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How many people would like to replace/change the MOMO emblem on their steering wheel? part 1

crystalhelix 02-05-2004 01:52 PM

How many people would like to replace/change the MOMO emblem on their steering wheel?
Hi,

I am trying to get a feel for an interest in a custom emblem to replace the MOMO emblem that is currently located in the steering wheel of the WRX. I wanted to intially start by selling an emblem featuring the official WRX logo. If there is enough interest I may have these manufactured. Let me know what you think and what other logos multiple people would be interested in.
Also, what type of price range do you feel this is worth. I think that I can get them made for about $45/each. They would be silver to start and of course anyone could paint them what ever color they wish.

Thanks,
Justin
_mo_ 02-05-2004 02:00 PM

I would never...but then again my nickname has been "mo" since forever, so it fits for me.

mo
Siper2 02-05-2004 02:04 PM

I don't have a WRX, so no Momo wheel (although I would like a V6 STi wheel someday), but BUMP for a good idea. :)


It sounds like you may have your sources already, but a good person to talk to about manufacturing goodies like this may be Rick Hesel, who started his own side-business doing stuff like this for the Honda S2000. I used to be a Mod. on S2ki.com so I know Rick. Respectable vendor, definitely. Thought you guys might trade ideas if you need any. [email][email�protected][/email] and [url]www.ricks2k.com[/url]

-S2-
MB38 02-05-2004 02:50 PM

If I had an STi, i'd want an STi badge. I don't, so Momo for me.
Jon-RIWRX 02-05-2004 05:06 PM

Id like a prodrive logo
dead-eye 02-05-2004 07:40 PM

Would it be possible to make only the bezel? Mine got scuffed by the mechanics at the shop.
crystalhelix 02-05-2004 07:45 PM

Suggestions are good
Jon-RIWRX,

Thanks for the prodrive suggestion. As far as replicating the stock bezel, that would be more difficult. There are a couple of different manufacturing methods I am looking at, and thats what would affect cost. I don't want to produce replica crap so I plan on getting more quotes and seeing if I could make this for a reasonable price. If all works out I could cheaply make personal emblems based on the buyers preference. I have quite a few connections, so we'll see how it goes.

Thanks for the contributions so far,
Justin
jland67 02-05-2004 08:06 PM

I like Momo emblem. Just wish it was red and not yellow.


Jeremy
FortyTwo 02-05-2004 08:48 PM

I'll stick with the MOMO.... unless there was a type-R!
crystalhelix 02-05-2004 09:18 PM

Nice
Yes,

I plan on making a Type-R Si Type-RA M2 all in one emblem. Be nice to the rice.:lol: :lol:

Justin
:disco: :banana: :disco: :banana: :disco: :banana:
industrial 02-06-2004 12:12 AM

CAN I GET A KUSTOM TYPE-R EMBLEM WITH LED BULIT IN?
BlueF 02-06-2004 12:44 AM

How funny... was just thinking how much I prefer the Momo (WRX) to the STi wheel.

Any thoughts/plans on a aesthetics mods for that bad boy?

Perhaps a momo sticker?

I mostly kid, but I like your idea. : )
liigod 02-06-2004 03:45 AM

how about a GTR type-S one?
NeoteriX 02-06-2004 05:16 AM

I like how the momo wheel will soon match my momo shifter :D
pilfflip 02-06-2004 09:21 AM

I saw the steeriong wheeel to a Forrester the other day and on it's steerig wheel it had a huge Metallic pearl Blue Subaru symbol in the middle of it. I liked the look but I wish there was something very similar to that only more performance like, it was a little to plain for my taste just the way it was.


~Mike
Siper2 02-06-2004 11:31 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by jland67 [/i]
[B]I like Momo emblem. Just wish it was red and not yellow.


Jeremy [/B][/QUOTE]

Swap yours for an '04 WRX wheel. They changed the logo to red.
rankink 02-06-2004 11:36 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Jon-RIWRX [/i]
[B]Id like a prodrive logo [/B][/QUOTE]

If anything, a Prodrive logo is what I would want.

