Momo steering wheels

JC · 26-06-2005, 10:11 PM

Does anyone have any good prices for these steering wheels. I can get one off ebay for $245, including postage - but no idea if that's a good price or not.

carratt · 26-06-2005, 11:14 PM

Yeah, I think that's pretty much the general price of them. I got mine for $220 but that was a second hand grey/black one which are pretty hard to find (or atleast they were up untill a few months ago when heaps of them started going on ebay)

FRDGAL · 27-06-2005, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by carratt

Yeah, I think that's pretty much the general price of them. I got mine for $220 but that was a second hand grey/black one which are pretty hard to find (or atleast they were up untill a few months ago when heaps of them started going on ebay)

Brad I remember when you got your's and I wanted the grey/black one baddddly and now there's a few of them on eBay except I'm not really interested in getting one now LOL but when I wanted one they were no-where to be found

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Anyway JCXR8 I reckon $245 (inc postage) is a pretty good deal.

JC · 27-06-2005, 01:03 AM

I just realised that they are not "buy now" and 225 is the opening bid (plus 20 postage). So, I guess I might throw 225 on and see what happens. The buy it now ones are 275.

FRDGAL · 27-06-2005, 01:29 AM

Yeah but they end up not selling. So many times the Auction finishes without a single bid but what I've noticed alot is that when you bid early, all of a sudden everyone wants it lol. If there's no bids on an item that I want then I snipe bid in the last 10-15 seconds - but that's me lol.

JC · 27-06-2005, 02:16 AM

I might have to do that; leave it until the very end of the auction - good strategy.

Axle-F · 27-06-2005, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JCXR8

I might have to do that; leave it until the very end of the auction - good strategy.

bid sniping is the only way to go....except i'm often away from the computer when the item goes off and end up not even bidding lol :gren:

xceler8shun · 27-06-2005, 06:10 PM

got mine for $175 off ebay of course, very lucky that nobody was after one at that time

FRDGAL · 27-06-2005, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by xceler8shun

got mine for $175 off ebay of course, very lucky that nobody was after one at that time

That's a very good price. You're lucky. These days, price on these wheels start at a minimum $225. I've not seen any start at under that price for a while now. But still, if you can get it at $245 (inc postage) it's still a bargain. Though $175 is alot better lol.

Damm all this talk about the momo makes me want one again. JCXR8, just incase mate, you better PM me the item number of the wheel you're watching so that I don't snipe on the same one LOL :P

**Peuty** · 27-06-2005, 06:53 PM

Yeah thats seems like a reasonable price to pay. Thats around what I paid for mine.

JC · 27-06-2005, 08:37 PM

F_K - would you prefer a momo woodgrain wheel instead of the plain leather. It's what I have at the moment in the Forte. Only reason I want to change is the black/grey would look better. $200 including postage and it's yours if you want it - it's in as new condition. Then I can get the black/grey one without feeling too guilty about spending more money on the car!

buickman · 27-06-2005, 09:11 PM

I got a brand new black & woodgrain for $150 from Glenn ford when someone from another forum posted they had a special on AU blue & Black XR & Premium models woodgrain AU momos.
I think they sold out in a week.

buickman

LUXO_8 · 08-07-2005, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by buickman

I got a brand new black & woodgrain for $150 from Glenn ford when someone from another forum posted they had a special on AU blue & Black XR & Premium models woodgrain AU momos.
I think they sold out in a week.

buickman

you should matt black your airbag.

get some VHT satin black colour dye and do the airbag and the back cover.
the die will deeply penetrate the airbag cover which is great (wont rub off), but not the plastic cover on the back so you have to be careful not to scratch it when fitting..

ive just done the airbag on my AU Fairlane sportsman wheel thats going into the NC, but ive left the leather on the wheel grey because it matches my seats.

buickman · 08-07-2005, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MADNC_8

you should matt black your airbag.

get some VHT satin black colour dye and do the airbag and the back cover.
the die will deeply penetrate the airbag cover which is great (wont rub off), but not the plastic cover on the back so you have to be careful not to scratch it when fitting..

ive just done the airbag on my AU Fairlane sportsman wheel thats going into the NC, but ive left the leather on the wheel grey because it matches my seats.

