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wilfthemole · Oct 13th, 2003, 07:52 PM

I was ready to order a mini today, and ask about the three spoke steering wheel, the dealer at North Oxford Garage mention it cost 174 quids for it. Is that correct?

I presume, it was a new design that all mini will have next year. But it wasn't. Just an extra option. If it is out on Dec 1st, surely there should be some pictures of it by now? Yes, I have seen some dodgy pics on this website. Everyone appears to be in the dark about this option.

I can not find the message which I read few weeks ago about the fitting of the four driving lamps, The middle lamps slight higher than the two end lamps. I really like the idea and someone sent a design drawing and photos of the fitting for the lamps. I look up in the search nothing. Is there anyone who would sent me the design and I will try and get a blacksmith to make one for me!

cheers
felix

MiniMan7 · Oct 13th, 2003, 07:55 PM

I'm pretty sure its just an option? I think its called the 'Sport Steering Wheel' if I'm not correct, but I would imagine it would cost quite some money.

-Adam

Paul · Oct 13th, 2003, 08:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wilfthemole

I was ready to order a mini today, and ask about the three spoke steering wheel, the dealer at North Oxford Garage mention it cost 174 quids for it. Is that correct?

I presume, it was a new design that all mini will have next year. But it wasn't. Just an extra option. If it is out on Dec 1st, surely there should be some pictures of it by now? Yes, I have seen some dodgy pics on this website. Everyone appears to be in the dark about this option.

I can not find the message which I read few weeks ago about the fitting of the four driving lamps, The middle lamps slight higher than the two end lamps. I really like the idea and someone sent a design drawing and photos of the fitting for the lamps. I look up in the search nothing. Is there anyone who would sent me the design and I will try and get a blacksmith to make one for me!

cheers
felix

The 'dodgy pic' on this website of the multi function version was posted by a dealer, and they got the information internally, so why your dealer doesn't have any pictures is a mystery to me!?

Anyway, it's an option, and as such is also part of the Chili Packs.

snuffy · Oct 13th, 2003, 10:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

The 'dodgy pic' on this website of the multi function version was posted by a dealer, and they got the information internally, so why your dealer doesn't have any pictures is a mystery to me!?

Anyway, it's an option, and as such is also part of the Chili Packs.

it's called "Sport Steering Wheel" in the new hand book.

Attached is a pic of it from the hand book.

NEMINI · Oct 13th, 2003, 10:07 PM

oi those 'dodgy' pictures are the real thing unfortunately

tavis1 · Oct 14th, 2003, 07:57 AM

I heard it was just an option also and I'm glad. I don't like the way it looks IMO it looks cheap and doesn't mach the interior well.
Tavis1

Prav · Oct 14th, 2003, 01:34 PM

Yes, my dealer looked it up on his BMW intranet - and showed me the exact same picture. As mentioned before, it will be available in Chili packs builds from the last few weeks of Dec - (week 49 i think).

basil the dog · Oct 14th, 2003, 01:55 PM

I was very disappointed that I could not get one of the new steering wheels on my new Cooper S - My build date was too early (second week September 03). I don't like the current sports steering wheel design - although I shouldn't be too disappointed as its only just become a standard item (I think - waits to be shot down in flames!!!!)

MiniMan7 · Oct 15th, 2003, 12:01 AM

I asked my dealer how much it would be to retro the steering wheel with the chunky thumb grips to an '02 MINI and he said around $500 CAD, its just your basic swap over. I wonder if the 3 spoke will be similar?

-Adam

wilfthemole · Oct 15th, 2003, 01:05 AM

Noticed in the dodgy pics, all come in brillant silver, will I have a choice choosing what ever the dash is, I am thinking of anthrite, will the steering comes out in anthrite?

Paul · Oct 15th, 2003, 01:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by wilfthemole

Noticed in the dodgy pics, all come in brillant silver, will I have a choice choosing what ever the dash is, I am thinking of anthrite, will the steering comes out in anthrite?

