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magnusonf1 · Feb 20th, 2007, 12:23 PM

Hello everyone,
Just picked up my 02 cooper S about two weeks ago and absolutly love it. It is such a great car with great build quality and awesome fun factor. I am so happy with the purchase. There is only one gripe and i was wondering if there is something i can do about it. I am 6'6" tall and yes i did buy this car for an everyday car. The only issue i really have is the steering wheel does not telescope. This being the case, since my seat is all the way back, my arms are completly straight and for those of you who have taken autocross classes or raced before, you will know this is not the most optimum position for reactive driving. Anyway, is there a way to extend the wheel out about an inch or so to gain that distance i need. By putting an insert or something of that nature. If anyone can help this would be great. Thanks alot in advance!

Rakey · Feb 20th, 2007, 12:25 PM

The simple solution, trade it in for a new second generation MINI where this feature is available

Scrogg · Feb 20th, 2007, 12:27 PM

Another classic offering from the House of Rakey!

magnusonf1 · Feb 20th, 2007, 12:30 PM

What year did they make the change?

Scrogg · Feb 20th, 2007, 12:34 PM

November 2006 was the European launch, you guys have had it since the weekend, I believe?

Rakey is obviously in a funny mood today, as it is very unlike him to post an answer like that.

Unfortunately, there is no official way of adjusting the steering column on your car. Sorry.

magnusonf1 · Feb 20th, 2007, 12:36 PM

I'm not talking about official. I am talking about, if anyone has heard or done anything like this? How far has someone got to dissassembling the wheel to figure out if it CAN be done?

mark-o · Feb 20th, 2007, 01:40 PM

If you get the wheel pushed back an inch - doesn't the shifter need to come back as well? I find my seat position dictated more by my arm length and fifth gear than anything else...

-M

Ant FR · Feb 20th, 2007, 09:06 PM

I'm 6"4 and have no problem, in fact i have the seat about 3 clicks from the back, superb driving position.

DaFlake · Feb 21st, 2007, 11:28 AM

I'm 6'2" and also sit with the seat slightly forward in position. Another trick to get you closer to the wheel is to tilt the seat forward more. This is what I did and found a nice comfey postion.

magnusonf1 · Feb 23rd, 2007, 04:50 PM

Well since i am about 2 to 4 inches taller than you both, than that inch or so of extension that i am talking about on the steering column should be perfect, since your driving position is perfect. correct?
Has anyone, ever put an aftermarket steering wheel on before?

DaFlake · Feb 23rd, 2007, 05:23 PM

I do wish that it had a telescoping steering wheel myself. It would make getting comfortable easier. I have not heard of anyone doing a mod like this.

James · Feb 23rd, 2007, 05:29 PM

this is what test drives are for

Feb 20th, 2007, 12:23 PM	#1
magnusonf1 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 05:17 AM Posts: 7 Offline	New to the forum, one question? Hello everyone, Just picked up my 02 cooper S about two weeks ago and absolutly love it. It is such a great car with great build quality and awesome fun factor. I am so happy with the purchase. There is only one gripe and i was wondering if there is something i can do about it. I am 6'6" tall and yes i did buy this car for an everyday car. The only issue i really have is the steering wheel does not telescope. This being the case, since my seat is all the way back, my arms are completly straight and for those of you who have taken autocross classes or raced before, you will know this is not the most optimum position for reactive driving. Anyway, is there a way to extend the wheel out about an inch or so to gain that distance i need. By putting an insert or something of that nature. If anyone can help this would be great. Thanks alot in advance!

Feb 20th, 2007, 12:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 10:17 AM Posts: 50,334 Offline	The simple solution, trade it in for a new second generation MINI where this feature is available Its only a forum you know!

Feb 21st, 2007, 11:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 05:17 AM Posts: 10,431 Offline	I'm 6'2" and also sit with the seat slightly forward in position. Another trick to get you closer to the wheel is to tilt the seat forward more. This is what I did and found a nice comfey postion. Global Moderator

Feb 23rd, 2007, 05:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
DaFlake I miss my MINI Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 05:17 AM Posts: 10,431 Offline	I do wish that it had a telescoping steering wheel myself. It would make getting comfortable easier. I have not heard of anyone doing a mod like this. Global Moderator

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Feb 20th, 2007, 12:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Scrogg What's Next? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 10:17 AM Posts: 15,069 Offline	Another classic offering from the House of Rakey!

Feb 20th, 2007, 12:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
magnusonf1 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 05:17 AM Posts: 7 Offline	What year did they make the change?

Feb 20th, 2007, 12:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scrogg What's Next? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 10:17 AM Posts: 15,069 Offline	November 2006 was the European launch, you guys have had it since the weekend, I believe? Rakey is obviously in a funny mood today, as it is very unlike him to post an answer like that. Unfortunately, there is no official way of adjusting the steering column on your car. Sorry.

Feb 20th, 2007, 12:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
magnusonf1 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 05:17 AM Posts: 7 Offline	I'm not talking about official. I am talking about, if anyone has heard or done anything like this? How far has someone got to dissassembling the wheel to figure out if it CAN be done?

Feb 20th, 2007, 01:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
mark-o MINI2 4 ME Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Local Time: 02:17 AM Posts: 295 Offline	If you get the wheel pushed back an inch - doesn't the shifter need to come back as well? I find my seat position dictated more by my arm length and fifth gear than anything else... -M

Feb 20th, 2007, 09:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 10:17 AM Posts: 1,843 Offline	I'm 6"4 and have no problem, in fact i have the seat about 3 clicks from the back, superb driving position.

Feb 23rd, 2007, 04:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
magnusonf1 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 05:17 AM Posts: 7 Offline	Well since i am about 2 to 4 inches taller than you both, than that inch or so of extension that i am talking about on the steering column should be perfect, since your driving position is perfect. correct? Has anyone, ever put an aftermarket steering wheel on before?

Feb 23rd, 2007, 05:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
James MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 10:17 AM Posts: 963 Offline	this is what test drives are for

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