Christopher2110 Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 The more I think about it the more the 986 steering wheel seems quite a large beast. I’ve seen a few threads around talking about a smaller one and how much difference it makes. Are there smaller ones out there that are a direct fit? I would like to keep the airbag feature 😋 or is it more sensible to go to Royal Steering wheels and get it re-trimmed and made thicker with the extra being added to the inside diameter rather than the outside. Anyone been there done that, that can offer some advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6reu Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Christopher2110 said: The more I think about it the more the 986 steering wheel seems quite a large beast. I’ve seen a few threads around talking about a smaller one and how much difference it makes. Are there smaller ones out there that are a direct fit? I would like to keep the airbag feature 😋 or is it more sensible to go to Royal Steering wheels and get it re-trimmed and made thicker with the extra being added to the inside diameter rather than the outside. Anyone been there done that, that can offer some advice? Expecting mine back next week from Royal steering wheels , I went for black leather top and bottom, perforated at the sides , green stitching, green centre marker and a flat bottom , can’t wait to see the finished product, I looked everywhere for a different wheel but had no look so when with this option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Royal Steering wheels have had good things said about them for several years on here. No personal experience of them though but would be my first call if I did want anything in the steering wheel line, good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6reu Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 31 minutes ago, Topbox said: Royal Steering wheels have had good things said about them for several years on here. No personal experience of them though but would be my first call if I did want anything in the steering wheel line, good luck. I will post some pictures when I get mine back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Are you talking 3 or 4 spoke wheel, I wasted my 4 spoke out for the newer 3 spoke, not a lot of difference in diameter, so you would be looking after market, not sure about thew airbag viability with non OEM wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted April 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 1 minute ago, the baron said: Are you talking 3 or 4 spoke wheel, I wasted my 4 spoke out for the newer 3 spoke, not a lot of difference in diameter, so you would be looking after market, not sure about thew airbag viability with non OEM wheels. 3 spoke. And yes, can’t imagine the airbag will work with many if any aftermarket ones! 55 minutes ago, V6reu said: Expecting mine back next week from Royal steering wheels , I went for black leather top and bottom, perforated at the sides , green stitching, green centre marker and a flat bottom , can’t wait to see the finished product, I looked everywhere for a different wheel but had no look so when with this option sounds interesting, are they adding a flat bottom to your original wheel? Would you mind if I asked the cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6reu Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Yeah they are it will look similar to the one in photo £225 for the whole job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidbf1.com Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 My friend @Saxosim had his 3 spoke 986 wheel retrieved by Royal, black leather solid top and bottom, and perf’d at the sides, cracking job as others have already praised, and quick turnaround. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted April 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 16 minutes ago, V6reu said: Yeah they are it will look similar to the one in photo £225 for the whole job Very smart. I like that a lot 5 minutes ago, Davidbf1.com said: My friend @Saxosim had his 3 spoke 986 wheel retrieved by Royal, black leather solid top and bottom, and perf’d at the sides, cracking job as others have already praised, and quick turnaround. Any photos available @Saxosim 😋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfirstboxster Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Had mine done at royal on an exchange steering wheel basis , fast turnaround and very happy with it <a href="https://imgur.com/dyqAM4c"><img src="" title="source: imgur.com" /></a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Have a 3 spoke wheel which I sent to Royal. Went for black alcantara with a black centre marker at 12. Thicker by the depth of the alcantara which was simply wrapped over the existing leather. Very pleased with it and Royal’s product and service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Tasty looking shifter there @map Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Raid make smaller wheels with airbags btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 28 minutes ago, PaulQ said: Tasty looking shifter there @map Thanks. It’s a CAE unit and installed with their GT shift cables. Beautifully made, great to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted April 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 30 minutes ago, PaulQ said: Raid make smaller wheels with airbags btw. Cheers PaulQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Looking excellent. Both wheels😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxstercol Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Been thinking of having the ‘Royal’ treatment on my 987 wheel, keep the pics coming for inspiration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89rallye Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 me too thinking about just having mine made a bit thicker @V6reu what sort of turnaround is Jack currently doing. cheers more pics too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6reu Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 14 minutes ago, 89rallye said: me too thinking about just having mine made a bit thicker @V6reu what sort of turnaround is Jack currently doing. cheers more pics too I went with the service exchange option and it’s about 2 weeks start to finish then just send mine back to get surcharge refund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Bear in mind that if you make the stock wheel thicker, this will increase the diameter even more. The Momo Mod 78 is the nicest wheel I have fitted so far I think in 350mm diameter (stock is around 380mm) as it has a thin, but fairly deep grip, which I prefer to a round thicker one. Tried a 330mm, but too small imo for the Box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted April 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Yeah that had crossed my mind. Thought about making it feel chunkier by adding some diameter on the inside. Sent off for a quote to Royal today asking if it’s possible so let’s see what they say 🤞🏼 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6reu Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 2 hours ago, PaulQ said: Bear in mind that if you make the stock wheel thicker, this will increase the diameter even more. The Momo Mod 78 is the nicest wheel I have fitted so far I think in 350mm diameter (stock is around 380mm) as it has a thin, but fairly deep grip, which I prefer to a round thicker one. Tried a 330mm, but too small imo for the Box. What about the airbag tho ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, V6reu said: What about the airbag tho ? In the garage for mot time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxosim Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 On 4/26/2020 at 12:31 PM, Christopher2110 said: Very smart. I like that a lot Any photos available @Saxosim 😋 Yes sure here you go: It looks a bit grey in the photos but it is black. Royal do a great job and it costs about £150 to retrim a wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89rallye Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 @jnwright71 Rather than clutter your for sale thread the new wheel looks great did you ad anything on ,can you tell us anymore about it, timeline what did you ask for etc cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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