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[Porschekid]

Wow, can't even tell it's the same car... looks great. It's a shame those 3-spoke wheels are so expensive.

[ddb]

Thanks Porschekid.

Yes the 3-spoke wheels are expensive. I feel lucky to have bought mine for $267 (including shipping) brand new on eBay.

I've just added a silver hood crest and installed "non-gold" wheel centers. I'm more determined than ever to add a silver crest airbag.

ddb

[Porschekid]

Originally Posted by ddb

Thanks Porschekid.

Yes the 3-spoke wheels are expensive. I feel lucky to have bought mine for $267 (including shipping) brand new on eBay.

I've just added a silver hood crest and installed "non-gold" wheel centers. I'm more determined than ever to add a silver crest airbag.

ddb

Wow, great deal. What did you pay for the airbag? Don't tell me you got it ALL for that price...

[Perfectlap]

c'mon....those aren't the same cars!

[ddb]

Originally Posted by Porschekid

Wow, great deal. What did you pay for the airbag? Don't tell me you got it ALL for that price...

PK:

Unfortunately the airbag wasn't included. I paid $ 466.73 for the bag from Sunset Imports. Shipping is expensive because the airbag is classified as a "Dangerous Good". It cost $45 to ship it from Oregon to NC. Still a ton cheaper than the cost from my local dealership.

PL: I'm now craving some carbon fiber bits to accent my new shift knob. I don't think it ever ends.....

db

[djomlas]

im interested to find out how hard was it to switch the steering wheels.
looks very nice btw

and u can make some money back by selling your old wheel and airbag on ebay

[ddb]

djomlas,

It was VERY easy to switch the steering wheel. It took about 10 minutes, and I was going slowly because I hadn't done it before. You disconnect the battery; remove 2 screws behind the wheel to free the airbag (torx I believe); slowly pull the airbag forward; unplug the airbag wire and the horn wire; remove the nut and washer that secures the wheel; make some alignment marks to ensure the new wheel is placed on straight; remove the old wheel and install the new one; reverse the removal steps being sure to torque the wheel nut. At least this is very close to what I did for my 2000. There are probably more detailed instructions/pictures that can be found if you search around in the archives.

I thought about selling the old wheel and airbag. I don't think the demand is too great for the old 4-spoke wheels and airbags since most are switching to the 3-spoke set-up. I'm keeping the originals and may put them back on when I sell the car. I would then sell the 3-spoke wheel and bag.

What year is your car? What colors and options?

ddb