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Damo · Oct 6th, 2006, 07:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Fabio (original)

i dont have any other alcantara bits, but i just like the alcantara one. I dont do alot of mileage so it'll be a while before i get any problems with it

Not talking wear and tear, talking matching with your interior

666 · Nov 10th, 2006, 12:51 PM

Sorry to add to all the questions...but I went to my local BMW Dealer to ask about a JCW wheel, they said I could'nt get one for mine as it's a 2001 Cooper model. The JCW wheel only fits 2003 models onwards........is this correct...???

jayex · Nov 11th, 2006, 08:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 666 (original)

Sorry to add to all the questions...but I went to my local BMW Dealer to ask about a JCW wheel, they said I could'nt get one for mine as it's a 2001 Cooper model. The JCW wheel only fits 2003 models onwards........is this correct...???

i was told the same but it fitted on no probs to my 2002 cooper s ( fitted by the dealer by the way) hope this helps

Damo · Nov 11th, 2006, 08:46 PM

666 you need a new airbag thats all. Makes it twice the price.

666 · Nov 15th, 2006, 11:00 AM

Cheers folks...sorry to be more of a pain now, but I can't see the horn buttons anywhere on the lovely JCW Wheel....where are they, or where do they go...???

Damo · Nov 15th, 2006, 09:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 666 (original)

Cheers folks...sorry to be more of a pain now, but I can't see the horn buttons anywhere on the lovely JCW Wheel....where are they, or where do they go...???

You press the big central wheel hub for the horn, traditional stylee

BE4TNUT · Dec 31st, 2006, 12:21 AM

I have a 2003 MCS and am in the USA. My curresnt steering wheel is the 2 Spoke MFSW, can I switch to the JCW steering wheel and still have my MFSW controls work fine? I really want to make the switch but want to make sure that it wouldnt be a problem before I order up the parts.

Thanks,
BEATNUT

Damo · Dec 31st, 2006, 12:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BE4TNUT (original)

I have a 2003 MCS and am in the USA. My curresnt steering wheel is the 2 Spoke MFSW, can I switch to the JCW steering wheel and still have my MFSW controls work fine? I really want to make the switch but want to make sure that it wouldnt be a problem before I order up the parts.

Thanks,
BEATNUT

Its possible but much £££ or in your case $$$. As you'll need the steering wheel, the new airbag and the new MFSW controls.

BE4TNUT · Dec 31st, 2006, 04:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original)

Its possible but much £££ or in your case $$$. As you'll need the steering wheel, the new airbag and the new MFSW controls.

Are the controls the same? Would I need to do some re-wiring or anything? The MFSW is whats having me hold off on t his although I would love to do this mod. How will the new setup from my current one and does anyone know if the new controls would be plug n' play?

Thanks,
BEATNUT

Damo · Dec 31st, 2006, 12:59 PM

MFSW on the 3 Spoke has 4 buttons (track up, down, volume up, down) for the radio and 4 buttons for Cruise Control.

MFSW on the 2 spoke has 6 buttons (Track up, down, volume up, down, source and a dead button unless you have an aftermarket radio) on back of steering wheel and 4 buttons for the Cruise Control on front of steering wheel.

BE4TNUT · Jan 19th, 2007, 11:20 PM

PM sent with some additional questions.

Sir Johnaraz · Feb 27th, 2007, 11:14 PM

chris is this the same wheel for the r56? Do you have any in stock? many thanks!

chris at woodman bmw · Feb 28th, 2007, 09:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sir Johnaraz (original)

chris is this the same wheel for the r56? Do you have any in stock? many thanks!

Hi Yes the wheel is the same design for the R56 but the wheel is not available to order yet for the R56,sorry
Chris

Tilen · May 26th, 2007, 11:14 AM

Hi guys!

New to the forum and waiting to receive my downpaid 2003 MCS in black! One question regarding the steering wheel.

Currently I have the Sports wheel fitted on, but definetely want the JCW wheel (probably in all leather). Now the question is if it is possible to fit the airbag from the sports wheel on the JCW so I could avoid the costs in purchasing a new airbag.

How much does a used sports wheels with the airbag go for these days?

Thanks a lot for any info! I´ll be posting pics as soon the baby comes to the garage

SteveM3 · May 26th, 2007, 11:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tilen (original)

Currently I have the Sports wheel fitted on, but definetely want the JCW wheel (probably in all leather). Now the question is if it is possible to fit the airbag from the sports wheel on the JCW so I could avoid the costs in purchasing a new airbag.

