MOMO E-Brake Finally !!!
04-24-2002, 12:10 PM
#44
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Originally posted by max34
...Maxima withdrawl.
...Maxima withdrawl.
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04-24-2002, 12:39 PM
#46
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Hanskloss wrote me an email. He will post a write up soon. Meanwhile, he told me it very basic. Just rip the OEM handle and follow direction. I'll be installing mine this weekend. I already loosened up the OEM handle. It's kind of PITA. You have to grab it and try to rotate back and forth while pulling it out.
More to come
Nik
More to come
Nik
04-26-2002, 10:31 AM
#48
Originally posted by NikaL
Installed mine lst night. It's very simple. Just take off fugly OEM handle. You have to really pull this one. The lower part of the handle had to be broken off. After that just follow direction from MOMO.
Installed mine lst night. It's very simple. Just take off fugly OEM handle. You have to really pull this one. The lower part of the handle had to be broken off. After that just follow direction from MOMO.
04-26-2002, 10:36 AM
#49
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=114377
This is the link to my GD that I have going on!
This is the link to my GD that I have going on!
04-26-2002, 11:16 AM
#52
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so we are talking about two pieces being taken off....the handle and the plastic cover on the bottom and then cover it with brake boots?
thx
thx
Originally posted by NikaL
Soon, once I get a hold of a digital camera. I'll have to email them. I don't know how to post them.
Soon, once I get a hold of a digital camera. I'll have to email them. I don't know how to post them.
04-26-2002, 02:38 PM
#53
Ok, I just installed my Momo E-Brake handle and MOMO boot. hanskloss's, boot is definatly different then the momo boot I got, the momo I have sucks and is not designed to fit on the car AT ALL . I bought teh boot in the link provided early in the thread. By some miracle and a ton of custom work I managed to get it on in one form or another, the MOMO boot is to long and it is not nearly wide enough, the velcro supplied would not even stick to any surface. I'm really pi$$ed of right now about this, could someone please post a pic of the boot they used and were you got it from, thanks..
BTW the bottom plastic piece does not have to be "broken off", there is a screw in there that you can unscrew, once it's unscrewed that piece can come off. Also the factory E-Brake handle comes off much easier if you heat it up first, I used my heat gun and then slid it off. I can go back to stock if I want to now since I did not break anything.
Damn momo boot
BTW the bottom plastic piece does not have to be "broken off", there is a screw in there that you can unscrew, once it's unscrewed that piece can come off. Also the factory E-Brake handle comes off much easier if you heat it up first, I used my heat gun and then slid it off. I can go back to stock if I want to now since I did not break anything.
Damn momo boot
04-26-2002, 02:38 PM
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Originally posted by [maxi-overdose]
so we are talking about two pieces being taken off....the handle and the plastic cover on the bottom and then cover it with brake boots?
thx
so we are talking about two pieces being taken off....the handle and the plastic cover on the bottom and then cover it with brake boots?
thx
Also if anyone is looking into carbon fiber handle, I have to say I was disappointed. CF part looks really fake. Just bunch of black and silver squares.
I was expecting something more for $80. But I think it's still much better looking than OEM 
04-26-2002, 02:41 PM
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Originally posted by [maxi-overdose]
so we are talking about two pieces being taken off....the handle and the plastic cover on the bottom and then cover it with brake boots?
thx
so we are talking about two pieces being taken off....the handle and the plastic cover on the bottom and then cover it with brake boots?
thx
04-26-2002, 02:43 PM
#56
Originally posted by NikaL
Correct. Plastic cover is bolted on and you'll have to take off whole middle section if you want to save it. I broke it off. Just be careful not to damege the rubber around it.
Correct. Plastic cover is bolted on and you'll have to take off whole middle section if you want to save it. I broke it off. Just be careful not to damege the rubber around it.