K
ATX25RS 02-06-2004 12:50 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Siper2[/i]
[B] Swap yours for an '04 WRX wheel. They changed the logo to red. [/B][/QUOTE]

:w3rd: i have an o4RS so no momo for me :( although if anyone is willing to donate a red momo steering wheel... :D
nohopekid 02-06-2004 08:56 PM

s202
dead-eye 02-08-2004 01:05 AM

Wouldn't making Prodrive or STi badges be infringing on copyright laws?
crystalhelix 02-08-2004 06:19 PM

Probably
Since I am not really a company and don't plan on producing millions of these I am not really concerned. I'd just like to see how many people would be interested. From the poll its seems most would rather keep their momo emblem, but I could approach the problem as it arises.

Thanks,
Justin
Butt Dyno 02-08-2004 07:07 PM

I love the silver Momo logo on the Ver7 steering wheels personally...

john
Tobey 02-08-2004 09:08 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ButtDyno [/i]
[B]I love the silver Momo logo on the Ver7 steering wheels personally...

john [/B][/QUOTE]


i was thinking along these lines as well. i would like to see a variety of diffferent colors for the oem "momo" emblem. personally i want red to match some of the accents in my interior (red gauge needles).
moss 02-08-2004 09:16 PM

I don't think that emblem comes off... cause it's part of the airbag unit...

keith
Tobey 02-27-2004 09:12 PM

bump
Kharne 02-28-2004 12:19 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by moss [/i]
[B]I don't think that emblem comes off... cause it's part of the airbag unit...

keith [/B][/QUOTE]

I wondered that too...anyone know?
wrichiex_sti 02-28-2004 12:56 PM

I always wanted a WRX logo on there..i'm down...let me know
crystalhelix 02-28-2004 08:17 PM

Good feedback, I will get some designs done up and get some quotes then
!

Thanks,
Justin
gerbs 02-28-2004 10:17 PM

replacing the sticker w/ another brand name would be like debadging the trunk and replacing it with a chevy emblem..


if somethin is made by a certain company i dont go out of my way and replace their logo with another companies stuff on it. it's kinda disrespectful in my book but for those of you who could give a crap and a half do it! :)
WRXtreme04 02-29-2004 12:53 AM

The Impreza "i". like the emblems in blue and pink for the front of the car, but for the steering wheel.
Tobey 03-22-2004 12:15 PM

bump!~
Rebellion 03-22-2004 02:13 PM

what about the generic subaru stars logo? i think that'd look better than any of your other choices.
2003WRX 03-22-2004 03:18 PM

I'd buy one. The stars or the "i" logo would be cool.
Dendrobium 03-23-2004 12:19 AM

HOW-TO: Custom steering wheel badge change on a budget...$$
Thanks to Hank3 for the idea :D

1. Get your favourite logo done up in vinyl, sized to the diameter of your steering wheel badge.
[IMG]http://www.sfu.ca/~roland/wheelbadge/badgevinyl.jpg[/IMG]


2. Apply the vinyl using a soapy water solution (much like how windshield banners are applied). This way, you can take your time to get it exactly centered, exactly horizontal, and get almost zero air bubbles.
[IMG]http://www.sfu.ca/~roland/wheelbadge/badgespray.jpg[/IMG]

3. Slowly and carefully, work the soapy solution out from under the badge using a hair-dryer (set on low heat) to speed up the drying process. Apply pressure from the CENTER of the vinyl OUTWARDS towards the edges to avoid trapping any air bubbles.
[IMG]http://www.sfu.ca/~roland/wheelbadge/badgeheat.jpg[/IMG]

4. As the soapy solution works its way out and dries, the vinyl will adhere/cling better. At this point, apply slightly higher heat (use the high heat setting on your hairdryer) to get the badge to conform to the convex shape of the badge. Apply slightly more pressure this time, but again, always work your way from the CENTER of the vinyl OUTWARDS towards the edges to avoid trapping any air bubbles.

