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Steering Wheel Diameter
Anyone know the stock diameter of steering wheel on '86 Turbo?
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07-23-2001, 01:09 PM
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I know my '86 NA is roughly 320mm and I can't think of any reason why the turbo's would be any different. I suppose it depends on where you take the measurment from though. Inside diameter, outside..or centerline.
I'm planning to swap the stock four-spoke out for one of the Momo's with a 280mm diameter. Maybe then my thigh will fit between the wheel and the center console. As it is right now it's a little hard to drive. Anyone out there installed a wheel that's close to this diameter? Thoughts on how much it affected the amount of force required to turn the wheel? ------------------ 1986 944 NA |
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07-23-2001, 01:27 PM
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I have the same problem with space. I also want a smaller wheel for better driving performance. The stock wheel is too sedan-like. I think it is the worst part of the 944's interior.
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07-23-2001, 01:35 PM
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Here's the one I want:
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07-23-2001, 01:43 PM
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Here is the one I want:
 14" Replica 930 wheel |
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07-23-2001, 01:53 PM
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Yeah, there's a thread on the 911 board about installing that wheel. Is it smaller diameter than the stock four-spoke though?
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07-23-2001, 01:57 PM
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oooooh I like that 3 spoke wheel......where can you get that??
ALex ------------------  The love of my life....... |
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07-23-2001, 02:20 PM
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07-23-2001, 02:54 PM
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I like the 930 wheel better. Let's see....14" = ~355mm. Bigger than the stock four spoke.
Damn.  ------------------ 1986 944 NA |
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07-23-2001, 03:03 PM
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Of those of you that are going to go with an agtermarket wheel, what are you going to do with your old one ? Cosmetics are the last thing that I am going to be working on, and my stock wheel is not in that good of shape. I am willing to take it off your hands for the cost of shipping, if anyone wants to hook me up. Just send me an e-mail.
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07-23-2001, 03:41 PM
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I think the stock wheel is like 15" in diameter.
I'll check tonight when I get home. Surely the 930 wheel is smaller and thicker. -g |
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07-23-2001, 04:37 PM
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Thats the steering wheel that they used in the latest Excellence Magazine article about upgrading to White Gage faces. Seems a bit pricy though.
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07-23-2001, 07:22 PM
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Did you get a chance to measure the stock wheel?
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07-24-2001, 06:09 AM
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Yes. Sorry I didn't get home from work until about 11:00pm last night. Just measured the stock wheel - 15" exactly from the outer edge to the outer edge.
By the way, here is a conversion calculator: http://www.admiralmetals.com/metric_conv.htm -g |
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07-24-2001, 08:48 AM
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Looks like I was a little off on the stock wheel size then...15 inches is 381mm (25.4mm/inch). Thanks for checking.
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07-24-2001, 09:03 AM
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i run the 350mm Momo. Nice change from stock.
------------------ keith '86 951 redNeckarsulm |
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07-24-2001, 09:07 AM
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The MOMO Team. I love that wheel. i saw one on ebay and damn neart bought for 175. i just coiuldn't do it right then though. i'm currently driving the champion, but in the 84, there is not enough leg room for my fat.
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07-24-2001, 02:44 PM
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ESG,
I know what you mean...the stock four spoke in my car is slightly out of round. I have just enough clearance for my knee when driving in a straight line but when I turn (right especially) the wheel contacts my leg. Not so good if it's a decreasing radius turn and my fingers are in the way. Does anyone know if Momo sells spacers to get the wheel a little closer? I've got the seat all the way back and also tipped back quite a ways so that my head doesn't hit the roof. A spacer that moves the wheel and inch or two closer would be much more comfortable. Or does the adapter hub move the wheel further aft? ------------------ 1986 944 NA |
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07-24-2001, 02:56 PM
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I thought you had to use a hub adapter to go to MOMO wheel? I just bought a cheaper wheel from E-Bay, new. Haven't got it yet. The hub adapter was $65 +shipping. Thought I had to have it for fit? I'll probably order a spacer later if Momo wheel isn't closer than factory. I think they're about $20.
I went with a Momo Tuner this time. It's 350mm (13.8 in). Had a Deno on my last 944 N/A when I bought the car. It was white leather (white car) and the color wore off. The darker colors would probably do better. I would like to find a momo horn button with the Porsche crest for a reasonable price. My old 944 had one when I got the car. The ones I've seen online are about $60. Seems kinda high for a plastic disk. |
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05-26-2006, 05:42 AM
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My wheel is also looking worn and I like the look of the Momo. If one of you install one could you post what parts are needed (adapter?) and level of difficulty.
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05-26-2006, 06:37 AM
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1987 Porsche 911 Targa 3.2
1984 Porsche 944 2.5 
