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AuburnRyan · 06-09-2006, 10:28 AM

Oooops - title should be "Momo Race"

Main complaint about factory is it's too skinny. I really like the Sparco FASTER, but it's over $300

So I've liked, but never felt the momo race, but picture's of used ones look like they don't hold up very well.

So, it's begs the question, the copies have been on ebay over 2 years...anyone have it, and your opinion please!

JVD · 06-09-2006, 10:48 AM

Sorry, but LMAO! HUB Sports? Just talk to Logan at ASpec and get a Personal wheel.

JVD.

Ritz S14 · 06-09-2006, 10:50 AM

How bad can a knockoff steering wheel be? Spend the 30 bucks and try it out.

AuburnRyan · 06-09-2006, 10:53 AM

The wheel, not the hub!

As I said, I'll go withthe SPARCO, but the Personal prices aren't bad. Depends on the grip thickness.

HyperTek · 06-09-2006, 11:11 AM

my friend had put an ebay wheel when he sold his integra, thing was dam tiny.

TheSquidd · 06-09-2006, 11:58 AM

*CLICHE ALERT* You get what you pay for. I've seen ebay steering wheels fall apart in your hands while driving. Talk to the Logan-masa about some wheelage.

CaoBoY · 06-09-2006, 12:36 PM

i had a 350mm wheel. looked just like that. apparently people dont like them, because when my car was stolen, they didnt even take that. just the fake nismo horn button that came with it! haha. get the personal one, its only 180 bucks, and its a good wheel. or i have a silvia hicasII wheel that i'd be willling to sell you. pm me.

P4rD0nM3 · 06-09-2006, 01:04 PM

Lol mom race....

TheSquidd · 06-09-2006, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaoBoY

i had a 350mm wheel. looked just like that. apparently people dont like them, because when my car was stolen, they didnt even take that. just the fake nismo horn button that came with it! haha. get the personal one, its only 180 bucks, and its a good wheel. or i have a silvia hicasII wheel that i'd be willling to sell you. pm me.

Not only would I leave that in the car, I'd post a note on it stating how god awful ugly it is.

Sean1978 · 06-09-2006, 04:37 PM

I have a real MOMO race wheel and a Ebay Bride knokoff in the other car.

I don't mind the cheap wheel because the stock wheel on the S13 cramps me in a bit (I have long legs) but the quality is crap. the Knockoff wheels have kind of squared padding, the real MOMO race wheel is a lot firmer, more sturdy, and its padding is rounded.

the stitching on my knockoff fell off so I just peeled the leater off, it's black rubber underneath.

soo... knockoff wheels are OK, but they feel and look like $30.00 , the real MOMO is completley different and looks and feels a lot better.

here's a picture of a real momo race:

another big difference, I have a real and a fake. they are both the same diameter, but the padding on the fake wheel is fatter, especially the part under the wheel.

R34SKYLINE · 06-09-2006, 05:14 PM

I got a MOMO RACE steering wheel exactly like the one picture right above been having it for like 5 years or so and its held up well....I think I paid like $360-380 for mine way back.

Speed_dreams · 06-09-2006, 05:15 PM

i have had the knock off bride wheel waiting to be put on cause it seems like no one in canada knows what hub goes on a Hicas version of the 240, idiots, but it feels nice when i hold it , a little soft but nothing bad.

A Spec Products · 06-10-2006, 01:36 AM

save now, pay for it later

or pay now, save later

your choice

just do it right the first time

on a side note i love how they use the prelude with a R34 conversion in a "NISMO" picture

CaoBoY · 06-10-2006, 01:48 AM

get a nardi or personal wheel through logan/aspec products. its a little bit more expensive than ebay, but its way better, i cant wait to get mine tmw!

reefer1114 · 06-10-2006, 02:54 AM

that cheap wrapping on the wheel will slide right off when the sun gets to it...izumi steering wheel ftw!

AllenRPS13 · 06-10-2006, 05:37 AM

u should save up now, and later get a better SW. those ebay crap is no good, as it's not leather, my friend had a fake bride SW, the quality is just like... SHIT!

Flipzide · 06-11-2006, 12:13 AM

yea listen to these guys.. get it if you want, but you will end up paying more in the end.

i have this wheel right now. just got it as a temporary for a quick release setup. within 3 months, the wheel started falling apart. overall i didnt really mind. i got it for 20 bucks shipped a couple months back. its also somewhat flimsy and does not feel solid.

