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To momo or not to momo

To momo or not to momo

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clossie
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11-05-2018, 01:25 PM
#1
Hmmmmm. Been looking at the evo range of momo steering wheels. I likey (not particulary the prices, but the looks) was wondering if any of you have replaced your steering wheels with aftermarkets, which ones, and how you dealt with the airbag warning light (assuming when changing the steering wheel you took the airbag off with it).
My current wheel is looking shinier than Dale Wintons forehead on a summers day.
clossie
11-05-2018, 01:25 PM #1

Hmmmmm. Been looking at the evo range of momo steering wheels. I likey (not particulary the prices, but the looks) was wondering if any of you have replaced your steering wheels with aftermarkets, which ones, and how you dealt with the airbag warning light (assuming when changing the steering wheel you took the airbag off with it).
My current wheel is looking shinier than Dale Wintons forehead on a summers day.

Sparkystav
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11-05-2018, 02:11 PM
#2
It would have to be q fairly classy wheel to better the lexus one.

But you get a resister box to remove the airbag light with most boss kits.

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Sparkystav
11-05-2018, 02:11 PM #2

It would have to be q fairly classy wheel to better the lexus one.

But you get a resister box to remove the airbag light with most boss kits.


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Stoney
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11-05-2018, 02:44 PM
#3
clossie how you dealt with the airbag warning light (assuming when changing the steering wheel you took the airbag off with it).
My current wheel is looking shinier than Dale Wintons forehead on a summers day.

That's a nice wheel, and I've always liked the Momo Millennium. Though I've never had the balls to remove an airbag in a car. As no matter how slight the chance, it is there the save your life, and I've feel a right diff if when it need to save my life it was in my shed. I have removed one when fitting buckets and 4 proper harnesses, but to do that in an IS200 would involve removing more airbags!

As for the warning light, you can just remove the bulb. But I think in the IS there is a chance that it might disable what airbags you have left? So BAD idea. A resister can be easily wired in to fool the ECU in to seeing the airbag still. I expect Stav or Rabs or one of the other sparky minded guys can tell you specific details of the resister and fitting.

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Confusedad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. Confusedad:
Stoney
11-05-2018, 02:44 PM #3

clossie how you dealt with the airbag warning light (assuming when changing the steering wheel you took the airbag off with it).
My current wheel is looking shinier than Dale Wintons forehead on a summers day.

That's a nice wheel, and I've always liked the Momo Millennium. Though I've never had the balls to remove an airbag in a car. As no matter how slight the chance, it is there the save your life, and I've feel a right diff if when it need to save my life it was in my shed. I have removed one when fitting buckets and 4 proper harnesses, but to do that in an IS200 would involve removing more airbags!

As for the warning light, you can just remove the bulb. But I think in the IS there is a chance that it might disable what airbags you have left? So BAD idea. A resister can be easily wired in to fool the ECU in to seeing the airbag still. I expect Stav or Rabs or one of the other sparky minded guys can tell you specific details of the resister and fitting.


[Image: tempsig2.jpg]
Confusedad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. Confusedad:

clossie
Member
196
11-05-2018, 09:33 PM
#4
Thanks chaps. Next question . Instead of replacing, does anyone know a way of removing the "shine"? I agree it's a good looking wheel its just the fact it looks like a cabbies wheel
clossie
11-05-2018, 09:33 PM #4

Thanks chaps. Next question . Instead of replacing, does anyone know a way of removing the "shine"? I agree it's a good looking wheel its just the fact it looks like a cabbies wheel

DaveEdin
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12-05-2018, 12:02 AM
#5
You could still replace it - with another IS steering wheel off ebay?

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DaveEdin
12-05-2018, 12:02 AM #5

You could still replace it - with another IS steering wheel off ebay?


IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!

Modifications
Completed:

Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )

In Progress:

E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake

parthiban
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12-05-2018, 12:42 AM
#6
To remove the shine, all you have to do is clean the wheel - it is dirt and grease that makes it shiny, remove that and then the leather will return to its former glory.

Have a look here:

http://www.impee.co.uk/shiny_steeringwheel.htm

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
12-05-2018, 12:42 AM #6

To remove the shine, all you have to do is clean the wheel - it is dirt and grease that makes it shiny, remove that and then the leather will return to its former glory.

Have a look here:

http://www.impee.co.uk/shiny_steeringwheel.htm


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

clossie
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12-05-2018, 01:17 AM
#7
Thanks guys. Always thought it was the leather wearing to a shine, not grease and grime. I got some leather cleaner when I bought my sofa a few years back, and i know that returns the sofa to a Matt finish when used, so will try it on te ar too iffy. Don't know why I didn't think I it earlier.
clossie
12-05-2018, 01:17 AM #7

Thanks guys. Always thought it was the leather wearing to a shine, not grease and grime. I got some leather cleaner when I bought my sofa a few years back, and i know that returns the sofa to a Matt finish when used, so will try it on te ar too iffy. Don't know why I didn't think I it earlier.

clossie
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12-05-2018, 01:20 AM
#8
Try it later! Blooming sausage fingers
clossie
12-05-2018, 01:20 AM #8

Try it later! Blooming sausage fingers

parthiban
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12-05-2018, 02:00 AM
#9
Let us know how you get on with it, mine isn't too bad but I've been meaning to give mine a clean but haven't got round to it yet, interested to see how good the results are.

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
12-05-2018, 02:00 AM #9

Let us know how you get on with it, mine isn't too bad but I've been meaning to give mine a clean but haven't got round to it yet, interested to see how good the results are.


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

Stoney
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12-05-2018, 03:55 AM
#10
Yeah, the obvious choices are refurbish or replace with standard. Not only a safer option, but a cheaper one to!

[Image: tempsig2.jpg]
Confusedad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. Confusedad:
Stoney
12-05-2018, 03:55 AM #10

Yeah, the obvious choices are refurbish or replace with standard. Not only a safer option, but a cheaper one to!


[Image: tempsig2.jpg]
Confusedad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. Confusedad:

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