After some major service done by Brad Mayuer and fixing my brake light switch, I thought it was time to do something more fun and finally took the time to install a LeCarra steering wheel ebay purchase that's been sitting on the shelf next to the silver gauge rings I got from Spunone awhile back. (You can also see my ashtray -> cupholder a la Garold)
What's this about a cupholder? I'm forever chained to a water bottle and an ashtry turned into a cup/water bottle holder would be my ideal 914 modification! Tell me more
Allen
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The feel of this wheel is way more comfortable than the stock wheel. The greater amount of padding over stock gives it better grip and cushion. (The stock wheel always felt like it had sharp edges to me. The smaller diameter lets me get in and out without rubbing my legs against it, and I'm not that big a guy at 5'11 1/2" and 200 pounds. (Damn that missing half an inch and that extra 1 pound. Hmm, and those other missing 2 inches come to think of it. ))

I have two questions about the steering wheel install. First, in order to get the wheel all the way onto the shaft, I had to pop off a retaining clip that seemed to keep the stock wheel from going too far on the shaft. I then ended up using that clip as a shim between the big nut and the washer. Is this okay or am I asking for something to break?

Also, I've "disrupted service" of my turn signal cancellation. I figure it's the orientation of the plastic part attached to the bottom of the hub adapter. Can someone tell me what the orientation of that piece should be to hit the turn signal cancel switch?

Thanks!

What's this about a cupholder? I'm forever chained to a water bottle and an ashtry turned into a cup/water bottle holder would be my ideal 914 modification! Tell me more
Allen