12-06-2007, 02:31 PM | #1 |
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MOMO/Sparco Steering Wheels?
Am I the only one that notice MOMO/Sparco steering wheels are not popular aftermarket parts now-a-days?
I'm from the old school, and I saw a lot of cars (with and without airbags) specifically with MOMO wheels installed. I had MOMO wheel on my Datsun 510. In my opinion, completed the feel and look of a race car. However, with airbags becoming standard on all vehicles (safety first) less people are swapping their OEM wheels. Every car show I've attended, only saw few cars with MOMOs/Sparco wheels, the rest kept OEM - looked pretty funny considering every other parts were modified, did not complete the look IMO. I haven't looked into the MOMO/Sparco product lines, but I'm certain they have new steering wheels available with airbags. So what is holding the car tuners (you) from upgrading to MOMO or Sparco steering wheels? |
12-06-2007, 02:39 PM | #2 |
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IMO, unless it's a heavily modified track car, you won't find a BMW with an aftermarket wheel (besides Hamann or ACS, which keep the airbag intact).
Also keep in mind that with a BMW, you would lose the airbag, radio/bluetooth/idrive controls, and would probably be a pain to setup the paddle shifters for those guys with an automatic. Sparco/MOMO wheels are more of a sport compact thing.
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The MOMO/Sparco wheels I saw at car show were installed on sport compact cars (Hondas/Toyotas mostly). |
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The reason you rarely see a Hamann or ACS wheel, is the price.
Most guys go with an M-tech or M3 wheel for a lot less. I know it's difficult to tell in a pic, but those MOMO wheels you posted don't look good to me. I want something thicker.
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