Momo Race vs Monte Carlo... (steering wheels)

Valkyrie · 01-01-06, 08:56 PM

I'm considering getting a new steering wheel after I get my FC running, and I'm looking at either a Momo Race or a Momo Monte Carlo...

The Race is nice, I've held one in my hands and it's very comfortable. But the Monte Carlo looks cool as well, and is a good 70 dollars cheaper at most places...

So I'm wondering why the Monte Carlo is so much cheaper than the race. Is it materials? And is it as comfortable (at least when it comes to the thumb rests) as the Race, if anyone knows?

I know I'm thinking way ahead of myself, but the stock steering wheel (No tilt steering) makes it a bit hard to get in and I figured taking an inch off it might help...

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alberto_mg · 01-02-06, 06:31 PM

both are very nice wheels. i used the monte carlo in my Turbo II for ages and was very happy with it. the Race is nice as well. my buddy has it on his miata.

you should be pretty happy with either.

Taikutsu · 01-06-06, 11:09 PM

or a you could get a momo tuner...i got one with red stitching to match my shift and brake boots from redlinegoods...

you can find it about $150 new i think online

rx7n3wb · 01-08-06, 07:28 AM

http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=446732

I made this thread a long long time ago but didn't find any interested buyers. I still have the wheel and its just been collecting dust. If your interested let me know.

patfat · 01-08-06, 10:49 PM

You're missing your shifter!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taikutsu

or a you could get a momo tuner...i got one with red stitching to match my shift and brake boots from redlinegoods...

you can find it about $150 new i think online

Taikutsu · 01-09-06, 09:41 PM

haha...ya...got a razo cf one but since my motor and trans is out...theres nothing to screw it on to...^_^

RETed · 01-18-06, 07:54 AM

I believe the Monte Carlo is *not* leather.
Can you confirm?

I run a MOMO Race, and I *love* it.
The contours are perfect for my hand, but I wish it came in a slightly larger size - 360mm or 365mm.

This is why the Monte Carlo is cheaper.

-Ted

Valkyrie · 08-08-06, 12:01 AM

Seven month bump!

FYI, the Monte Carlo is leather... the reason it costs less than the Race is because it's not nearly as fancy (plain leather versus perforated, no ring on the front, simpler mounting screws, etc).

I bought a Momo Race on eBay (used) for 145 shipped... It's not here yet but I'm sort of having some regrets since I think I might have wanted something with thinner, higher spokes. The race looks like your thumbs are right at the center of the wheel, rather than being a bit higher, so the middle of your hand is at the middle of the wheel (like on the Monte Carlo and other purer racing wheels). Well, as long as it's better than the stock wheel (and not just by being smaller).