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One of the best ways to upgrade the interior of your Porsche is with a new steering wheel. It's also the most tactile connection we have to our cars, so it makes a huge difference to the driving experience.
I've just installed a 982/992-style steering wheel to my 981 Boxster, courtesy of Porsche Master, and I LOVE it. To get yours, go to www.porschemaster.com/. At the time of publishing, the wheels are compatible with the 997, 991, 987, 981, 718, Macan, Panamera, and Cayenne Porsche models.
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@billmany 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the great Video Peter. Spec'ed out a wheel with William, for my 981, and installed easily, thx to your video!

@peterfritzphoto 5 месяцев назад

Wonderful. Thanks, Bill. 👍

@th4t1dud3 7 месяцев назад

Looks surprisingly simple! Just got a new wheel and came here to see how it's done. Thanks a ton for a clear and concise video.

@peterfritzphoto 7 месяцев назад

My pleasure.

@motocorn 3 месяца назад

Awesome video! Just ordered mine from PorscheMaster!

@iuffjfu 7 месяцев назад

What a great video! This was so informative and educational. Thank you

@peterfritzphoto 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, Dino!

@fightrider187 6 месяцев назад

thx from germany for the video! very helpful, and well documented

@peterfritzphoto 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@DaddyM7MD 8 месяцев назад

My good sir, you are incredibly underrated. Like criminally underrated. The videos are so quality they're not full of distracting jump cuts or crazy transitions or music. Just calm collected and pleasing to watch. Literally binge watching the whole channel right now lol ❤❤

@peterfritzphoto 8 месяцев назад

That’s the nicest thing I’ve read in while! Thank you. 🙏

@DaddyM7MD 8 месяцев назад

@@peterfritzphoto ❤❤

@ScottymanPhoto 8 месяцев назад

I second that!

@kingoxy4534 6 месяцев назад

Sub - that's what i was looking for - as well for the other videos !! thx

@oneporschefan 2 месяца назад

Excellent video. Thank you.

@peterfritzphoto 2 месяца назад

Thanks, Dan.

@mechengineer7501 5 месяцев назад

Incredible channel.

@peterfritzphoto 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@SacredSteps 3 месяца назад

Great mod. I have the rear light bar as well and just ordered the wheel from William.

@RossCuth 8 месяцев назад

I have a 987.2 Cayman and have the standard wheel with no buttons. Whilst I live and deal with it, not letting it ruin my enjoyment, I would be lying if I said having buttons on the wheel wouldn't be a nice convenience. So whether it's this wheel or my same wheel but with the buttons, i'm not sure yet, but it will happen at some point. Looks absolutely excellent on your Boxster though, and the tutorial showing how to put it on is very helpful! Keep up the great content!

@peterfritzphoto 8 месяцев назад

Suspension, tyres, and the steering wheel have always been the things I’m quickest to update on a car - going right back to my Holden Gemini in 1986 - because they control how connected you feel with the car and the road. The buttons are definitely convenient, but the look and feel of the new wheel is really special.

@martinrobertson8203 2 месяца назад

Ok cheers peter .I get my new wheel tuesday exactly same as yours can't wait . Will send you pics thanks again

@peterfritzphoto 2 месяца назад

No worries, mate. I love mine. 👍

@fredericwessling6886 2 месяца назад

@@peterfritzphotoi can’t open the link to order mine please help, what is the name of the company so i can find it on google?

@peterfritzphoto 2 месяца назад

@@fredericwessling6886 Yes, I just noticed tonight there’s a technical issue with his domain name on the website (I’m a web designer by day). I’m going to email him now. The website is porschemaster.com.

@s10lucky 8 месяцев назад

What an improvement 👍. I thought about that mod but my 981 Cayman has the sports wheel with paddles already so not sure it’s worth it for me. Whilst not as nice as the updated one, it’s still looks nice, though has no volume controls. The cayman is the same with the windows dropping. Oh, and book arrived yesterday 😉👍. Steve.

