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Replace vinyl airbag hub

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I was told that you can replace the vinyl airbag hub on the 4-spoke wheel with a leather one, but if you ask US dealers, they will tell you there's no such thing.
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That's quite a bit less expensive than changing the wheel and hub.
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I was told that you can replace the vinyl airbag hub on the 4-spoke wheel with a leather one, but if you ask US dealers, they will tell you there's no such thing.
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That's quite a bit less expensive than changing the wheel and hub.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Sorry this is a newbie question. I've noticed two different types of steering wheels on the '99 996; square 4 point and triangular 3 pt. Why was there this difference and was this an "option?" Which one do you think is "better"? Thanks

POST 2Original post

Many, if not most, prefer the 3 point steering wheel, primarily because it looks better. Functionally, I don't know if one is "better" than the other.

POST 3Original post

The 3-spoke is an option and most like it better.

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The 4-spoke came with a vinyl airbag hub with debossed Porsche emblem, whereas the optional 3-spoke one came wiht a leather airbag hub and colored crest emblem. Other than that, there's isn't any reason why the 3-spoke one is better. I was told that you can replace the vinyl airbag hub on the 4-spoke wheel with a leather one, but if you ask US dealers, they will tell you there's no such thing. www.carnewal.com may be able to get you a leather hub with colored crest for a 4-spoke wheel if you're interested. That's quite a bit less expensive than changing the wheel and hub.

POST 5Original post

Tradition was to have a 4 spoke so the driver kept his hands at 3 and 9 o'clock. IMHO its the best for driving.

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