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 The older wheel looks completely outdated!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

@TommyLGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love the upgrade

@valtzuuu

8 ай бұрын

Looks 90's steering wheel 😂

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

11 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

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

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!!

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 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

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

@TommyLGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope you enjoy!

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

@TommyLGarage

2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! Which wheel did you go with?

Great video! Super useful and well edited 👌

@TommyLGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

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

@TommyLGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I agree !!

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

9 ай бұрын

Glad this helped!

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

@TommyLGarage

3 жыл бұрын

It will be an easy swap!

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

@TommyLGarage

4 ай бұрын

Hope this helped!!!

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 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! Welcome to the family

@Si-Drive

2 жыл бұрын

@@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!

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 жыл бұрын

I am a flip flopper lol

Great video Tommy

@TommyLGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Well thank you sir

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

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 жыл бұрын

Or buy mine as it is currently for sale

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

@TommyLGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Perforated is the way to go!

Looks good and modern.

@TommyLGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I agree

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

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 ай бұрын

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

@uweheinrich6784

8 ай бұрын

Thank you again.....@@TommyLGarage

@popescugeorge9961

7 ай бұрын

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

7 ай бұрын

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

Such a difference. It looks heaps better.

@TommyLGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I agree.

It must be done. Good job.

@TommyLGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And I agree

Thanks my new wheel will be here this week!

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

You’ll love it!

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

@TommyLGarage

2 жыл бұрын

....close but no cigar :)

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

@TommyLGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Do it! It’s an amazing mod

@maris2353

2 жыл бұрын

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

@Brian-jv8iy

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

@@Brian-jv8iy thanks

It changed so cool

@TommyLGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Sweet. Looks good.

@TommyLGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I didn't even know this was possible Thankyou sir

@TommyLGarage

9 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

Great video. Very well communicated.

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thank you David

Good work.

@TommyLGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

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

7 ай бұрын

I bet you it looks amazing. Nicely done!!

Looks great

@TommyLGarage

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

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

Жыл бұрын

Hope this helped

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

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

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

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

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip. Good advice.

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 жыл бұрын

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

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 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes they do come with the new wheel

@HyeunJun

3 жыл бұрын

@@TommyLGarage Thank you for your reply :)

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 жыл бұрын

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

Looks great Tommy! Nice job!

@TommyLGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

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

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

Agreed.

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 жыл бұрын

Yes same diameter. A true GT3 wheel is slightly smaller

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 жыл бұрын

Correct but the old airbag won’t fit

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Nice look

@TommyLGarage

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

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

@TommyLGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I found it on eBay

Can I do this on a 2007 Porsche cayman?

Great video! Do you fully disconnect the battery first?

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. And yes I do

steeuiing wheel got me! :D

@TommyLGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Haha

What is the spec'd torque?

Great upgrade ! Where did you get the stering wheel?

@TommyLGarage

3 жыл бұрын

eBay

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

8 ай бұрын

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

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

@TommyLGarage

11 ай бұрын

Yes the buttons can be made to work too

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 жыл бұрын

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

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

@TommyLGarage

11 күн бұрын

Yes it does!

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 ай бұрын

Yes definitely

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

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

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

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

@TommyLGarage

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

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

FYI this is called a 982 steering wheel, great vid

@TommyLGarage

3 ай бұрын

Thanks also 991.2

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

@TommyLGarage

4 ай бұрын

eBay is your friend

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

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

eBay works best

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@RobertS-eq9yn

Жыл бұрын

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

@djramccoop

7 ай бұрын

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@mohibzafar4585

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

It should fit. It’s very universal.

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

@TommyLGarage

Ай бұрын

Impossible. Get in deep there the hook is there.

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

17 күн бұрын

It will work but buttons will not

@torquesporttv9078

17 күн бұрын

@@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

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 ай бұрын

Did you disconnect the battery when doing this work ?

@jdubb6591

6 ай бұрын

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

Hey guys, what about availability of high octane fuel 'out in the nowhere' across the US? I want to ship my car over for a coast to coast... are any of the car supply chains carrying Liqui Moly octane booster on their shelves? Unfortunately, one is not allowed to stack the trunk up with anything when importing a car.