Yeh thought of that but I will bide my time to find a black air bag.
Just in case I sell the car I would remove the wheel and refit the grey one.
So thats why I have not gone the dying route.

buickman

GK · 08-07-2005, 08:50 PM

Looks nice JC. I like the chrome door levers and the bit around the gear selector. Is your car a series 1? YOu've got a series 2 cluster. Did you put that on yourself, or did you paint it black? It stands out really nice from the dash. Steering wheel looks a treat also!

FRDGAL · 28-06-2005, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JCXR8

F_K - would you prefer a momo woodgrain wheel instead of the plain leather. It's what I have at the moment in the Forte. Only reason I want to change is the black/grey would look better. $200 including postage and it's yours if you want it - it's in as new condition. Then I can get the black/grey one without feeling too guilty about spending more money on the car!

To be honest I don't like the woodgrain wheels as much as I do the grey/black ones BUT they're not too bad - I don't 'not' like them. It would suit my interior and I don't mind helping out a fellow forum member so I can live with a woodgrain wheel

Do you have a picture of it? Or is it the same as the one in the picture that buickman put up? As long as there's no marks on it and fits my cruise/radio buttons then no worries - you can consider it sold!

b2tf · 28-06-2005, 09:40 AM

JC I'm VERY interested in the none yuo have, always wanted one for our Fairmont. My only concern is that you're a smoker arent you? Not meaning to insult but I dont want a wheel stinking of ciggies in our car.

Can you take some closeup pics of it for me please?

JC · 27-06-2005, 11:47 PM

That's the same wheel I have in the forte - but a much better price than I paid.

Sylox · 27-06-2005, 11:53 PM

JC FTG auto salvage have the momo blue/grey/red for 200 brand new

JC · 28-06-2005, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylox

JC FTG auto salvage have the momo blue/grey/red for 200 brand new

Sylox - how do I get one for $200? I looked them up and on fordmods it says $225. Is there any special password i need to get it for $200?

JC · 28-06-2005, 12:39 AM

Thanks sylox. Sounds like a better option than ebay.

JC · 28-06-2005, 12:58 PM

F_K & B2F - it's exactly the same as the one in the pic buickman put up. There are no marks or scratches on it. It fits the audio and cruise controls (you actually transfer them and the air bag over from your current wheel).

B2F - yes, I am a smoker, but this wheel is in the family wagon, which I am not allowed to smoke in because it carts the kids around. So I doubt it would smell. I am more than happy to wash it with warm soapy water, if that helps.

F_K - you posted your interest first, so I'll certainly give you first option. Is it OK if we do this like e-bay - you put the money into my account and I'll send the wheel when the funds are confirmed. I have bought/sold stuff from/to Casper, BlueAU and Aussie_Pete if you need reassurance that I am honest. PM is on it's way.

B2F, if F_K doesn't take it, then it's all yours, as long as you still want it.

FRDGAL · 28-06-2005, 01:28 PM

I'll take it thanks JC. PM sent

b2tf · 28-06-2005, 02:56 PM

Ah, I see. I probably would have taken but it you are right - FK got in first. Thats ok

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If anybody knows of another one available for a good price, send me some info! Really wanting to get one of these fitted as a pressie for Dad.

FRDGAL · 29-06-2005, 01:49 AM

Now I have to find someone to fit this for me. Anyone know what the average price of having one fitted is? And how long should it take?

JC · 29-06-2005, 03:49 AM

Ford should do it for between $30 & $60. I can remove the steering wheel, change over the audio & cruise controls, backing plate and airbag and refit it all in about 15 to 20 mins, so Ford should do it in the same sort of time. Definitely no more than 1/2 hour's labour - get them to quote up front and then make them stick to it.

carratt · 29-06-2005, 03:59 AM

they charged my $75, but that's from the Ford here in Canberra which love to rip you off

buickman · 29-06-2005, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by carratt

they charged my $75, but that's from the Ford here in Canberra which love to rip you off

I reckon its a rip off. Its only a 20min job tops. I would say no more then $40 to remove & fit new one.
buickman

JC · 29-06-2005, 05:58 PM

Carrat - you should have asked (but I guess you didn't know). I charge nothing.

FRDGAL · 29-06-2005, 11:20 PM

Well Ford said I'll be charged the minimum 1hr so that's $97.50 then I rang a local place here and that guy said $100 because it's (according to him) "a very tricky and hard job to do atleast an hours work maybe more luv"

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I'd take it to my mechanic but don't really want to drive all the way to Moonee Ponds just to have this fitted. I'll keep ringing around - try and find someone local.