Thought I'd give you a bit of background before posing my question. My test drive featured a sports wheel, however my car is not equipped with that option, in retrospect its one of the things I should have insisted on but at the time I was satisfied with the deal given to me on the car. The standard multi-function wheel is fine, but I prefer the feeling of the sports wheel, not to mention I've got long legs so the smaller diameter does help some in entry/exit of the car. Also I don't have PCM or any of the buttons on the wheel so giving up the multi-function has no negative effects on the car's setup.

I've set a self imposed budget of ~$2,000 for myself for some interior/aesthetic upgrades. Getting a new steering wheel is the only must have and I am currently debating between the smooth leather sports wheel ~$700, or the XPA ~$1400. Either way I'd be purchasing the round leatherette/airbag adding an additional $4-500 to the cost. The leather sports wheel would better match my interior as I do not have full leather, but the XPA just seems somehow "beefier" in all the pictures I've seen. My test drive was with the leather sports wheel so I know I like the feel.

#1: Do you think the XPA wheel is worth the cost? I'm planning to spend about $2,000 on interior upgrades and if I go with the XPA +airbag that fits the bill.

#2: If you think the XPA is overkill and the smooth leather sports wheel is more than adequate, What other "inexpensive" options would you consider adding to the car? I've been looking at things like red seat belts, short shifter, clear side markers etc.

Any help is appreciated, Thanks,

Bruce

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Flyboy

Is there any way to add the sports wheel to a Tiptronic car, somehow I have not come across a Cayman with the sports wheel and Tip.

Blitz, for me it's a no brainer. I'd choose option two. More bang for the buck and more things to tinker with = more fun. =)

I have the smooth leather sport steering wheel (not XPA) and looked at the pictures of the two wheels side-by-side. For me, I couldn't justify the increase in cost for the XPA for the possible marginal increase in comfort. I just can't imagine it's that noticeable.

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Yeah there definately is, I keep finding sports wheels for tips in my search for one for manual. Not sure if I'm supposed to post ebay links, but if you do an ebay search for "Porsche 987 Tip Steering" you'll find some. I believe the part number for the tip sports wheels is 997.347.804.40 "XXX" where XXX determines the color/trim. I believe "FOA" is code for black leather. Just a forewarning that the part # could be wrong, just is what I came across during my searching.

Thanks for the response genxr, I'm having those feelings as well, kind of like "how much better can leather really feel for $700?"

When I get back I am going to let Eric Have fun now that we have the Dupont codes on my wheels inside and out. Side scoops and mirrors in th same color as
The wheels Greg selling Cargarphic has some pretty wild body works

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