04-26-2002, 02:45 PM
#57
Originally posted by hanskloss
No sir just the top handle has to be taken off, the bottom portion stays (unless you want to take it off but why, it will take longer that way) than once you got it off it is just a small metal pipe with the e-brake realese button inside, put some rubber hose (ace hardware, home depot) over it I used the old handle cover that I took off, I just adjusted/cut it a bit (hence no going back) and there you go put the new MOMO ebrake cover with the leather boot on and tighten the screws (not too hard or they will brake when you pull on the handle) and you are done
No sir just the top handle has to be taken off, the bottom portion stays (unless you want to take it off but why, it will take longer that way) than once you got it off it is just a small metal pipe with the e-brake realese button inside, put some rubber hose (ace hardware, home depot) over it I used the old handle cover that I took off, I just adjusted/cut it a bit (hence no going back) and there you go put the new MOMO ebrake cover with the leather boot on and tighten the screws (not too hard or they will brake when you pull on the handle) and you are done
I really need to know what kind of boot you used and why the heck mine is different.
04-26-2002, 02:50 PM
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Originally posted by emax95
I think you missed my post too becuase we posted at the same time I really need to know what kind of boot you used and why the heck mine is different.
I think you missed my post too becuase we posted at the same time
I really need to know what kind of boot you used and why the heck mine is different.
How did you fixed the handle? Looks like there is only one screw actually holding it. I'm getting a metal peace to wrap around the inside metal ebrake part.
04-26-2002, 03:20 PM
#59
Originally posted by emax95
BTW the bottom plastic piece does not have to be "broken off", there is a screw in there that you can unscrew, once it's unscrewed that piece can come off. Also the factory E-Brake handle comes off much easier if you heat it up first, I used my heat gun and then slid it off. I can go back to stock if I want to now since I did not break anything.
Damn momo boot
BTW the bottom plastic piece does not have to be "broken off", there is a screw in there that you can unscrew, once it's unscrewed that piece can come off. Also the factory E-Brake handle comes off much easier if you heat it up first, I used my heat gun and then slid it off. I can go back to stock if I want to now since I did not break anything.
Damn momo boot
BTW, did yours come with a polished button also? I've seen some with it and some withOUT it. If so, does it just slide over the stock button?
04-26-2002, 08:42 PM
#60
Originally posted by IceY2K1
You can go back to stock? Sweeeeet! Pics PLEEEEEASE.
BTW, did yours come with a polished button also? I've seen some with it and some withOUT it. If so, does it just slide over the stock button?
You can go back to stock? Sweeeeet! Pics PLEEEEEASE.
BTW, did yours come with a polished button also? I've seen some with it and some withOUT it. If so, does it just slide over the stock button?
I think I used the honda boot too, that's what I ordered anyways. I ended taking out the litlle rubber piece and I used about 10 little screws to connect the boot to the rubber piece. That velcro really sucked, I have no idea what they were thinking when they included that crap with the kit. Anyhow the boot I got is totaly different looking then then hanskloss's boot, I am trying to figure out why
His boot is like a relaxed fit mine is a less flexible material.
04-26-2002, 09:18 PM
#61
Originally posted by emax95
Theres no polished button and I am going to have to find some batery for my digi cam.
Theres no polished button and I am going to have to find some batery for my digi cam.
That's gotta look like crap having the plastic button stick out. I guess I'm just being picky, but for $130 dammmmn.
04-26-2002, 10:00 PM
#62
Originally posted by IceY2K1
I wonder why ALL the pictures show one then.
That's gotta look like crap having the plastic button stick out. I guess I'm just being picky, but for $130 dammmmn.
I wonder why ALL the pictures show one then.
That's gotta look like crap having the plastic button stick out. I guess I'm just being picky, but for $130 dammmmn.
04-26-2002, 10:29 PM
#63
Originally posted by emax95
Well the handle is black with glossy aluminum so a black release button looks just fine. I would amagine all the push buttons are different in size so the chances on momo selling a universal one that fit's is unlikely.
Well the handle is black with glossy aluminum so a black release button looks just fine. I would amagine all the push buttons are different in size so the chances on momo selling a universal one that fit's is unlikely.
