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Porsche Steering Wheel Upgrade and Retrofit DIY

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@martywhips 3 года назад

One of the coolest things you can do. The older wheel looks completely outdated! Awesome install

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

Thank you! I love the upgrade

@valtzuuu 8 месяцев назад

Looks 90's steering wheel 😂

@hobear637 Год назад

One of the most detailed and comprehensive videos that doesn’t run 20+ minutes full of fluff. Appreciate you showing us the airbag release spring, that’s one of the most frustrating steps and it’s nice to have a visual of where that spring release is.

@TommyLGarage Год назад

Happy to help!

@Get10Yards 3 года назад

That's really cool. I love the newer style wheel. I had the same one in the 718 Cayman. I did a similar thing in an old BMW. Great educational video on how to do it.

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

Thanks!!

@illeib2565 Год назад

Awesome install and easy explanation. I love all of your videos. I learn all the time with you!👍

@TommyLGarage Год назад

Thanks for the kind words!!

@Jack-sd5te 3 года назад

Great video, discovered your channel a couple weeks ago and i’m going through a binge of watching all your videos now

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

Thanks! Hope you enjoy!

@d0cspeed 10 месяцев назад

Your video helped me replace my steering wheel. It was only difficult removing the airbag. I replaced my alcantara with yellow stitching with a new one. Thanks

@TommyLGarage 10 месяцев назад

Glad this helped!

@uweheinrich6784 8 месяцев назад

I own a 2015 981 GTS. Following your video, I did exactly the same swap. First, thanks for the video. It was very helpful and an excellent guide on how to do the swap correctly. Thanks for the torque settings. Finally, I agree with the impact that a new steering wheel can make. Personally, the new wheel looks better but it also creates a feel of more space. I know this sounds silly, but every time I sit in my car, I get this feeling. Lastly, my old sport design wheel was ALCANTARA. I only drove with gloves and protected the suede as much as possible. However, at the end of the day, ALCANTARA does not wear well, for touchpoints with the hand. The new Napa leather feels better and stays like new.......

@TommyLGarage 8 месяцев назад

Welcome to the great wheel club! Happy I was able to help.

@uweheinrich6784 8 месяцев назад

Thank you again.....@@TommyLGarage

@popescugeorge9961 8 месяцев назад

Hey there! Can either of you help me decide on what steering wheel would be better in terms of reach (the adjustment in the steering column is not enoug)h) I would have installed a spacer behind the stock but that would take the stalks too far back, so i figured maybe one of these upgraded wheels might do the trick. If there is any difference, which one comes slightly closer to the driver? Thanks!

@uweheinrich6784 8 месяцев назад

I had the sport design steering wheel (BEFORE picture) and upgraded to the new wheel (AFTER). In my humble opinion, the reach to the rim is actually quite the same by unadjusted steering column. What is different is the airbag location. In the 981 sport steering wheel (BEFORE picture), the airbag is actually closer to you as it "comes out" and sits before the rim. In the new wheel, the airbag is lower and sits slightly behind the rim. This creates a feel of more space when sitting behind the steering wheel. I love the new wheel. Prior the exchange, I thought that the old sport design wheel is as good as it gets, but since I switched to the new wheel, I actually like it much better and consider it a great upgrade. I hope this helps a little in your decision making process.@@popescugeorge9961

@jessiejames2002 Год назад

On the old wheel you have indications when the SPORT or SPORT+ modus are enable. This option is gone with this new wheel. And the old sport Wheel is very cool with the aluminium paddles. But why not. Thx for explain the procedure.

@TommyLGarage Год назад

Hope this helped

@flyinglukas673 3 года назад

When i asked you a few months ago you weren’t sure if you’re gonna do it :) it definitely looks way better!

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

I am a flip flopper lol

@stephenrohrbacher5919 2 месяца назад

Just installed mine step by step with this video. Thank you sir!

@TommyLGarage 2 месяца назад

Glad it helped! Which wheel did you go with?

