V10 MOJO
Enthusiast
im wanting to put a MOMO millenium style steering wheel in. anyone here ever remove the stock wheel and air bag? how difficult is it?
MOMO steering wheel vs airbag
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NCVCA
Enthusiast
I just removed mine and it's no big deal at all. Remember to tape the gold ABS connector in case you ever want to reinstall.
Anthony - 98 GTS
Enthusiast
I have a Momo Commando steering wheel in my GTS. Not hard - just pull the airbag and stock wheel, put on the Momo hub, wire the horn and your good to go.
Looks and feels 100x better.
Looks and feels 100x better.
Docta Vipa
Viper Owner
Did you install a quick release hub to your new Momo? That could be a great mod.
Anthony - 98 GTS
Enthusiast
I didn't - mine is fixed mounted. You could choose a quick release hub.
Docta Vipa
Viper Owner
I wonder how much weight I'd save? 
V10 MOJO
Enthusiast
the reason im not concerned with the airbag for safety; ive been a doc in an emergency center now for over seven yrs, ive yet to see a case come in where the airbag actually saved a life. most airbag deployment scenarios we see are actually detrimental to the driver as opposed to having been beneficial. now, im not saying they cannot help in certain instances, obviously they can and they do. so can simply not driving period. calculated risks, paying attention to your surroundings, knowing your (and your vehicles)limits, and common sense. those things are always better than seatbelts and airbags. all my opinion only.
so, i guess im just willing to take a wild crazy risk like all those insane drivers across the world have done since the beggining of automobiles up to the inititation of airbags and drive without one. sometimes you gotta wonder; eventually, whats going to keep you safe from safety, LOL
so, i guess im just willing to take a wild crazy risk like all those insane drivers across the world have done since the beggining of automobiles up to the inititation of airbags and drive without one. sometimes you gotta wonder; eventually, whats going to keep you safe from safety, LOL
ruckdr
Enthusiast
rdustman,
This site shows a MOMO wheel installed, and shows the various wheel types available.
http://www.ltbmotorsport.com/steeringwheel.html
Actually, if you look at a Gen 1, Viper, you will see what the installation looks like; seems someone told me the wheel is a MOMO, or at least a very CLOSE replica.
Later,
This site shows a MOMO wheel installed, and shows the various wheel types available.
http://www.ltbmotorsport.com/steeringwheel.html
Actually, if you look at a Gen 1, Viper, you will see what the installation looks like; seems someone told me the wheel is a MOMO, or at least a very CLOSE replica.
Later,
Matt M PA
Enthusiast
I wonder how an insurance company would view a personal injury claim in a car where the owner removed the airbag?
V10 MOJO
Enthusiast
LOL, probably give them just yet another BS reason to "French" out of their responsibilites
I'm with rdustman. I've been thinking about getting a MOMO steering wheel for a long time, but just haven't done it yet. V8Huntr from this board has one on his GTS and it looks great. Personally, I think the design of the current steering wheel is not very ergonomical with the bulky airbag.
I like the looks of the new SRT wheel. It is much "leaner" in the middle and looks MOMOesque. I wonder if it would fit on a GenII?
I like the looks of the new SRT wheel. It is much "leaner" in the middle and looks MOMOesque. I wonder if it would fit on a GenII?
V10 MOJO
Enthusiast
i just ordered one from the site ruckdr recommended (thnx) and itll be here in a day or two.
ill post pics once i put it in
ill post pics once i put it in
Docta Vipa
Viper Owner
Hey doc,
Which one did you order?
I am a pediatrician turned child psychiatrist, but really want to be a race car driver (obviously)
Which one did you order?
I am a pediatrician turned child psychiatrist, but really want to be a race car driver (obviously)
V10 MOJO
Enthusiast
i ended up ordering the original millenium but it was a tought decision as the silver jet was tempting for a silver rt10. i figured with silver and black leather though, a silver steering wheel would be a bit too much
- I know I've seen a couple of MOMO steering wheels with airbags...
- Having been in an accident where airbags were deployed, I would not want to sacrifice that safety for better looks. I don't think the airbag saved my life, but it played a big part in me walking out of the car without a bruise, not even whiplash. So as far as street driven cars go, I recommend keeping the airbag - bad things can happen to even the most attentive drivers.
- Having been in an accident where airbags were deployed, I would not want to sacrifice that safety for better looks. I don't think the airbag saved my life, but it played a big part in me walking out of the car without a bruise, not even whiplash. So as far as street driven cars go, I recommend keeping the airbag - bad things can happen to even the most attentive drivers.
ewave
Enthusiast
If you always wear 5 point harnesses does the airbad do anything for you? I'm guessing no? Opinions?
I have a 4 point harness (and 6 point cage) in my Cobra R, and I would think in that case an airbag would be useless, I can't even reach over to the next seat with the harness on. I would think most people wouldn't want to drive around the street with a harness though...
ewave
Enthusiast
InVision said:
"I would think most people wouldn't want to drive around the street with a harness though..."
I do. ALL the time. Always. Yes it is a PITA, but the day that POS SUV makes a left turn in front of me, and I T-bone them, I'll be glad I'm harnessed in...
"I would think most people wouldn't want to drive around the street with a harness though..."
I do. ALL the time. Always. Yes it is a PITA, but the day that POS SUV makes a left turn in front of me, and I T-bone them, I'll be glad I'm harnessed in...
