R50/53 Just got my 04 MCS. 1st question.

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May 28, 2009 | 08:51 PM

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Dustin77327

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Its great to have but I would use a three spoke wheel much more sporty to me. I put a 3-spoke on my wifes 03 MC and it looks alot better than the 2- spoke on my MCS

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what are my options for 2-spoke steering wheel cruise control upgrades?

May 28, 2009 | 09:02 PM

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tazio

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Bowden cable - get a new one, or check and make sure that yours is still installed correctly. They sometimes stretch, or wiggle out of their correct location. Remove door panel, and check it out, its not to hard to replace if you need to. Go to www.realoem.com and type in your the last 7 digits of your vin # and you can see the part I'm talking about.

Good luck, and congrats.

Nik

So this happened to my 04 as well. Dealer replaced the Bowden cable once and it was good for about 3 months. Second time they replaced it they used some kind of adhesive/epoxy to hold it in place, as the stock clips clearly weren't doing the job. Has been fine for about 3 years now - even survived me swapping my door handles.

May 28, 2009 | 09:05 PM

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joprenbo

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NICE!!! I like the all black. happy motoring

May 29, 2009 | 06:45 AM

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Its great to have but I would use a three spoke wheel much more sporty to me. I put a 3-spoke on my wifes 03 MC and it looks alot better than the 2- spoke on my MCS

yeah, i just don't feel like getting a new airbag and all of that hassle.

May 29, 2009 | 07:17 AM

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I have an extra 2-spoke with multi function it peeling a little bit. Its on the market palce right now. I think mini sells a retro fit kit for what you want to do I've seen a thread on here but cant find it now

May 30, 2009 | 08:38 PM

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I'll keep looking.

Next Question: Opposite my sunroof switch is a vent looking thing. wtf is it?

May 30, 2009 | 09:27 PM

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That's where the microphone goes for the hands free phone system.

May 30, 2009 | 09:29 PM

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oh boo.

god only knows if i have that/how to use it.

May 30, 2009 | 09:52 PM

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Chances are you don't have it. Its a really expensive option. If you do have it there will probably be a supplimental manual for a blue tooth phone system along with the owners manual. Also your center armrest might be set up to hold and charge you phone. And if there s still any doubt you can just pull the little grill down to see if the microphone is attached to it.