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heliguy 05-02-2014 02:32 PM

New steering wheel installed
 
I installed this yesterday and drove her for the first time today...I love the feel!

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JayG 05-02-2014 02:43 PM

That looks great!. Where did you get it from?

heliguy 05-02-2014 03:18 PM

From the USPS lady...delivered to my front door.

heliguy 05-02-2014 03:20 PM

Seriously though, I got it from DCT Motorsports.

thstone 05-02-2014 04:02 PM

Looks great! Nice upgrade.

jmatta 05-02-2014 09:11 PM

Too bad the bottom got squashed in shipping...:D

Porsche9 05-02-2014 09:16 PM

Looks sharp.

The steering wheel in the Boxster is just okay. The VW GTI has a better steering wheel IMO.

Nine8Six 05-03-2014 01:18 AM

Nice little addition there Captain! Nothing better than having a thick/heavy/strong wheel to hold onto. Feeling is completely different.... I have a very similar heavy wheel.

I'd get a strong chemical (DRANO?!) and leave it on the airbag leather overnight so the gloss goes away. You need that matte black imo

HolmaN 05-03-2014 01:25 AM

Looking great mate!

heliguy 05-03-2014 05:34 AM

Let's see a pic of your wheel Fred. And that's leather dressing slathered all over the airbag cover. I drench everything.

Top_Ramen 05-03-2014 05:46 AM

Very nice! Is that an oem wrapped wheel?

Blackcloud 05-03-2014 06:44 AM

How easy is this to install? nice wheel!

Timco 05-03-2014 06:48 AM

That's my wheel. I need a new crest for it. Mines slightly worn.

heliguy 05-03-2014 08:19 AM

Blackcloud (sad name BTW): Very easy to install. DIY: Removing Steering Wheel and/or Airbag - 6speedonline.com Forums

Timco: You have this steering also?

Nine8Six 05-03-2014 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heliguy (Post 398632)
Let's see a pic of your wheel Fred. And that's leather dressing slathered all over the airbag cover. I drench everything.

Not as nice as yours but it does what it does and does it well ;) it's Heavy and thick and I love it. Flippy paddly thingnies are addictive!

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Chuck W. 05-04-2014 07:54 PM

heliguy.... nice wheel.

IMHO, steering wheels upgrades are at the top of the must do list. I have had www.carsdream.com do four wheels for me. Top notch work.

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Timco 05-04-2014 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heliguy (Post 398650)
Blackcloud (sad name BTW): Very easy to install. DIY: Removing Steering Wheel and/or Airbag - 6speedonline.com Forums

Timco: You have this steering also?

Yes. That's my stock wheel.

RawleyD 05-04-2014 08:13 PM

Nice heliguy!
I've never given much thought to my steering wheel, but yours looks great. :)

Deserion 05-05-2014 09:53 AM

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

RaisedOnPorsches 05-05-2014 01:59 PM

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


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