@peterfritzphoto 8 месяцев назад

I’ve always loved the 981 wheel with the paddles, but the concave design and smaller airbag on this new one really elevate the interior. Good luck with the book, Steve. 👊

@Chris-NZ 8 месяцев назад

Interesting Peter, not as gruesomely complex as I was anticipating 😀

@peterfritzphoto 8 месяцев назад

Ditto. Except for the horn issue, which we discovered on a 200 km drive to the country the next day, where it suddenly started sounding all by itself! I had to pull the fuse until I made it to my dad’s house. That’s when we discovered the need to wind back the torx screws a bit. I’m going to connect the scan tool tomorrow to clear the airbag error light.

@ScottymanPhoto 8 месяцев назад

Peter, I think you could make a video about pouring a glass of water and I’d find it interesting. I didn’t know you were so handy with the tool bag. another great video, buddy!

@peterfritzphoto 8 месяцев назад

Haha! Thanks, old mate! My dream is to create a woodworking shed and make unique furniture pieces. Some of my fondest memories include hours spent making things in my dad’s shed, and the wonderful smell of timber. Plus, there’s nothing more satisfying than creating with you hands.

@ScottymanPhoto 8 месяцев назад

@@peterfritzphoto Nice. I remember those woodworking days myself.

@zinistrr 4 дня назад

I've talked plenty with William, he is a super nice guy and will follow this guide on my steering wheel install. Thanks to your video for the review, I would not have found his site or have the confidence in his products without your videos. minor question, how easy was it to clear the airbag warning with the scan tool? *edit i found the answer in the replies below.

@peterfritzphoto 3 дня назад

@@zinistrr Thanks, mate. I agree - William is a lovely guy.

@squashum778 8 месяцев назад

Hi Peter, looks great ! Also have a 987.2 Cayman and the update steering wheel ( with paddles ) would be a REAL improvement on the rather ‘Odd’ button things . Question … do the Paddles feel solid and well made? Thanks

@peterfritzphoto 8 месяцев назад

Absolutely. Everything feels Porsche-like heavy and solid. I love it.

@wudaniel3096 5 месяцев назад

Nice video! Interested in if the buttons work as they should, or you need the adapter.

@peterfritzphoto 5 месяцев назад

Thank you. Everything works perfectly without any adaptor or additional items.

@spyder_man 8 месяцев назад

Looks great Peter, nice upgrade. Will check out Porschemaster. Did the little earth wire also go back on the airbag?

@peterfritzphoto 8 месяцев назад

No, the other end of it was attached to the old wheel. The new wheel only has the two airbag wires and the wide plug at the top.

@spyder_man 8 месяцев назад

Nice one, thank you 👍🏻

@Pcar_dad6733 Месяц назад

Great install video. I am considering the newer wheel as well. But my concern is with airbag unit, if it same or similar to OE Porsche airbag.

@peterfritzphoto Месяц назад

Thanks. What exactly is your concern?

@Pcar_dad6733 Месяц назад

@@peterfritzphoto quality of the airbag unit itself vs original equipment. As you were airbag unit alone cost a fortune. I know Porsche don’t make their own units but bit concerned about a manufacturing process from a 3rd party supplier, as this is a safety risk item.

@peterfritzphoto Месяц назад

@@Pcar_dad6733 It’s stamped ‘Made in Germany’, so I feel comfortable with it.

@villaman4818 8 месяцев назад

what a great mod...I had to buy the Porsche wheel + air bag along with the PCM module converter..... X-73 kit next !! 😆

@peterfritzphoto 8 месяцев назад

I was tempted to get the X73 kit, but I went cheap and installed Eibach lowering springs last week. It’s not ideal, though, so now I’m contemplating Ohlins coilovers.

@villaman4818 8 месяцев назад

@@peterfritzphoto You also get the Spyder (GT4) front and rear anti roll bars in addition to the shocks and springs,, which are thicker and a lot stiffer. These also dramatically improve the handling (less body roll) and better turn in etc... They can be purchased individually from Porsche if you're not going down the full X-73 kit route,..which I did on my previous 981. Looking forward to your next mods.

