anyone has aftermarket racing steering wheel?

dudesky · 11-01-2011, 04:09 PM

I was looking at some of Momo's steering wheels and I love them!

I wonder how does the thing work? like install wise, is it hard? does it require some kind of like adapter?? I'm new to steering wheels. I've seen some cheap steering wheels from Momo like range between $100~200. any recommendation? oh yea and what's going to happen with the air bag??

kenchan · 11-01-2011, 04:28 PM

you'll need a hub (boss).. worksbell, daikei, come with plug/play harness for tricking your dual stage SRS.

no airbag. you will be wearing a helmet to go to the supermarket so who cares?

haitech · 11-01-2011, 04:55 PM

NRG makes a short and quick release. I had them in my previous car. When I hit a hog and involved in a rear end collision, I was glad there wasn't an airbag to punch me in the face.

dudesky · 11-01-2011, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

you'll need a hub (boss).. worksbell, daikei, come with plug/play harness for tricking your dual stage SRS.

no airbag. you will be wearing a helmet to go to the supermarket so who cares?

really? so if I have an aftermarket steering wheel, i need to wear a helmet everyday??

waaaasabi · 11-01-2011, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dudesky

really? so if I have an aftermarket steering wheel, i need to wear a helmet everyday??

Yes, and driving gloves to better grip the aftermarket steering wheel. And a cup.

dudesky · 11-01-2011, 05:19 PM

wooow. i didn't know that. my friend has aftermarket momo steering wheel and never seen him wearing a helmet

Skeeterbop · 11-01-2011, 06:01 PM

I did this on my MR-2. You will need as the others have already said, a hub adapter, and the steering wheel of choice. Although it isn't really needed, a steering wheel puller makes the job a lot easier as well. I would only recommend this if you will be the only one driving the car since you are removing part of the safety system. What if a friend drove it and got in an accident and either bashed his face or chest on it? How would you feel afterwards?

DJcuetip · 11-01-2011, 06:44 PM

In case your looking for a hub for sale, I have one! CF Pillars/AEM CAI Tubes/NRG CF Steering Wheel / Quick Release / Locks Steerin Hub /

kenchan · 11-01-2011, 07:15 PM

often times the aftermarket wheel will be cocked like 2 degrees. you can correct it by an alignment spacer from Daikei. they have 2 versions... sparco/momo diameter and nardi diameter. from wat i saw nardi has a slight larger bolting diameter.

i have one for momo/sparco in my parts bin if anyone wants it. $50 shipped.

vividracing · 11-01-2011, 07:25 PM

You don't need a helmet. The people saying you do are giving you a hard time. They're probably doing it for the reason that Skeeterbop mentioned.... You're removing a safety feature from the car.

As long as you know the risks associated, then go for it. As people above said, you're gonna need a boss/hub, the tools to do the job, and I'd suggest a quick release. We carry all the parts you'd need.

SPOHN · 11-01-2011, 07:53 PM

I'll be getting a wheel at the start of the year. Cant wait. Nardi all the way

dudesky · 11-01-2011, 08:10 PM

omg thanks for the help guys. now I have clear idea of what "aftermarket steering wheel" is

Thank you Thank you

kenchan · 11-02-2011, 08:01 AM

You also loose cruise and stereo controls.

SPOHN · 11-02-2011, 08:28 AM

You could always rewire for cruise control and mount it elsewhere. I have never used the radio controls. I have such a habit for using the radio controls after all these year.

dudesky · 11-02-2011, 09:27 AM

oh yea that's true... no more cruise and radio control on the wheel. but that's ok. If I have a racing steering wheel, that's all it matters

and what about the honking?? it goes away too?

11-01-2011, 04:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	anyone has aftermarket racing steering wheel? I was looking at some of Momo's steering wheels and I love them! I wonder how does the thing work? like install wise, is it hard? does it require some kind of like adapter?? I'm new to steering wheels. I've seen some cheap steering wheels from Momo like range between $100~200. any recommendation? oh yea and what's going to happen with the air bag??

11-01-2011, 06:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	I did this on my MR-2. You will need as the others have already said, a hub adapter, and the steering wheel of choice. Although it isn't really needed, a steering wheel puller makes the job a lot easier as well. I would only recommend this if you will be the only one driving the car since you are removing part of the safety system. What if a friend drove it and got in an accident and either bashed his face or chest on it? How would you feel afterwards? __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-01-2011, 07:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 38 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 39	You don't need a helmet. The people saying you do are giving you a hard time. They're probably doing it for the reason that Skeeterbop mentioned.... You're removing a safety feature from the car. As long as you know the risks associated, then go for it. As people above said, you're gonna need a boss/hub, the tools to do the job, and I'd suggest a quick release. We carry all the parts you'd need. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

11-01-2011, 07:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I'll be getting a wheel at the start of the year. Cant wait. Nardi all the way __________________

11-02-2011, 08:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	You could always rewire for cruise control and mount it elsewhere. I have never used the radio controls. I have such a habit for using the radio controls after all these year. __________________

11-01-2011, 04:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you'll need a hub (boss).. worksbell, daikei, come with plug/play harness for tricking your dual stage SRS. no airbag. you will be wearing a helmet to go to the supermarket so who cares?

11-01-2011, 04:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 15	NRG makes a short and quick release. I had them in my previous car. When I hit a hog and involved in a rear end collision, I was glad there wasn't an airbag to punch me in the face.

11-01-2011, 05:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	wooow. i didn't know that. my friend has aftermarket momo steering wheel and never seen him wearing a helmet

11-01-2011, 06:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
DJcuetip Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA Posts: 704 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 259	In case your looking for a hub for sale, I have one! CF Pillars/AEM CAI Tubes/NRG CF Steering Wheel / Quick Release / Locks Steerin Hub /

11-01-2011, 07:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	often times the aftermarket wheel will be cocked like 2 degrees. you can correct it by an alignment spacer from Daikei. they have 2 versions... sparco/momo diameter and nardi diameter. from wat i saw nardi has a slight larger bolting diameter. i have one for momo/sparco in my parts bin if anyone wants it. $50 shipped.

11-01-2011, 08:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	omg thanks for the help guys. now I have clear idea of what "aftermarket steering wheel" is Thank you Thank you

11-02-2011, 08:01 AM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	You also loose cruise and stereo controls.

11-02-2011, 09:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	oh yea that's true... no more cruise and radio control on the wheel. but that's ok. If I have a racing steering wheel, that's all it matters and what about the honking?? it goes away too?

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