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Re: Steering Wheel/Sourcing
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2026 12:14 pm
by Latitude48
Outlaw944 wrote: Thu Jul 02, 2026 10:54 am
I do like the red stitched one. Very nice
It's a little hard to tell from the pictures but the new wheel is not nearly as shiny as the old one, but I guess that's the patina from use. Since both our 944s are Guards Red, I just ordered another one for the 951, which also currently has the 968 CS type. Either of these steering wheels fits fine on an airbag car after you remove the clock-spring. You can use retainer plate, 928-652-104-01 to get the horn working.
However, for an airbag car if you want to replace a faulty multifunction steering wheel switch I'm not sure how to remove the rubber accordian trim piece unless you cut it. Therefore, I purchased a couple of non-airbag all-plastic covers, 944-552-373-00 on eBay [this is what's molded into the part, but I think it's probably 944-552-373-21-01C for M454 option in black]. They are being delivered today; hope they fit correctly.
Re: Steering Wheel/Sourcing
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2026 12:42 pm
by NCGermerican
I'm constantly debating with myself over a 968 CS Wheel. I had one on my 944S and loved it. The smaller diameter definitely made a difference in the steering feel and it was the perfect thickness. That being said, people around here drive like morons and even though the airbags are over 35 years old.....I still think having one is better than not if the worst happens....
Re: Steering Wheel/Sourcing
Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2026 2:19 pm
by Outlaw944
Latitude48 wrote: Thu Jul 02, 2026 12:14 pm
Outlaw944 wrote: Thu Jul 02, 2026 10:54 am
I do like the red stitched one. Very nice
It's a little hard to tell from the pictures but the new wheel is not nearly as shiny as the old one, but I guess that's the patina from use. Since both our 944s are Guards Red, I just ordered another one for the 951, which also currently has the 968 CS type. Either of these steering wheels fits fine on an airbag car after you remove the clock-spring. You can use retainer plate, 928-652-104-01 to get the horn working.
However, for an airbag car if you want to replace a faulty multifunction steering wheel switch I'm not sure how to remove the rubber accordian trim piece unless you cut it. Therefore, I purchased a couple of non-airbag all-plastic covers, 944-552-373-00 on eBay [this is what's molded into the part, but I think it's probably 944-552-373-21-01C for M454 option in black]. They are being delivered today; hope they fit correctly.
It is easy to tell. Thats why I like it more. I prefer the matt fresh leather look. I work hard on my cars for cleaning the leather work to keep OEM and matt
The first 944 I viewed to buy had the same wheel. Sadly that was the only good bit of the car!