@peterfritzphoto 8 месяцев назад

@@villaman4818 Thanks, mate. It seems I can get the kit from Suncoast, landed in Australia for US $2400, which is actually pretty good value. Very tempted, now…

@villaman4818 8 месяцев назад

@@peterfritzphoto That's not a bad price. They are around £1500 in the UK but have been on back order since the pandemic. I've been watching your other videos and watched the booze one last night which motivated me to put my G&T back and I didn't have my usual Sunday 2 or 3 + wine. Thanks for sharing mate ..one day at a time right !

@peterfritzphoto 8 месяцев назад

@@villaman4818 Yeah, I noticed they weren’t in stock. That’s good, actually; it saves me from being tempted! Glad you liked that other video. My life feels a lot lighter and freer without booze. Plus, I’m probably saving well over $500 a month. 😄

@happyswissjoe 8 месяцев назад

I tried to order the wheel. The website sucks. Sorry. But your video is WONDERFUL. Thanks.

@peterfritzphoto 8 месяцев назад

I agree - as a web designer, I find William’s site a bit frustrating. I’ve offered quite a lot of advice, and he’s certainly made some improvements, but it definitely needs further improvement.

@jollywgiant1760 2 месяца назад

Very helpful, looking to get a 2012 Panamera and my god is the steering wheel ugly, your old one looks similar so hopefully no issue for me. :)

@peterfritzphoto 2 месяца назад

Yep - it’s the one thing I hated each time I got into my car. Now, it looks bang up-to-date.

@TroySwezey 8 месяцев назад

That windshield camera rig though. Yowza! 1:01

@peterfritzphoto 8 месяцев назад

Haha - that’s handheld at 60fps, slowed down to 30 fps.

@TroySwezey 8 месяцев назад

@@peterfritzphoto I am saying that suction cup on the windshield is as big as my head.

@sulaimanghori_ 8 месяцев назад

About to do this one this week!

@Steve-vc1fy 4 месяца назад

Hey Peter, I'm just prepping for my wheel install after buying from William thanks to your video, can I ask if you managed to remove the airbag light with a regular scanner tool or did you have to go to a Porsche dealer/indi to have it coded on piwis equipment. Cheers Steve

@peterfritzphoto 4 месяца назад

I was able to do it myself. I’ve replied to a few other comments about the model of scan tool I used (I’ve forgotten right now).

@TroySwezey 8 месяцев назад

I used to work for a company in Hollywood, CA, that is a full-service automotive prep company serving ad agencies and production company needs in digital, film, print, and event marketing projects. This one time someone accidentally deployed an airbag. Good times! 4:25

@peterfritzphoto 8 месяцев назад

Scary! That’s is why I disconnected the battery. I’ve had an airbag go off in my face, too - when my daughter drove my wife’s car into a big boulder!

@TroySwezey 8 месяцев назад

@@peterfritzphoto Yikes! Fortunately, no one was inside the vehicle we were working on when the airbag was deployed.

@Steve-vc1fy 4 месяца назад

Great video sir 🙏 So all buttons work as per the previous wheel without any other adapters needed? Looking to do this mod and importing a new wheel probably still cheaperthan buying used on ebay

@peterfritzphoto 4 месяца назад

Thanks, Steve. Correct - everything worked; no adapter required.

@Steve-vc1fy 4 месяца назад

@@peterfritzphoto Thank you Peter, just placed my order, very excited to do this mod👌

@peterfritzphoto 4 месяца назад

@@Steve-vc1fy I’m certainly very happy with mine. I fell like I’m in a brand new car each time I go for a drive.

@marcpernia8487 6 месяцев назад

Having handled it, do you feel pretty comfortable using the aftermarket (Polish[?]) airbag in place of the OEM unit?

@peterfritzphoto 6 месяцев назад

The airbag in this wheel is labelled Made in Germany.

@alish2001 5 месяцев назад

So it’s not the exact wheel by Porsche themselves right? Just the same design. Would you say you noticed any differences in the craftsmanship quality particularly with the emblem in the middle and the materials compared to original wheels?

