Momo...is it really THAT bad?? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Sil80girlie · 08-30-2002, 11:11 AM

OK, so I really like the red Momo race air shift knob, ebrake handle, and tuning pedals...they all match and are made by the same company which is important to me  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'>  A friend told me that their quality sucks though, so I did a search on here.  Seems like there are good and bad opinions on it.  Does it just depend on what specific item you buy...how you take care of it....or is it all just crap??

**West** · 08-30-2002, 11:14 AM

I have bought a Momo steering wheel that seemed to be very good quality, maybe could have been made with better material to be more solid.

I bought a few Momo shift knobs back in the day and I must say they are a complete waste of $. Total POS's fall apart every other day and never can fit any shifters right.

S13Grl · 08-30-2002, 11:18 AM

I agree. I've had experiences with their knobs & boots, and they're horrible at fitting, horrible at staying on, and horrible at staying together. Not nearly as bad as the "apc" or whatever else is cheap out there, but bad enough to the point where it'll frustrate you.

uiuc240 · 08-30-2002, 11:29 AM

I have a Momo knob.  Works fine.  Maybe you all just need to stop being a bunch of pussies and learn how to "adjust" the set screws  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Eric

S13Grl · 08-30-2002, 11:36 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (uiuc240 @ Aug. 31 2002,11:29)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I have a Momo knob. Works fine. Maybe you all just need to stop being a bunch of pussies and learn how to "adjust" the set screws <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Shush, stop shifting like a pussy! (haha&#33<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Bbandit · 08-30-2002, 12:27 PM

i have momo steering wheels... i had it from highschool, now im a junior undergrad student.. it last until today

AKADriver · 08-30-2002, 12:35 PM

I have a momo knob and pedals in my GTI, and they fit great.  They were in the car when I bought it and the previous owner installed the knob wrong, though...  It has a momo boot, too, and he didn't set it up so that the boot could be threaded onto the knob.... I keep meaning to fix it <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sigh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Momo equipment is at least OEM quality, but if it's not installed properly or if it just doesn't fit your car, then it could be a problem.  Like most European stuff, it tends to fit European cars better.  A company like that would go under if their stuff didn't fit a VW Golf like a glove (it was the most popular car in Europe for years).

matic 240sx · 08-30-2002, 05:15 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (S13Grl @ Aug. 29 2002,1:36)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (uiuc240 @ Aug. 31 2002,11:29)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I have a Momo knob. Works fine. Maybe you all just need to stop being a bunch of pussies and learn how to "adjust" the set screws <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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LOL <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Shush, stop shifting like a pussy! (haha&#33<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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lmao!!!  

I think momo is crap.. my friend had momo pedals, seats, and steering wheel.. after about 5 months its starting fading and tearing.. the pedals... where ok.. but the wheel and seats looked like hell

SilviaDriver · 08-30-2002, 11:23 PM

i have a momo shift knob..came wiht the car..its crap..unscrewed it and found out it was held together by white tape..now i dont have no more and the knob  spins around

adey · 08-31-2002, 07:32 AM

!?!?!!

I'm surprised at the feedback re: momo! I've found their quality to be at least 'pretty good'. If you have fitment issues then you'll undoubtedly have a hard time, but the quality of finishes, stitching, materials and overall craftsmanship (i.e. everything other than fitment for those who're having fitment issues) seems absolutely top notch to me!

Momo steering wheels are among (AFAIK) the top choice for "real" race car drivers (or so I'm led to believe) while their shift knobs are not only 20 times nicer than anything else out there on the market (less maybe Nismo) and none can (or should be able to) refute their steering wheels' quality!

Now I wouldn't buy their RIMS, MUFFLERS or exhaust TIPS, but I have no problems using their pedals, steering wheels, shift knobs/boots and even seats. (Even though I REALLY want a Bride. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Whatever, I suppose 'your mileage will vary'.

coolerow · 09-01-2002, 12:37 AM

Its all about ATC sprint or Personal!!!!!!
maybe even Nardi....

