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TECH ARTICLE
KARL WILEN
Guys have been doing this for years, especially in the mid 80-90’s where Porsche had some of the most hideous steering wheels out there. Usually it is pretty simple, remove the old wheel, in- stall a wheel with a similar spline count for the steering shaft and you are done. The 964 from 1989 (c4 only) to 1994 is one of the exceptions that does not allow
a “racing” steering wheel a simple bolt on. But for a street car, I tend to like the factory looking wheels. So for Valerie’s 964, I decided I wanted to install a three spoke steering wheel out of a Boxster S, complete with airbag. It would still have a factory look, but with a much better look and feel than the original 4 spoke wheel.
In The Hands of an Expert
9O64 STEERING WHEEL
ne of the best upgrades you can a super easy upgrade if you want to stay often make to an older Porsche with a factory style wheel. Aftermarket to improve the driving expe- wheels such as Momo have conversion
rience is updating the steering wheel. hubs which do make the addition of say
Aftermarket wheels such as Momo have conversion hubs which do make the addition of say a “racing” steering wheel a simple bolt on. But for a street car, I tend to like the factory looking wheels
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