@peterfritzphoto 5 месяцев назад

Correct - it's not an OEM wheel. I drove a current model 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 straight after my Boxster, and the difference in the two wheels was neglible. The badge in the centre looks great, the finish is excellent, everything looks and feels factory.

@SkiddMcMarxx 2 месяца назад

Hey Peter, just came across your video after purchasing my 981 B/S. After changing out your wheel, did you ever try the neutral shift feature by quick pressing both paddles to see if you could get the car into neutral? I was really hoping to unlock this feature by going to a sport wheel from porschemaster. Thanks for all the content!

@peterfritzphoto 2 месяца назад

No, I haven't... I must try it.

@SkiddMcMarxx 2 месяца назад

@@peterfritzphoto I've been searching the entire internet for the answer to this question, you are my only hope! Thank you!

@peterfritzphoto 2 месяца назад

@@SkiddMcMarxx I just went out to the garage and tested it. No, it doesn't put the gearbox in neutral.

@SkiddMcMarxx 2 месяца назад

@@peterfritzphoto Bummer, thanks. Sounds like I will have to find a dealer or shop local to use a PIWIS to program the feature in. Appreciate the help!!

@peterfritzphoto 2 месяца назад

@@SkiddMcMarxx Happy to help.

@kjdewolff 8 месяцев назад

Nice upgrade! By the way, don't know if you noticed, but looks like you're missing 4 strut nuts (2 on either side) on your front suspension..

@peterfritzphoto 8 месяцев назад

We’ll spotted! I had to remove my strut brace to access the battery terminals. I filmed its reinstallation, but left it out for brevity. 👍

@kjdewolff 8 месяцев назад

@@peterfritzphoto haha, ok, was a little worried 🙂

@foxlake6750 8 месяцев назад

I have the prior generation wheel with the paddle shifts, glad I ordered that one vs. the thumb shifters.

@user-el6ud2kk2w 5 месяцев назад

Hello Peter how are you? Great video. I did order the wheel however I want ask you if you get involved in car accident do you think theses airbags will deploy? On age styling web page they do OEM steering and airbags but it’s cost lot more. Cheers Thanks

@peterfritzphoto 5 месяцев назад

Hi David. I sure hope so! They’re made in Germany, after all. Besides, I haven’t heard of anyone making fake or dummy airbags.

@germancarfan360 5 месяцев назад

@@peterfritzphoto I guarantee that wheel / airbag will be from China, and I personally wouldn't trust the airbag. Wheel is fine, just airbag is dodgy. Google knock off air bags from China

@juanitakelly3082 8 месяцев назад

All I know is that I would love to have a ride in that little car! Too bad I am eight thousand miles away from you!!

@peterfritzphoto 8 месяцев назад

I would love that, Juanita. I just finished telling my wife how lovely and supportive you’ve been since I began this video-making journey. xo

@petersli8343 3 месяца назад

can you show us how to clear the airbag warning sign?

@peterfritzphoto 3 месяца назад

Hi Peter. I purchased the code reader after I’d completed filming the video, so I couldn’t include it. I’m afraid it doesn’t warrant a dedicated video as it’s simply a a matter of following the instructions of the code reader you choose to use. I happened to use the Foxwell NT510 Elite: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07Z5JS7B9?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

@slotkingdream 5 месяцев назад

So this is a 981 boxter and you're upgrading the staring wheel. I look that Porsche, master and it said you had to put a horse or reprogrammit. Or something is that correct? It looks like yours was just a fit and finish. And that was it, I'm looking into getting one I followed your lead and got that light in the back. Now the steering wheel could be mix. I just need to understand it more.

@peterfritzphoto 5 месяцев назад

My car had the factory multi function wheel, so replacing it with this new multi function wheel was a straight swap. Everything worked without any additional components. All I had to do was attach a code reader to clear the airbag warning light on my dash. Your dealer can do this for you if you don’t have a suitable code reader.

@Dackah 8 месяцев назад

Peter, yes Cayman is the same with the window.

@peterfritzphoto 8 месяцев назад

Ah, thanks for that.

