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Originally Posted by Deserion (Post 398895)

If someone could make the rim of a Mk5 GTI steering wheel fit the 986 wheel base (so the airbag would fit), I'd be in heaven. :D

Is this what you had in mind?

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Originally Posted by heliguy (Post 398949)

Is this what you had in mind?

Mark 5, not Mach 5. :D

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Originally Posted by RaisedOnPorsches (Post 398929)

Nine8Six - Is that a FVD Brombacher wheel? I noticed one for sale recently. It is a pretty pricey wheel. Is it worth it?

Every pennies of it, yes. The feeling of a heavy/thick wheel for a sport car is mandatory imo (and priceless).

Just look at the wheels on Italian manufacturer's cars... these guy got it right

Thread Hijack....(kind of)

One of the things that bugs me the most about my Boxster is at the top of my steering wheel there is a place about the size of a palm (no coincidence in sure) where the finish is worn off. Except for that the wheel looks great and I really like the three spoke wheel...but this bugs me. Is there any way to refinish this or a repair ??

Thanks in advance

Dwight

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Originally Posted by Nine8Six (Post 399030)

Every pennies of it, yes. The feeling of a heavy/thick wheel for a sport car is mandatory imo (and priceless).

Just look at the wheels on Italian manufacturer's cars... these guy got it right

Great one more thing to put my $$$ towards! The second hand wheel is also a Tiptronic wheel and I have a manual, but I guess they could always work as stereo controls...

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Originally Posted by Pdwight (Post 399038)

This is usually just buildup that looks like fading and can just be cleaned. If it does need dye, I highly recommend Tandy Eco-Flo midnight black (hobby lobby craft stores has it).

Just wipe on with a clean cloth or paper towel and blot to prevent streaks in the color from wiping. Do the whole wheel for an even matched look. Let dry for 24 hours and wipe clean with cold water and soft sponge. I haven't had any bleeding or wearing off ;)

This one was grey ;)

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