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wayne1

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I'm contemplating replacing my steering wheel on my S2 for something such as a Momo wheel. Before I rush in and get the wrong thing I thought I would ask those of you on here that have already upgraded their steering wheel for recommendations. I am also seeking advice on what boss would suit an S2. I understand that VW Golf's boss kits are a direct replacement for earlier 944's but would like to know if any other type of cars that share the same boss as the S2.

Thanks in advance

Wayne
 
The wheels are identical over all years, 924 - 968. Bosses arent quite as straight forward though, because some include their own horn ring and signal canceller, whilst others use the Porsche part.

The wheels are identical but you must for the correct horn ring: VW derived for 924s and series one 944s and Porsche derived for series two 944s and 968s.

If the boss uses the cars horn ring (Mountney for eg) then you can use it on any year car, but if it includes its own horn contact and signal canceller (Momo) it will be year specific (924, 924S and early dash 944 or oval dash 944 and 968).

Simon
 
I fitted a Momo "Tuner"(minus the raised centre ring which I don't like) plus Momo 7004 hub / boss kit to my S2. All topped off with a Poirsche crested centre horn button-push.
 
I fitted a new old stock Momo Monte Carlo, after trying a couple of Race models. I also found that a red wheel made me drive a good deal more quickly (also a Monte Carlo)...

If youre buying new Id suggest a Prototipo, as many modern wheels usually look rubbish. The Tuner looks a little like the MC, although with thicker spokes.
 
The Prototipo is a nice wheel but I thought it looked a little too "retro" in an S2. Would probably look more at home in one of the earlier cars.
 
I've been looking on ebay for a second-hand one and have come to realise that most of the wheels have a 6 bolt fixing, so it appears that the boss is the important thing to get right as you are suggesting. I have just googled the Momo 7004 hub and it states that this is suitable for the following:

PORSCHE 911 90-04
PORSCHE 944 & 944 TURBO 85 -91 ( Mid 1985 )
PORSCHE 964 91-94
PORSCHE 968 91-94
PORSCHE CARRERA 2, 4 & RS 89-94
PORSCHE BOXSTER 97-04
The other factor I think worth considering is the diameter of the wheel so it doesn't obscure the instruments, what are people's thoughts on this.
I need to look up the wheels you have suggested so far.
 
Well at least I know the boss to go for is the Momo 7004 thanks to Glenn's comments. The boss aspect seemed to be a bit of a mine field. I quite like the look of the Momo Turner wheel. I haven't been able to find a photo of the Momo monte Carlo that Simon mentioned though.
 

ORIGINAL: simkin911

CS steering wheel all day long for me....
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I took the 968 wheel (they all had it before airbags, it wasnt unique to the Club Sport) off my Club Sport and fitted a Momo Monte Carlo. The 968 wheel was too thick for my liking.

I used to associate the Prototipo with pre-impact 911s and such, but its really grown on me of late. Id argue too, that the 944 is nothing other than a retro car and it seldom benefits from people trying to 'update' it with blinged up stereos, steering wheels or road wheels. Whether the Prototipo goes with an oval dash Im not certain, but I like it.
 
I've just looked at the Prototipo wheel and for what it's worth I think it would suit the earlier cars pre oval dash. My preference is for solid spoke as opposed to the holes.

What are peoples thoughts on the best diameter to go for.
 

ORIGINAL: wayne1

Well at least I know the boss to go for is the Momo 7004 thanks to Glenn's comments. The boss aspect seemed to be a bit of a mine field. I quite like the look of the Momo Turner wheel. I haven't been able to find a photo of the Momo monte Carlo that Simon mentioned though.
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Its similar, but with more slender spokes. The MC was updated at one point and the Race / Tuner appear to be further developments of the shape.

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The Momo onte Carlo, as depicted here, was a cost option on 944s at one time too.
 
I have the Prototipo and think it suits our cars perfectly. It certainly looks more Porsche than any other aftermarket wheel I've seen. The Prototipo and Porsche go back a long way and for good reason, its a good looking lightweight wheel.

It helps if you have an all black interior IMO.

Edd

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I think I perfer the black spokes to silver for the reason that it tends to blend in more and doesn't come across as a modern wheel in an older car.
I'm sure a Porsche logo in the centre makes a world of difference too.

This one is nice but i'm not quite sure.

http://www.ebay.de/itm/370521388854?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_672wt_827
 
fair play that does look nice in black against the black interior. Looks good with the Porsche logo too. My interior happens to be linen.
 

ORIGINAL: 944 man


ORIGINAL: simkin911

CS steering wheel all day long for me....
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I took the 968 wheel (they all had it before airbags, it wasnt unique to the Club Sport) off my Club Sport and fitted a Momo Monte Carlo. The 968 wheel was too thick for my liking.

I used to associate the Prototipo with pre-impact 911s and such, but its really grown on me of late. Id argue too, that the 944 is nothing other than a retro car and it seldom benefits from people trying to 'update' it with blinged up stereos, steering wheels or road wheels. Whether the Prototipo goes with an oval dash Im not certain, but I like it.
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I thought I was the only one not keen on the 968 wheel, perhaps because it reminds me of the wheel in the £200 1993 Cavalier I ran for a while whilst between jobs.
Not a fan of thick wheels either.
 
I think that Neil Haughey has taken the original wheel of his daily 968 too. I sold my CS without its original wheel, and the buyer wasnt mad about the seats either! I found my for sale ad for the wheel in a Porsche Post from 2001 when I was sorting out a massive pile of old magazines the other day (£200 - like new).


Simon
 
ORIGINAL: 944 man

The wheels are identical over all years, 924 - 968. Bosses arent quite as straight forward though, because some include their own horn ring and signal canceller, whilst others use the Porsche part.

The wheels are identical but you must for the correct horn ring: VW derived for 924s and series one 944s and Porsche derived for series two 944s and 968s.

If the boss uses the cars horn ring (Mountney for eg) then you can use it on any year car, but if it includes its own horn contact and signal canceller (Momo) it will be year specific (924, 924S and early dash 944 or oval dash 944 and 968).

Simon
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Hello - quick question as you mention signal canceller - I have a stock S2 and the signal lights don't cancel. I haven't found any specific information so I thought the signal cancel function is part of the combination switch (wiper and signals for me - no cruise). From your comment, it sounds like the signal cancel may be a function independent of the switch. Can you point me to more information? Thanks.

 
I was referring to the separate screw on ring, which is a combined horn contact and 'poke' to self-cancel the turn signal / indicators. This is a VW part on early car and a 928 part on later cars.
 
I am currently using a TWR four spoke steering wheel - 14 inch diameter (360 mm) which originally came from a Mazda RX7 I believe. It has quite a thick rim which I find very comfortable compared with the original thin Porsche wheel. With Mazda boss it cost me £3 in Wimbourne Market many many years ago and with the appropriate boss has been used on many cars over the years.
I think the 14 inch diameter is the minimum to use otherwise the outer instruments - water temperature and oil pressure - are obscured.

Mike
White 2.7 automatic
 
924, 944 & 928 wheels are not all the sam. Theye vary in size a little and the boss on the back is different on 924, 924S and 944 early dash
 
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