@lancewinter9975 8 месяцев назад

Hi Peter, is the wheel and airbag OEM Porsche parts or are these Chinese aftermarket? Curious as the prices seem too good to be true.

@peterfritzphoto 8 месяцев назад

Hi, Lance. The airbag is definitely German, and labeled as such. I believe the wheel is Chinese. The quality, however, is very high - like many products from China these days. The iPhone I’m typing this on is made in China, as are my DJI drones and cameras, SmallRig and Neewer gear, my Insta360 cameras, and so many other well-made goods.

@oriwalistic 2 месяца назад

I read so much about modules for the multifunction steering wheels and coding so that they work plug and play. Don't you need one?

@peterfritzphoto 2 месяца назад

No, not if the wheel you’re replacing is a multi-function wheel. You only need a module if your original wheel is not a multi-function wheel. Every function on my new wheel worked immediately, with no additional components or programming required. I only had to clear the airbag warning light on the instrument cluster.

@oriwalistic 2 месяца назад

@@peterfritzphoto oh cool thank you 🙏🏼

@TheUnstoppableMr 6 месяцев назад

Hi, can you install this wheel (very same, with buttons) on a 991.1 (no buttons of course) ? If so, will the button (all of them) work as they should and does this require any additional piece of equipment? Another one.. :) you mentionned that you could also fit a will with the knob for mode selection. Can I fit that one on my 991.1 ? If so, what else is required ? Finally, what torque did you use when bolting it back up ? Thanks 🙏

@peterfritzphoto 6 месяцев назад

Hi mate. Best thing for you to do is contact the guys at Porsche Master. They’ll advise you.

@TheUnstoppableMr 6 месяцев назад

@@peterfritzphoto thanks but unfortunately they are not very helpful with this kind of information. They simply do not share anything when it comes to such modification

@peterfritzphoto 6 месяцев назад

@@TheUnstoppableMr Have you tried emailing William? He's been very helpful for me and others. You can reach him at rennmeisterllc@gmail.com. I believe you can install the wheel with buttons when your current wheel doesn't have buttons only if you purchase the new wheel with the hairspring option. As for the mode selector dial on the wheel, I believe this requires the separate purchase of a module to make it work (assuming your car has the Sport and Sport+ drive modes available via the centre console). I didn't set my wheel nut to a set torque. I tightened by feel. I'm sure the torque value is published online somewhere.

@PauloSilva-sy3ls Месяц назад

Hi Peter, question here - my steering wheel has the sport and sport plus light indicator - by changing the wheel - Doesn't the fact that the new steering wheel doesn't have Sport and Sport Plus LEDs cause errors in the electronic system, instrument panel and in obd2 diagnostic?

@peterfritzphoto Месяц назад

Hi Paulo. My factory wheel had the same lights. Installing this wheel created no such errors. My car has also been back to Porsche for a service since the wheel was installed, and no error codes were recorded.

@XCityTh3King Месяц назад

What scan tool did you use to clear the airbag code?

@peterfritzphoto Месяц назад

The Foxwell NT510 Elite.

@johin8ballyt 8 месяцев назад

Were u able to delete the airbag light? I did that and my airbag lights up but if i put it in my macan to test the airbag theres no problem

@peterfritzphoto 8 месяцев назад

Yes. I purchased a FOXWELL NT510 Elite code reader and managed to delete it very easily.

@martinrobertson8203 2 месяца назад

Hi Peter is it just plug in and play . No software to do thanks Martin.

@peterfritzphoto 2 месяца назад

Yes - plug and play. However, you will need to clear the airbag warning light afterwards.

@FreeMusicSpecialist 8 месяцев назад

I've been looking for this video for a longtime, I am looking to buy a porsche 991. The steeringwheel is old and I want to upgrade it, the current steering has no function buttons. If I order a steeringwheel with buttons, how do I get them to work? It will probably need some module to make it work I assume.

@peterfritzphoto 8 месяцев назад

If your existing wheel has no function buttons, I believe you need to order your wheel with the “Function Button Hairspring with no Heat Function” option. I believe you only need an additional module if you wish to buy a wheel with the Drive Mode Selector dial option.