*kognition* · 06-11-2006, 08:30 AM

I picked one up last year for the quick release purpose also to deter theft when i lived in Los Angeles. It is cheap for sure, but i had wanted to test out a smaller diameter wheel and i preferred it over stock. I immediately stripped the covering
off of it to reveal an injection molded urethane that actually holds both the round portion (stamped aluminum), and the center portion together against eachother. And since i always wanted to try and make a hollow CF steering wheel, this is a good starting point for me to make a mold from. Just have to get around to it this summer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flipzide

yea listen to these guys.. get it if you want, but you will end up paying more in the end.

i have this wheel right now. just got it as a temporary for a quick release setup. within 3 months, the wheel started falling apart. overall i didnt really mind. i got it for 20 bucks shipped a couple months back. its also somewhat flimsy and does not feel solid.

articdragon192 · 06-11-2006, 10:00 PM

I have a 350mm one and it's still completely intact after 7 months. It is better than stock and not for too much money either. I even got the horn button to work. No complaints here for an ebay steering wheel.

Nizzan4u2nv · 06-11-2006, 10:03 PM

Look into OMP wheels too. I have a 300mm and i think its dope. I have a ebay 325 just like that in my other car and I dont like it. You could pull on it and flexes very easily. Id say my omp is on par quality wise with my friends personal.

IIRC omp is made in italy just like momo.

Pred · 06-12-2006, 03:30 PM

I have one of these and it definatly feels better than stock but it does suck ass. After 2 weeks of use the stitching is ripping on the handels already. Im going to get the Nardi Classic instead~

theicecreamdan · 06-12-2006, 07:55 PM

I have the knock-off bride. over 6 months no issue. the wrapping stuff tore when I threw the wheel onto the ground while it was spinning, but that was too be expected.

zero.counter · 06-12-2006, 09:14 PM

The Grant/Pilots would be a better way to go if you are going cheap route. Problem is 5 bolt. Quality, warranty, price. I used a Pilot GT on an s13 I sold over 6 years ago with no problems.

Think about your priorities concerning the car. Could the extra $100 + be used to upgrade some bushings, brake pads, rotors, lines to SS, BOV, plugs, wires, etc...you get my point. Just depends on where it fits into your goals.

Die-hard fanboys may beg to differ.

KA24DESOneThree · 06-12-2006, 09:28 PM

I had that exact same wheel in my car for a while. It wasn't bad but I felt it was too small. It didn't flex much and I felt it was worth the price in terms of quality. Luck? Maybe.

That was before I stumbled upon my pink-sparkle-dish at Tokyo Superautobacs at a way-too-cheap price and realized what a right proper wheel felt like.

Shawn_of_the_Dead · 06-12-2006, 09:32 PM

I was thinking about getting the D-shaped Nismo wheel...just because of the D-shape though. I hate hitting my knees on the wheel getting in/out and refuse to raise/lower the steering column all the time. Anyone have any suggestions for a good D-shape...or maybe batman style..lol

...seriously though.

Shawn_of_the_Dead · 06-13-2006, 08:08 PM

all hell, I'll probably get one anyway...it's only 35 bucks.

mbmbmb23 · 06-13-2006, 09:36 PM

Yes, those $30 wheels suck. They flex in a way that "real" (OEM and up) steering wheels don't....like there is no "backbone" material inside or whatever....seems very unsafe to me....especially with spirited driving where you are hanging onto the steering wheel for dear life in a fast corner.

-m

TheSquidd · 06-13-2006, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbmbmb23

Yes, those $30 wheels suck. They flex in a way that "real" (OEM and up) steering wheels don't....like there is no "backbone" material inside or whatever....seems very unsafe to me....especially with spirited driving where you are hanging onto the steering wheel for dear life in a fast corner.

-m

Exactly. There are just certain items it's not worth going cheap on. Just use the stock one for crying out loud if you're that cheap.

AllenRPS13 · 06-14-2006, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nizzan4u2nv

Look into OMP wheels too. I have a 300mm and i think its dope. I have a ebay 325 just like that in my other car and I dont like it. You could pull on it and flexes very easily. Id say my omp is on par quality wise with my friends personal.

IIRC omp is made in italy just like momo.

yea, OMP's quality is not bad tho, u should think about getting one!

