Fitting Momo steering wheel Options

[sithot]

I'm on my second 8002 and it's not going on without a sledge hammer which means I'd need a slide hammer to get if off! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)

First vendor suggested filing the innards to fit the shaft. I called BS on that as I've installed more MOMO hubs and wheels than I can remember. Fit has never been an issue. This is dead original very early '73 2.0.

NRG and Classic Garage have options but what gives with the 8002's?

[GreatPumpkin]

So I’ve been looking for answers on this for some time. I reached out to momo directly. This is the emails the guy sent to me. Is he correct? He acts like I have no idea what I’m talking about. (Which I probably don’t). Anyway please see the email below related to a 1970 914 steering wheel hub. Through forms and internet searches I’ve seen the early cars require the mo-8000 hub not the mo-8002 hub. Is this not the case?

“Thanks for reaching out. For your '70 914, there are a few options. If you are racing your car and taking it to the track you will need 8002. If it is a strictly street driven vehicle, you can run either C231 or L231. The C231 is a shorter hub that will place the wheel further away from the driver. The L231 is a longer hub that puts the wheel closer to the driver. There is about 1 inch difference in height between the two. The 350mm Prototipo has a small dish (39mm or 1.5") so that would be something to consider.

At the end of the day, all three will fit just fine on your car. It comes down to the usage of the vehicle and personal preference. Let me know if you have other questions. “

Just trying to figure out if he’s correct. I don’t wanna order something that’s not right. I asked why the 8002 part number says 72+ models, but he said there is no such thing as mo-8000 and my information is not correct.

What do you guys think?

Thank you

[Varooom]

Here is my newly added Momo 370mm. Size is factory stock! Had the wheel custom stitched and redone leather. Love it!



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[GreatPumpkin]

Here is my newly added Momo 370mm. Size is factory stock! Had the wheel custom stitched and redone leather. Love it!

It does look nice, what hub part number do you have? What year is the car?

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[Cairo94507]

Very nicely done- that looks great. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[r_towle]

Can’t recall, but I made a ring that bolted on to stock and flipped the pattern for mono….local machine shop

[sithot]

At the end of the day, all three will fit just fine on your car. It comes down to the usage of the vehicle and personal preference. Let me know if you have other questions. “

Just trying to figure out if he’s correct. I don’t wanna order something that’s not right. I asked why the 8002 part number says 72+ models, but he said there is no such thing as mo-8000 and my information is not correct.

What do you guys think?

Thank you

The 8002 exists. I had a bad one. Have a good one now. This one has been tested to fit on my early 73 car.

[Varooom]

Here is my newly added Momo 370mm. Size is factory stock! Had the wheel custom stitched and redone leather. Love it!

It does look nice, what hub part number do you have? What year is the car?

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My car is a 1972. Momo hub is the solid 8002.








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[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

Jeff at Classico steering wheels sells an adaptor for the 70 71 914 to fit the momo wheel

[Retroracer]

Im looking to fit a Momo steering to my 1971 914 but i can't find anywhere that sells the right Hub,they either sell Hubs for 914-6 or for a 72-76 car
Any ideas where i might buy one
Thanks Brian

On my '70 I solved the problem by finding an NOS Nardi adaptor on eBay (for 70-71 914-4; they seem to come up more often than the MOMO versions), then purchased a thin Nardi > MOMO adaptor ring to mount the wheel (the latter item is widely available).

- Tony

[sithot]

Apparently the Solid Hub 8002 is all there is for later cars as far as MOMO is concerned. A vendor on eBay and Amazon relayed this. YMMV.

Jeffrey Fellman is a good source for wheels and accessories.
http://www.classicowheels.com

[scott_in_nh]

About 10 years ago my son bought and installed a Prototipo as a Father's Day gift!
While I love it, I find myself accidentally turning on the wipers while AXing or even just pulling out onto a road quickly!
At 350mm is also blocks the gauges and always seemed a bit small.



I was given another 370mm Momo - can help me identify what model and whose signature is on it?
As you can see it needs a new cover. I want to recover it myself - who makes the nicest kit?



A bigger mystery, and maybe why I don't here more complaints about turning on the wipers, why is the 8002 hub my son installed is shorter than the one that came with the "Mystery Momo"?

[GregAmy]

That may be a JDM Momo steering wheel, some Japanese cars had that, but with a center cover that fit between those padded areas where the thumb lies. Also used in Europe. I snagged one of those off eBay for the race car (mine is 380mm).

You'll need a closer photo for that sig.

Install one of the below. It will move the steering wheel up to get the wheel out of the way of viewing the gauges, and will space the wheel toward you a little bit. You won't even notice the eccentric when you're using it.

https://www.jwestengineering.com/Steering-E...apter_p_19.html

[scott_in_nh]

That may be a JDM Momo steering wheel, some Japanese cars had that, but with a center cover that fit between those padded areas where the thumb lies. Also used in Europe. I snagged one of those off eBay for the race car (mine is 380mm).

You'll need a closer photo for that sig.

Install one of the below. It will move the steering wheel up to get the wheel out of the way of viewing the gauges, and will space the wheel toward you a little bit. You won't even notice the eccentric when you're using it.

https://www.jwestengineering.com/Steering-E...apter_p_19.html

I'm considering the offset and will likely go that way if I stay with the Proto.
For now at least I will install the longer hub.
Here is the signature

[gokart73]

That’s a Niki Lauda Momo from the late ‘70’s or early ‘80’s. Should be a X - XX month/date stamped on the back.

Not a lot of survivors. Certainly worth restoring or refurbishing.

[scott_in_nh]

That’s a Niki Lauda Momo from the late ‘70’s or early ‘80’s. Should be a X - XX month/date stamped on the back.

Not a lot of survivors. Certainly worth restoring or refurbishing.

Cool thanks!

The date code is 9 78 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[scott_in_nh]

I did install the longer of the two 8002's with the Tipo, and it does help give more room between the wheel and the wiper switch.
Am I the only one who didn't know the length had changed?
I also ordered a sew on cover kit for the Lauda Momo and will give it a try too

[Freezin 914]

That’s a Niki Lauda Momo from the late ‘70’s or early ‘80’s. Should be a X - XX month/date stamped on the back.

Not a lot of survivors. Certainly worth restoring or refurbishing.

Cool thanks!

The date code is 9 78 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Very cool!
I need one of those! Nice score.

[SKL1]

Glad I got the MOMO Jackie Stewart wheel and adapter for my early '71 50 some years ago! Had no idea they were that hard to find (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[CCE]

Got my momo from Amazon, with a Porsche hub, did not fit. So I sourced the 8002 from eBay, and worked perfectly.


The momo prototipo is the version with the distressed leather, which I think looks good, fits the mood. Lastly the leather horn button.