@8741slipknot 3 года назад

I don’t know you but from your knowledge and experience you looks like an engineer

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

....close but no cigar :)

@AmanSS890 Год назад

Porsche makes the best steering wheels the steering wheel replacement just gives your car a new feel . And look

@TommyLGarage Год назад

Agreed.

@jazzdrumguy5044 8 месяцев назад

I just updated my stock 911 wheel to a racing wheel with flat bottom and racing stripe at 12:00 - can't wait to get back out to AX and Laguna Seca!

@TommyLGarage 8 месяцев назад

I bet you it looks amazing. Nicely done!!

@gustaff.weldon 6 месяцев назад

I've been watching other people do the similar swaps and I think they said you should reapply thread lock on the small cap screw before screwing on the new steering wheel. The old blue thread lock is considered one time use.

@TommyLGarage 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tip. Good advice.

@viperx220racing3 День назад

That’s awesome, I want to swap out my S wheel too but mines PDK & Multi function so I’ve got much more going on 🥴

@TommyLGarage 11 часов назад

But it’s the same procedure. You’ll be fine!

@wannaflyme 5 месяцев назад

Tommy! You're the greatest. I love you man!!!❤❤❤

@TommyLGarage 5 месяцев назад

Hope this helped!!!

@deep6thisdeep6this92 3 года назад

bach always adds a little class to a video. and no copyright issues either!

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

I agree !!

@_LeeTurner 2 года назад

Such a difference. It looks heaps better.

@TommyLGarage 2 года назад

Thanks. I agree.

@Don_Eilenberger 2 года назад

Ummm... the steering wheel bolt is called for by Porsche as a one-time use. That is likely because of the thread-lock that comes on the bolt being damaged with R&R. At the very least some blue LocTite should be used when it's reinstalled if you decide not to replace it. I don't recall exactly what the bolt costs, but it's not very much in the grand scheme of things Porsche.

@TommyLGarage 2 года назад

Great point. I'll be doing it again soon and will use a thread lock

@Si-Drive 3 года назад

Great video. I’ve been thinking about doing this with my 981 Cayman S, I love the sport design wheel but it does date the interior I think. Your video is very helpful! 👍🏻 subscribed!

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

Thanks!!! Welcome to the family

@Si-Drive 2 года назад

@@TommyLGarage Hi, I’ve watched this video a few times, have bought a lovely 718 wheel and couldn’t find the right airbag so have spoken to Porsche. They can supply the airbag but have said that they can’t endorse the swap and also that it will all work as a chip in the wheel itself needs to be programmed to the car... did you have to do this or have you had any issues, or error codes thrown up? Thanks!

@captainskater8047 4 месяца назад

FYI this is called a 982 steering wheel, great vid

@TommyLGarage 4 месяца назад

Thanks also 991.2

@maris2353 2 года назад

I love this. This is something I might consider. For me it’s a deal breaker between the 2015 and 16

@TommyLGarage 2 года назад

Do it! It’s an amazing mod

@maris2353 2 года назад

@@TommyLGarage yeah depends on what will be on the market when I buy.

@Brian-jv8iy 2 года назад

@@maris2353 a lot cheaper to also get rear taillights and both bumpers than buy a 16, especially if you consider older ones too. I prefer the facelift look a lot, not a fan of how similar they made the 991 to the 997, 992 is completely different

@maris2353 2 года назад

@@Brian-jv8iy thanks

@YoungNCrazy 2 года назад

7:22 Omg dude ahah, you're such a funny guy, nice job! I really like the video and now I can buy a older Cayman and still enjoy the nice view of a newer steering wheel

@TommyLGarage 2 года назад

Or buy mine as it is currently for sale

@ArtVandelayOfficial 10 месяцев назад

I didn't even know this was possible Thankyou sir

@TommyLGarage 10 месяцев назад

Happy to help!

@MichaelNNguyen 3 года назад

Looks good and modern.