06-09-2006, 10:28 AM	#1
AuburnRyan Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 272 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cheap-ola "Mom Race" Ebay Steering Wheel - OK? Oooops - title should be "Momo Race" Main complaint about factory is it's too skinny. I really like the Sparco FASTER, but it's over $300 So I've liked, but never felt the momo race, but picture's of used ones look like they don't hold up very well. So, it's begs the question, the copies have been on ebay over 2 years...anyone have it, and your opinion please! __________________ '93 Fastback LE - Wrecked '91 Fastback HICAS and LSD - Sold '93 Fastback SE - Current

06-09-2006, 10:53 AM	#4
AuburnRyan Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 272 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The wheel, not the hub! As I said, I'll go withthe SPARCO, but the Personal prices aren't bad. Depends on the grip thickness. __________________ '93 Fastback LE - Wrecked '91 Fastback HICAS and LSD - Sold '93 Fastback SE - Current

06-09-2006, 11:11 AM	#5
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	my friend had put an ebay wheel when he sold his integra, thing was dam tiny. __________________ Keep it Classy

06-09-2006, 11:58 AM	#6
TheSquidd Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Where dirt goes to die. Posts: 3,165 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: TheSquidd Feedback Score: 7 reviews	CLICHE ALERT You get what you pay for. I've seen ebay steering wheels fall apart in your hands while driving. Talk to the Logan-masa about some wheelage. __________________ www.squidd.org www.violent-running.org

06-09-2006, 12:36 PM	#7
CaoBoY Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Valley Posts: 916 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i had a 350mm wheel. looked just like that. apparently people dont like them, because when my car was stolen, they didnt even take that. just the fake nismo horn button that came with it! haha. get the personal one, its only 180 bucks, and its a good wheel. or i have a silvia hicasII wheel that i'd be willling to sell you. pm me. __________________ pulling outta the game: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...wpost&t=119867 parting out, just let me know.

06-09-2006, 10:48 AM	#2
JVD Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 1,820 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry, but LMAO! HUB Sports? Just talk to Logan at ASpec and get a Personal wheel. JVD.

06-09-2006, 10:50 AM	#3
Ritz S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: C A L I F O R N I A Age: 42 Posts: 3,586 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How bad can a knockoff steering wheel be? Spend the 30 bucks and try it out.

06-09-2006, 01:04 PM	#8
P4rD0nM3 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Not Applicable Posts: 1,183 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Lol mom race....

06-09-2006, 04:37 PM	#10
Sean1978 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Havelock / Chery Point N.C. Age: 45 Posts: 190 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a real MOMO race wheel and a Ebay Bride knokoff in the other car. I don't mind the cheap wheel because the stock wheel on the S13 cramps me in a bit (I have long legs) but the quality is crap. the Knockoff wheels have kind of squared padding, the real MOMO race wheel is a lot firmer, more sturdy, and its padding is rounded. the stitching on my knockoff fell off so I just peeled the leater off, it's black rubber underneath. soo... knockoff wheels are OK, but they feel and look like $30.00 , the real MOMO is completley different and looks and feels a lot better. here's a picture of a real momo race: another big difference, I have a real and a fake. they are both the same diameter, but the padding on the fake wheel is fatter, especially the part under the wheel. __________________ My Datsun 510 Wagon

06-09-2006, 05:14 PM	#11
R34SKYLINE Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2006 Location: Socal Posts: 139 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got a MOMO RACE steering wheel exactly like the one picture right above been having it for like 5 years or so and its held up well....I think I paid like $360-380 for mine way back.

06-09-2006, 05:15 PM	#12
Speed_dreams Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have had the knock off bride wheel waiting to be put on cause it seems like no one in canada knows what hub goes on a Hicas version of the 240, idiots, but it feels nice when i hold it , a little soft but nothing bad.

06-10-2006, 01:36 AM	#13
A Spec Products Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Socal! Off 60/605 Posts: 7,256 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	save now, pay for it later or pay now, save later your choice just do it right the first time on a side note i love how they use the prelude with a R34 conversion in a "NISMO" picture __________________ A SPEC PRODUCTS CORP AME Wheels, Advan, ARC, Gram Lights, Nardi, Personal, Recaro, Works Bell, Work Wheels, Volk Racing, 5Zigen, & more! 626.618.1100 x 103 / aim: aspectuan Advertiser's Specials! Read / Give Feedback! Please Rate Us!

