S15 steering wheel VS MOMO fighter

[dankS14]

hey

i need some advise and opinions on some steering wheels for my S14...My interior is going to be done in a Silver/aluminum color and black...i want everything to look real clean, and not to overdone...Do you think a JDM S15 steering wheel or a MOMO Fighter steering wheel would look better?? How is the quality on the MOMO steering wheels? I know that i would need a adapter hub to fit the MOMO, would i need one for the S15, or is it completely bolt - on? Is there any advantages to aftermarket steering wheels like the MOMO Fighter?
If it just comes down to looks, what is your opinion on the S15 and the momo?? If you dont know what these steering wheels look like do a search on yahoo images...they should both be on there...
thanx
Jon

[Phlip]

How bout some pictures as a point of comparison to gain an educated opinion?

[West]

Momo is crappy quality. I bought a Momo Millennium way back when and it looks good in the pics but in reality they are made of cheap plastics. One advantage to a aftermarket wheel is they are smaller in diameter so there suppose to make it feel like you had a smaller steering ratio, but aftermarket wheels ive seen when compared to our cars aren't very much smaller in diameter.

[Phlip]

Originally posted by WeST
Momo is crappy quality. I bought a Momo Millennium way back when and it looks good in the pics but in reality they are made of cheap plastics. One advantage to a aftermarket wheel is they are smaller in diameter so there suppose to make it feel like you had a smaller steering ratio, but aftermarket wheels ive seen when compared to our cars aren't very much smaller in diameter.
West, I'm glad you said that, because I was really going to get a MOMO wheel in the next couple of weeks here... I REALLY love that nardi that comes in the miata, but I can't seem to find an aftermarket nardi wheels anywhere around that doesn't look like it would belong in a 70's model british convertible.

[Pudula]

I've had a MOMO wheel in my Acura for 3 years now...it's great...good quality and still looking perfect. I have an s15 wheel in my 240, it's tight too...it has got a thick grip diameter which is great, you maintain the airbag (yet i can't figure it out), and it is nearly as small as the MOMO. I'd get the s15 just to have the added safety of the airbag.

-Ryan

[RedlineRacer]

Grant makes this really nice steering wheel that I like. Anyone know how the integrity of Grant is? Here's a pic of the wheel. You might like it DankS14.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33704&item=2418760940

[pinoydrifter]

Do you have cuise control buttons on your steering wheel? If so what are you going to do with them? Because I was thinking about changing my wheel but I didn't want to lose my cruise! Thanks:fruit:

[SilviaDriver]

i would personally go with the Nismo 330mm Leather. i wanted a s15 steering wheel to go wit s15 conversion but decided not to buy one. for the price u can get a Nismo one.

http://www.raretrick.com/store/images/products/6455_detail.jpg

it goes for $260..and u also need to buy a HUB which is ~60-75

picture was sourced from www.raretrick.com

[Phlip]

Originally posted by RedlineRacer
Grant makes this really nice steering wheel that I like. Anyone know how the integrity of Grant is? Here's a pic of the wheel. You might like it DankS14.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33704&item=2418760940
Actually, that doesn't look bad and Grant has a good history with domestics, but I think the wheel itself is a little flashy personally.http://www.arekbrooklyn.com/ebay/sbl053/e31/h3sl003s.jpg



Originally posted by pinoydrifter
Do you have cuise control buttons on your steering wheel? If so what are you going to do with them? Because I was thinking about changing my wheel but I didn't want to lose my cruise! Thanks:fruit:
I do have my cruise controls on the wheel, I would take the controls off and mount them on the dash just above the button that turns it on and off, not a problem...

[M.Piedlourde]

Originally posted by dankS14
hey

i need some advise and opinions on some steering wheels for my S14..

Your car has an air-bag equipped steering wheel, doesn't it? Are you OK with losing that? Your seatbelts are designed to work with the airbag. And if you have to do yearly safety inspections, you may have a problem passing with an aftermarket wheel. Just something to think about...

[sykikchimp]

I have a 350mm Momo wheel. I think any smaller and it would be too small. Steering effort is increased slightly.

I personally really like my MOMO wheel. Looks great, is comfortable pretty much anywhere I put my hands. Great quality on mine.

It may depend on the model...

[Phlip]

Originally posted by sykikchimp
I have a 350mm Momo wheel. I think any smaller and it would be too small. Steering effort is increased slightly.

I personally really like my MOMO wheel. Looks great, is comfortable pretty much anywhere I put my hands. Great quality on mine.

It may depend on the model...
Did you order yours or did you get it in town? I'm not far from you and all the shops here suck.