As I found out, the stock MOMO is actually "raised". Again, the heat used to conform to the convex shape also helps you to "emboss" the MOMO raised lettering very tightly.
[IMG]http://www.sfu.ca/~roland/wheelbadge/badgeemboss1.jpg[/IMG]

5. Wait for the soap solution to fully evaporate, and remove the vinyl decal's clear transfer overlay. Clean it up and shine it up using some wax, and you're done! Here you can see the "embossed" MOMO that results. Love it or hate it, I think it's kind of a cool effect :cool: - and only noticeable upon close-up inspection.
[IMG]http://www.sfu.ca/~roland/wheelbadge/badgeemboss2.jpg[/IMG]

Tada! now get a matching shift knob and you're done!
[IMG]http://www.sfu.ca/~roland/wheelbadge/badgematch.jpg[/IMG]

cheers!

(again, thanks to Hank3 for the great idea! :alien: )

-- Dendrobium
crystalhelix 03-23-2004 12:26 AM

nice, that looks sweet, good job

J
thrdeye 03-23-2004 12:35 AM

I'll give ya a dollar or two or three if you will mail me one of those vinyls.

I want the "prodrive" , NOT the "P"
Hank3 03-23-2004 12:40 AM

Dendro - you da man!!! Thanks so much for doing this - can't wait to get my this week. I'll post pics in the Member's Gallery with my new decals :banana:
scrappydoo 03-23-2004 04:19 AM

I'm pretty sure you can get the momo badge off of there. Didn't Easystreet pull the badge off of their steering wheel?
Hank3 03-23-2004 08:46 AM

But I think if you pull off the momo badge, there would be nothing to stick the new decal on would there? :confused:
S.G.D 03-23-2004 09:10 AM

ok, new plan....get a WRX steering wheel and get a cool sticker like that!

badass!

~SGD
Butt Dyno 03-23-2004 09:16 AM

Well... if you made a silver Momo logo (Ver7 style) the little embossments would look normal... :D

john
scrappydoo 03-23-2004 09:54 AM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Hank3 [/i]
[B]But I think if you pull off the momo badge, there would be nothing to stick the new decal on would there? :confused: [/B][/QUOTE]
It would be sweet if you could find some sort of different thing to stick in it's place.

Or...... would the same mod we do to change the color of the subaru badge work for this badge, hmmmm..........
MistaOctamopus 03-23-2004 11:16 AM

I'd like a lil turntable I could spin around lol. *scratch scratch* or an octopus emblem.
Dendrobium 03-23-2004 03:50 PM

thrdeye - the complete "prodrive" word did not turn out as well as Hank3 and I anticipated (it reaches the size limit of what our particular vinyl cutting machine could cut accurately and consistently)

IOTW, I don't think you'd be happy with it :rolleyes:

The "P_" worked out quite well however (P= pearl white, line= cyan blue)

-- Dendrobium
blackout 03-23-2004 09:06 PM

Re: Nice
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by crystalhelix [/i]
[B]Yes,

I plan on making a Type-R Si Type-RA M2 all in one emblem. Be nice to the rice.:lol: :lol:

Justin
:disco: :banana: :disco: :banana: :disco: :banana: [/B][/QUOTE]


HAHA yahh thats funny...i want a sticker with Subaru WRX STi type R R32 Type RA M2 22B P1 JDM Type 25 S202. thanks?!
Tobey 03-23-2004 11:19 PM

Re: HOW-TO: Custom steering wheel badge change on a budget...$$
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Dendrobium [/i]
[B]Thanks to Hank3 for the idea :D

As I found out, the stock MOMO is actually "raised". Again, the heat used to conform to the convex shape also helps you to "emboss" the MOMO raised lettering very tightly.
(again, thanks to Hank3 for the great idea! :alien: )

-- Dendrobium [/B][/QUOTE]


is there any chance someone could make a logo just like the stock steering wheel logo but with red / silver / blue lines instead of the yellow? this way the embossed "momo" letters would match up with the new sticker?

also is there any chance that someone would sell some of these? my local sign shops charges a $40 minimum to do ANYTHING and i really don't want to pay them a ton of money to cover up that yellow momo badge. i want to cover it because i have all of my gauges with red needles now so the yellow is just out of place.

if anyone is up for making these i would take a prodrive emblem (like the pics) in silver and red or a new cover for the stock momo badge with red or silver striping. i'm dying over here, someone help!! :lol:
Tobey 03-23-2004 11:23 PM

also i was thinking. if this was to be a permenant thing you could sand the momo logo off, apply the sticker and maybe clear coat over the top of everything to keep it fresh?

just an idea that may NEVER work! :lol:
Tobey 03-25-2004 01:02 PM

somebody help me!!!! :lol:
Dendrobium 03-25-2004 06:59 PM

Tobey, I might be able to help you out, but I'm tied up for at least the next two weeks or so.