08-30-2002, 11:11 AM	#1
Sil80girlie Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 94 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OK, so I really like the red Momo race air shift knob, ebrake handle, and tuning pedals...they all match and are made by the same company which is important to me  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'>  A friend told me that their quality sucks though, so I did a search on here.  Seems like there are good and bad opinions on it.  Does it just depend on what specific item you buy...how you take care of it....or is it all just crap?? __________________ My project: http://www.geocities.com/nd2boostt/

08-30-2002, 11:14 AM	#2
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 44 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have bought a Momo steering wheel that seemed to be very good quality, maybe could have been made with better material to be more solid. I bought a few Momo shift knobs back in the day and I must say they are a complete waste of $. Total POS's fall apart every other day and never can fit any shifters right. __________________ West - Zilvia.net - Toyobaru.net - NapkinSketch.com

08-30-2002, 11:29 AM	#4
uiuc240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Naperville, IL Age: 46 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a Momo knob.  Works fine.  Maybe you all just need to stop being a bunch of pussies and learn how to "adjust" the set screws  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> Eric __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege5 1989 S13 w/SR20DET (sold)

08-30-2002, 11:36 AM	#5
S13Grl Married to the Mob Join Date: Dec 2000 Age: 44 Posts: 3,670 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (uiuc240 @ Aug. 31 2002,11:29)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I have a Momo knob. Works fine. Maybe you all just need to stop being a bunch of pussies and learn how to "adjust" the set screws <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> Eric</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> LOL <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> Shush, stop shifting like a pussy! (haha&#33<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

08-30-2002, 12:27 PM	#6
Bbandit Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas and now Jakarta Age: 43 Posts: 2,674 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Bbandit Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have momo steering wheels... i had it from highschool, now im a junior undergrad student.. it last until today __________________ ==>>TGL GARAGE<<==.. RIP! S13 coupe KA-T @ 0.5 Bar = SOLD! A31 Cefiro + SR = Current

08-30-2002, 11:18 AM	#3
S13Grl Married to the Mob Join Date: Dec 2000 Age: 44 Posts: 3,670 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I agree. I've had experiences with their knobs & boots, and they're horrible at fitting, horrible at staying on, and horrible at staying together. Not nearly as bad as the "apc" or whatever else is cheap out there, but bad enough to the point where it'll frustrate you.

08-30-2002, 12:35 PM	#7
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I have a momo knob and pedals in my GTI, and they fit great.  They were in the car when I bought it and the previous owner installed the knob wrong, though...  It has a momo boot, too, and he didn't set it up so that the boot could be threaded onto the knob.... I keep meaning to fix it <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sigh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> Momo equipment is at least OEM quality, but if it's not installed properly or if it just doesn't fit your car, then it could be a problem.  Like most European stuff, it tends to fit European cars better.  A company like that would go under if their stuff didn't fit a VW Golf like a glove (it was the most popular car in Europe for years).

08-30-2002, 05:15 PM	#8
matic 240sx Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: las vegas Age: 42 Posts: 798 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: matic 240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (S13Grl @ Aug. 29 2002,1:36)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (uiuc240 @ Aug. 31 2002,11:29)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I have a Momo knob. Works fine. Maybe you all just need to stop being a bunch of pussies and learn how to "adjust" the set screws <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> Eric</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> LOL <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> Shush, stop shifting like a pussy! (haha&#33<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> lmao!!!   I think momo is crap.. my friend had momo pedals, seats, and steering wheel.. after about 5 months its starting fading and tearing.. the pedals... where ok.. but the wheel and seats looked like hell __________________ · m á † í ç · after9racing.com

08-30-2002, 11:23 PM	#9
SilviaDriver Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 40 Posts: 5,514 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: SilviaDriver Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i have a momo shift knob..came wiht the car..its crap..unscrewed it and found out it was held together by white tape..now i dont have no more and the knob  spins around

08-31-2002, 07:32 AM	#10
adey Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,072 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	!?!?!! I'm surprised at the feedback re: momo! I've found their quality to be at least 'pretty good'. If you have fitment issues then you'll undoubtedly have a hard time, but the quality of finishes, stitching, materials and overall craftsmanship (i.e. everything other than fitment for those who're having fitment issues) seems absolutely top notch to me! Momo steering wheels are among (AFAIK) the top choice for "real" race car drivers (or so I'm led to believe) while their shift knobs are not only 20 times nicer than anything else out there on the market (less maybe Nismo) and none can (or should be able to) refute their steering wheels' quality! Now I wouldn't buy their RIMS, MUFFLERS or exhaust TIPS, but I have no problems using their pedals, steering wheels, shift knobs/boots and even seats. (Even though I REALLY want a Bride. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> ) Whatever, I suppose 'your mileage will vary'. __________________ Instagram: @SX180HKG

09-01-2002, 12:37 AM	#11
coolerow Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SoCal Age: 43 Posts: 423 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Its all about ATC sprint or Personal!!!!!! maybe even Nardi....