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Old 11-16-2004 | 10:33 PM
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getting a Momo Tornado soon
please advise which hub to get

and post your steering wheels pics please
Old 11-17-2004 | 07:39 AM
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interested to see as well..

any issues with airbag light with aftermarket steering wheels? anyone?



Old 11-17-2004 | 08:28 AM
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There was this really cool steering wheel on an NSX in Car and Driver magazine or maybe it was super street, i can't remember. It was kinda boxy like an F1 wheel. Pretty sure it was momo. I wonder how difficult it is to install and if you need any special parts.
Old 11-17-2004 | 07:01 PM
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for those installing an aftermarket wheel, we have the proper hubs in stock that will not only fit a MOMO wheel, but also includes a plug to prevent the SRS light!

I'll get the info on our site
Old 11-17-2004 | 07:36 PM
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Originally posted by Z1 Performance
for those installing an aftermarket wheel, we have the proper hubs in stock that will not only fit a MOMO wheel, but also includes a plug to prevent the SRS light!

I'll get the info on our site
nice!
how much will those be?
I just ordered my Momo too
Old 11-17-2004 | 09:15 PM
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just added em:

http://z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?model...or&prodid=1264
Old 11-18-2004 | 05:45 PM
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Originally posted by Z1 Performance
just added em:

http://z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?model...or&prodid=1264

one quick question

is it still 4-5 inchs away than the standard even without the quick release adaptor?
or does the quick release adaptor build in with the hub or something?
I am quite confuse
Old 11-18-2004 | 07:04 PM
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for the quick release they offer a shorter version hub- I'd have to check if we have those in stock.
Old 11-18-2004 | 10:20 PM
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I run the Nismo Steering wheel (buckskin 330mm):



with the Splash Shorty race hub (on the right):



and the NRG Carbon/Aluminum quick release:




The spacing is just right for a shorter person (5'5") since I sit closer than a taller person... it is about 1.5" closer than the stock wheel (barely noticeable)

With the standard Splash hub the wheel would be too close.

The Splash hub is very well made, but the airbag defeat provided will not work for US cars... the light still flashes. I am told the Japanese airbags are different and that I will need to run different resistors for US airbag to get rid of the light... haven't had time to mess with it too much yet.

The NRG quick release is a copy of the Splash version for 1/3 the price without any visual differences. I was able to wire it so the horn still works and it is the only one I could find that fits the Nismo Steering wheel bolt pattern (Splash hub fits Sparco/Momo only) Some others fit Nardi/Personall. The Nismo is different from all of those (larger diameter 6 hole)

The Nismo wheel feels great and is just the right size. Overall I am very happy with the combo, and if you run a deep bucket seat (like I do) this makes getting in and out of the car much easier It is not cheap though Nismo wheel $320, Splash shorty hub $175, and NRG quick release $95.

I will try and take some pics on the car if anyone would like.
Old 11-18-2004 | 10:41 PM
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yea, that would be cool! now that i put my harnesses in, ill be doing this myself soon i think. i dont much care for a wheel release though? i dont need to be able to remove it. can i run a similar setup without the release? what parts do i need for that? i LOVE the nismo steering wheels! where did you get it? thanks!
Old 11-18-2004 | 10:50 PM
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You can run the same thing without quick release, but will have to re-drill the hub if you use the Nismo wheel. I would get the standard longer version without quick release.

Install is very simple, just be carefull handling the stock airbag, and having a steering wheel/harmonic balancer puller makes removal of the stock wheel much easier ($15 at any auto parts) just make sure it has 10mm 1.25 pitch bolts for the tool.

I still love the funny looks from people when they see me walking around with a steering wheel Even funnier when someone tries to steal the car and can't figure out how to turn the wheels

I got the wheel direct from Japan... you can go through www.japanparts.com but it is a little more
Old 11-18-2004 | 11:07 PM
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cool thanks!
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I am sorry again but please clearify that can I use the short version of the hub without the quick release?
so will that be too short than the stock distance?
Old 11-19-2004 | 06:57 AM
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Originally posted by ttsupra94
There was this really cool steering wheel on an NSX in Car and Driver magazine or maybe it was super street, i can't remember. It was kinda boxy like an F1 wheel. Pretty sure it was momo. I wonder how difficult it is to install and if you need any special parts.
I think its the Sparco Ergo 2 and I LOVE this wheel. My fav.

http://store1.yimg.com/I/saferacer_1821_9626952
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Originally posted by feilay
I am sorry again but please clearify that can I use the short version of the hub without the quick release?
so will that be too short than the stock distance?
If you use the Splash short hub with a steering wheel with no dish (flat) it will sit about 2 inches further away than the stock wheel which is only good if you have short legs and really long arms.

Most people will run the wheel a little closer than stock, this can also be done with a dished steering wheel.
Old 11-19-2004 | 09:49 AM
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Come on people, where are the pictures of all the other steering wheels? On well, I figured I might as well post mine (again). This is the Momo Factory Option steering wheel imported from Japan, with airbag.

Old 11-19-2004 | 11:04 AM
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Originally posted by Anyone2u
Come on people, where are the pictures of all the other steering wheels? On well, I figured I might as well post mine (again). This is the Momo Factory Option steering wheel imported from Japan, with airbag.


That looks very nice. Good OEM look and feel, and you get to keep your airbag.

What is the best source for that wheel?
Old 11-19-2004 | 11:26 AM
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Originally posted by gq_626
That looks very nice. Good OEM look and feel, and you get to keep your airbag.

What is the best source for that wheel?
Thanks for the compliments. That steering wheel was purchased in Japan, at a Nissan dealership. Otherwise I believe that you can buy it through Z1 Performance (see posts above).
Old 11-23-2004 | 01:35 PM
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Just installed momo wheel and splash wheel hub. How do I remove airbag flashing light? Help please!
Old 11-23-2004 | 01:37 PM
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btw, i just called Z1 and they say that they dont have an airbag kill switch either so how does everyone with aftermarket wheel take care of that?

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