@FreeMusicSpecialist 7 месяцев назад

@@peterfritzphoto So you are saying that if the current one has MF and I get a new steering wheel with MF I need no adapter? The company that sells them says I do, but they are biased of course.

@peterfritzphoto 7 месяцев назад

@@FreeMusicSpecialist MF?

@MooKeyWillSon 6 месяцев назад

MF = Multi Function 😮

@peterfritzphoto 6 месяцев назад

@@MooKeyWillSon Oh yes… Seems obvious, now.

@patijua 5 месяцев назад

Hello my friend, with the change were you able to activate the functions of the buttons on the steering wheel? I have the same steering wheel and I want to replace it, but I don't know if the buttons on the steering wheel work, please tell me

@peterfritzphoto 5 месяцев назад

Yes, they all worked correctly without any programming. Like many people, I did get an airbag warning light on the dashboard, but removed it quickly and easily with a code reader (your dealership can also do this for you).

@patijua 5 месяцев назад

How excellent, thank you for your response. Is your radio the original one or did you change it for a new one? I replaced it with a pioneer, with a kit for connecting the wiring and maintaining the original plugs.@@peterfritzphoto

@peterfritzphoto 5 месяцев назад

@@patijua It’s the original audio system.

@patijua 5 месяцев назад

@@peterfritzphoto Thank you for your video and for your answers. Last question, what is the number of the T key that you use to remove the steering wheel?

@peterfritzphoto 5 месяцев назад

@@patijua It’s the 12mm 12-spline tool.

@gage5650 5 месяцев назад

Do you know who makes the airbags? If its a common manufacturer that supplies the other OEMs than I'd trust it, but if it's a knockoff then I'd be afraid it’d malfunction randomly or in crash.

@peterfritzphoto 5 месяцев назад

Sorry, I don’t recall. But I do know it said ‘Made in Germany’.

@draytek12 3 месяца назад

Where are those accessories made,Are they Porsche quality ?

@peterfritzphoto 3 месяца назад

The airbag is stamped ‘Made in Germany’. I believe the wheel is made in China, which is fine with me. My iPhone, and about 1,000 other items in my house are made there.

@Chazaxl 4 месяца назад

Does anyone know if a heated wheel can be retrofitted (to a 982.1 without)?

@peterfritzphoto 4 месяца назад

I don’t know, I’m afraid. Email the guys at Porsche Master.

@user-re3we4ed4y 5 месяцев назад

hello, what year do you have the car? I have a Porsche Cayenne 2013 with the same steering wheel and I want to upgrade it with a facelift steering wheel! did you put an adapter or just moved the steering wheel and then coded the steering wheel again from the switch?? I notice that at put a module on all of them so that the buttons work. thanks for the answer

@peterfritzphoto 5 месяцев назад

Hello, Alexandru. My car is a 2013 model. I didn’t require an adapter, nor any coding. I installed it, and everything worked. The only thing I needed to do afterwards was plug in a code reader and clear the airbag light on my dashboard (a common issue when you disconnect a steering wheel). If you don’t have a code reader, your dealership can clear the light for you in a few minutes.

@user-re3we4ed4y 5 месяцев назад

@@peterfritzphotothank you🙌👍

@peterfritzphoto 5 месяцев назад

@@user-re3we4ed4y No worries.

@HB-lj6nk 3 месяца назад

Does anyone know if I can upgrades my 970 Panamera to this steering wheel?

@peterfritzphoto 3 месяца назад

Contact William at Porsche Master.

@milkyy4168 4 месяца назад

Do you think the airbag is safe and fully operational? This isn’t an oem wheel so I’m concerned about that

@peterfritzphoto 4 месяца назад

I feel confident. The airbag was stamped, ‘Made in Germany’.

@milkyy4168 4 месяца назад

@@peterfritzphoto Good to hear, sounds like they use oem airbags

@peterfritzphoto 4 месяца назад

@@milkyy4168 Or at least something of similar quality.

@Jazz3006 5 месяцев назад

Any chance you were able to verify the make of the airbag itself and whether it is a real OEM unit or a Chinese ripoff? I just don't see anything on the website about the parts actually being OEM.

