?
I believe they also sell Tiptronic versions.
Re: The option that should have come from Porsche
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atomic80 said:
Bite your finger, Mr. MMD! Don't even speak of the 997 in that manner!
Yeah..., very sad to see these beauties smashed up.
OTOH I found it very funny that Porsche decided to make a selling point in the sales brochures about how these cars are fully recycleable! What a _great_ additional reason to spend us$100K on one, right? I guess it would be a useful point to make while trying to convince an eco-friendly-orienated wife that you should buy one.
LOL
Re: The option that should have come from Porsche
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atomic80 said:
Techart has always been overpriced but I absolutely loved their steering wheel and had to get it. It's one of my favorite part in my 997TT.
Could you let me know which of the Porsche steering wheel you're comparing the Techart to?
I'm not a fan of the part leather, part cf/wood/al/etc, wheels but I've always thought the 'thicker' 3 spoke one Porsche offers would be rather nice. Is the Techart one, in your opinion, better still?
I'm really fussy about this sort of thing but sadly I don't readily have the opportunity to check out the Techart stuff but on the other hand, the thicker wheel from Porsche is rather pricey... humm...
Cheers,
C
Re: The option that should have come from Porsche
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PandaMan said:
I'm planning on getting the steering wheel atomic80 has.
Talk to Stuart at Weissach,he will hook you up.
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x838nwy said:
Could you let me know which of the Porsche steering wheel you're comparing the Techart to?
I'm not a fan of the part leather, part cf/wood/al/etc, wheels but I've always thought the 'thicker' 3 spoke one Porsche offers would be rather nice. Is the Techart one, in your opinion, better still?
I'm really fussy about this sort of thing but sadly I don't readily have the opportunity to check out the Techart stuff but on the other hand, the thicker wheel from Porsche is rather pricey... humm...
Cheers,
C
The TechArt one is even thicker than the 'thick' wheel from Porsche, plus it got the perfolated leather part which imo provides a better feel when you hold the wheel. In addition to a thinker wrap, TA also re-contour the whole wheel and I have to say it's night and day difference when compared with ANY of the Porsche wheel offerrings.
I was struggling between ordering the cf/leather one like Atomic80's or a full leather one, I LOVED the cf part with goes with my cf trims but in the end I prefer the all leather for a more consistant feel all around the wheel.
Jason has started this TechArt wheel trend, and now we are all getting one
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Whoopsy said:Quote:
PandaMan said:
I'm planning on getting the steering wheel atomic80 has.
Talk to Stuart at Weissach,he will hook you up.Quote:
x838nwy said:
Could you let me know which of the Porsche steering wheel you're comparing the Techart to?
I'm not a fan of the part leather, part cf/wood/al/etc, wheels but I've always thought the 'thicker' 3 spoke one Porsche offers would be rather nice. Is the Techart one, in your opinion, better still?
I'm really fussy about this sort of thing but sadly I don't readily have the opportunity to check out the Techart stuff but on the other hand, the thicker wheel from Porsche is rather pricey... humm...
Cheers,
C
The TechArt one is even thicker than the 'thick' wheel from Porsche, plus it got the perfolated leather part which imo provides a better feel when you hold the wheel. In addition to a thinker wrap, TA also re-contour the whole wheel and I have to say it's night and day difference when compared with ANY of the Porsche wheel offerrings.
I was struggling between ordering the cf/leather one like Atomic80's or a full leather one, I LOVED the cf part with goes with my cf trims but in the end I prefer the all leather for a more consistant feel all around the wheel.
Jason has started this TechArt wheel trend, and now we are all getting one
Jason - Get your commission yet???
Re: The option that should have come from Porsche
I'm not sure if you'd be able to get a much better deal down here but you're definitely welcome to try. Try www.benchmarkmotoring.com. When you call, ask for Derek Terada and tell him I sent you. He'll be able to help you get the wheel ordered and installed in your car.
Re: The option that should have come from Porsche
If its not a daft question why do people want a really fat steering wheel? It looks like something out of a 1980's Rover MG Maestro or something. 
Do you have really HUGE hands?
You know what they say about people with big hands.... So is this just a ploy to dispel the common porsche myth too. "No, no, look its not true at all - I have enormous hands, so big I need a super fat steering wheel - so I cant possibly be small in the trouser dept!"
Do you have really HUGE hands?
You know what they say about people with big hands.... So is this just a ploy to dispel the common porsche myth too. "No, no, look its not true at all - I have enormous hands, so big I need a super fat steering wheel - so I cant possibly be small in the trouser dept!"
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