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

Thanks. I agree

@erictsaikiki 3 года назад

It must be done. Good job.

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

Thanks! And I agree

@ElCid_86 Год назад

Thanks my new wheel will be here this week!

@TommyLGarage Год назад

You’ll love it!

@reshadstv5419 3 года назад

Great video Tommy

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

Well thank you sir

@NoName-zi9qs 2 года назад

"You turn the steering wheel and the car turns." Profound comment.

@TommyLGarage 2 года назад

Haha

@AV-sf5xq Год назад

I think the SportDesign is one of the most iconic steering wheels out there. Wouldn’t change it!

@TommyLGarage Год назад

The new one is so amazing

@AV-sf5xq Год назад

You still have the sportdesign? Or did you already sell it?

@BDoh 3 года назад

Great tutorial thanks! I hope to do this with an Alcantara wheel some day.

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

It will be an easy swap!

@pl5778 3 года назад

Its like you are inside of my brain and giving me more reason to continue spending money. Great job! Is the 991.2 steering wheel the same as the 981 gt4 wheel? and same with the 718? Keep up the great work!

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

Haha sorry! And yes 991.2 and macan are the same. Gt4 is slightly smaller similar to GT3

@dant9881 День назад

Great video! Very informative. Does this also work for the PDK if you get a new wheel with the paddles?

@TommyLGarage День назад

Yes it works exactly the same!

@michaelpolissky 3 года назад

Very nice Tommy, I just upgraded my steering wheel on M2C as well with perforated leather/alcantara combo...love it!

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

Perforated is the way to go!

@stefanxaudaro9553 2 года назад

Great video! Is there a part number that you can provide for the new steering wheel? Thank you

@theamazingbrothers2024 2 года назад

Great video! Super useful and well edited 👌

@TommyLGarage 2 года назад

Thank you!

@user-kp1jx1ts1q 2 года назад

It changed so cool

@TommyLGarage 2 года назад

Thanks!

@loqal690 2 года назад

This does so much to look and feel of 971

@TommyLGarage 2 года назад

Agreed

@vartechinc 3 года назад

is the wheel an aftermarker wrap? I have been looking for a similar wheel and the ones I find are sold leather

@gkrieger6824 3 года назад

Can’t believe how easy it is.

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

Super easy

@pepeluna86 13 часов назад

Awesome video! Where can I buy that steering wheel? I can can only find the ones with buttons.

@TommyLGarage 11 часов назад

Thank you! eBay is where I sourced mine

@pepeluna86 7 часов назад

@@TommyLGarage thanks! Would you happen to have the part number at hand? I’ve been looking for a couple of days and I cannot find one like yours.

@ericmarlin4655 2 года назад

These are the lit situations for the drops to

@TommyLGarage 2 года назад

@Gumbit212 Год назад

This is one of the best DYI videos. Thanks so much. Can I apply the same on 991.1 carrera ? No sports chrono.

@TommyLGarage Год назад

Hello. Yes 991.1 will be absolutely the same. Thanks for the kind words! Tommy

@HyeunJun 3 года назад

Thank you so much for your video! Always enjoying your videos! I have one question about installation of steering-wheel. Does yellow(and orange) socket comes with the new steering-wheel? Or you took off original pieces from your original steering wheel to new one? Thank you

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

Thanks! Yes they do come with the new wheel

@HyeunJun 3 года назад

@@TommyLGarage Thank you for your reply :)

@MK2VRsick 3 месяца назад

Looks amazing! Would you mind sharing the part number for that wheel?

@TommyLGarage 3 месяца назад

It’s just an oem 991.2 steering wheel

@MK2VRsick 3 месяца назад

@@TommyLGarage There are a few 992.1 steering wheel models and yours (with the perforated leather) is so beautiful. Would you have the part number specific to this perforated leather version? Many thanks!

