Help me find my one true love. My wandering steering column wants to finally settle down!

voted proto ,but the Personal Fitti E3 is great for actually driving grip.

prototipo, hands down. i got an original one from way back when (early seventies) ... needs new leather, but one day it'll be back in my car ...

Andy

Proto!

I'm on my fourth! This is my last and best - OMP.

If you track at all, you gotta go with suede. With suede gloves, no slip.

Of your choices, last is best.

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Mine looks just like Martin's....

I like the first picture (I believe it is a stock Porsche wheel) for two reasons. First, it appears to be held on by the steering column and nut assembly. It does not have the screws that appear on the other two; I am very much against screws holding a steering wheel on to the hub since it appears the screws could work loose thus dangerous. Second, it looks from the pictures that the gauges could be read easier than the other two.

I had a 1964 Corvette which had screw type attachment of the steering wheel to the hub. These would work loose and I would have to tighten them while driving down the road. Locktite, you say?? This is before the days of the good "lockers" and would always break down from the vibration, etc.

just picked up a Momo Competition. I like it, stylish yet simple.

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I think stock is better. Mittelmotor has a set of smaller wheels (360mm) that looks stock. http://www.mittelmotor.de/deutsch/neuheiten/lenkrad.html

As said before:

Suede covering in your choice of wheel.

With suede or smooth leather gloves... PERIOD.

Cause when my hands are sweaty on a hot day.
And I am driving anything over 7/10ths.
It is the ONLY way I know of to mitigate the risk of losing wheel control.

Safe is more important than cosmetics. IMHO.....................

C

I like the Porsche 4 spoke. My stock wheel is too large and makes getting in /out difficult by hitting my knees. Four spoke has nice 'feel' too

E3 holms and don't forget a nitrous button

Sorry......I should've given a "bling" warning

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I didn't vote because I'm going with the Momo Pilota.

Good grip plus flat bottom make for great knee room...

brushed silver proto on my car...

or a MOD7, proto look with a dish to it

I like mine.

Hey Martin I love that center cap. Where did you get it? How much was it?

As old as my 1970's Prototipo is, it still feels great! Timeless design too.

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I agree with the stock wheel. I like to see my gauges. However, if I track or AX it, I can see putting the Momo back on.

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The horn button is from a 912. I just put a new leather piece on it, so it looks better than in this pic.

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I agree with the stock wheel. I like to see my gauges. However, if I track or AX it, I can see putting the Momo back on.


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The horn button is from a 912. I just put a new leather piece on it, so it looks better than in this pic.
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Mark,

What did you do with the "old" leather center piece? It looks as if your foam pad compressed/collapsed, but the leather appears to be restorable.

Here's a similar view to yours. . . .from my perspective. . . .

Thanks,

I just covered the old piece. no glue or anything, the new one is held on by the ring.

The Fitti E3 has been my favorite all-around wheel for many years. I like the Momo Monte Carlo as well as the Prototipo too, but the deep dish of the Prototipo is "too much" for me in the 914, at least with the removable hub I use. I have a new silver-spoked Prototipo in storage for some (hopeful) future project like an early 911 or F-car...

any picture of the hub? i've thought about getting a removable hub also.
does the horn still work ? is the hub "keyed" to self center when it locks in place?

I'm pretty sure what's in mine is the Montecarlo. It looks nice but also is the most comfortable I've used.Click to view attachment

Other car has some sort of Nardi. It looks pretty but not very comfortable.

I'm not voting, cuz you didn't list my Momo Mario Andretti signature model!

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Damn, I love Elvira.

I've got a Nardi in mine and like it very much. Seems to be just the correct size.

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Help me find my one true love. My wandering steering column wants to finally settle down!



I'm partial to the Personal,I guess you can see why.


Ron

Of those three, I like the prototipo.

I have a MonteCarlo in the 930 (I like that one as it is small)
In my 914, I have a Veloce. I like it in the 914.

I don't believe my wheels are currently available, but I like them anyway.

I prefer smaller steering wheels.

I don't have any pictures.

I love mine, I got a killer deal on it because nobody wanted the Martini Racing colors.
I only cared about how it felt, not looks so much.

Street: Carrera
Track: Proto
Show: Momo

That's funny,

I just ordered a new Momo Prototipo & adapter and Porshe center cap, and I'm waiting for it to arrive. Looking at the pictures, I think I made the right choice. It looks good and it's period for these things. Should be here next Wednesday. Can't wait to put it on!

Proto, Moto!

Dan

Click to view attachmentMine is rather small in diameter 320mm if I recall

here is one of steering wheels vintage Momo 380mm flat spoke

Of the 3 options I like the Prototipo. I find the fact that you have 9 gauges & A/C, and it looks "stock-ish", far more interesting & impressive. Wow... .

here is the other wheel NOS NLA Momo flat face Prototipo mfg 2/79, buy the way no A/C in a TURBO GT.

One of these days I'll install my MoMo "Porsche Design" wheel on the 914....Bought it in the 80s and it has been on 4 or 5 of my money pits....Great feeling wheel.Click to view attachment

I have the Fitti anfd I like the grip but my version is sweade

I AM CURRENTLY TRYING TO DECIDE BETWEEN THESE TWO BEAUTIES...

hahahaha

thread coming back from the twilight zone....

I love Paul's Porsche Design wheel. Thats so 80's. And I'll bet it has great feel. Momo's are great.

BTW, when using the "chain-wheel", saude- suade (wtf that leather) gloves MUST be used

The chain wheel is "muy macho", but how do attach the necker knob?

Does anyone have a picture of the old Mark Donehue steering wheel?

Here is a picture of the Donehue wheel hanging on my wall

I'm sure that this decision was made long ago, but I voted for the Fitti. I like the looks of the Prototipo better, but the Fitti looks more comfortable. Here is what is going on my car:
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I have a Fitti on the one car, and a Momo MonteCarlo on the other. Personally, I find the Fitti to be more comfortable, but both are great!

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hahahaha

I love Paul's Porsche Design wheel. Thats so 80's. And I'll bet it has great feel. Momo's are great.


I had the same PD on my first 914, Yes it was in the 80's. That was one of the best wheels, Light, and plenty of room to see the dash.

I have this one now
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[quote name='SGB' date='Dec 1 2008, 05:43 PM' post='1107366']
hahahaha

I love Paul's Porsche Design wheel. Thats so 80's. And I'll bet it has great feel. Momo's are great.


I had the same PD on my first 914, Yes it was in the 80's. That was one of the best wheels, Light, and plenty of room to see the dash.

I have this one now
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Looks like the wheel in my Rav4