I think Sports means it's leather covered and has thumb grips. It doesn't say 2 or 3 spoke.
For a 2 spoke the airbag needs replacing but for a 3 spoke just the steering wheel.

pardonator · May 26th, 2007, 11:53 AM

Ooo yes please. How do I pay for one of these? Quite fancy the alcantara one

chris at woodman bmw · May 26th, 2007, 12:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by pardonator (original)

Ooo yes please. How do I pay for one of these? Quite fancy the alcantara one

Hi
Just drop me a line on 01253 607600
Cheers
Chris

Rakey · May 27th, 2007, 12:55 PM

Would this be possible to fit at home Chris, just thinking I might have to order one soon

chris at woodman bmw · May 30th, 2007, 03:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

Would this be possible to fit at home Chris, just thinking I might have to order one soon

Hi Mate,
the fitting is straight forward but you would need your airbag light switching off at your local dealer

Chris
oh i have one on the shelf when your ready

Rakey · May 30th, 2007, 06:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by chris at woodman bmw (original)

Hi Mate,
the fitting is straight forward but you would need your airbag light switching off at your local dealer

Chris
oh i have one on the shelf when your ready

I avoid my local dealer, think I'll have to see when I can next make a trip to you guys or find another dealer to try down here, one thats actually helpful and friendly

Nov 11th, 2006, 08:11 PM	#23 (permalink)
jayex MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edinburgh (area) Local Time: 08:46 PM Posts: 120 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 666 (original) Sorry to add to all the questions...but I went to my local BMW Dealer to ask about a JCW wheel, they said I could'nt get one for mine as it's a 2001 Cooper model. The JCW wheel only fits 2003 models onwards........is this correct...??? i was told the same but it fitted on no probs to my 2002 cooper s ( fitted by the dealer by the way) hope this helps R56 Lightning Blue Cooper CP

Nov 15th, 2006, 11:00 AM	#25 (permalink)
666 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lincolnshire Local Time: 08:46 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Cheers folks...sorry to be more of a pain now, but I can't see the horn buttons anywhere on the lovely JCW Wheel....where are they, or where do they go...??? Last edited by 666 : Nov 15th, 2006 at 06:27 PM.

Feb 28th, 2007, 09:00 AM	#33 (permalink)
chris at woodman bmw MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sunny Blackpool Local Time: 07:46 PM Posts: 694 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Sir Johnaraz (original) chris is this the same wheel for the r56? Do you have any in stock? many thanks! Hi Yes the wheel is the same design for the R56 but the wheel is not available to order yet for the R56,sorry Chris www.derekwoodmanmini.co.uk

May 26th, 2007, 11:49 AM	#35 (permalink)
SteveM3 MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malmesbury, Wilts Local Time: 07:46 PM Posts: 1,848 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tilen (original) Currently I have the Sports wheel fitted on, but definetely want the JCW wheel (probably in all leather). Now the question is if it is possible to fit the airbag from the sports wheel on the JCW so I could avoid the costs in purchasing a new airbag. I think Sports means it's leather covered and has thumb grips. It doesn't say 2 or 3 spoke. For a 2 spoke the airbag needs replacing but for a 3 spoke just the steering wheel. Some people are like a Slinky ........ not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs

May 26th, 2007, 11:53 AM	#36 (permalink)
pardonator MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: Somerset Local Time: 08:46 PM Posts: 259 Offline	Ooo yes please. How do I pay for one of these? Quite fancy the alcantara one Cooper S Hyper Blue - GTT/GRS/Speedline/KW

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Oct 6th, 2006, 07:50 PM	#21
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 07:46 PM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Fabio (original) i dont have any other alcantara bits, but i just like the alcantara one. I dont do alot of mileage so it'll be a while before i get any problems with it Not talking wear and tear, talking matching with your interior

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Nov 10th, 2006, 12:51 PM	#22 (permalink)
666 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lincolnshire Local Time: 08:46 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Sorry to add to all the questions...but I went to my local BMW Dealer to ask about a JCW wheel, they said I could'nt get one for mine as it's a 2001 Cooper model. The JCW wheel only fits 2003 models onwards........is this correct...???

Nov 11th, 2006, 08:46 PM	#24 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 07:46 PM Posts: 10,526 Offline	666 you need a new airbag thats all. Makes it twice the price.