@TommyLGarage

3 жыл бұрын

91 is always available from my experience

@Baerchenization

3 жыл бұрын

@@TommyLGarage Is that your weird PON rating? That is not high enough for the 981 engine... at least the GTS requires 98 RON per the manual and the S cannot be far off, actually guessing it is the same. The manual says you can run 95 RON, but I like to think that I could hear a slight knock at higher revs, so I started juicing things up with booster in the countryside.

Hi do you have the link to where you got the new steering wheel?

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

I got it on eBay

What are the torque specs in newton-meters?

@TommyLGarage

2 жыл бұрын

“Tight enough” :)

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

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

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

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

@TommyLGarage

11 ай бұрын

eBay

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

@TommyLGarage

11 ай бұрын

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

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

Do you recall where you ordered the steering wheel?

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

eBay

Where did you buy the new wheel?

@TommyLGarage

3 жыл бұрын

eBay

Would this work with the newest steering wheel too

@TommyLGarage

10 ай бұрын

Yes should be identical

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

@TommyLGarage

2 жыл бұрын

It’s any number from a 991.2 car

Can’t believe how easy it is.

@TommyLGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Super easy

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

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Do you have a link to your steering wheel and air bag?

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

It was found on eBay

Can you swap the 957 cayenne steering wheel for one of these ??

@TommyLGarage

2 жыл бұрын

From what I understand yes.

This does so much to look and feel of 971

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

I have the same older sport wheel in my cayenne. So can I swap to this new wheel w/o any added module/coding? Is it really just new wheel and airbag?

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

Yes that’s it. As long as there are no buttons

@nickg8985

Жыл бұрын

@@TommyLGarage thanks. I do have the paddles. Do you know if I need anything else for that to make it work in the swap?

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@nickg8985 as far as I know it should work fine

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 жыл бұрын

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

@mitchlewis535

2 жыл бұрын

@@TommyLGarage Thanks Tommy. That helped!

@TommyLGarage

2 жыл бұрын

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

@mitchlewis535

2 жыл бұрын

@@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!

Hey! Can you do this on a 2015/991.1 turbo ?

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

Yes

no need to program air bag with computer?

@TommyLGarage

2 жыл бұрын

No; plug and play

These are the lit situations for the drops to

@TommyLGarage

2 жыл бұрын

:)

Hey Tommy do you mind sharing how much the wheel and airbag cost? Looking around now and it looks to be about 2-2.5k all in for both?

@mohibzafar4585

Жыл бұрын

If we are talking dollars That’s pretty expensive. I got mine for about 40% of it. But do keep in mind its not original its aftermarket. It feels pretty good. Lets see how it holds up over time.

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

Wheel:$600 and airbag $300

@superman8458

11 ай бұрын

@@TommyLGaragehi Tommy, might I ask where I can get it in the US😊

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

@TommyLGarage

3 ай бұрын

It’s just an oem 991.2 steering wheel

@MK2VRsick

3 ай бұрын

@@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 ай бұрын

@@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 ай бұрын

@@TommyLGarage Wonderful, thanks!

does the launch control work well?

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

No launch control in a manual

@williamchen9318

Жыл бұрын

​@@TommyLGaragemy car also changed steering wheel, but launch ctrl not work, I have to go dealer to programming

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

@TommyLGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Haha

Does this throw any codes that needs to be cleared?

@TommyLGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Nope. Zero.

@jklok

3 жыл бұрын

@@TommyLGarage awesome thanks! This is definitely on my upgrade list.

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.

Did you sell this car?

@TommyLGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I did

Looks great! I’ve got a 981 Boxster S with the ugly stock steering wheel, so let me know if you’d like to sell me your old wheel.

@TommyLGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Already sold sorry

@lleealaap

3 жыл бұрын

@@TommyLGarage no worries- thanks!

What kind of ratchet is that please?

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

I linked it for you in the video description

I just done this but horn goes off randomly. Exact same steering wheel

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

Make sure the plugs are tight and make sure the inner metal piece is not screwed in too tight (the one with the springs)

@youloveit1

Жыл бұрын

Seems it's quite sensitive. Slight nudge it goes off. Screws seem fine

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

@TommyLGarage

Жыл бұрын

The new one is so amazing

@AV-sf5xq

Жыл бұрын

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

Curious if you plan on selling? I am interested in your old wheel..

@TommyLGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Already sold

@babyyoda8195

3 жыл бұрын

@@TommyLGarage You sold the car?