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10-14-2004, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by redidrum
Jim, I've always enjoyed the way the wood fuse box drops and needs an extra hand to hold up when I'm pulling a fuse. They must've had a Lager Drinking Carpenter on call. I must be missing a velcro type hold strap. That is coming soon. I like wood. My grandpa was a logger.,
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Stick a 9" length of 1/4" dowel in your glovebox (or tuck into the fuse panel) - it works perfectly to prop up that cover while you are standing on your head - trying to unravel the electrical mysteries of the universe ...
10-14-2004, 02:44 PM
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The wood floorboard I suspect is an excellent sound and electrical insulator. One could use dynamat with a fiberglass or CF sandwitch, but at what cost?
10-14-2004, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim bailey - 928 International
Redidrum..........." I like wood. My grandpa was a logger" is that not like saying , I like deer my grandpa was a hunter ? 
I too like the look of fine hardwood I just think it is out of place in a 928 far better as the stock of a nice long gun. And no I am not a "tree hugger" which should be no surprise to anyone.
I too like the look of fine hardwood I just think it is out of place in a 928 far better as the stock of a nice long gun. And no I am not a "tree hugger" which should be no surprise to anyone.
10-14-2004, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by redidrum
Thanks Everyone,
I like the Gretch Ajusa, Big Dave Momo and the 930 OEM Wheel. I'll sit on it until after the Holidays. I'm 928 Intl Poor now since buying the new Twist wheels. Okay. No wood in the Cockpit!
Ron
I like the Gretch Ajusa, Big Dave Momo and the 930 OEM Wheel. I'll sit on it until after the Holidays. I'm 928 Intl Poor now since buying the new Twist wheels. Okay. No wood in the Cockpit!
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930 Wheel all the way, by the way...
10-14-2004, 08:47 PM
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On modern cars I don't like any steering wheels with metal spokes exposed. It's ia step back into the 70ies where safety wasn't very advanced. It is not uncommon in non-airbag cars that the head touches the steering wheel in a bad crash. Would you prefer the marks of metal spokes on your forehead, or the marks of a foam and leather covered wheel?
Here is another way of looking at it: If you hit something at 35mph, your car gets stopped by the impact, How fast does your body continue to move? The answer is: 35mph, until the safety belt holds you. Since there is no belt on your head, the head will swing forward, only slightly reducing its speed. It it hits the steering wheel's metal spokes at, say, 30mph, the word "painful" will have a new dimension for you.
Yet another way to look at this: Would you voluntarily jump from a 30 feet hight building? Why not? Is it because you'd hit the ground at about 35mph? Now, what if there was a steering wheel with metal spokes you could jump onto? Wouldn't that make it a lot more attractive to jump? Not.
Here is another way of looking at it: If you hit something at 35mph, your car gets stopped by the impact, How fast does your body continue to move? The answer is: 35mph, until the safety belt holds you. Since there is no belt on your head, the head will swing forward, only slightly reducing its speed. It it hits the steering wheel's metal spokes at, say, 30mph, the word "painful" will have a new dimension for you.
Yet another way to look at this: Would you voluntarily jump from a 30 feet hight building? Why not? Is it because you'd hit the ground at about 35mph? Now, what if there was a steering wheel with metal spokes you could jump onto? Wouldn't that make it a lot more attractive to jump? Not.
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10-14-2004, 08:53 PM
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Ron - Keep in mind that you will need an adapter for almost ANY non-928 wheel!
MOMO USED to make one - but IIRC, they stopped...928Spec had some a few months back, tho..I've seen other makes that were a piece of JUNQUE!...just something to keep in mind.
MOMO USED to make one - but IIRC, they stopped...928Spec had some a few months back, tho..I've seen other makes that were a piece of JUNQUE!...just something to keep in mind.
10-14-2004, 08:57 PM
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Nicole,
Okay, I understand... It's not how cool it looks, but, how functional it is in a crash? The 930s wheel does look quite good for looking good and padding my handsomeness. Stll thinking about my choices.
Thank You,
Ron
Okay, I understand... It's not how cool it looks, but, how functional it is in a crash? The 930s wheel does look quite good for looking good and padding my handsomeness. Stll thinking about my choices.
Thank You,
Ron
10-14-2004, 09:43 PM
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My personal choice would be the 930 wheel. I once test drove a car that had it, and it felt great! It also looks very much like it belongs to the car...
10-14-2004, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Nicole
On modern cars I don't like any steering wheels with metal spokes exposed. I......
Here is another way of looking at it: If you hit something at 35mph, you r car gets stopped by the impact, How fast does your body continue to move? The answer is: 35mph, until the safety belt holds you. Since there is no belt on your head, the head will swing forward, only slightly reducing its speed. It it hits the steering wheel's metal spokes at, say, 30mph, the word "painful" will have a new dimension for you........
Here is another way of looking at it: If you hit something at 35mph, you r car gets stopped by the impact, How fast does your body continue to move? The answer is: 35mph, until the safety belt holds you. Since there is no belt on your head, the head will swing forward, only slightly reducing its speed. It it hits the steering wheel's metal spokes at, say, 30mph, the word "painful" will have a new dimension for you........
Well, if your belts grip and head hits the metal on the "momo" type wheels, i think you have bigger problems. Dale Earnhart comes to mind.
Another spin. Since the momo wheels are so much smaller, you actually have less of a chance contacting them.
I have a MOMO Fighter in my car, similar to Daves except the center horn piece isnt round...it adds a nice look to the wheel IMHO
10-15-2004, 12:34 AM
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Momo Horn Pad. Priceless.
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Gotta love those Race Track paddock stores.
Didn't even know anyone stocked the Momo Horn pads.
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Gotta love those Race Track paddock stores.
Didn't even know anyone stocked the Momo Horn pads.
10-15-2004, 01:00 AM
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I'm leaning towards a MOMO for the 944 - the models with the sqared-off bottoms would help with leg-room on the earlier interior models. I like the feel of the 3-spoke in the 944 - it's a little smaller and thicker than the one in my 911 - and may swap it. I believe the 911 wheel is 380mm while the 944 is 350mm - what's the spec on the 930S?
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