@TommyLGarage 3 месяца назад

@@MK2VRsick so I purchased mine on eBay and it’s an aftermarket wrap. That’s not OEM so there would not be a part number. I suggest you go on eBay and search for steering wheels and you’ll always find the one that fits. Also, you can email sellers because a lot of times they can custom make you whatever you want for pretty much the same price.

@MK2VRsick 3 месяца назад

@@TommyLGarage Wonderful, thanks!

@CadenCovers 4 месяца назад

Can I do this on a 2007 Porsche cayman?

@RoyChuangProductions Месяц назад

Quick question. Does the honk works? Thinking of doing the same. Great information.

@TommyLGarage Месяц назад

Yes it does!

@PerfectoKiss 2 месяца назад

What happens if the hole to puncture the airbag is empty, meaning I just have a hole there?

@TommyLGarage 2 месяца назад

Impossible. Get in deep there the hook is there.

@G17-911 Год назад

To be honest, both steering wheels looked good. Congrats though.

@TommyLGarage Год назад

Fair enough! Thanks!

@chlpataLOPticKa 3 года назад

steeuiing wheel got me! :D

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

Haha

@kevindrumcode9973 2 дня назад

How much is that new steering wheel cost ?

@TommyLGarage 2 дня назад

Around $800

@ipaiz 9 месяцев назад

If I have the oldest 991.1 steering wheel with multifunction controls , it is easier to swap the 991.2 steering wheel (with multi function controls)? Just pug and play or I need an adapter?

@TommyLGarage 9 месяцев назад

Yes from what I heard. You may need to also swap the clock spring but it’s easy.

@MoveUpMedia 5 месяцев назад

Looks great

@TommyLGarage 5 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@Gijs9114 3 месяца назад

do you think the same is possible to equip a panamera g2 with the upgraded steering wheel from G2 II ? (with functioning buttons etc.)

@TommyLGarage 3 месяца назад

Yes definitely

@whipcashrecords 2 года назад

Hi, Awesome install. Would you please supply a link where you found your steering wheel?

@TommyLGarage 2 года назад

Thanks. I found it on eBay

@TubeYouDavidpearce Год назад

Great video. Very well communicated.

@TommyLGarage Год назад

Thank you David

@Alec_Costa 4 месяца назад

Looking to do that with my 2014 cayenne, where do you recommend getting the full steering wheel?

@TommyLGarage 4 месяца назад

eBay is your friend

@thats_absrd Год назад

Sorry did I miss the torque specs in the comments? Getting ready to do this mod myself along with the 9 products extension

@TommyLGarage Год назад

I would say, just taking it as tight as you think makes sense. There are various torque specs floating around online, so I just don’t want to quote the wrong number.

@thats_absrd Год назад

@@TommyLGarage understood I’ll ask my shop for their input as well. For now I’ll give the ol’ German spec “good ‘n’ tight”

@leobats14 3 года назад

Sweet. Looks good.

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

Thanks!

@Gumbit212 Год назад

What is the main reason for disconnecting the battery? Wouldn’t disconnecting your battery lose settings and preset informations? BTW thanks for the great video

@ohmyggg Год назад

Any residual current flowing to the airbag when messing around with the connection could be pretty dangerous and cause it to set off.

@TommyLGarage Год назад

You don’t want the airbag blowing up in your face while disconnecting

@vskb Год назад

Do you recall where you ordered the steering wheel?

@TommyLGarage Год назад

eBay

@netcrashYT Год назад

Losing the cool light up indicators for sport/sport+ etc is a good reason to keep the OG sport design wheel…

@TommyLGarage Год назад

I never had those so I didn’t lose much.

@Asiant77 Год назад

Thanks a lot for video! Would it be possible to have the buttons on the latest steering wheel to be usable?

@TommyLGarage Год назад

Yes the buttons can be made to work too

@johnny23-_-meyer25 Год назад

Great information Do you know the procedure if your 981 has controls on the steering - electronics procedure

@TommyLGarage Год назад

Hey. They procedure is identical. Just find the wheel with buttons.

