The 4.8iS steering wheel is a great looking wheel, nice and modern. But it does lack thickness. You are better off keeping everything as is but just send out your steering wheel to get it recovered. I use Dallas Custom Steering Wheels. They are one of the best and their pricing is very competitive. I've had them do my Cooper JCW, 996TT, E55, and M3. Hit up Don, tell him Lee sent you. He will make the steering wheel to your exact specifications. He was 40% cheaper than other places I've used and the quality was as good or better.

For example here is what I ordered for my 996TT:
Tri-Tone - Solid Black Leather Lower, Suede Upper, Perforated Leather Sides
Silver Stitching
Added Thickness 1/8" all the way around
Horizontal Panel Cuts
Orange Leather Motorsport Ring at 12:00

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