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Old 03-05-2007, 06:31 PM   #5
MNBoxster
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Hi,

You need to be absolutely certain it will fit b4 purchasing it. There are connectors for the Horn and Airbag, so you also need to be sure the connectors are the same. The OEM Wheel uses an AirBag contact spring and the wheel is cut out to accept a couple fingers extending from it, this will most likely need to be retained.

The Airbag isn't something you want to approach casually. It can be very dangerous. It essentially uses a Pyrotechnic Charge (think Solid-Fuel Rocket motor) to inflate it. Be sure to disconnect the battery for at least 5 min. b4 disasssembling the wheel, to insure it doesn't deploy.

There are several issues however, adopting this wheel will eliminate the AirBag - the MOMO is not AirBag equipped. Also, because MOMO uses a collapsing Hub Adapter, it extends the wheel toward the driver by as much as 2", this might not be a comfortable thing. The Adapter uses an Accordian style cover which, IMHO, looks pretty cheesey and cheap in a Porsche. Good Luck!...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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