@fernon Год назад

Great video! Do you fully disconnect the battery first?

@TommyLGarage Год назад

Thanks. And yes I do

@torquesporttv9078 Месяц назад

Hey man - I have the 997.2 (no multifunction) wheel and purchased a 992 wheel with airbag (with multifunction) Which module would I require and what is the adaptor for? Or is that the same thing as the adaptor? If I install without module I just assume the mf won’t work but the wheel will fit as standard right? Thanks

@TommyLGarage Месяц назад

It will work but buttons will not

@torquesporttv9078 Месяц назад

@@TommyLGarage the car is a 991.1. But in any case can I remove the buttons once I take the 992 wheel apart? Thanks for your reply

@Martin_why 9 месяцев назад

Nice look

@TommyLGarage 9 месяцев назад

Thank you!!

@austinjpark1 3 года назад

Great video. I believe the cost to go to a newer wheel is more because you need the airbag to fit the new wheel. If you just swamped the wheel but kept the airbag, the cost would have been cheaper for this conversion - am I correct?

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

Correct but the old airbag won’t fit

@Kuromi4553 10 месяцев назад

Would this work with the newest steering wheel too

@TommyLGarage 10 месяцев назад

Yes should be identical

@mdjak3686 3 года назад

Good work.

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

Thank you

@kv8195 2 года назад

Do you have a part number or link for the perforated leather wheel you found?

@TommyLGarage 2 года назад

I will be selling mine in a few weeks; feel free to email me

@TDS981 3 года назад

I figured your new wheel would be smaller, the 718 wheels feel better so that be my motivation for changing it. Is this one definitely the same diameter?

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

Yes same diameter. A true GT3 wheel is slightly smaller

@ThatOneChannelinAZ Год назад

did you have to code the new Airbag in or was it all plug and play? What other wheels fit? This wheel only fit the 981 or will the Panamera, cayenne and such fit as well? Trying to open up my possibilities of finding a better deal on a wheel.

@TommyLGarage Год назад

This will fit most Porsche cars post 2009+. No coding needed.

@OriginalNotNyanCat 2 года назад

What are the torque specs in newton-meters?

@TommyLGarage 2 года назад

“Tight enough” :)

@edsandoz9677 2 года назад

Hi Tommy, I enjoy your videos. I'm getting ready to swap my alcantara wheel for a leather one. I found a wheel out of a 2016 GT4 which is manual. Do you know if the paddle shifters from my 2021 Cayman wheel will be a direct bolt on to the 2016 wheel? I'd appreciate any help or insight you can provide. Cheers, Ed

@TommyLGarage 2 года назад

Yes they’ll fit but you’ll have to swap the plastics over too

@smarcellius Год назад

Great video.. where do you get the steering wheel from. Can you share the link? thank you

@TommyLGarage Год назад

eBay works best

@djramccoop 7 месяцев назад

Hi Tommy. Great video, super easy to swap. I did the same thing on my 991.1 4S with a 991.2 GT wheel. Problem is my airbag light won’t go off. I tried two different wiring harnesses and two different airbags for the new wheel. Same issue. I have a manual gearbox, no heat nor MF, juts airbags. Not sure what else to try to get the light off. Any ideas?

@TommyLGarage 7 месяцев назад

Did you disconnect the battery when doing this work ?

@jdubb6591 7 месяцев назад

Does it make a difference? I want to try this but don't want an error code. A person on Rennlist has a reoccuring fault and I want to avoid that at all costs. @@TommyLGarage

@superman8458 Год назад

Thanks Tommy. How much does it cost if you don’t mind 😊.

@TommyLGarage Год назад

It was about $700 for the wheel and $400 for the airbag. All on eBay.

@mohibzafar4585 Год назад

Could you advise on the peddle shifters ?? Ik thats yours a manual. But it would be really nice if I could get them working. I have one of those weird tiptronic shifters in the old steering. Could you please advise.