Nov 15th, 2006, 09:15 PM	#26 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 07:46 PM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 666 (original) Cheers folks...sorry to be more of a pain now, but I can't see the horn buttons anywhere on the lovely JCW Wheel....where are they, or where do they go...??? You press the big central wheel hub for the horn, traditional stylee

Dec 31st, 2006, 12:21 AM	#27 (permalink)
BE4TNUT MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Framingham, MA Local Time: 03:46 PM Posts: 28 Offline	I have a 2003 MCS and am in the USA. My curresnt steering wheel is the 2 Spoke MFSW, can I switch to the JCW steering wheel and still have my MFSW controls work fine? I really want to make the switch but want to make sure that it wouldnt be a problem before I order up the parts. Thanks, BEATNUT

Dec 31st, 2006, 12:29 AM	#28 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 07:46 PM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BE4TNUT (original) I have a 2003 MCS and am in the USA. My curresnt steering wheel is the 2 Spoke MFSW, can I switch to the JCW steering wheel and still have my MFSW controls work fine? I really want to make the switch but want to make sure that it wouldnt be a problem before I order up the parts. Thanks, BEATNUT Its possible but much £££ or in your case $$$. As you'll need the steering wheel, the new airbag and the new MFSW controls.

Dec 31st, 2006, 04:11 AM	#29 (permalink)
BE4TNUT MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Framingham, MA Local Time: 03:46 PM Posts: 28 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original) Its possible but much £££ or in your case $$$. As you'll need the steering wheel, the new airbag and the new MFSW controls. Are the controls the same? Would I need to do some re-wiring or anything? The MFSW is whats having me hold off on t his although I would love to do this mod. How will the new setup from my current one and does anyone know if the new controls would be plug n' play? Thanks, BEATNUT

Dec 31st, 2006, 12:59 PM	#30 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 07:46 PM Posts: 10,526 Offline	MFSW on the 3 Spoke has 4 buttons (track up, down, volume up, down) for the radio and 4 buttons for Cruise Control. MFSW on the 2 spoke has 6 buttons (Track up, down, volume up, down, source and a dead button unless you have an aftermarket radio) on back of steering wheel and 4 buttons for the Cruise Control on front of steering wheel.

Jan 19th, 2007, 11:20 PM	#31 (permalink)
BE4TNUT MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Framingham, MA Local Time: 03:46 PM Posts: 28 Offline	PM sent with some additional questions.

Feb 27th, 2007, 11:14 PM	#32 (permalink)
Sir Johnaraz Greek Mini My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Local Time: 08:46 PM Posts: 188 Offline	chris is this the same wheel for the r56? Do you have any in stock? many thanks!

May 26th, 2007, 11:14 AM	#34 (permalink)
Tilen MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Celje, Slovenia Local Time: 09:46 PM Posts: 3 Offline	Hi guys! New to the forum and waiting to receive my downpaid 2003 MCS in black! One question regarding the steering wheel. Currently I have the Sports wheel fitted on, but definetely want the JCW wheel (probably in all leather). Now the question is if it is possible to fit the airbag from the sports wheel on the JCW so I could avoid the costs in purchasing a new airbag. How much does a used sports wheels with the airbag go for these days? Thanks a lot for any info! I´ll be posting pics as soon the baby comes to the garage

May 26th, 2007, 12:36 PM	#37 (permalink)
chris at woodman bmw MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sunny Blackpool Local Time: 07:46 PM Posts: 694 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by pardonator (original) Ooo yes please. How do I pay for one of these? Quite fancy the alcantara one Hi Just drop me a line on 01253 607600 Cheers Chris www.derekwoodmanmini.co.uk

May 27th, 2007, 12:55 PM	#38 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 07:46 PM Posts: 50,029 Offline	Would this be possible to fit at home Chris, just thinking I might have to order one soon The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

May 30th, 2007, 03:11 PM	#39 (permalink)
chris at woodman bmw MINI2 Sponsor My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sunny Blackpool Local Time: 07:46 PM Posts: 694 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) Would this be possible to fit at home Chris, just thinking I might have to order one soon Hi Mate, the fitting is straight forward but you would need your airbag light switching off at your local dealer Chris oh i have one on the shelf when your ready www.derekwoodmanmini.co.uk

May 30th, 2007, 06:11 PM	#40 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 07:46 PM Posts: 50,029 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by chris at woodman bmw (original) Hi Mate, the fitting is straight forward but you would need your airbag light switching off at your local dealer Chris oh i have one on the shelf when your ready I avoid my local dealer, think I'll have to see when I can next make a trip to you guys or find another dealer to try down here, one thats actually helpful and friendly The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

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