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Which MOMO wheel to buy?, Need an upgrade... |
AZ914 |
Nov 3 2003, 05:02 PM
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914 Dumbass Group: Members Posts: 1,461 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson Member No.: 98 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I've been looking at some of the MOMO steering wheels and really like the look of the MOMO Competition. It is a 13.5" wheel but is a little 'fat'. Just wondering if anyone is running with this wheel and if I'll have a problem viewing the guages with a fatter wheel like this...
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machina |
Nov 3 2003, 05:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 |
For the racecar, I like the type 07 prototipo. The suede finish won't slip in your hands and the dish puts the rim back in the right spot.
Also, this wheel is basically the same one used by porsche in many factory built racecars. To me it just looks right. The newer wheels in our older cars just look out of place IMO. dave Attached image(s) |
MarkV |
Nov 3 2003, 05:21 PM
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Fear the Jack Stands Group: Members Posts: 1,493 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson, AZ Member No.: 154 Region Association: None |
Jason,
Did you get your car back? How does it run? I have a Dino that looks similar to the MoMo Prototipo for sale. I have the adaptor for it & a Porsche emblem horn button. I think the retro style wheels look good in a 914. The modern wheels are nice but don't look quite right in a old car. |
AZ914 |
Nov 3 2003, 05:32 PM
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914 Dumbass Group: Members Posts: 1,461 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson Member No.: 98 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Mark,
Just cleaning out the gas tank (rust problem), then I'm good to go. Do you have a pic of that Dino? Re: new-vs-old style: I agree, an ultra-modern wheel would look out of place on the car. I thought the competition still maintained some of that 'older' look while adding some comfort with the wider grip etc.. Point taken however...! |
SirAndy |
Nov 3 2003, 05:39 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(AZ914 @ Nov 3 2003, 03:02 PM) Just wondering if anyone is running with this wheel and if I'll have a problem viewing the guages with a fatter wheel like this... i'm not running THIS wheel but i have a old-style Momo of the same size. if you have a stock steering wheel now, yes, visibility of the gauges is bad. you'll end up turning most gauges. if you already have a small one and you're just wondering about the thicker wheel, i don't think that'll make much of a difference. Andy |
smrz914 |
Nov 3 2003, 06:04 PM
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Soon to be brightening the life of the person behind you. Group: Members Posts: 456 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Pleasant Hill, CA or Chico, CA Member No.: 596 |
I love my MOMO Race wheel. It looks so much better and the style and the fact that it is "fat" outweigh the fact that it might block the gages a little. If you need to turn the gages, wouldn't that just be cool. Well it's one mans opinion. The feel is that you want and the fatness has a lot to do with the feel.
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MarkV |
Nov 3 2003, 06:08 PM
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Fear the Jack Stands Group: Members Posts: 1,493 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson, AZ Member No.: 154 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(AZ914 @ Nov 3 2003, 03:32 PM) Mark, Do you have a pic of that Dino? Jason, Looks like this only with a black center. Still kind of fat, does work better with the gauges turned. Attached image(s) |
JWest |
Nov 3 2003, 07:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 97 Region Association: None |
I've got the MOMO Competition - the little dots in the leather give it more grip than a smooth wheel and it feels really nice.
The view of the gauges stinks, but that's the price you pay for a non-stock wheel unless you space the wheel closer to you. Too dark to get a pic tonight (and it won't come out well with the lighting in my garage) but I can probably take a pic tomorrow if you want it. |
madd_dogg_914 |
Nov 4 2003, 12:25 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 480 Joined: 30-March 03 From: Vacaville, CA Member No.: 497 Region Association: Northern California |
Here is a picture of the MOMO Competition. I must say that I LOVE this wheel. The textured leather matches the interior really well. It looks stock and aftermarket at the same time. Hands down best interior upgrade I have done.
-Chris (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-2-1049038015.jpg) |
AZ914 |
Nov 4 2003, 09:09 AM
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914 Dumbass Group: Members Posts: 1,461 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson Member No.: 98 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Thanks for the info and pics.
Chris: The wheel does look sweet. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Too bad on the guages but what the heck.. I could always spin'em.. BTW.. nice sub. Thanks all... |
Ferg |
Nov 4 2003, 09:18 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
I put the regular prototipo in mine and like the looks.
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andys |
Nov 4 2003, 12:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
All,
What are the diameters of the steering wheels are you guys/gals are running? Where are the dash covers available that I see in some of the ric's (Ferg)? Andy |
Ferg |
Nov 4 2003, 01:10 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
I "think" my wheel was a 13.5 as well. As far as the dash cover, can't help you, it came with the car, it had the PO initials sewn into it above the glove box, took a razor to the stitching in the hotel room on the way back from CA to CO. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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aufaber |
Nov 4 2003, 01:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 7-April 03 From: Huntington Beach, CA Member No.: 525 |
QUOTE(andys @ Nov 4 2003, 10:48 AM) Where are the dash covers available that I see in some of the ric's (Ferg)? Andy I know you can get them from Kragen.. or was it pepboys.. either way you can order a 914 dash cover.. I know Jeff got one from them.. who knows where it went when he didn't the custom dash.. I think Bill got it. -Aaron G> |
jnp914 |
Nov 4 2003, 01:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 19-August 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 1,046 |
I am using a 320mm black leather rimmed Momo now, I don't remember the model number but I do not see it on any of the web sites so I guess it has been discontinued. It blocks the upper range of all three dials.
While I like the smaller diameter, I much prefer the Prototipo, even with its 350mm diameter, and I probably will install one as the last item in the conversion to full track car. |
VegasRacer |
Nov 4 2003, 02:08 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,624 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None |
This one works great for me.
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Jeroen |
Nov 4 2003, 02:47 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
QUOTE(andys @ Nov 4 2003, 08:48 PM) What are the diameters of the steering wheels are you guys/gals are running? 350 mm I've got the "competition" in my 911 The perforated leather looks nice and the thicker grip is nice as well Got a Prototipo style deepdish wheel waiting to go into the 914 cheers, Jeroen |
Curvie Roadlover |
Nov 4 2003, 06:14 PM
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Two trunks are better than one! Group: Members Posts: 2,025 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 42 |
Here's mine. I like the extra room it gives me for getting in and out of the car. There was a post a while back about turning the gauges for better visibility. It was mentioned that turning the speedo causes premature wear on the cable. This seems to make sense because the angle that the cable attaches to the gauge is fixed (unlike the tach) and could cause binding. When I read that I promptly straightened my speedo back to straight upright. Just something to think about before you turn the speedo for better visibility (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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Curvie Roadlover |
Nov 4 2003, 06:15 PM
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Two trunks are better than one! Group: Members Posts: 2,025 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 42 |
oops, here's the pic
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robby750 |
Nov 4 2003, 09:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 646 Joined: 6-April 03 From: Lexington, Ky Member No.: 521 Region Association: South East States |
I like any Momo. They quality is great. I bought this model (Jackie Stewart Signature) in 1986 and it holding up well.
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