@peterfritzphoto 5 месяцев назад

I’d have to remove my wheel again to check (too lazy). It did say ‘Made in Germany’, though.

@Jazz3006 5 месяцев назад

@@peterfritzphoto just to clarify, the airbag or the wheel? I'm far more concerned about the airbag itself being OEM in an accident.

@peterfritzphoto 5 месяцев назад

@@Jazz3006 Correct - the airbag had 'Made in Germany' on it - not the wheel. I'm sure the wheel is made in China, but a lot of high quality products are made there these days, so I'm okay with that.

@Jazz3006 5 месяцев назад

@@peterfritzphoto great, thanks!

@zinistrr 2 дня назад

I am guessing everything is still good? the only thing I am slightly worried about is hand tightening instead of using a measured torque wrench at 50Nm

@peterfritzphoto 2 дня назад

@@zinistrr Yep, still perfect. Why can’t you use a torque wrench?

@zinistrr 2 дня назад

@@peterfritzphoto i can use a regular torque wrench (like what you use). I do not have a measured one for the exact torque. Forgot the precise tool name. Thanks for clarifying; should be getting my wheel any day now.

@peterfritzphoto 2 дня назад

@@zinistrr I'm sure you'll be fine. If by some remote chance you didn't tighten it sufficiently, you'd feel it on the road.

@zinistrr 18 часов назад

@@peterfritzphoto i got the steering wheel and William was nice enough to include and install the magnetic shifters with a discount sans the old shifters. the wheel is great and i cant wait to install it tomorrow once i get the bit. my only real concern is the airbag, it is made by TAKATA and there has been a huge amount of recalls for this airbag, albeit the recalls are not for Porsche. How would I go about researching this airbag since I have all the serials for it?

@peterfritzphoto 17 часов назад

@@zinistrr I don’t know how you’d research that other than Googling whatever markings are on it. This might sound flippant, but I’m personally not fussed either way. So long as my passenger has an airbag, I’m fine. I’ve crashed a car into a ditch without an airbag, and it was only my knees that struck anything.

@user-el6ud2kk2w 5 месяцев назад

Hi, Peter Still can’t reset airbag light on my cayman Williams is sending me another airbag to see if that resolves. I’m wondering if anybody had the same issue like I did. Do you think if I install a OEM will work with the steering wheel? Any help from anyone will be appreciated. Thanks

@peterfritzphoto 5 месяцев назад

That’s very good of William. I’m not a mechanic, so I can’t offer any advice beyond my own experience. However, the first code reader I connected didn’t allow me to clear codes on my car, so I gave it to my brother in law and bought a different one, which did work. It was the Foxwell NT510 Elite: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07Z5JS7B9?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

@Steve-vc1fy 3 месяца назад

Im having the same issue, did you get it fixed with a replacement airbag buddy?

@user-el6ud2kk2w 3 месяца назад

Williams did send me a new set of wires witches resolve the problem with ease no new airbag was needed . Good luck!

@coatings1919 5 месяцев назад

Hello Peter, I completed my steering wheel installation on 981 Cayman but the light come on as expected how I ran the icarsoftware scanner and its saying STATE: CURRENT DRIVER AIRBAG STAGE 2, LIMIT EXCEDDED. do you had any problems with that or resenting airbag light? Thanks Peter

@peterfritzphoto 5 месяцев назад

I don’t recall what error my scanner described, but once I cleared the error, the dashboard light went out, and it never returned.

@coatings1919 5 месяцев назад

Ok, great thank you so much Peter

@peterfritzphoto 5 месяцев назад

@@coatings1919 If you have any other issues, I'm sure William at Porsche Master will assist. He's a good bloke.

@coatings1919 5 месяцев назад

Great, I will Thanks

@Steve-vc1fy 3 месяца назад

@coatings1919 I've just had the same problem with the airbag light..did you manage to get it sorted buddy?