[Dousan_PG]

s15 steerign wheels belong in s15 cars. you want a good steering wheel from another car? R32 GTR steering wheels are AWESOME!!! feel SOOOOOOO GOOOOOOD!

i got a Nardi classico 360mm
i used to have a Momo Montecarlo 350mm

Montecarlo is the ONLY momo wheel i would ever buy. awesome grip and overall a well dsigned wheel.it was black leather w/ black spokes. no ricey cheap looking crap on it. a straight forward wheel

bt i love the nardi. that wheel is AWESOME. grip is great and i love the style! :)

[Phlip]

Originally posted by dousan36
s15 steerign wheels belong in s15 cars. you want a good steering wheel from another car? R32 GTR steering wheels are AWESOME!!! feel SOOOOOOO GOOOOOOD!

i got a Nardi classico 360mm
i used to have a Momo Montecarlo 350mm

Montecarlo is the ONLY momo wheel i would ever buy. awesome grip and overall a well dsigned wheel.it was black leather w/ black spokes. no ricey cheap looking crap on it. a straight forward wheel

bt i love the nardi. that wheel is AWESOME. grip is great and i love the style! :)
Okay dousan, but this begs my next question, where's you find the nardi?

[Dousan_PG]

bwalker picked it up in japan for me while he was there!!....$80 or $90 bucks (i forget)..like brand new w/ horn button, ring and screws! black on black leather 360 mm. :) bling bling. perfect condition. black stitching too!!!
it was a used wheel :)

[Phlip]

Originally posted by dousan36
bwalker picked it up in japan for me while he was there!!....$80 or $90 bucks (i forget)..like brand new w/ horn button, ring and screws! black on black leather 360 mm. :) bling bling. perfect condition. black stitching too!!!
it was a used wheel :)
Dammit to hell, I want a nice steering wheel myself, and I love the look and feel of the nardi, having handled the one that comes in the miata, but of course could never find one for purchace that wasn't wood and chrome. I was going to get a MOMO, and still may, but I just don't know now. Lemme know if you happen across another nardi for sale.

[AKADriver]

Love the leather Nardi wheel in my Protege5... though the ricer in me wishes they put the actual Nardi logo on it like they do in the Miata and the JDM Familia Sport20 with the same wheel. :)

It's spoiling me and making the plastic base model wheel in my 240SX feel cheap. grrr... not another thing to buy! damnit!

[dankS14]

i was checkin out the NARDI and sparco wheels...i liked a few of the sparco(flash5, lap5) but the nardi just wont got with my interior...i want it so be all black and silver...How is the quality of the Sparco wheels compared to the MOMO wheels??? also, what is a good size to get?? Let me know what yall think...
jon

[legendarysnail]

Hey AKAdriver...I used to have a Protegé5! Nice to know there's at least someone who's in their right mind here...lol j/k people.

I don't have in now (couldn't make payments)...but it was a Black Mica '03 model...5-speed, no options. And yes, the steering wheel was/is damned comfortable. Not too big, fat rim, nice materials, superb quality, perfect in my opinion.

[legendarysnail]

What about the Momo Commando? :::
http://www.nopionline.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=dsplargepic&vpic=Lmomoswheelcommandoblackgray.jpg

Or the Momo Trek? :::
http://www.nopionline.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=dsplargepic&vpic=L0051198.jpg

Sparco Flash? :::
http://www.nopionline.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=dsplargepic&vpic=L0051133.jpg

Sparco Lap? :::
http://www.nopionline.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=dsplargepic&vpic=L0051145.jpg

Plus there are many more wheels at Nopi.com to look at.

[sykikchimp]

Originally posted by PHLIP
Did you order yours or did you get it in town? I'm not far from you and all the shops here suck.

My girlfriend bought it for me on the intArnet. :boink: :boink:

[NismoGear5]

that nismowheel Silviadriver is really nice. I got lucky and got it for $50 on ebay several months back. I just need a hub now.

[Phlip]

Originally posted by sykikchimp
My girlfriend bought it for me on the intArnet. :boink: :boink:
Damn dude, we all need girlfriends like that, can I borrow her for a few months?

[Warwick5s]

i had an old momo wheel and knob on my 16v rabbit back in the day, it was real close to the smallest montecarlo they offer now. both in red leather, and while they looked their age, they still felt great.

[mad s13]

hey phlip I thought you wanted that momo trek wheel that JK had?..they rock man..you know you want one..Joe needs to order some more anyway .....lol


Later
Gray:fart:

[FlyingChicken]

i have the sparco ring in my car.. before my leg was hitting the steering wheel... now i have plenty of clearance..

did anyone have troubles making the momo hub work with the horn??? i had to dremel the crap outta my momo hub to make it work.. they suck!

[Grant]

anyone want a used tomei steering wheel? :D uses momo hub..

[mad s13]

Originally posted by Grant
anyone want a used tomei steering wheel? :D uses momo hub..

how much and do you have a pic?


Later
Gray:fart:

[Phlip]

Originally posted by mad s13
hey phlip I thought you wanted that momo trek wheel that JK had?..they rock man..you know you want one..Joe needs to order some more anyway .....lol


Later
Gray:fart:
You're right, and I was having thoughts of riding down in the next few weeks to get some stuff too... Right now, I stand undecided, but I'm about to swap to 5-lug and get some new wheels also.

[UcanTry]

s15

[Matt_240]

I couldve sworn I saw a nardi wheel for sale somewhere... let me go look.. i'll post back

[Matt_240]

ok, that was fast.. i found one guy whos selling one. dont know about the condition or how it looks though.

http://www.recycler.com/asp/AdDetails.asp?iID=92276&sBAC=310&bSQ=0