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Opinions on MOMO wheels...
I absolutely love the old-style MOMO Corse Volante wheel... but I'm not sure how it would look in a 944 (it looks like it would be at home in a 356 or a 550!).
 I dunno. Do you guys think it would look okay in a 944? Or do you think I would be better off going with the new-style Corse  the Monte Carlo  or the Competition  Do any of you have momo wheels in your car? Can I see how they look?
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11-14-2005, 12:25 PM
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I've been thinking about getting the new-style Corse. More recently, I've been thinking about getting a D-shaped wheel to increase leg room, but I think it would look bad too.
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11-14-2005, 12:40 PM
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i had the second one in mine, except i had a carbon-fiber overlay on the center, when i had it and loved. when i sold the car i kept the wheel and its now in my rx7. it feels tiny compaired to the original.
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11-14-2005, 12:41 PM
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Yeah, I've decided that the monte carlo looks too cheap (it probably does look better in person, though)
Do you think the Volante would look weird in a 944?
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11-14-2005, 12:52 PM
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i like the very first one, personally.
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11-14-2005, 12:57 PM
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RE: monte carlo It looks nice on the 944, at least I thought so. It is cheaper than most of the other MOMO wheels. I liked mine, if not for the air bag issue, I'd still be using it.
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I like the fighter.
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11-14-2005, 01:13 PM
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I thought about the Fighter with wood trim for my 944 for awhile... I decided that it looks too futuristic for the early 944 dash
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11-14-2005, 01:21 PM
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I think the Monte Carlo would look best in the 944.....
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I have a Monte Carlo but I think it's going to end up in Michele's Corrado (was in my old Scirocco until I sold it) yes it is very basic looking but I like it, it's minimalist and purposeful. Feels nice too.
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My 84 with the Monte Carlo..Thanks Ferrara Racing!!!
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I have the corse in my '83, and I like it, but, it is a slightly smaller diameter wheel, and blocks my view of the gauges more than I'd like, but I still kinda like it. At least till I get my Nardi wheel refinished, and back on it. Keep in mind the diameter of whatever wheel you decide to go with.
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11-14-2005, 04:38 PM
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I have the comp with a 1' spacer in mine. Really like it. But if I were to choose again I would go for the Volanti. I think the more classic styling looks at home in a 80's something Porsche. I cant rember how big the course is but its close to the stock dia. About right for me, I wouldnt want to go any smaller.
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11-14-2005, 04:49 PM
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  Momo Champion with suede upper half. Its a nice wheel, however im a bit bored of the looks. It does feel great though and is just the right thickness for my liking. It has a bit of history with me considering it was also in my 924S before my 944...one of the only reasons i havent changed it with something else. Another wheel you may want to look at is the Momo ProtoTipo. Likely what i would have replaced my current with. Looks great and has a somewhat old school look to it. 
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11-14-2005, 04:49 PM
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I have a Momo Corse in both the 911 and 944. I love the smaller diameter. I don't like driving 944s with stock wheels anymore.
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11-14-2005, 04:50 PM
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Where is the best place to get a MOMO wheel?
Do they work with the horn?
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11-14-2005, 05:04 PM
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They work with the horn. One of the best places to buy Momo products is
LTBMotorsport.com They have great prices and are very reliable.
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11-14-2005, 05:30 PM
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my PO put up there a grant wheel that looks just like the old style corso volante wheel you have posted, except chrome instead of the black finish. I like it ok enough to keep it. Would expect it to be somewhat cheaper priced than momo. it does attract alot of fingerprints on the chrome tho.
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11-14-2005, 06:24 PM
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you are touching the chrome!?!? why?!?!
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