Steering Wheel Choices
07-31-2006, 07:35 PM
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Steering Wheel Choices
I'm looking to get a new steering wheel and wanted hear and see about some of the options.
Give me your opinions on what I should get.
Pics are good too!
Give me your opinions on what I should get.
Pics are good too!
07-31-2006, 10:15 PM
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Funny you should bring this up. I am about to put this brand new (never installed) MOMO Runner wheel on the "For Sale" forum.
I'm offering it to Rennlist members at $200 (the minimum bid I'll take on eBay) before it goes to eBay. No hub adapter. The wheel is 360mm (won't obscure instruments) with a nice OEM look.
I'm offering it to Rennlist members at $200 (the minimum bid I'll take on eBay) before it goes to eBay. No hub adapter. The wheel is 360mm (won't obscure instruments) with a nice OEM look.
07-31-2006, 11:12 PM
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The MOMO Club 4 that is in my sig picture is for sale. This is a SUPER nice wheel that was too nice for my track car, hence my thread about a month ago about my suede wheel. I can send you pics of the momo.
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08-01-2006, 01:14 AM
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I would avoid anything suede.. the wheel on my car is partial suede and its worn to hell.
I love the Momo Proto-tipo like whats on XSboosts car.. i havent changed my Momo wheel yet because its got sentinmental value
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I love the Momo Proto-tipo like whats on XSboosts car.. i havent changed my Momo wheel yet because its got sentinmental value
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08-01-2006, 03:11 AM
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I recently got a Sparco 323. I love sparco products, and I love the wheel. Search for pics of it in my car, or I'll post em later, I'm not on the PC with the pics.
http://sparcousa.com/psteering_comp.asp?id=274
http://sparcousa.com/psteering_comp.asp?id=274
08-01-2006, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Geo
The wheel is 360mm (won't obscure instruments) with a nice OEM look.
08-01-2006, 09:06 AM
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....having computer probs- didn't realize what had been posted & what had not- trying to edit now...
Stock is 380mm & the standard Momo size is 350mm- the next size down is often 300mm, which I think would be way too small since the turn signal switch, etc, would stick out too far- the 350mm makes the steering a touch heavier too- less leverage- really feels good IMO- Some wheels are made in 340 & 335, etc- I think down to ~330mm should be ok, but hard to say unless you see it in person- 350 is great though...
I LOVE my Momo Competition- slightly fatter grip than some of the more popular Momo's, like Monte Carlo, etc- definately thicker than stock- I just think it looks really nice & it happened to be one of the cheapest. There was a recent thread on 968CS/930 wheels & I've been told they're pretty thick too- should be 350mm size, but trying to confirm that now- only prob w/them is the price. I only paid $160 for the Momo + $60 for hub adapter (Vertex), but that was a few years ago.
Sorry for the crappy looking interior- was in the middle of some projects when I took that- actually, I still am....
I eliminated my horn ring to use as a spacer, to keep from hitting the windshield wipers accidentally- it was 5mm & I added it to a standard 15mm spacer for 20mm total. PLUS, I painted the allen heads black to match- I think it looks a little cleaner this way, but other's may disagree... It's hard to see the black bolts in my pics- I can get better ones if anyone wants...
In the pics below, I'd already pulled the 20mm worth of spacers & added a 25.4mm LTB spacer. You can see how far away the wheel is from the turn signal stalk- no prob w/hitting accidentally the wipers anymore- of course, the turn signal switch is starting to get a hair far away...
Stock is 380mm & the standard Momo size is 350mm- the next size down is often 300mm, which I think would be way too small since the turn signal switch, etc, would stick out too far- the 350mm makes the steering a touch heavier too- less leverage- really feels good IMO- Some wheels are made in 340 & 335, etc- I think down to ~330mm should be ok, but hard to say unless you see it in person- 350 is great though...
I LOVE my Momo Competition- slightly fatter grip than some of the more popular Momo's, like Monte Carlo, etc- definately thicker than stock- I just think it looks really nice & it happened to be one of the cheapest. There was a recent thread on 968CS/930 wheels & I've been told they're pretty thick too- should be 350mm size, but trying to confirm that now- only prob w/them is the price. I only paid $160 for the Momo + $60 for hub adapter (Vertex), but that was a few years ago.
Sorry for the crappy looking interior- was in the middle of some projects when I took that- actually, I still am....
I eliminated my horn ring to use as a spacer, to keep from hitting the windshield wipers accidentally- it was 5mm & I added it to a standard 15mm spacer for 20mm total. PLUS, I painted the allen heads black to match- I think it looks a little cleaner this way, but other's may disagree... It's hard to see the black bolts in my pics- I can get better ones if anyone wants...
In the pics below, I'd already pulled the 20mm worth of spacers & added a 25.4mm LTB spacer. You can see how far away the wheel is from the turn signal stalk- no prob w/hitting accidentally the wipers anymore- of course, the turn signal switch is starting to get a hair far away...
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08-01-2006, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Robby
I LOVE my Momo Competition- it's a little fatter than some of the more popular momo's, like the Monte Carlo, etc, & it's also cheaper for some reason & it's my favorite for looks- otherwise, a 968CS/930 wheel would be nice & a recent thread about those has me considering one, actually, although it's a LOT pricier- I paid $160 or $165 for my Competition from Vertex + $60 for the hub adapter, but it was a few years back. Several cool things about it- first, being smaller than stock, it makes the steering feel a touch heavier- this goes w/any smaller than stock wheel. Also, it's fatter than stock grip & feels AWESOME! Plus, it's not too small, so it looks right & you can see the gauges, etc... Also, using evne the smallest spacer will keep you from accidentally activating the wipers w/your nuckles... BTW- just FYI- stock wheels are 380mm- most standard sized Momo's, Sparcos, & Dinos are 350mm, although you can find some models in 340, etc...
I have the optional smaller wheel. It's 363mm rather than the 380mm. I wanted to get something close to that, since I like the size. 350mm will probably be fine if not better.
What you mention about the wipers, does the momo hub push the wheel farther back from the stock position. I want to keep it as close to the stock position as possible since I like it.
08-01-2006, 09:29 AM
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Matt, There is a place in Elmhurst I think that has some wheels in stock. Call them to see before you go. And good timing. I was thinking about a wheel too. What is the stock size wheel?
Here they are;
Illusions Auto Accessories
79-01 Queens Blvd.
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Phone: 718-476-9696
Fax: 718-476-0842
Here they are;
Illusions Auto Accessories
79-01 Queens Blvd.
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Phone: 718-476-9696
Fax: 718-476-0842