If you're willing to wait, and can send me a pic of your interior, I can do some photoshop'ing to give you some ideas (I did this with the "P_" decal, just ask Hank3)

:alien:
-- Dendrobium
Lightning Jack 03-25-2004 09:35 PM

Mo!!!Mo!!! i luv my stock steering wheel..
Tobey 03-25-2004 09:43 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Dendrobium [/i]
[B]Tobey, I might be able to help you out, but I'm tied up for at least the next two weeks or so.

If you're willing to wait, and can send me a pic of your interior, I can do some photoshop'ing to give you some ideas (I did this with the "P_" decal, just ask Hank3)

:alien:
-- Dendrobium [/B][/QUOTE]


any help would be very much appreciated. shoot me your email and i can send whatever you need. i need to get rid of that yellow!! :D
2002pete 03-26-2004 02:54 PM

I have the black and silver emblem on my 2002WRX and it looks
ok. :) so yes to momo
Tobey 03-26-2004 10:43 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by 2002pete [/i]
[B]I have the black and silver emblem on my 2002WRX and it looks
ok. :) so yes to momo [/B][/QUOTE]

want to trade for a yellow one? :D
Tobey 04-07-2004 12:48 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Dendrobium [/i]
[B]Tobey, I might be able to help you out, but I'm tied up for at least the next two weeks or so.

If you're willing to wait, and can send me a pic of your interior, I can do some photoshop'ing to give you some ideas (I did this with the "P_" decal, just ask Hank3)

:alien:
-- Dendrobium [/B][/QUOTE]


just pm'ed you! :D
Siper2 04-07-2004 02:48 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by gerbs [/i]
[B]replacing the sticker w/ another brand name would be like debadging the trunk and replacing it with a chevy emblem..


if somethin is made by a certain company i dont go out of my way and replace their logo with another companies stuff on it. it's kinda disrespectful in my book ...[/B][/QUOTE]

I mostly agree, but then again Subaru themselves did that. The 2.5RS' wheel was made by Momo, but there was no Momo logo. Just "SUBARU" ... So in my opinion, that nice red-stitched wheel would've been nicer with a Momo logo. But that wasn't the deal I guess...

-S2-
rankink 04-07-2004 04:58 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by gerbs [/i]
[B]replacing the sticker w/ another brand name would be like debadging the trunk and replacing it with a chevy emblem..


if somethin is made by a certain company i dont go out of my way and replace their logo with another companies stuff on it. it's kinda disrespectful in my book but for those of you who could give a crap and a half do it! :) [/B][/QUOTE]

I dissagree. My opinion is that if you bought and paid for it you can take off/replace whatever emblem you want on it. Its yours to do with what you please.
pleue 05-02-2004 09:57 PM

bump. anything on this. I'd love to get a vinyl sticker for my wheel that had the same logo, just without the yellow in it. maybe red like to 04's or just black and silver or something?
Butt Dyno 05-02-2004 11:11 PM

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ButtDyno [/i]
[B]I love the silver Momo logo on the Ver7 steering wheels personally...

john [/B][/QUOTE]^- bump for my idea :)
crystalhelix 05-03-2004 08:23 AM

Instead of replacing the logo, I replaced the car around it. I upgraded to an STi but it is nice to see this thread has lead people in different directions. Some of the pics on this thread turned out some sweet steering wheels. It looks like the voting says most members will be sticking with their momo tags.

Later,
J:cool:
B16A2NR 02-05-2006 12:41 AM

So no one ever found out of these stock momo emblems can be completely removed. Another question, if my emblem has scratches in it can momo replace it?

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