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Sjee · Jan 7th, 2007, 11:38 PM

Hi, anyone... I have a Mini Cooper with sports steering wheel (3 spokes). It doesn't have any controls on it (ie. for the radio). Is it possible to have it replaced by a steering wheel with controls? Or will extra cables need to be installed as well? Would it be pricey?

chris.lamb · Jan 8th, 2007, 08:13 AM

This is what you need :-

RealOEM.COM * BMW R50 Cooper RETROFIT KIT, MULTIFUNCT. STEERING WHEEL

TTFN

Sjee · Jan 11th, 2007, 09:45 PM

Thank you Chris for this tip.
I'm glad this can be solved by installing a kit and not buying a new steering wheel.

CC07ERS · Jan 11th, 2007, 09:52 PM

its not cheap or eay to fit looks like a dealer only job be prepared to get the shock of your life @ the price

MINIAC · Jan 12th, 2007, 12:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by RAPI (original)

And for 2 spokes wheel, there is also a kit for radio controls and cruise control?

Yes ...

RealOEM - 2 Spoke MFSW Retrofit Kit

Ace of Spades · Jan 16th, 2007, 11:38 PM

Thanks also Minac, I am looking at doing this upgrade as well.

(Mostly for CC, I think it wud be very handy for long journeys)

JK

Dazmac13 · Jan 16th, 2007, 11:42 PM

anyone know what it costs to buy it and have fitted by a dealer??

Sjee · Jan 17th, 2007, 08:23 PM

I went to a Mini Dealership and asked them about retrofitting the radio controls on the steering wheel. They said they didn't know how much it would cost, but that it would be costly and a lot of work. They also said they would have to put in the necessary wireing behind the dash and through the steering column.

These weren't mechanics but sales people so I get the impression that (1) they don't know what they are talking about, or (2) they're trying to scam me out of a few hundred euro's.

chris.lamb · Jan 18th, 2007, 07:55 AM

The EBA instructions for MFSW retrofit says :-

installation time 3.5hrs.

So, say, 4 hrs @ the stealer = 4*lots/hr = more

AdamFerrand · Jan 18th, 2007, 08:11 AM

I would like this done as well - Perhaps we can arrange a "group install" MFSW day somewhere. Somebody must be able to fit it for us (and cheaply)

What about that place....newministuff...can they help??

Aberdeen Al · Jan 18th, 2007, 11:29 AM

I've just purchased a MFSW from eBay although I've been told that the "wiring modules" were not included.

I am hoping to use the buttons to open / close my garage door and switch on / off the house alarm (which will be triggered when I enter the garage).

Do I assume that I won't need the wiring looms for this sort of operation?

AdamFerrand · Jan 19th, 2007, 11:01 AM

Chris @ Woodmans just quoted me £700 (Parts & Labour)

Jan 7th, 2007, 11:38 PM	#1
Sjee MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Near Hasselt Local Time: 12:31 AM Posts: 14 Offline	Steering wheel upgrade Hi, anyone... I have a Mini Cooper with sports steering wheel (3 spokes). It doesn't have any controls on it (ie. for the radio). Is it possible to have it replaced by a steering wheel with controls? Or will extra cables need to be installed as well? Would it be pricey?

Jan 11th, 2007, 09:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sjee MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Near Hasselt Local Time: 12:31 AM Posts: 14 Offline	Thank you Thank you Chris for this tip. I'm glad this can be solved by installing a kit and not buying a new steering wheel. British Racing Green

Jan 17th, 2007, 08:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sjee MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Near Hasselt Local Time: 12:31 AM Posts: 14 Offline	Still no clue I went to a Mini Dealership and asked them about retrofitting the radio controls on the steering wheel. They said they didn't know how much it would cost, but that it would be costly and a lot of work. They also said they would have to put in the necessary wireing behind the dash and through the steering column. These weren't mechanics but sales people so I get the impression that (1) they don't know what they are talking about, or (2) they're trying to scam me out of a few hundred euro's. British Racing Green

Jan 18th, 2007, 11:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
Aberdeen Al MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Aberdeen Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 642 Offline	I've just purchased a MFSW from eBay although I've been told that the "wiring modules" were not included. I am hoping to use the buttons to open / close my garage door and switch on / off the house alarm (which will be triggered when I enter the garage). Do I assume that I won't need the wiring looms for this sort of operation? Vroooom Vroooom

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Jan 8th, 2007, 08:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
chris.lamb MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warwick Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 322 Offline	This is what you need :- RealOEM.COM * BMW R50 Cooper RETROFIT KIT, MULTIFUNCT. STEERING WHEEL TTFN

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CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 2,763 Online	its not cheap or eay to fit looks like a dealer only job be prepared to get the shock of your life @ the price

Jan 12th, 2007, 12:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 03:31 PM Posts: 8,708 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RAPI (original) And for 2 spokes wheel, there is also a kit for radio controls and cruise control? Yes ... RealOEM - 2 Spoke MFSW Retrofit Kit

Jan 16th, 2007, 11:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ace of Spades MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cork & Horsham Local Time: 10:31 PM Posts: 20 Offline	Thanks also Minac, I am looking at doing this upgrade as well. (Mostly for CC, I think it wud be very handy for long journeys) JK

Jan 16th, 2007, 11:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dazmac13 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 274 Offline	anyone know what it costs to buy it and have fitted by a dealer??

Jan 18th, 2007, 07:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
chris.lamb MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Warwick Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 322 Offline	The EBA instructions for MFSW retrofit says :- installation time 3.5hrs. So, say, 4 hrs @ the stealer = 4*lots/hr = more

Jan 18th, 2007, 08:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
AdamFerrand MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 74 Offline	I would like this done as well - Perhaps we can arrange a "group install" MFSW day somewhere. Somebody must be able to fit it for us (and cheaply) What about that place....newministuff...can they help??

Jan 19th, 2007, 11:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
AdamFerrand MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 74 Offline	Chris @ Woodmans just quoted me £700 (Parts & Labour)

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