Momo Mod 08 picture for reference
06-15-2009, 05:25 PM
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Momo Mod 08 picture for reference
For those that are interested in how various steering wheels look in a 911, this is one that I had not seen pictured in a 911 before, the Momo Mod 08.
Basically, I believe this wheel is similar in design to the Mod 07 (which looks more like a Prototipo with lots of dish). I wanted a wheel with lots of dish (or a regular wheel with a big spacer) as I wanted considerably more room for my legs under the wheel. I could only find the Mod 07 in suede, which I did not want, but I found the Mod 08 available in leather as well as suede (I believe the 07 was available this way once too, but I was unable to find it now…)
Anyway, my car is laid up while I do a suspension pan replacement, so I have not driven with the new wheel yet, but sitting behind it, it certainly is more comfortable for me. It is a 350 mm wheel and the top edge of the tach is obscured from my driving position and anything after 60 mph on the speedo? Well, forget it! Other than that, I really like it.
One other aspect that I liked when I unpacked the wheel was the thickness and contour of the parts that connect the rim and spokes – very comfortable for hooking one’s thumb over.
Basically, I believe this wheel is similar in design to the Mod 07 (which looks more like a Prototipo with lots of dish). I wanted a wheel with lots of dish (or a regular wheel with a big spacer) as I wanted considerably more room for my legs under the wheel. I could only find the Mod 07 in suede, which I did not want, but I found the Mod 08 available in leather as well as suede (I believe the 07 was available this way once too, but I was unable to find it now…)
Anyway, my car is laid up while I do a suspension pan replacement, so I have not driven with the new wheel yet, but sitting behind it, it certainly is more comfortable for me. It is a 350 mm wheel and the top edge of the tach is obscured from my driving position and anything after 60 mph on the speedo? Well, forget it! Other than that, I really like it.
One other aspect that I liked when I unpacked the wheel was the thickness and contour of the parts that connect the rim and spokes – very comfortable for hooking one’s thumb over.
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06-15-2009, 06:09 PM
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VERY NICE! I like the deep dish. It's really helpful in spirited driving/driving on the track. You're gonna appreciate it. And it's a nice look on these classic cars.
I like the 350mm. Without power steering, it makes negotiating parking lots a little tougher, but the car handles better for me at speed and on the track. Mine doesn't block the tach/speedo but I'm short so that helps.
In the spirit of the thread, here's what my Sparco 345 looks like... nearly the same wheel but with solid spokes.
I like the 350mm. Without power steering, it makes negotiating parking lots a little tougher, but the car handles better for me at speed and on the track. Mine doesn't block the tach/speedo but I'm short so that helps.
In the spirit of the thread, here's what my Sparco 345 looks like... nearly the same wheel but with solid spokes.
06-16-2009, 09:36 AM
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Wow, that Sparco wheel really is similar! Thank you for the feedback, I am looking forward to the driving experience with it. My clutch leg now does not have to "work around" the bottom of the wheel.
