early 911 wheel and horn

Deschodt · 10-18-2006, 02:26 PM

Guys,

I just got this off ebay to replace the wooden monstrosity in my car...

Having never had one of those before, I am not sure the horn pad operates as it should... I can press on one side of the pad and it pretty much "raises" the other side, like it's articulated from the center. If there was a spring there, it's not springing much anymore. Are you supposed to operate this by pushing on the center, or on either side? How do you remove the entire horn button pad to check the spring ? I don't see any wires or tabs to connect wires...

Thanks !

jstobo · 10-18-2006, 04:33 PM

To remove the horn pad, turn 1/4 turn counter clockwise and lift off. There is supposed to be a rubber boot in the centerof the horn pad but these are often missing. New ones can be purchased. There is a spring pin that fits through the steering wheel and touches the ground strap on the steering column. When you press the horn, this switch completes the horn circuit and blows the horn. The horm should work whenever you push the horn pad in either from the center or ends but it may not work that good. Mine works consistently with a center push. Probably my switch is wearing out. Hope this helps.

ein 6er · 05:10 PM

greg,

here is a shot of the back of the pad, with the rubber center support, you also need a spring and the horn ring contact pin.

here is a link the the parts on ebay, but i'm sure our host can get them also.

doug

Deschodt · 10-19-2006, 04:55 AM

Thanks so much guys ! I think I am missing some parts, but now I know what to look for ! Much appreciated !

mnmike · 10-19-2006, 05:47 PM

what did it cost you?

78-911SC · 10-19-2006, 06:00 PM

It's defective and can't be fixed. I'll give you $20.00 you pay shipping. Better yet your in Tampa I'll pick it up. If that's the one I was bidding on it's an excellent wheel. Happy motoring.

Deschodt · 06:29 PM

$220 something ??? Not bad, it's really nice... Except for that missing bits. But no complaints ! The current wheel is nasty...

PS: I work In lakeland, maybe I can deliver ;-)

mnmike · 10-19-2006, 07:10 PM

I just listed mine on ebay, auction # 130039001220. Also a genuine Porsche bra/mask if anyone is interested, # 130039003341

78-911SC · 10-19-2006, 08:18 PM

Greg, yellow SC?

Deschodt · 10-20-2006, 05:34 AM

No, Platinum (light gold metallic). But it's been in the shop a lot lately. You might have seen me in the grey boxster or a 73.5 brown 911T in the past !

I see a yellow SC on I4 now and then !

78-911SC · 10-20-2006, 05:50 AM

NICE...yea the yellow one gets off I4 at the polk expressway but never see it in the city.

Deschodt · 10-20-2006, 06:33 AM

>NICE...

Digital pictures lie. My front end loosk like it was sandblasted ;-)

Big show tomorrow @ lake mirror with the Porsche racer collection. Might see you in the PCA parking lot on Orange st !

78-911SC · 10-20-2006, 06:51 AM

Wish I could be there but have to be in Sarasota for the weekend. Have to attend a 16th birthday party. Have fun.. Maybe some pictures?

ein 6er · 10-20-2006, 12:07 PM

hey greg,

what is the racer collection? is there a web site? i could drive over for that.

thanks!!

Deschodt · 10-20-2006, 12:09 PM

It's a bunch of race cars from the Amalfi racing collection and the Collier collection. Off hand, there will be an RSK, 917 Can am, 962C, 908, 910, 911RSR - and that is just the ones on the poster ;-)

And it's free !!! They'll be at the amphitheater close to the lake.

ein 6er · 10-20-2006, 12:28 PM

thanks!! found the link