Best Momo steering wheel (for every purpose)
Which Momo steering wheel should I buy?
To be honest, there is no simple answer, but it makes sense to think about it. A steering wheel is not just a big, round thing that will be necessary until autonomous driving comes along. For our beloved classic sports cars, this horror vision will never happen. For me, a steering wheel is really something special. It is the only real connection of the driver with the car. The only connection that gives direct feedback.
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If I steer strongly, the car responds to it. If I steer too hard, the direct connection will come to an end. Personally, I prefer old vintage steering wheels for classic sports cars that can tell a bit of its own history. I’m not alone with that. And then I started buying collecting. It started very harmlessly. In my first (old) Porsche was an old, beat-up, patinated steering wheel that somehow fascinated me, even if it was way too big, bus driver style and the grip was too thin. Then I started looking around, on swap meets, in thrift shops and online. And then I discovered a lot of nice old steering wheels and bought them for whenever. A few I had on the walls in my former garage. But a lot of steering wheels ended up in boxes in the warehouse.
Back to the initial question. Which steering wheel should I buy? Generally speaking, one for each car. But I don’t want to make it that simple. Let’s put it this way, it depends. Do I need more than one steering wheel? I would say yes.
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Jackie Stewart, Prototipo, Rally 2000
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Lots of Momo steering wheels
Maybe you are like me, I use a car for the track and for the street, although on very different streets. In the city, on the highway and sometimes I just drive through the canyons, for example the Angeles Crest Highway. And without a joke, it often happens that I change the steering wheel for that particular purpose. I don’t have a quick release device, it brings the steering wheel too close to me and with my height of 6”4’ it becomes uncomfortable. So loosen 6 Allen screws each time, change the steering wheel and tighten again.
Best Momo steering wheel for a lot of reverse parking and slow city traffic
If I’m in the city a lot, I have to steer a lot at very slow speeds, I have to park, which all requires a lot of steering work, especially with the limited slip differential. At those times, I’m super happy with my semi dish 370mm Momo Abarth. Due to the larger diameter, I need less force when turning in, which makes parallel parking in reverse at the side of the street much easier. And I have a better look at the gauges. A vintage Momo Prototipo in 370mm would be a great option too.
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370mm Momo Abarth steering wheel
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370mm Momo Abarth steering wheel
Best Momo steering wheel (not only) for canyon carving
And if I want to drive through the canyons, I prefer to take a semi dish Momo Prototipo in 350mm diameter. The steering is a bit more compact, especially with faster turns and the grip size is perfect even with light gloves. And a little closer due to the semi dish, but still great for relaxed driving. In general, the most versatile Momo steering wheel you can buy.
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first-generation Momo Prototipo 350mm semi-dish
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second-generation Momo Prototipo 350mm semi-dish
Best flat Momo steering wheel (not only) for long highway hours
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Momo Jackie Stewart steering wheel
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Momo Jackie Stewart steering wheel
Best Momo steering wheel for the track
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Momo Rally 2000 in mint condition
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Momo Rally 2000 after several month of hard work