I very much doubt you'll get any choice, the current one has silver bands on it whatever the dash choice, other parts of trim are also still silver regardless of dash/trim choice.

badboyzbadboyz · Oct 15th, 2003, 01:08 AM

Yea I think you have to pay extra but if you get full leather interior with a MFSW you get it for free, well I am so im assuming you do. I personally think its look so good and the fact that it wont be a common wheel is just a bonus

Oct 13th, 2003, 07:52 PM	#1
wilfthemole MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 11 Offline	Three spoke steering wheel or not. I was ready to order a mini today, and ask about the three spoke steering wheel, the dealer at North Oxford Garage mention it cost 174 quids for it. Is that correct? I presume, it was a new design that all mini will have next year. But it wasn't. Just an extra option. If it is out on Dec 1st, surely there should be some pictures of it by now? Yes, I have seen some dodgy pics on this website. Everyone appears to be in the dark about this option. I can not find the message which I read few weeks ago about the fitting of the four driving lamps, The middle lamps slight higher than the two end lamps. I really like the idea and someone sent a design drawing and photos of the fitting for the lamps. I look up in the search nothing. Is there anyone who would sent me the design and I will try and get a blacksmith to make one for me! cheers felix

Oct 13th, 2003, 07:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:40 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	I'm pretty sure its just an option? I think its called the 'Sport Steering Wheel' if I'm not correct, but I would imagine it would cost quite some money. -Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Oct 13th, 2003, 08:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wilfthemole I was ready to order a mini today, and ask about the three spoke steering wheel, the dealer at North Oxford Garage mention it cost 174 quids for it. Is that correct? I presume, it was a new design that all mini will have next year. But it wasn't. Just an extra option. If it is out on Dec 1st, surely there should be some pictures of it by now? Yes, I have seen some dodgy pics on this website. Everyone appears to be in the dark about this option. I can not find the message which I read few weeks ago about the fitting of the four driving lamps, The middle lamps slight higher than the two end lamps. I really like the idea and someone sent a design drawing and photos of the fitting for the lamps. I look up in the search nothing. Is there anyone who would sent me the design and I will try and get a blacksmith to make one for me! cheers felix The 'dodgy pic' on this website of the multi function version was posted by a dealer, and they got the information internally, so why your dealer doesn't have any pictures is a mystery to me!? Anyway, it's an option, and as such is also part of the Chili Packs. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Oct 13th, 2003, 10:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
snuffy meow mini2 meow Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 559 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett The 'dodgy pic' on this website of the multi function version was posted by a dealer, and they got the information internally, so why your dealer doesn't have any pictures is a mystery to me!? Anyway, it's an option, and as such is also part of the Chili Packs. it's called "Sport Steering Wheel" in the new hand book. Attached is a pic of it from the hand book. Attached Thumbnails

Oct 13th, 2003, 10:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 07:40 PM Posts: 7,866 Offline	oi those 'dodgy' pictures are the real thing unfortunately NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

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Oct 14th, 2003, 07:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
tavis1 a.k.a Handsome Rob Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Helms Deep Local Time: 05:40 PM Posts: 2,948 Offline	I heard it was just an option also and I'm glad. I don't like the way it looks IMO it looks cheap and doesn't mach the interior well. Tavis1

Oct 14th, 2003, 01:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Prav MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 31 Offline	Yes, my dealer looked it up on his BMW intranet - and showed me the exact same picture. As mentioned before, it will be available in Chili packs builds from the last few weeks of Dec - (week 49 i think).

Oct 14th, 2003, 01:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
basil the dog MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tetbury Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 112 Offline	I was very disappointed that I could not get one of the new steering wheels on my new Cooper S - My build date was too early (second week September 03). I don't like the current sports steering wheel design - although I shouldn't be too disappointed as its only just become a standard item (I think - waits to be shot down in flames!!!!)

Oct 15th, 2003, 12:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:40 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	I asked my dealer how much it would be to retro the steering wheel with the chunky thumb grips to an '02 MINI and he said around $500 CAD, its just your basic swap over. I wonder if the 3 spoke will be similar? -Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Oct 15th, 2003, 01:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
wilfthemole MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Local Time: 01:40 AM Posts: 11 Offline	Noticed in the dodgy pics, all come in brillant silver, will I have a choice choosing what ever the dash is, I am thinking of anthrite, will the steering comes out in anthrite?

Oct 15th, 2003, 01:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wilfthemole Noticed in the dodgy pics, all come in brillant silver, will I have a choice choosing what ever the dash is, I am thinking of anthrite, will the steering comes out in anthrite? I very much doubt you'll get any choice, the current one has silver bands on it whatever the dash choice, other parts of trim are also still silver regardless of dash/trim choice. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Oct 15th, 2003, 01:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
badboyzbadboyz MINI2 Jedi Master Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 1,238 Offline	Yea I think you have to pay extra but if you get full leather interior with a MFSW you get it for free, well I am so im assuming you do. I personally think its look so good and the fact that it wont be a common wheel is just a bonus

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