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Old Sep 5, 2010, 04:25 PM
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Momo steering wheel issue....chime in please.

Well about a month ago I noticed the top of my factory momo steering wheel was starting to peel. Theres a mesh portion of leather at the top which is just glued on. Anyhow I peeled it completely off and was thinking about finding material and cutting it and re-upholstering/glue it back on myself. Im afraid it will look like crap if I use leather fabric so I was considering that cf 3m di-noc material.That too might not hold up but it may work. Ive also emailed derek@rexpeed to see if they would make me some type of carbon top or cap thatll fit and I can just use adhesive and stick it on like the dash pieces. Otherwise Ill just wait for an IX steering wheel to hit the marketplace. I thought the cf top might be unique.Here are pics of the piece in question. No one else seems to have had experienced this.








What do you guys think?

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Old Sep 5, 2010, 04:53 PM
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bring it to the dealership. i got mine warrantied. the only thing is, mine wasn't completely off yet. they took pics, sent it to corperate, then they approved the new wheel with airbag. all free. if not, detachable wheel for you my friend lol.
Old Sep 5, 2010, 04:58 PM
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I have 75k miles on my evo now and Im second owner. I believe all warranties are out of the question. As for detachables or any type of quick release....Im clueless in that field.
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what is the worst that can happen? you take it to the stealership and they tell you no? i think it is worth a shot. i dont know anything about detachable wheels either. havent had one in any of my evos...
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Originally Posted by *constant_boost
what is the worst that can happen? you take it to the stealership and they tell you no? i think it is worth a shot. i dont know anything about detachable wheels either. havent had one in any of my evos...
I wouldnt waste the gas....Second owner bumper to bumper/drivetrain is only good up to 60k miles. If I didnt already know the answer Id call anyway before I drove there. If derek@rexpeed cant make me a direct fit cover top Im going to try the 3m di-noc. Its the edges or grooves Im worried about peeling after a month. If anyone is selling an IX black wheel let me know.
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No ideas or reccommendations? I guess ill get a quote from some upholstry shops or check into some cf vinyl.......
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I'll sell you a used wheel for 50 shipped. Pm for more info.
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time to get a nardi
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^ not feeling it or liking it. Looks like something off on old MG.
Old Sep 6, 2010, 07:58 PM
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i got a brand new untouched IX steering wheel (w/airbag) .. 300 shipped :] pm me if you like
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i have a evo 8 steering wheel with airbag with slight wear up on top.. shoot me a pm if ya want it..
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Not sure if its possible but have you checked w/ a leather professional? Maybe it can be re-covered

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No-go for any type of custom piece because thered be no demand. Nice one off though. I guess Ill ask around a few shops and worst case scenario its ix wheel for me. May as well go black.
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Originally Posted by Cal City Evo
^ not feeling it or liking it. Looks like something off on old MG.

wow first time I ever heard that
usually the Nardi wheels are in high demand
Old Sep 7, 2010, 08:07 AM
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Mine did the same and I bought a new wheel


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