R50/53 Do you like this steering wheel?

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May 23, 2003 | 10:19 PM

SuperMINI03

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From: Colorado

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...

May 23, 2003 | 10:26 PM

'*Ace*'

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From: CT, Litchfield County

I think that is a steering wheel from one of the prototypes...

May 24, 2003 | 03:16 AM

jsun

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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?

May 24, 2003 | 05:22 AM

sndwave

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From: In the Tube

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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May 24, 2003 | 05:30 AM

Hank

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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.

May 24, 2003 | 06:05 AM

deak

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From: Gallatin, TN

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).

May 24, 2003 | 08:18 AM

gokartride

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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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May 24, 2003 | 08:45 AM

antsmini

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From: New York

Who threw up on the steering wheel?

May 24, 2003 | 10:51 AM

rataha

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From: des moines, iowa

That steering wheel would require a Mod!

May 24, 2003 | 10:54 AM

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Rocketboy_X

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From: Lockport, NY, USA

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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May 24, 2003 | 10:55 AM

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jivanivan

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From: Daly City

No way, it looks messy. Plus the original acts as a mirror, that's for me at least.

May 24, 2003 | 11:06 AM

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TwOMINIs

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From: Wisconsin

It looks like I'm a minority but, I like it. I think I would look nice in my Chile Red all over S.

His Chile RED all over / Hers, EB UJ on top.

May 24, 2003 | 11:09 AM

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pooky13

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From: San Jose CA

>>Who threw up on the steering wheel?

Exactly Antsmini! hahaha!!!!

May 24, 2003 | 11:25 AM

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minihune

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From: Mililani, Hawaii

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.