Momo Steering - Palio Stile 1.6 Sport

eclectix 1st · 31st October 2007, 07:29

Hi Guys
I bought a new Formula Red 1.6 sport on Monday,
I'm thinking of going for a momo steering wheel for my new baby.

Has anyone done this for 1.6 sport? any issues so far? hows the handling like?
where do you get authentic momos in Bangalore?
or is it better to get it from abroad?

cheers

moralfibre · 31st October 2007, 10:30

Before buying a steering wheel for your car, make sure you have some steering hub that fits on the Palio.

payam · 31st October 2007, 11:54

As kiran said first you have to find the steering hub which fits palio.
sometimes back i was up to it but bro finding the hub is damn hard near to impossible.
BTw you want it for your new palio,dude it's a new car give her sometimes more.I suggest you go for some nice leather steering cover like the one in 1.6 sport it feels better than momo,believe me you wont regret.

karlosdeville · 31st October 2007, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by moralfibre

Before buying a steering wheel for your car, make sure you have some steering hub that fits on the Palio.

Absolutely. MF already has a Fiat Momo wheel, but not compatible with the palio.

moralfibre · 31st October 2007, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Absolutely. MF already has a Fiat Momo wheel, but not compatible with the palio.

Hehehe

. When are you finding / making a hub for me to use the steering please? You can use my Palio rim (without the horny ring) on your car

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bottle · 31st October 2007, 15:36

a bit OT , did your car come with the standard or leather wrapped wheel eclectix 1st

eclectix 1st · 31st October 2007, 20:19

The leather wrapped Steering has been stopped out bcos of some design complications (according to the fiat guy I spoke to).

So what I'm having is quite plasticky, thats why I'm all out for an upgrade & one of my friend suggested momo.... :(

Firebird · 31st October 2007, 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by eclectix 1st

The leather wrapped Steering has been stopped out bcos of some design complications (according to the fiat guy I spoke to).

Design Complications?

May be its a move to offset cost from some other costly spares... May be head lamp assembly

basilmabraham · 19th November 2007, 09:57

Procure a steering hub first and then and only then buy your momo steering..Its real hard to find a steering hub for Palio. I have a Type-R steering wheel for the last 2 years which I couldnt fit on my Palio. I couldnt find the steering hub...

Would be great if you could pass the info on, if you happen to source one.

hillram · 19th November 2007, 10:27

I was advised not to change the steering for my Palio Elx by the company..so didnt dare..besides i couldnt find a hub for Palio..i would advise a word of caution on this mod..

eclectix 1st · 19th November 2007, 10:50

One of my friend has suggested to look for the hub in UK's mod shops, I've asked a couple of guys there to check it out.
Will update if anything comes by.

hellspawn · 22nd November 2007, 00:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firebird

Design Complications?

May be its a move to offset cost from some other costly spares... May be head lamp assembly

it was actually due to the reason that the leather wrapped on the steering whel and the gear knob wasnt suitable for indian climates and sweaty palms makes the leather start peeling off .this is what one of the service advisor's told me.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 22nd November 2007, 08:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellspawn

sweaty palms makes the leather start peeling off

Doesn't the Stile 1.1 come with these features? Didn't you ask him?

BUSA · 22nd November 2007, 18:20

I have seen quite a few 1.6s whose leather wrap comes off from the steering. Also it happens in other cars as well, since our climate doesnot suit the leather IMO.

bottle · 22nd November 2007, 19:36

yea the string on mine is already unravelling. but that was after a extended stay at TASS.

31st October 2007, 07:29	#1
eclectix 1st BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 381 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Momo Steering - Palio Stile 1.6 Sport Hi Guys I bought a new Formula Red 1.6 sport on Monday, I'm thinking of going for a momo steering wheel for my new baby. Has anyone done this for 1.6 sport? any issues so far? hows the handling like? where do you get authentic momos in Bangalore? or is it better to get it from abroad? cheers
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31st October 2007, 10:30	#2
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 13,973 Times	Before buying a steering wheel for your car, make sure you have some steering hub that fits on the Palio.
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31st October 2007, 11:54	#3
payam BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pune Posts: 924 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	As kiran said first you have to find the steering hub which fits palio. sometimes back i was up to it but bro finding the hub is damn hard near to impossible. BTw you want it for your new palio,dude it's a new car give her sometimes more.I suggest you go for some nice leather steering cover like the one in 1.6 sport it feels better than momo,believe me you wont regret.
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31st October 2007, 15:36	#6
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	a bit OT , did your car come with the standard or leather wrapped wheel eclectix 1st
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31st October 2007, 20:19	#7
eclectix 1st BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 381 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	The leather wrapped Steering has been stopped out bcos of some design complications (according to the fiat guy I spoke to). So what I'm having is quite plasticky, thats why I'm all out for an upgrade & one of my friend suggested momo.... :(
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19th November 2007, 09:57	#9
basilmabraham BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney/Cochin Posts: 772 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	Procure a steering hub first and then and only then buy your momo steering..Its real hard to find a steering hub for Palio. I have a Type-R steering wheel for the last 2 years which I couldnt fit on my Palio. I couldnt find the steering hub... Would be great if you could pass the info on, if you happen to source one.
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19th November 2007, 10:27	#10
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	I was advised not to change the steering for my Palio Elx by the company..so didnt dare..besides i couldnt find a hub for Palio..i would advise a word of caution on this mod..
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19th November 2007, 10:50	#11
eclectix 1st BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 381 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	One of my friend has suggested to look for the hub in UK's mod shops, I've asked a couple of guys there to check it out. Will update if anything comes by.
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22nd November 2007, 18:20	#14
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	I have seen quite a few 1.6s whose leather wrap comes off from the steering. Also it happens in other cars as well, since our climate doesnot suit the leather IMO.
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22nd November 2007, 19:36	#15
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	yea the string on mine is already unravelling. but that was after a extended stay at TASS.
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