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Old 08-17-2008, 10:10 AM
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Need new Steering Wheel for a 1999

Ok, which direction do I go in?

My 1999 996 Coupe has that stcok boring skinny lousy feeling wheel.

What are my options? I would not even mind going towards a full race wheel and dump the air bag.

Anyone happy out there with an aftermarket wheel that has a better feel than one of these old stockers?

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Old 08-17-2008, 10:30 AM
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I definitely wouldn't dump the airbag...
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Old 08-17-2008, 11:30 AM
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Also have a 99, and I'm going to the 3 spoke with airbag. Like the look and feel of the 3 spoke.
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Old 08-17-2008, 04:17 PM
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3 spokes oem with aluminum
sorry bad pic.
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we just ordered a race wheel from speedware motorsports for our 996. i honestly didn't think about the airbag thing. our car is a dd. can they install an airbag in race wheels?? dumb question, i know. i'm wondering if that is something extra we can have them to do the wheel.

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Old 08-17-2008, 05:29 PM
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I'm looking for a new wheel also. Something smaller than the OEM three spoke, like the cup wheel but with an airbag, any ideas anyone?
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Old 08-17-2008, 05:58 PM
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3 spokes oem with aluminum
sorry bad pic.
How hot does that alum get?
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Old 08-18-2008, 10:40 AM
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Ruf has a nice one.
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do you have a 4 spoke?

techart makes a really nice feeling steering wheel
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Here are pictures of my Momo steering wheel (same as on the cup car). It is one of my favorite mods that I have done to my car. I think the cost for the steering wheel and adapter was under $200.
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Here are pictures of my Momo steering wheel (same as on the cup car). It is one of my favorite mods that I have done to my car. I think the cost for the steering wheel and adapter was under $200.
But you lose the airbag option
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Old 08-20-2008, 05:38 AM
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Ditto on no airbag, not without a full harness!

Best I've seen so far but still same dimensions...

http://www.v-zweeden.com/product_inf...oducts_id=1534
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Old 08-20-2008, 05:42 AM
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Ditto on no airbag, not without a full harness!

Best I've seen so far but still same dimensions...

http://www.v-zweeden.com/product_inf...oducts_id=1534
Nice find, but those are a bit to small grip, I rather have a bit thicker.
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