I mocked one up when I first got my car and the button looks cheesy sticking through, but then again I would probably only notice it.
04-27-2002, 12:36 AM
#64
hank ... which boot did you end up getting?
Originally posted by hanskloss
No sir just the top handle has to be taken off, the bottom portion stays (unless you want to take it off but why, it will take longer that way) than once you got it off it is just a small metal pipe with the e-brake realese button inside, put some rubber hose (ace hardware, home depot) over it I used the old handle cover that I took off, I just adjusted/cut it a bit (hence no going back) and there you go put the new MOMO ebrake cover with the leather boot on and tighten the screws (not too hard or they will brake when you pull on the handle) and you are done
No sir just the top handle has to be taken off, the bottom portion stays (unless you want to take it off but why, it will take longer that way) than once you got it off it is just a small metal pipe with the e-brake realese button inside, put some rubber hose (ace hardware, home depot) over it I used the old handle cover that I took off, I just adjusted/cut it a bit (hence no going back) and there you go put the new MOMO ebrake cover with the leather boot on and tighten the screws (not too hard or they will brake when you pull on the handle) and you are done
04-27-2002, 01:30 AM
#65
doesn't leatherseats.com have a ebrake cover we can get instead of the momo one? try that one with the momo handle since it's supposedly designed for the 5th gen and should fit much better.
as for the handle, it seems to be a standard push-button type. is there anything special about the momo that makes it work?
as for the handle, it seems to be a standard push-button type. is there anything special about the momo that makes it work?
04-29-2002, 01:43 PM
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Request for Help
I have purchased the same MOMO handle and boot along with Honda adapter. I cannot get the original factory handle off and currently have destroyed its finish. How does the thing come off?? Any help would be greatly appreciated on this install.
05-03-2002, 09:57 AM
#67
Re: Request for Help
hey k-wheels: I will post a DIY guide after I receive the kit...prob soon next week. somebody tried to heatgun the handle and then take it off...wonder if that would work for ya. good luck
Originally posted by killrwheels
I have purchased the same MOMO handle and boot along with Honda adapter. I cannot get the original factory handle off and currently have destroyed its finish. How does the thing come off?? Any help would be greatly appreciated on this install.
I have purchased the same MOMO handle and boot along with Honda adapter. I cannot get the original factory handle off and currently have destroyed its finish. How does the thing come off?? Any help would be greatly appreciated on this install.
05-03-2002, 10:35 AM
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Re: Request for Help
Originally posted by killrwheels
I have purchased the same MOMO handle and boot along with Honda adapter. I cannot get the original factory handle off and currently have destroyed its finish. How does the thing come off?? Any help would be greatly appreciated on this install.
I have purchased the same MOMO handle and boot along with Honda adapter. I cannot get the original factory handle off and currently have destroyed its finish. How does the thing come off?? Any help would be greatly appreciated on this install.
05-03-2002, 08:47 PM
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the heat gun worked wonders. Unfortunately I already destroyed the original handle with my vice grips! It looks nice, fits well, and will make me and any other owner happier. Now if only I could find a chrome lighter that fits Nissans dash.
08-28-2002, 09:22 AM
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Re: MOMO E-Brake Finally !!!
Originally posted by hanskloss
So Finally I installed the Momo Aluminum E-brake handle, there is no going back to stock after this one. I have to say that the install was pretty easy and took about an hour or two. If you decide to go for it just make sure you get the rubber adaptor from momo, I bought the honda one since there wasn't one for nissan and it works fine. If anybody wants I can do a "how to " instructions later. And check out my page with new wheels as well, H&R springs are on their way so the car will be on the floor soon.
So Finally I installed the Momo Aluminum E-brake handle, there is no going back to stock after this one. I have to say that the install was pretty easy and took about an hour or two. If you decide to go for it just make sure you get the rubber adaptor from momo, I bought the honda one since there wasn't one for nissan and it works fine. If anybody wants I can do a "how to " instructions later. And check out my page with new wheels as well, H&R springs are on their way so the car will be on the floor soon.
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