Non airbag steering wheel

My son and I decided to 3d model and print a new center section to mimic the OEM non-airbag wheel.....it turned out good, not perfect as I think this Momo wheel is a tad small in diameter, but I like how it came together!
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Looks great. How did you paint it?

 

Sanded down all the ridges, then used some "nylon body filler" (bondo) to fill in some low spots/print gaps then several coats of primer sanding in between. The final color coat is this appliance...very close in color to our silver interior trim piecec
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Here is a test piece right against the console...not a perfect match but close...
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Looks great.
BTW, I think the original was made under contract by Nardi

You can see the notable similarity between the design and (for example) this one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/ND-Nardi-Turino-Super-Rare-3-Spokes-Genuine-Steering-Wheel-oem-jdm-used-/324412095862?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

 

I've heard Nardi and Momo...but you're right it's got comparable DNA!!

 

I am addicted to Momo steering wheels now....found this one from mid-1990s....I had to 3d print a center horn ring to fit correct horn button.....but I think it's larger diameter (360mm) flows better with the 456GT interior.......
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I think you attached the wrong image.

 

Yep...here it is...still need to paint center section.
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Great work! Looks factory. I agree, it better fits the interior design. mom pretty sure the OEM 575 steering wheel diameter is 360mm or 365mm by my eye, so your in good company!

 

Here it is painted ...close match to interior gray...not perfect, but I'm liking this!
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Looks even better !

Please share information about which steering wheel and the model file. That way others can benefit from your work.

 

The wheel is the Daytona 3 by Momo.....was manufactured mid 1990's...I'll try and attach the STL file for the center horn ring..

 

Looks great, good job.

 

I love this. Did you have any trouble getting the Ferrari center cap to fit the MOMO? If it is a easy swap then any MOMO with the same 6 bolt pattern can be used with the HE adapter...

 

I actually 3d printed a center adapter to fit the Momo opening and hold the Ferrari horn button. I could not get the file to upload to FChat but anyone who wants it I can email to them.

 

hey man. so I just got a '95 456GT and I too want to go with the non-airbag steering wheel. I'll have to go back and reread the post to make sure I'm understanding correctly; but i'm probably going to want one and replicate your MOMO steering wheel with 3D printed center section! that is unless I can find a non-airbag OEM 456 steering wheel - and then do the 3 ohm resister trick. anyway great work!!

 

@Jareldsalinsky is that the green one from BaT? Or the blue one before it? Either way beautiful 456s! I wanted the non-airbag Ferrari rudder but the lowest price I could find want well north of $2k ...this wheel is very close in design and it's the same diameter (360mm if I recall correctly). I used the ohm resistor to keep the airbag light off.....it worked perfectly! Send me an email of you need any help with the conversion!

 

Hey man. Actually the one I got was not on BaT. Found it on a random site in NY. Email: [email protected]
The car is actually still getting predelivery inspection. Should receive it in 2-3 weeks. Cheers!

 

Hey follow up here. After playing with my car now for several months I’ve come to learn (from this extensive Fchat site) that my car has been on here before, when owned by Dean Halter, who did the passenger air bag delete dash reupholstery. Anyway I love my car, and there’s plenty to do!
Now back to steering wheels- if I bought the same Momo wheel would you consider 3D printing that section again for another Fchatter?
The Oem non-airbag euro st wheels are cost-prohibitively expensive, and I really like your outcome! Thanks

 

I can probably put you in contact with the shop that actually did yhe printing of my design and they can print and shop to you.

I think you will need to buy the exact same MOMO wheel so send me an email when you get it!!

 

Gotcha! Thanks for the reply. For some reason, I thought you actually 3-D printed it yourself! Yes, actually, can you please send the exact model of Momo? And then, if you send me who 3-D printed it, I can take it from there! Thanks again!

 

hey man just following up. Not sure I ever got an email from you, or I lost it in the abyss of junk email!
when you get a sec could you please send me the exact model of your MOMO wheel, and the contact for the company that 3D printed your steering wheel center section.
thanks!

 

My wheel is the Daytona 3, it is from the mid-1990's. I don't have a part number, I bought it from a private owner who had never installed it....found it on ebay!

The 3d printer was here in Jacksonville..and there website is https://www.forgejax.com/

if they cannot find the file let me know and I can find it in my email and I cab send to you, my name is Lance Malcolm it should be able to be located with my name..