Multi-functional steering wheel

[LMB]

Will the Multi-functional steering wheel work with a third party stereo?

I am being tempted into adding one (that is if I still can) to my spec, but was wondering whether or not it only works with the factory fitted units.

LMB

[smiffy]

I doubt it would. I know that on SONY head units can buy a 'JOYSTICK', it is mounted on the side of the steering colum & you control the head unit from that. Minty has got one of these JOYSTICKS in his car

[LMB]

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Originally posted by smiffy
I doubt it would.

I think so as well. So basically if you get a MFSW and then latter on decide to add you own sound system, the steering wheel is in effect uselss (Well appart from steering that is)

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I know that on SONY head units can buy a 'JOYSTICK', it is mounted on the side of the steering colum & you control the head unit from that. Minty has got one of these JOYSTICKS in his car

I used to have one of those as well...pain in the arse if you ask me. I kept knocking it everytime I got in and out of the car. I have still got it somewhere.

LMB

[BruceK]

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Originally posted by LMB


I think so as well. So basically if you get a MFSW and then latter on decide to add you own sound system, the steering wheel is in effect uselss (Well appart from steering that is)

LMB

Well, some of us are getting the MFSW only because you have to have it with the cruise control option - the audio controls on the MFSW are just useless duplication as far as I am concerned.

[gazzaman28]

Some audio companies sell adapters which will convert MFSW buttons to work on their own stereos. My friend's Rover 200 Coupe's wheel controls definitely work with his Sony head unit via an adapter. No doubt in time the same sort of thing will be available for MINI's too.

[Minty]

I haven't had any problems with knocking my joystick, it sits just below my knee..........oeerrr ladies!!!

Its all down to positioning....

Sorry if this does not make sense, too much sherry in trifle!

[smiffy]

Imstead of using a Joystick could you use a Remote control
I know that if you had a Pioneer Head Unit you can get a little device that clips on to the steering wheel

[Minty]

Indeed you could smiffy, i was fortunte enuff to get both a joystick, and a remote (both Hi band IR).

I tend to use the joystick more cos its easy to get at and know how it all works using that now. The Remote stays in the side pocket (and vibrates in time to the bass!!) for use on special occasions (setting the clock and bass settings etc)

Happy new Year everyone

[smiffy]

Use the remote to show off at MINI MEETS

[Minty]

I like your way of thinking smiffy

[ADO15]

Speaking of steering wheels....

Does anyone know of any aftermarket steering-wheels that will fit in the Mini? And that pref. contain an airbag.

If there's one thing I'de really like to have changed in the Mini - it would have to be the steering wheel - it's bog ugly - IMO.

[smiffy]

I would imagine you can get any aftermarket steering wheel to fit the MINI. Its just the case of getting the right size HUB KIT

[MiniMayhem]

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Originally posted by gazzaman28
Some audio companies sell adapters which will convert MFSW buttons to work on their own stereos. My friend's Rover 200 Coupe's wheel controls definitely work with his Sony head unit via an adapter. No doubt in time the same sort of thing will be available for MINI's too.

An adaptor is probably already available if the radio uses the same connections as the BMW 3 series. What exactly are the audio controls on the MFSW?

Here's a thought - and I claim the patent if nobody's produced something like this before - has anyone produced a infra-red adaptor for MFSW controls which means that an MFSW can control the functionality of any head unit with IR control capability?

[MiniMayhem]

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Originally posted by smiffy
Use the remote to show off at MINI MEETS

You really need a widescreen in-dash navigation/TV/DVD/Playstation 2/digital radio/CD multichanger system with remote control to do that

[go2pac]

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Originally posted by MiniMayhem

An adaptor is probably already available if the radio uses the same connections as the BMW 3 series. What exactly are the audio controls on the MFSW?

Here's a thought - and I claim the patent if nobody's produced something like this before - has anyone produced a infra-red adaptor for MFSW controls which means that an MFSW can control the functionality of any head unit with IR control capability?

The SWI-X is available for your MFSW