[Trace]

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?

[nmulax]

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.

[Trace]

Originally Posted by nmulax

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).

Sparco/MOMO wheels are more of a sport compact thing.

I figured that was the case but at the same time I figured if the tuners are going all out (track or not), why stop at steering wheel. Even with Hamann or ACS wheels available, I seldom see guys installing those on their cars. Heck, why am I even trying to pitch a sale to you guys, I don't even work at Momo/Sparco. Must be the oldschool flu season for me.

The MOMO/Sparco wheels I saw at car show were installed on sport compact cars (Hondas/Toyotas mostly).

[nmulax]

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.