@TommyLGarage Год назад

I’m sorry I don’t know much about that

@mohibzafar4585 Год назад

@@TommyLGarage its literally plug and play. I did it to my cayman s 2007 new paddle shifter working absolutely fine. Just connect the module + make sure when you are buying the steering wheel tell the supplier about which car you are gonna put it in ( i think they put the same module that supports your car but maybe its the same for all Porsches) . I ordered it off alibaba real shaddy shit but the steering quality is pretty good and had no issues going in along with the airbag no air bag light or anything . And i got it for 700$ approx with airbag. Just leaving this comment here so if anyone’s trying to do it might just help them. Anyways thanks bro your video was very helpful.

@jayjohn2749 Год назад

I want to do this to my 987.2 but I'm wondering if that style wheel will fit my car

@TommyLGarage Год назад

It should fit. It’s very universal.

@johnmarsh9338 Год назад

Where can I find a list of Porsche steering wheels that fit for the 987.1?

@TommyLGarage Год назад

eBay

@fynride1 3 года назад

Looks great Tommy! Nice job!

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

Thanks!!

@zackhoyt2719 Год назад

do you have any interest in selling your old wheel? Do you feel the upgrade was worth the $2k+ price tag?

@TommyLGarage Год назад

Sold the old wheel. And yes upgrade was wort it!

@user-kp1jx1ts1q 2 года назад

I really want to change it, too -:) Please tell me the part number of the new steering wheel

@TommyLGarage 2 года назад

It’s any number from a 991.2 car

@real.m4rkie Год назад

is it possible to do this steering wheel retrofit in an older cayenne? or does this only work in specific porsche models. thanks!

@TommyLGarage Год назад

Yes it’s possible. This one would fit. Might need a different clockspring

@alexclub18 3 года назад

Great upgrade ! Where did you get the stering wheel?

@TommyLGarage 3 года назад

eBay

@chriswilliams6944 5 месяцев назад

Devalue your Cayman 981 immediately! Do not do this unless you intend to keep it. Buyers will pay more for an untouched original car !!!!

@TommyLGarage 5 месяцев назад

Wrong wrong wrong wrong. Wrong wrong wrong wrong. You’re wrong.

@1512washington Год назад

Hey, great video like always, I have also a 981 cayman S and I was thinking to do the same but Porsche told me that I can have a problem with the airbag light, in case. Did you have any of these problems? If yes, how did you resolve it?

@TommyLGarage Год назад

Zero issues with airbag light. You’ll be fine.

@RobertS-eq9yn Год назад

I have an airbag light, did you ever encounter the same?

@djramccoop 7 месяцев назад

@@RobertS-eq9yndid you get this light resolved? I have the same issue?

@mitchlewis535 2 года назад

So I removed and reinstalled my steering wheel per your excellent instructions. When I pushed the airbag/horn back into place, I was surprised that it stuck in too far. It’s now sunk into the steering wheel and when I start the car, the horn is stuck on. Any advice? I planned to drive it with the hopes some good bumps would make it pop back out, but the loud horn killed that plan. Lol!

@TommyLGarage 2 года назад

Yes loosen up the screws that are holding the metal brace to which the airbag snaps in.

@mitchlewis535 2 года назад

@@TommyLGarage Thanks Tommy. That helped!

@TommyLGarage 2 года назад

@@mitchlewis535 I had a typo in there. But I think you get the idea ha ha.

@mitchlewis535 2 года назад

@@TommyLGarage Yes, I knew what you meant. I also added some Krytox grease to the spots where it touches and made sure the ABS wire went down it's trough. Works great now! Thank you!

@weldchip 2 года назад

looks nice but the new wheel doesn't have the indicators showing what drive mode the car is in, sport and sport+ oh and fyi on the hood you don't need to worry too much about closing it accidentally with the battery disconnected, there is an manual hood release, you have to take out the drivers side front wheel arch plastic and behind is an emergency pull cord to open it just in case the the actuator fails or if the battery goes dead.