06-10-2006, 01:48 AM	#14
CaoBoY Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Valley Posts: 916 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	get a nardi or personal wheel through logan/aspec products. its a little bit more expensive than ebay, but its way better, i cant wait to get mine tmw! __________________ pulling outta the game: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...wpost&t=119867 parting out, just let me know.

06-10-2006, 02:54 AM	#15
reefer1114 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: in your womans pants Posts: 638 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that cheap wrapping on the wheel will slide right off when the sun gets to it...izumi steering wheel ftw!

06-10-2006, 05:37 AM	#16
AllenRPS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bay Area (East Bay) Age: 40 Posts: 1,294 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	u should save up now, and later get a better SW. those ebay crap is no good, as it's not leather, my friend had a fake bride SW, the quality is just like... SHIT! __________________ ~小アレンのリベリオン~ いくせ, 勝負た! 轟こう, オレのKRMS13!!! オレの得意技！蹴り進入！角度の少ないドリフト！

06-11-2006, 12:13 AM	#17
Flipzide Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,011 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	yea listen to these guys.. get it if you want, but you will end up paying more in the end. i have this wheel right now. just got it as a temporary for a quick release setup. within 3 months, the wheel started falling apart. overall i didnt really mind. i got it for 20 bucks shipped a couple months back. its also somewhat flimsy and does not feel solid. __________________ D-Street.net \| bcuison.wordpress.com

06-11-2006, 10:00 PM	#19
articdragon192 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West covina Age: 38 Posts: 6,792 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I have a 350mm one and it's still completely intact after 7 months. It is better than stock and not for too much money either. I even got the horn button to work. No complaints here for an ebay steering wheel.

06-11-2006, 10:03 PM	#20
Nizzan4u2nv Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 39 Posts: 1,226 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Look into OMP wheels too. I have a 300mm and i think its dope. I have a ebay 325 just like that in my other car and I dont like it. You could pull on it and flexes very easily. Id say my omp is on par quality wise with my friends personal. IIRC omp is made in italy just like momo. __________________

06-12-2006, 03:30 PM	#21
Pred Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have one of these and it definatly feels better than stock but it does suck ass. After 2 weeks of use the stitching is ripping on the handels already. Im going to get the Nardi Classic instead~

06-12-2006, 09:14 PM	#23
zero.counter Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: At work Posts: 2,003 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The Grant/Pilots would be a better way to go if you are going cheap route. Problem is 5 bolt. Quality, warranty, price. I used a Pilot GT on an s13 I sold over 6 years ago with no problems. Think about your priorities concerning the car. Could the extra $100 + be used to upgrade some bushings, brake pads, rotors, lines to SS, BOV, plugs, wires, etc...you get my point. Just depends on where it fits into your goals. Die-hard fanboys may beg to differ.

06-12-2006, 09:28 PM	#24
KA24DESOneThree Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SD County SoCal Age: 38 Posts: 2,555 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: KA24DESOneThree Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I had that exact same wheel in my car for a while. It wasn't bad but I felt it was too small. It didn't flex much and I felt it was worth the price in terms of quality. Luck? Maybe. That was before I stumbled upon my pink-sparkle-dish at Tokyo Superautobacs at a way-too-cheap price and realized what a right proper wheel felt like.

06-12-2006, 09:32 PM	#25
Shawn_of_the_Dead Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: In my garage.... Posts: 301 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was thinking about getting the D-shaped Nismo wheel...just because of the D-shape though. I hate hitting my knees on the wheel getting in/out and refuse to raise/lower the steering column all the time. Anyone have any suggestions for a good D-shape...or maybe batman style..lol ...seriously though. __________________ '93 Coupe BlkTp-SR '07 Chevy HHR - DD

06-13-2006, 08:08 PM	#26
Shawn_of_the_Dead Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: In my garage.... Posts: 301 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	all hell, I'll probably get one anyway...it's only 35 bucks. __________________ '93 Coupe BlkTp-SR '07 Chevy HHR - DD

06-13-2006, 09:36 PM	#27
mbmbmb23 Zilvia Contributor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC. Posts: 1,776 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: mbmbmb23 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Yes, those $30 wheels suck. They flex in a way that "real" (OEM and up) steering wheels don't....like there is no "backbone" material inside or whatever....seems very unsafe to me....especially with spirited driving where you are hanging onto the steering wheel for dear life in a fast corner. -m __________________ 400x200