obsesscort
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OMP steering wheels
Hey Guys,
What does everyone make of these steering wheels???
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170637145301&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
I've seen them on a few race Escorts and they seem to look pretty tidy, however this ones black suede not vinyl/leather. I'm kind of going for the all vinyl look on the interior at the moment and I'm wondering if anyone has installed one of these and how they look (with original door cards and centre console etc.)
I guess I don't want to whack it on and go, "ah feck, the suede was a real mistake"... I appreciate the look of it and i'm into the dish, just wondering about that suede lol.
Thanks in advance
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Richomk1
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RE: OMP steering wheels
2011/06/16 22:41:57
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Just like the elbows on your grandfathers suede jacket, it'll smooth of eventually, a good excuse to drive it more.[88]
On a serious note, I think it'll look fine.
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RE: OMP steering wheels
2011/06/16 23:15:45
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I got mine from Murf on turbosport with both a standard boss and a quick release one.
http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthread.php?134561-3-spoke-rally-steering-wheels-and-bosses-OMP/page18
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obsesscort
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RE: OMP steering wheels
2011/06/16 23:51:41
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Thanks guys...
Doesn't the wheel get a bit close to you with the boss kit and snap release kit as well as 4" of dish???
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RE: OMP steering wheels
2011/06/17 00:23:33
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If I remember, i'll take a shot of the omp wheel next to a standard one. It's not much different.
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RE: OMP steering wheels
2011/06/17 21:39:36
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I bought a flat one from this guy for my mk1 cortina, no dramas, got it within a week 
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RE: OMP steering wheels
2011/09/10 19:53:09
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I just bought this for the old girl  
UNDERSTEER is when you hit the wall with the front of the car. OVERSTEER is when you hit the wall with the rear. HORSEPOWER is how fast you hit the wall. TORQUE is how far you take the wall with you.
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RE: OMP steering wheels
2011/09/11 09:24:40
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Ive got the deeper dish version of that Momo without the chrome, everyone loves it (including me) cant even tell its fake :P only paid $80, still want the nardi, just too 'spensive.
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RE: OMP steering wheels
2011/09/14 08:28:24
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I bought one of the OMP knock offs as well.
It does sit a lot closer but I like it as it gives it more of a rally style.
Other than the yellow stripe not being the straightest it looks great.
Matt
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RE: OMP steering wheels
2011/09/19 19:39:31
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i got a 4 inch dish suede omp ebay jobbie and love it, looks a little race in my granny spec office, but im usually looking straight over it and it feels real good in the twisty stuff plus clears my knees. so my opinion do it
steer from the rear. float like an atlas and sting like a bda
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RE: OMP steering wheels
2011/09/20 15:13:20
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My new steering wheel turned up today,its a ridgie digie MOMO  it says so on the box.  
UNDERSTEER is when you hit the wall with the front of the car. OVERSTEER is when you hit the wall with the rear. HORSEPOWER is how fast you hit the wall. TORQUE is how far you take the wall with you.
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RE: OMP steering wheels
2011/09/30 19:41:07
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Mate, make sure you replace the bolts that came with it.
My ones used a really small hex head bolt and they stripped very easily even with me being very careful.
I had to use a bolt extractor to get them out.
I replaced them with 5mm hex head bolts from Super Crap Auto for $5.00
Cheap insurance.
Matt
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RE: OMP steering wheels
2011/12/13 00:34:30
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A quick question for those with the 'genuine' ebay wheels - would you consider using these in a competition car??
looking for thoughts as I need a new steering whel for a trackcar.
cheers
craig
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