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LMB · Dec 24th, 2001, 05:27 PM

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 · Dec 24th, 2001, 05:36 PM

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 · Dec 24th, 2001, 06:31 PM

Quote:

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

)

Quote:
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 · Dec 24th, 2001, 06:40 PM

Quote:

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 · Dec 24th, 2001, 08:39 PM

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 · Dec 26th, 2001, 09:08 AM

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 · Dec 26th, 2001, 11:04 AM

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 · Dec 27th, 2001, 11:51 AM

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 · Dec 27th, 2001, 01:26 PM

Use the remote to show off at MINI MEETS

Minty · Dec 27th, 2001, 06:10 PM

I like your way of thinking smiffy

ADO15 · Dec 27th, 2001, 11:30 PM

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 · Dec 28th, 2001, 03:23 AM

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 · Dec 28th, 2001, 05:37 AM

Quote:

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 · Dec 28th, 2001, 05:45 AM

Quote:

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 · Jul 31st, 2002, 04:46 PM

Quote:

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

ELISEBOY · Jul 31st, 2002, 06:00 PM

I cant find it now, but there is a forum where an aftermarket has been fitted and works with the MFSW, I am sure that the stereo was the same make as the MINI branded one.

Just wondering also, with the new sports steering wheel on the S, whether this will also have MF capability??

Damo · Jul 31st, 2002, 07:15 PM

*sigh*

Can't beleive I'm doing this

*points to links below*

Aftermarket with Multifunction Steering

MF Steering Wheel and control of Sony headunits additional info

I've been having a lot of trouble with this

Hope this helps

worgy · Aug 1st, 2002, 12:25 PM

Feeling a bit sheepish..... having catagorically stated that a MFSW is over the top for UK (I still say that Cruise control is not required in UK, and that audio buttons can safley be used in the "old way")......

But - it looks so good.... I have one day to go before my options are locked - and am considering one.... I did see some pics on a thread recently - but have spent the past 45 mins trying to find - can anyone help with a picture or two of the BMW MFSW.. ???

Cheers

Martin L · Aug 1st, 2002, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by worgy
can anyone help with a picture or two of the BMW MFSW.. ???

Cheers

Which model of BMW steering wheel????
Check out the BMW website and look at the image galleries

TRY HERE

worgy · Aug 1st, 2002, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L

Which model of BMW steering wheel????
Check out the BMW website and look at the image galleries

TRY HERE

Martin L - cheers for that.... I was not aware one had a choice? I assumed there was just the one MINI MFSW - I just noticed a BMW M badge on it... it there a standard MNIN MFSW ?

Cheers

Dec 24th, 2001, 05:27 PM	#1
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 04:46 PM Posts: 24,895 Offline	Multi-functional steering wheel 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 Global Moderator

Dec 24th, 2001, 05:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 03:46 PM Posts: 5,778 Offline	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 S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Dec 24th, 2001, 06:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 04:46 PM Posts: 24,895 Offline	Quote: 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) Quote: 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 Global Moderator

Dec 24th, 2001, 06:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 09:46 AM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: 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. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Dec 26th, 2001, 09:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 04:46 PM Posts: 4,005 Offline	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! E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

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Dec 24th, 2001, 08:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
gazzaman28 Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Coventry, UK Local Time: 03:46 PM Posts: 173 Offline	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.

Dec 26th, 2001, 11:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 03:46 PM Posts: 5,778 Offline	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 S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Dec 27th, 2001, 11:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 04:46 PM Posts: 4,005 Offline	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 E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

Dec 27th, 2001, 01:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 03:46 PM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Use the remote to show off at MINI MEETS S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Dec 27th, 2001, 06:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 04:46 PM Posts: 4,005 Offline	I like your way of thinking smiffy E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

Dec 27th, 2001, 11:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
ADO15 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 03:46 PM Posts: 232 Offline	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. "Life begins @ 7,000 rpm's"

Dec 28th, 2001, 03:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 03:46 PM Posts: 5,778 Offline	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 S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Dec 28th, 2001, 05:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
MiniMayhem MINIless MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: A long way from Jenn Local Time: 04:46 PM Posts: 883 Offline	Quote: 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?

Dec 28th, 2001, 05:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
MiniMayhem MINIless MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: A long way from Jenn Local Time: 04:46 PM Posts: 883 Offline	Quote: 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

Jul 31st, 2002, 04:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
go2pac MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 07:46 AM Posts: 2 Offline	Quote: 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 karl@go2pac.com

Jul 31st, 2002, 06:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 04:46 PM Posts: 2,163 Offline	I cant find it now, but there is a forum where an aftermarket has been fitted and works with the MFSW, I am sure that the stereo was the same make as the MINI branded one. Just wondering also, with the new sports steering wheel on the S, whether this will also have MF capability??

Jul 31st, 2002, 07:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 04:46 PM Posts: 10,664 Offline	sigh Can't beleive I'm doing this points to links below Aftermarket with Multifunction Steering MF Steering Wheel and control of Sony headunits additional info I've been having a lot of trouble with this Hope this helps

Aug 1st, 2002, 12:25 PM	#18 (permalink)
worgy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: London Local Time: 03:46 PM Posts: 140 Offline	Picture of an MFSW ??? please Feeling a bit sheepish..... having catagorically stated that a MFSW is over the top for UK (I still say that Cruise control is not required in UK, and that audio buttons can safley be used in the "old way")...... But - it looks so good.... I have one day to go before my options are locked - and am considering one.... I did see some pics on a thread recently - but have spent the past 45 mins trying to find - can anyone help with a picture or two of the BMW MFSW.. ??? Cheers Worgy I've got the dammn thing, I love it and it's a right little stonker... Due date: 5 th Sept 2002 MINI Cooper S DS/Blk,17",DSC + Chilli 1/2 Leather + Satalite cloth Lapis Blue, Head Air bags, Xenon lights, Trip Computer, CD player, First aid kit & triangle !!

Aug 1st, 2002, 12:32 PM	#19 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 04:46 PM Posts: 13,602 Offline	Re: Picture of an MFSW ??? please Quote: Originally posted by worgy can anyone help with a picture or two of the BMW MFSW.. ??? Cheers Which model of BMW steering wheel???? Check out the BMW website and look at the image galleries TRY HERE MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Aug 1st, 2002, 12:44 PM	#20 (permalink)
worgy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: London Local Time: 03:46 PM Posts: 140 Offline	Re: Re: Picture of an MFSW ??? please Quote: Originally posted by Martin L Which model of BMW steering wheel???? Check out the BMW website and look at the image galleries TRY HERE Martin L - cheers for that.... I was not aware one had a choice? I assumed there was just the one MINI MFSW - I just noticed a BMW M badge on it... it there a standard MNIN MFSW ? Cheers Worgy I've got the dammn thing, I love it and it's a right little stonker... Due date: 5 th Sept 2002 MINI Cooper S DS/Blk,17",DSC + Chilli 1/2 Leather + Satalite cloth Lapis Blue, Head Air bags, Xenon lights, Trip Computer, CD player, First aid kit & triangle !!

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