What Steering Wheel?

[GLPoomobile 958]

I want to get a new aftermarket wheel for my new Gti.

 

It currently has an almost brand new Momo wheel, which I think is a Pilota 2. It's OK, but not really my cup of tea. It maybe wouldn't be so bad if it was all black, but it's the one with the red inserts at each side.

 

Anyway, I keep trawling eBay but just can't find anything I like. I'm quite fussy so it's hard to describe why I don't like a lot of the wheels available. Basically I just want something with a black leather rim, and black spokes, and preferably with red stitching but that isn't essential. Something with a flat bottom would be nice too.

 

The only thing that comes close to that description is those cheapo PVC ones that are all over eBay described as JDM. If they weren't cheap tat I'd be tempted.

 

Other than that, I really like the old Momo Corse model that Dreamweaver has in his 205, but I don't think you can get them now and I don't really want a worn 2nd hand one.

 

Any ideas anyone?

[sonofsam 5]

Have you seen the OMP Trecento? is as you described.

Mine is 300mm and I decided not to use it again, bit too small(gone back to standard)

You might get it in a bigger size? But its a very nice wheel IMO.

Well made and feels nice to the grip!

[j_turnell 137 3 Cars]

This is what ive got, momo corse, bought it 2nd hand but as new condition wise, i really like it but unsure if you can still get it...

 

[Gentrix 2 1 Cars]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is the one I have, and I absolutly love it - also available in other colors

 

omp corsica

 

 

 

 

 

 

[GLPoomobile 958]

Gentrix - those top 2 are pretty much my cup of tea. Have always liked that Sparco one, just that I've been hoping to get one a bit cheaper but they never show up n eBay.

 

J Turnell - yep, one of those fellas. But I'm sure in the picture I've seen of Dreamweaver's one it has red stitching. Maybe a different wheel, or maybe my memory is just crap.

[Doof 11]

I've just bought a Momo Race wheel, always thought they were really nice.

 

 

EDIT: do the aftermarket bosses make the wheel sit further out? Looks like it and i hope so

Edited April 30, 2007 by Doof

[Mikey S 29 1 Cars]

I've just bought a Momo Race wheel, always thought they were really nice.

 

 

EDIT: do the aftermarket bosses make the wheel sit further out? Looks like it and i hope so

 

they do. my bro in law had a momo on his 306, it brought it forward and it was a more comfortable driving position imo.

 

glpoo, if you decide to sell, 1st dibs

Edited April 30, 2007 by pugger

[boombang 2]

Have you seen the OMP Trecento? is as you described.

Mine is 300mm and I decided not to use it again, bit too small(gone back to standard)

You might get it in a bigger size?

Trecento a bit bigger?

 

tre = three

 

cento = hundred

 

[sonofsam 5]

Yeah that would make sense

Hadn't realised how heavy it had made my steering till

I swapped back, still a cool little wheel though...

[GLPoomobile 958]

they do. my bro in law had a momo on his 306, it brought it forward and it was a more comfortable driving position imo.

 

glpoo, if you decide to sell, 1st dibs

 

Drop me a PM. That way I can keep it in my inbox and won't forget

 

I will be selling it sometime towards the end of June, once I have brought the 205 back to London.

[pacey205 2]

Ive got a momo champion which I really lilke. And yes with the hub adapter it does sit closer to you and its MUCH more comfortable (for me anyway)

 

 

Michael

[Grim.Badger 15]

I got my car with a D shaped Nardi Torino wheel and I absolutely love it.

 

 

It's this one but the silver bits are black on mine.

 

Nardi Torino Website (Italian?)

Edited May 1, 2007 by Grim.Badger

[Jrod 7]

I have a momo one atm which is leather, it's nice enough but i'm after a deep dished suede rally style one.

[Dream Weaver 2]

Gentrix - those top 2 are pretty much my cup of tea. Have always liked that Sparco one, just that I've been hoping to get one a bit cheaper but they never show up n eBay.

 

J Turnell - yep, one of those fellas. But I'm sure in the picture I've seen of Dreamweaver's one it has red stitching. Maybe a different wheel, or maybe my memory is just crap.

 

Mine is a Momo Corse, but it does have red stitching on the inside - I'd never noticed til you mentioned it and I went and checked

 

It was bought new by the previous owner from DT back in 2003.

 

Its a brilliant wheel for the 205.

[smckeown 1]

don't think mine that suitable for a road car, but for track/race it's awesome.

 

320mm suede omp supertourismo with adjustable spacer

 

[TEKNOPUG 3]

Accept no substitutes - Momo Monte Carlo good enough for Ferrari good enough for you!

[pete1986 2]

 

This all in black would look slick IMO

[Jer309GTi 3]

 

 

 

 

This is the one I have, and I absolutly love it - also available in other colors

 

omp corsica

 

What is name of the top Momo wheel? I really like it

[Gentrix 2 1 Cars]

Wheel name is Team

 

 

 

"perforated leather in whole grip zone"

280 mm

Best.-Nr. 020053

163,-

 

300 mm

Best.-Nr. 020054

163,-

 

Sandtler website

 

 

 

I think it´s quite expensive....

[Henry Yorke 269 3 Cars]

Ive got a momo champion which I really lilke. And yes with the hub adapter it does sit closer to you and its MUCH more comfortable (for me anyway)

 

 

Michael

I have this too with an adapted snap off boss so it sits even further out so I can get my knees under it!

Mine is grey in the centre though as opposed to silver

[GLPoomobile 958]

I've found the puppy I want now. More or less the same as (if not exactly the same as) Dreamweaver's wheel.

 

It's called the Momo Tuner now. Maybe it's always been called that, but I was sure it used be called Corse.

 

Anyway, it's black leather with black spokes and red stitching. As it's a brand new Momo it's not as cheap as I wanted (i.e. didn't want to spend more than £100), but still not as ridiculously priced as most brand new leather steering wheels are these days. There's a guy on eBay selling hem for £115 plus £10 postage, but he only lives a few miles up the road in North London, so I'm going to call him tomorrow and see if I can pick up and avoid the postage cost.

 

Get in.

 

pic of Momo Tuner

[DaveW 6]

That is a nice wheel. Any one have a dished rally style wheel in their 205?

[Baz 421]

James has a fairly dished one in his.

 

I have an Omp Super Quaddro or something, similar to the D shaped Sparco one Gentrix posted, i like it alot, but need something with a bit more dish.

[Hilgie 16 2 Cars]

I have a deepdish Sparco wheel, 320mm:

 

[Jrod 7]

Whats the red light about Hilgie?