@fastcrazy2555 2 месяца назад

I installed myself. About 550 AUD. After I put it on, no light came up. The only problem I met is self-centered of the steering wheel, I left to the car dealer I bought from, they gave me a free alignment when I bought the car. So they recentered the wheel and everything goes fine. Except for that, the older wheel feel much more base-solid, and it gives me more response from the chassis. Any one had the same feeling like me?

@peterfritzphoto 2 месяца назад

The wheel should have no impact on the responsiveness of the chassis or the steering.

@fastcrazy2555 2 месяца назад

@@peterfritzphoto Period. After I went thru the twisty roads for some, the wheel feels much firmer and more straightforward. I don’t know what’s happening then. Love driving it anyway

@peterfritzphoto 2 месяца назад

@@fastcrazy2555 Perhaps it’s the feel of the vegan leather vs the real leather of the OEM wheel.

@jirace 4 месяца назад

How does it compare to OEM considering this is not a genuine Porsche product? Is there fit and finish issues that make it obvious that it is aftermarket like the colors not matching or the leather being fake or poorer quality or anything? Did the airbag light come on because it wasn't a genuine Porsche airbag or something? Did you get that sorted out?

@peterfritzphoto 4 месяца назад

It feels genuine. The airbag light comes on when you disconnect the existing one. I simply reset it with a code reader after installing the new one.

@jirace 3 месяца назад

@@peterfritzphoto I got this steering wheel. The airbag seems genuine, and the leather on it seems genuine (butter soft; I was expecting the steering wheel airbag to be the textured, cheaper, non-leather surface), but the steering wheel "leather" is definitely faux leather. The metal plastic looks just a bit shinier, more like a chrome plastic than a polished aluminum plastic (just a little bit). The plastic bezel has finishing spots from the mold that mess of the lines/finish. The buttons feel okay, but they push in with a cheaper feel and less bounce-back like on an economy car. It is subtle, but all these things were noticeable to my OCD. This is a cheaper option, but I will end up selling the steering wheel, keeping the airbag, and I found a used 991.2 steering wheel that was practically flawless. The second I got it, the genuine leather was butter smooth, and the plastic materials just felt tight and solid with a more premium feel and function. This is a good, aftermarket, budget option that gets 90% there, minus the vegan leather, but it wasn't for me.

@peterfritzphoto 3 месяца назад

@@jirace Fair enough. I tried for a while to buy a genuine wheel, but they were $3k+, so I went looking elsewhere, and that’s when I found Porsche Master.

@jirace 3 месяца назад

@@peterfritzphoto Unfortunately iCarSoft unit was unable to clear the airbag light. I don't know if it was a problem with the airbag, iCarSoft or what. It goes through the process of clearing the code, and it says the code was cleared, but the light doesn't turn off. I used the GPSadapter from a Sport Design to a 982/991.2 multifunction steering wheel, and all the buttons work, except the joker button, but it is just odd that I can't clear the airbag with the iCarSoft unit, even though it has the function. What code reader did you use?

@peterfritzphoto 3 месяца назад

@@jirace I used the Foxwell NT510 Elite: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07Z5JS7B9?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

@user-bx6wf6vd4e 7 месяцев назад

Hi Peter, great vid. Do you know if William is still in business? I just sent email to the address given on his site, and it immediately bounced back as "address not found."

@peterfritzphoto 7 месяцев назад

I can’t see why not. We talked only a week ago. I also sent an email to RennmeisterLLC@gmail.com and didn’t get a bounce back - at least not in the first 5 minutes.

@zedzed7319 6 месяцев назад

That is because the website link is wrong. Type the address Peter gives below directly into the TO field of your client and you will get a fast response (time zones permitting).

@user-bx6wf6vd4e 6 месяцев назад

@@peterfritzphotoThanks! Yeah, I've been able to connect with him on instagram, actually. So far so good. Are the wheels and airbags that he sells OEM? I'm OK if they're not, I guess, but I'd like to know what I'm buying...in case the airbag detonates in my face and then someone says "where did you get it from?" and I say "some guy online" ha

@user-bx6wf6vd4e 6 месяцев назад

@@zedzed7319 Thanks for this!

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