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sterring wheel options?
Hi.. I'm thinking about changing my steering wheel to something a little smaller in diameter...
I know, I know... but it will never be in concourse shape anyway... Do you have any suggestions on what would fit? Thanks, robert. |
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The PO put a MOMO wheel on mine..it's quite a bit smaller than stock from what I can tell.
The thing is, he put an extension on it...made of wood (with black tape over it)! It has holes drilled out for the attachment bolts, with a plastic cover where the horn is. Quite cheezy. I bought a new part for the column end/horn button, but have been too chicken to do much serious thinking about getting it to fit.
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I just installed a Momo wheel on my car. They have two different sizes, either 350mm (13.7 in.) or 320mm (12.6 in.). I put in a 350mm Monte Carlo. It is smaller than the stock wheel and allows me to get in and out of the car a little easier. (I'm 6'2")
Just make sure that you get the proper hub adapter for a 914. Everything is available here at Pelican. |
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Put on a 350 mm wheel. hub adapter and wheel should run you about $200-$300. If you find a used wheel, (lots of them on e-bay) be sure it will have the right bolt pattern to match a Momo hub. I had a Dino wheel once and finding a hub that fit their pattern was a pain.
the various Momo hubs are available here on PP.
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A really nice, correct "vintage" looking wheel is the Momo Prototipo. Wayne did a group-buy/special on them recently, and may have some left.
If not, the Mod.07 is very similar.
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I put a 350 Momo on. Got it off Ebay for $67. Nice wheel too! Then ordered the adapter from my local body shop for $50. Installs real easy. The smaller wheel sure gave the car a "quicker" feel when turning.
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01-06-2003, 01:37 PM
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wow! 50 for an adapter...
the ones i've seen were triple that... can they order me one, too? I wonder if any of the local body shops will order one for me.. are the 320mm too small? look funny? |
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I found some places charge an arm & a leg for those adapters. It's been a year & a 1/2 but I don't think they went up that much. Check a local BIG body & custom shop that deals in Momo.
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well, I think that's my problem... i do have the strength of a couple-a-few people... that's why i need a smaller wheel to help me get in & out of the car.
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Here's my wheel... it's a Momo Prototypo look-a-like
suede with 90mm deepdish Has momo bolt patern IIRC I paid $80 for the wheel and $40 for the hub (both new) Cheers, Jeroen |
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Hey Jeroen, I bet it makes your desk turn great!
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you bet! I'm sitting at the dinnertable all night making "vrooom vrooom" sounds
Cheers, Jeroen
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that's great wheel.. i really like it.. i'm going to have to start looking for one... i can't acess ebay from work (sigh).. and i don't think i can acceess momo's website from work...
so i may call a few body shops around here to see what they can do.
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I agree Momo prototipo is a cool look. Mine came with a small Dino wheel (I have yet to see it anywhere else) so I'll just keep that one. I wish I could get a suede wheel cover for it though
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ok.. so if I buy a 914 momo adapter, will it fit just about any momo steering wheel?
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According to the rep I spoke to today you need to fit the adapter to the wheel! Check with an outlet for Momo to see what goes with what.
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ok.. maybe i have my terms confused... do i need a hub adapter or a hub?
adapter fits between existing 914 hub and new momo wheel.. right? or i'd have to replace existing hub with new hub?
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You will need an adapter to fit on the existing hub.
At least, that's what I was told & did. I looked at Ebay and found a wheel that I liked & fit my price range. There were alot of wheels to choose from. Then I went to the body shop/Momo rep and he matched the wheel with the hub adapter by the #'s on the wheel. Piece of cake! bruce
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Now it all makes sense, a steering wheel at the dinner table, cup holders in your car...
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"...so if I buy a 914 momo adapter, will it fit just about any momo steering wheel?..."
Yep, every momo-wheel, every sparco-wheel, every OMP-wheel and a lot of other types of aftermarket wheels (as long as they have the momo-style bolt patern) Cheers, Jeroen
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