"Sport" Steering Wheels

[ereed27]

This has probably threaded a million times, but I gotta ask anyway....

In my understanding Porsche did not offer OE "sport" steering wheels on any models from 65 to 73. In the absence of a factory-correct alternative, what are my options if I want a smaller, thicker wheel but don't want to buy a tacky modern one? Is there an aftermarket product that will appear appropriate in my otherwise bone-stock S?

[RickS]

The Momo Prototipo seems to be the wheel of choice. Prototipo

[NiceT]

I faced the same situation so I opted for a 914-6 wheel (that only cost $100 pre-recovering) that I am having "double wrapped" during the recovering for a slightly thicker grip. I will post photos soon. The wheel is 380mm compared to the 400mm of the 911 and is a nice subtle improvement. It has a part number designating it a 914-6 wheel compared to just a 914 wheel which will require minor modifications to the back lip. And now I'll sit back and let the real experts give some input.... George K ......are you out there....

Daron

[a911s]

The wheel Daron suggests was used on the '70-72 ST and '73 RS lightweight, so is a factory sport wheel from this time period. The factory also used Momo (Prototipo and the like) and Nardi wheels on some of their 911 factory race cars during this time.

[Jol Dantzig]

I've got one of these in each of my cars and they always make me smile.

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Jol

[87-930-palmbeac]

Momo's Prototipo looks very period correct. Anyone know where to get a Porsche horn button to fit it rather than using the Momo piece?

[jayzoll]

www.fvd-web.com

[roblav]

These cars are always much more fun to drive with a slightly smaller diameter and thicker gripped steering wheel. I like the Nardi...

[ereed27]

Jol,

Thanks for the LTB link... Prototipo for $170.00 - least expensive price I've seen by far.

Roblav: we gotta work something out - I gotta get a few laps in the FHayabusa (the left coast/right coast thing complicates the situation, though). Anyway, which Nardi type is it that you prefer?

-Eric

[sithot]

I'd like to get a unpainted Prototipo or a Nardi. Any connections?

Tom