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kxl · Sep 3rd, 2003, 02:37 PM

I was wondering if it is possible to retro fit the 03 steering wheel rim (with thumbgrips and perforated leather) if so does anyone know the part number and the approximate cost. I am fairly sure this is a bolt on job without tampering with the airbag unit isnt it?

Arizona Cooper S · Sep 5th, 2003, 10:00 PM

Check the technical area, there's a MFSW wheel fitting directions. It will give you an idea of steering wheel removal/replacement. Although that guide doesn't explicitly cover that part of the work, it gives you an idea of the bits inside. Yes you have to remove/replace the airbag. I don't have the part number/price with me, but the MINI parts desk at my dealer quoted me about $350 US for just the wheel. Haven't done anything further than this. I'll see if I can find the quote sheet and give you the exact part #/price.

KJ_daGreenMini · Sep 5th, 2003, 10:15 PM

i heard that the MFSW retro fit is pretty pricey, but i'm not definate on that. Hopefully someone thats had it done will see this.

NEMINI · Sep 7th, 2003, 04:39 AM

It would be pricey as removing the steering wheel involves carefully disabling the airbag and then hooking it up again without it going ****** (probably very easy but so far anything to do with an airbag is very expensive hopefully someday the costs comes down but not likely anytime soon)

Minty · Sep 7th, 2003, 03:36 PM

it can be done (though im gonna wait for the 3 spoke wheel....) i am told you need to disconnect the battery for half an hour to deactivate the airbag, then it should be pretty easy to do the swap.
(but im not ganna try it myself, just incase i lose my head.

Rakey · Sep 7th, 2003, 03:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Minty

it can be done (though im gonna wait for the 3 spoke wheel....) i am told you need to disconnect the battery for half an hour to deactivate the airbag, then it should be pretty easy to do the swap.
(but im not ganna try it myself, just incase i lose my head.

Wouldn't bother waiting for the new 3 spoke, its not nice! It looks like a blow up toy, not sporty at all.

There are pics flying around some of the posts of the new beige and black leather interior and one of those has the 3 spoke on it, have a hunt through the threads if you want to see it.

KenL · Sep 7th, 2003, 03:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

Wouldn't bother waiting for the new 3 spoke, its not nice! It looks like a blow up toy, not sporty at all.

There are pics flying around some of the posts of the new beige and black leather interior and one of those has the 3 spoke on it, have a hunt through the threads if you want to see it.

I've seen pics of a 3 spoke wheel on MINI2. Is that definately the wheel? I didn't really like that one.

Does anyone in the know, know for sure what it looks like

Rakey · Sep 7th, 2003, 03:59 PM

Well I hope they do change it from the pics i saw on the site, as they wont be shifting many of them, hahahaha.

Minty · Sep 7th, 2003, 04:00 PM

if not i may try and retrofit a BMW M sport one...how cool would that be!! or a Z4 wheel yummy!

Sep 3rd, 2003, 02:37 PM	#1
kxl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 22 Offline	03 Steering Wheel Retro Fit I was wondering if it is possible to retro fit the 03 steering wheel rim (with thumbgrips and perforated leather) if so does anyone know the part number and the approximate cost. I am fairly sure this is a bolt on job without tampering with the airbag unit isnt it?

Sep 5th, 2003, 10:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Arizona Cooper S MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 44 Offline	Check the technical area, there's a MFSW wheel fitting directions. It will give you an idea of steering wheel removal/replacement. Although that guide doesn't explicitly cover that part of the work, it gives you an idea of the bits inside. Yes you have to remove/replace the airbag. I don't have the part number/price with me, but the MINI parts desk at my dealer quoted me about $350 US for just the wheel. Haven't done anything further than this. I'll see if I can find the quote sheet and give you the exact part #/price. 1960 Austin Healey Sprite 2002 PS Cooper S 1999 Expedition

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NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 07:53 PM Posts: 7,911 Offline	It would be pricey as removing the steering wheel involves carefully disabling the airbag and then hooking it up again without it going ****** (probably very easy but so far anything to do with an airbag is very expensive hopefully someday the costs comes down but not likely anytime soon) NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

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Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 01:53 AM Posts: 4,005 Offline	it can be done (though im gonna wait for the 3 spoke wheel....) i am told you need to disconnect the battery for half an hour to deactivate the airbag, then it should be pretty easy to do the swap. (but im not ganna try it myself, just incase i lose my head. E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

Sep 7th, 2003, 03:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 01:53 AM Posts: 50,610 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Minty it can be done (though im gonna wait for the 3 spoke wheel....) i am told you need to disconnect the battery for half an hour to deactivate the airbag, then it should be pretty easy to do the swap. (but im not ganna try it myself, just incase i lose my head. Wouldn't bother waiting for the new 3 spoke, its not nice! It looks like a blow up toy, not sporty at all. There are pics flying around some of the posts of the new beige and black leather interior and one of those has the 3 spoke on it, have a hunt through the threads if you want to see it. Its only a forum you know!

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Sep 5th, 2003, 10:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
KJ_daGreenMini what happened to that boy Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 01:53 AM Posts: 1,687 Offline	i heard that the MFSW retro fit is pretty pricey, but i'm not definate on that. Hopefully someone thats had it done will see this.

Sep 7th, 2003, 03:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:53 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey Wouldn't bother waiting for the new 3 spoke, its not nice! It looks like a blow up toy, not sporty at all. There are pics flying around some of the posts of the new beige and black leather interior and one of those has the 3 spoke on it, have a hunt through the threads if you want to see it. I've seen pics of a 3 spoke wheel on MINI2. Is that definately the wheel? I didn't really like that one. Does anyone in the know, know for sure what it looks like Red/Black R56 Cooper

Sep 7th, 2003, 03:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 01:53 AM Posts: 50,610 Offline	Well I hope they do change it from the pics i saw on the site, as they wont be shifting many of them, hahahaha. Its only a forum you know!

Sep 7th, 2003, 04:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 01:53 AM Posts: 4,005 Offline	if not i may try and retrofit a BMW M sport one...how cool would that be!! or a Z4 wheel yummy! E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

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