Beware "Momo" stuff on ebay

[JC]

Just thought I'd warn people looking for Momo gear, to avoid items like the one in this link. It is NOT Momo (well, not Momo branded at any rate). It is the standard black perforated leather wheel and shifter that came in any XR6 or XR8, from EF through to AU. The same seller does actually list the real Momo stuff as well (and it's cheaper - go figure).

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....id=p2761.l1259

As many people as can be bothered should send this guy a message through eBay pointing out that it's not Momo - you should end up with a response like the one below.

Here's the message I sent:
"Hi, just wondering if the item you are selling is the one pictured? If so, then it's not a momo but it is the standard XR6 or XR8 wheel and knob, and is worth around $150 the pair. If it is Momo, can you please show a picture of where the "Momo" symbol is stamped into each of the knob and the wheel? Thanks. And yes, if they are Momo, then I am interested, but they look like exactly what I already have in my car, which is NOT Momo."

And the reply:
"hi, if you read up on your specs you will find that XR6 & XR8 came with the MOMO steering wheel but not embedded with the MOMO brand but supplied by AUTOTECH which is the MOMO distributer.Any MOMO ford wheels ordered thru ford did not have the brand imbedded in them, the MOMO brand embedded was generaly confined to the sports version wheels. ray

- dadbesto"