R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006) Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53) hatchback discussion.

R50/53 Do you like this steering wheel?

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Old May 23, 2003 | 10:19 PM
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I do, I like it a lot better then the one that is in the car now. I have seen a pic of another one, but it had three little things that went from the center to the middle instead of two. What do you think...


 
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Old May 23, 2003 | 10:26 PM
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I think that is a steering wheel from one of the prototypes...
 
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Old May 24, 2003 | 03:16 AM
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I don't. Looks gaudy and handmade. I can't imagine driving around with something
that ugly staring me in the face. Oh, did I mention I really don't like it?
 
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Old May 24, 2003 | 05:22 AM
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It's not a wheel I would want in my MCS. If that was the stock wheel I'd be finding something else.

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Old May 24, 2003 | 05:30 AM
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Boy, it looks visually too busy for my taste, thogu it would be nice to see other options from the aftermarket.
 
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Old May 24, 2003 | 06:05 AM
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Sorry but I think the stock MINI wheel is classic and shouldn't be messed with. The pedal on the right tells me I'm driving an S (and the 6 on the shifter too).
 
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Old May 24, 2003 | 08:18 AM
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If I were racing and my car looked "over-the-top" anyway, maybe this wheel would be appropriate...otherwise I wouldn't have it. Personally, I like the wheel just as it is.
 
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Old May 24, 2003 | 08:45 AM
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Who threw up on the steering wheel?
 
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Old May 24, 2003 | 10:51 AM
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That steering wheel would require a Mod!
 
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Old May 24, 2003 | 10:54 AM
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Egads... Looks like it was designed by a bored CAD student in high school...

Trust me, I was a bored CAD student in high school..

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Old May 24, 2003 | 10:55 AM
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No way, it looks messy. Plus the original acts as a mirror, that's for me at least.
 
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Old May 24, 2003 | 11:06 AM
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It looks like I'm a minority but, I like it. I think I would look nice in my Chile Red all over S.


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Old May 24, 2003 | 11:09 AM
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>>Who threw up on the steering wheel?

Exactly Antsmini! hahaha!!!!

 
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Old May 24, 2003 | 11:25 AM
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It has a traditional look to it like the vintage coopers with green and typestyle of that era.
If the car was british green or for keeping in line with the heritage of the cooper then this is fine- especially if you like it. For me personally I like something more modern or even more personal like some of the logos or personal sigs from MCO that people use. Some company should come up with a special sticker to put right over the steering wheel hub- even the MCO logo would look good on the wheelcaps or steering wheel center. Just an idea.
 
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