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I've only seen a "stick on" set of paddles in Carbon Fiber that sticks onto the exisitng steering wheel switches with some adhesive tape, but I think it looks cheesy. Is there a "real" aftermarket steering wheel or conversion to make the Tiptronic steering wheel a true paddle shifter?

Off the topic...does a 997 tip steering wheel work on the 996 tip as a direct replcement?

 

Try Gert at Carnewal (google Carnewal). He has a line of Paddle shifting wheels for the 996 TT and he's great to deal with. I have a carbon fibre/leather wheel which came from him complete with air bag and everything needed to install in about an hour. Works fantasticly. He has a number of different combinations of leather/carbon/other material wheels.

John in Vancouver

 

what is the price range?

 

I'm not seeing these on their website. Can you direct us to the page?
I see other steering wheels, but none with the paddle shifters. or maybe i am looking in the wrong place...
thanks

 

I got mine from FVD. I love it... not just because it is paddle shift, but the 340mm diameter steering wheel feels like I'm driving a F1 car... not that I've been driven one.

 

don't seem to find these on either website. Left an email for Gert.

 

FVD? who is that?

 

Price will depend on material. My carbon fibre (which is exact match for the CF trim in my car) and leather (also 340mm) was around Euro 1,600 from memory.

I just googled Carnewal and followed the link to "Carnewal - Belgium" and the steering wheels popped up. You need to go almost to the bottom of the list to find the paddle shifting wheels but they are there. Didn't see the Carbon/Leather so you'll have to email Gert if that's what you want. Others are there with and without paddles.

John in Vancouver

 

ok, i think i found them..
http://www.carnewal-europe.com/cpx_p074.htm
around 1100 USD

 

FVD is a sponsor of 6speed; just look for the icon on the right side --->
The steering wheel was German made and shipped from Germany... top quality.

 

For pictures of the Raid wheel from Gert at Carnewal on my car go to Rennlist Forums and check the thread that has the larger number of pages. Around page 3 you'll find some pictures of the wheel with both a small and large Porsche crest. Cant' get the crest to stay on but will talk to an upholstery shop about that this spring.

John in Vancouver