New steering boxes for Porsche classics: passion meets perfection

Driving a Porsche is more than getting from A to B. It is emotion. It is a promise that begins with turning the key, firing up the engine and first contact with the steering wheel. A Porsche should steer tight, direct and reliable, as if the car is reading your mind even before you move your hands.

But what happens when that feeling slowly fades? When the precision wears off, the steering wheel feels fuzzy or there is play? For many Porsche classics - such as the 964, 993, 997, 987 and Boxster - is revision often no longer a safe option. The quality of old steering boxes and parts has simply deteriorated too far in recent decades.

At Car Elect in Zeewolde we decided that this should not be the end of the story. On the contrary: we saw a challenge in it. That is why we are developing fully new wheelhouses, through redevelopment and reverse engineering. No compromises, but solutions that bring the soul of the classic back to life.

Why we make new wheelhouses

A Porsche classic car is more than a car - it is heritage on wheels. But heritage requires care and respect. For years, overhaul was the way to breathe new life into steering boxes. Yet we increasingly noticed that the parts used to do so were of too poor quality. Overhauling would become a risk. And we believe that a Porsche should never be a risk.

So we chose a different path. We decided not to repair the wheelhouse, but to recreate it. With reverse engineering we scrutinize every detail: dimensions, tooth profiles, materials, clearances. We analyze, reconstruct and improve where necessary. Not to make something else, but to bring the original back to life in a new, reliable form.

The air-cooled legends: 964 & 993

The 964 and 993 are often cited as the last true air-cooled icons. They are known for their pure driving feel, mechanical honesty and direct contact with the road. Exactly that makes them beloved by enthusiasts worldwide.

And we wanted to preserve exactly that feeling. That is why we developed new wheelhouses for the 964 and 993. Steering boxes that are so faithful to the original that the difference is imperceptible in practice. We have kept the minimal deviations that were technically necessary so subtle that they are not noticeable.

The result? A Porsche 964 or 993 that again steers like it came from the factory yesterday - tight, direct and confident.

997, 987 & Boxster: variable steering ratio reborn

With the arrival of the 997, 987 and Boxster, Porsche brought a new challenge: variable steering ratio. A clever technology that makes the car more playful in the city and razor-sharp at high speeds. But also a system much more complex than the steering boxes of the generation before.

For us, this was no reason to stop at revision. We completely redesigned the variable steering ratio. That meant in-depth research, extensive testing procedures and a lot of engineering refinement.

The result is worth noting: completely new wheelhouses that bring back the dynamics and precision of the original models. They steer light and agile when needed, and, on the contrary, provide stability and confidence at high speed. In short: exactly as a Porsche classic is meant to be.

More than technology: pure experience

At Auto Elect, our work is not just about gears, bearings or test benches. Of course, technology is our foundation. But what really matters is experience. It's about that one moment when a Porsche driver gets back in the car, takes the wheel in his hands and thinks at the first turn: yes, this is it again.

That smile, that trust, that connection between man and machine - that's what we do it for. Every classic wheelhouse that leaves our workshop should not only be technically correct, but also emotionally correct. Because a Porsche should not only drive, a Porsche should touch.

Why choose Auto Elect?

• Completely new steering boxes for 964, 993, 997, 987 and Boxster.
• Reverse engineering instead of revision.
• Reliability and durability: ready for many new adventures.
• Passion for Porsche: we work with love for both the brand and the rider.
• Experience as a starting point: the steering feel is always central.

Drive your classic the way it was meant to be driven

Whether you cherish an air-cooled 964 or use a 987 for long drives on winding roads, your Porsche deserves a steering rack that preserves its soul. At Auto Elect, we'll make sure your classic steers the way it was once intended - tight, direct and confident.

👉 Contact us and find out how your Porsche can come back to life.