Comments on: The 3-Spoke MINI Steering Wheel is Here http://www.motoringfile.com/2003/12/22/The3-SpokeMINISteeringWheelIsHere/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tom UK http://www.motoringfile.com/2003/12/22/The3-SpokeMINISteeringWheelIsHere/comment-page-1/#comment-3620 Tom UK Wed, 08 Sep 2004 01:16:54 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2003/12/22/#comment-3620 <p>i've just ordered my MC with the 3 spoke wheel as it comes in the chilli pack, as does the onboard computer, will the buttons to control the OBC be on the wheel like above?</p> i've just ordered my MC with the 3 spoke wheel as it comes in the chilli pack, as does the onboard computer, will the buttons to control the OBC be on the wheel like above?

]]> By: Robert http://www.motoringfile.com/2003/12/22/The3-SpokeMINISteeringWheelIsHere/comment-page-1/#comment-3619 Robert Tue, 23 Dec 2003 22:17:35 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2003/12/22/#comment-3619 <p>CAN'T SEE THE SPEEDO?..............................HUH?</p> <p>The thing is the size of Texas!</p> CAN'T SEE THE SPEEDO?…………………………HUH?

The thing is the size of Texas!

]]> By: Lee Langston http://www.motoringfile.com/2003/12/22/The3-SpokeMINISteeringWheelIsHere/comment-page-1/#comment-3618 Lee Langston Tue, 23 Dec 2003 13:15:20 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2003/12/22/#comment-3618 <p>I had a car with a central horn before now and I have wuickly gotten used to making sure my hand is near the button when I notice someone who might be starting to do something stupid like pull into my lane or pull out in front of me at a T intersection.</p> <p>My wife was teasing me the other day about it in fact as it seemed the road was full of boneheads and I moved my hand down several times in a mile.</p> I had a car with a central horn before now and I have wuickly gotten used to making sure my hand is near the button when I notice someone who might be starting to do something stupid like pull into my lane or pull out in front of me at a T intersection.

My wife was teasing me the other day about it in fact as it seemed the road was full of boneheads and I moved my hand down several times in a mile.

]]> By: Tavis http://www.motoringfile.com/2003/12/22/The3-SpokeMINISteeringWheelIsHere/comment-page-1/#comment-3617 Tavis Tue, 23 Dec 2003 09:11:07 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2003/12/22/#comment-3617 <p>It is teue you can not change stereo functions. I still don't like it- thats just me</p> It is teue you can not change stereo functions. I still don't like it- thats just me

]]> By: Matt Dolch http://www.motoringfile.com/2003/12/22/The3-SpokeMINISteeringWheelIsHere/comment-page-1/#comment-3616 Matt Dolch Tue, 23 Dec 2003 04:56:14 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2003/12/22/#comment-3616 <p>I am a 3 spoke steering wheel person (my MCS is currently in NYC on and on it's way soon :-) From what I read in the manual, I think it is missing 1 feature. You cannot change the source (ex radio to CD to AUX in) on the three spoke? Anyone else confirm this???</p> I am a 3 spoke steering wheel person (my MCS is currently in NYC on and on it's way soon :-) From what I read in the manual, I think it is missing 1 feature. You cannot change the source (ex radio to CD to AUX in) on the three spoke? Anyone else confirm this???

]]> By: Jason http://www.motoringfile.com/2003/12/22/The3-SpokeMINISteeringWheelIsHere/comment-page-1/#comment-3615 Jason Tue, 23 Dec 2003 02:44:13 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2003/12/22/#comment-3615 <p>Well, living in Texas, a horn doesn't get used much, and when it does, it's in a moment of complete panic, so I prefer the large 4-inch diameter, panic placement of a center horn. I only have 2,000 mile on my Mini so far, but the one time I was shooting for my horn with eyes on the road, I ended up turning on cruse control.</p> <p>Anyway, to each his own, and with MINI, we’ve got options 8’) I’ve got to motor...</p> Well, living in Texas, a horn doesn't get used much, and when it does, it's in a moment of complete panic, so I prefer the large 4-inch diameter, panic placement of a center horn. I only have 2,000 mile on my Mini so far, but the one time I was shooting for my horn with eyes on the road, I ended up turning on cruse control.

Anyway, to each his own, and with MINI, we’ve got options 8’) I’ve got to motor…

]]> By: Traveler http://www.motoringfile.com/2003/12/22/The3-SpokeMINISteeringWheelIsHere/comment-page-1/#comment-3614 Traveler Tue, 23 Dec 2003 01:57:55 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2003/12/22/#comment-3614 <p>Personally I prefer the horn buttons. There are situations where I will drive with a thumb over the button in anticipation of someone pulling some bonehead maneuver. It's a lot easier with a button. This was one of the features that I liked on the first gen Miatas.</p> Personally I prefer the horn buttons. There are situations where I will drive with a thumb over the button in anticipation of someone pulling some bonehead maneuver. It's a lot easier with a button. This was one of the features that I liked on the first gen Miatas.

]]> By: Jason http://www.motoringfile.com/2003/12/22/The3-SpokeMINISteeringWheelIsHere/comment-page-1/#comment-3613 Jason Tue, 23 Dec 2003 01:35:33 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2003/12/22/#comment-3613 <p>I'm glad they're offering it as an option, though I'd still stick with my 2 spoke. BTW, the horn in the 3 spoke is where God intended it - the middle of the wheel.</p> I'm glad they're offering it as an option, though I'd still stick with my 2 spoke. BTW, the horn in the 3 spoke is where God intended it – the middle of the wheel.

]]> By: vbean http://www.motoringfile.com/2003/12/22/The3-SpokeMINISteeringWheelIsHere/comment-page-1/#comment-3612 vbean Mon, 22 Dec 2003 23:41:27 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2003/12/22/#comment-3612 <p>Did not order my car until I actually saw a photo of the 3 spoke w/out the computer buttons (did not get the computer as it is just one other thing to conk out I have never used the one I have on my Audi). Thanx to this site, I saw it. My MC is in NJ and should be in CT for delivery jusst after the holidays. I cannot wait. It has been nearly 20 years since I have bought a car for me. The suburban 10 yrs ago to drag around the boys (hubby, 15yr and 12yr)and the stuff that goes along with hockey, tennis, golf etc., doesn't count!</p> Did not order my car until I actually saw a photo of the 3 spoke w/out the computer buttons (did not get the computer as it is just one other thing to conk out I have never used the one I have on my Audi). Thanx to this site, I saw it. My MC is in NJ and should be in CT for delivery jusst after the holidays. I cannot wait. It has been nearly 20 years since I have bought a car for me. The suburban 10 yrs ago to drag around the boys (hubby, 15yr and 12yr)and the stuff that goes along with hockey, tennis, golf etc., doesn't count!

]]> By: Paul C http://www.motoringfile.com/2003/12/22/The3-SpokeMINISteeringWheelIsHere/comment-page-1/#comment-3611 Paul C Mon, 22 Dec 2003 23:27:25 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2003/12/22/#comment-3611 <p>My Mini started production this past week so I'm still 6 to 8 weeks out but it has the new three spoke and I'm looking forward to both the wheel and the car............ Go figure I would be waiting for the wheel.....ha</p> My Mini started production this past week so I'm still 6 to 8 weeks out but it has the new three spoke and I'm looking forward to both the wheel and the car………… Go figure I would be waiting for the wheel…..ha

]]> By: Mark http://www.motoringfile.com/2003/12/22/The3-SpokeMINISteeringWheelIsHere/comment-page-1/#comment-3610 Mark Mon, 22 Dec 2003 23:02:18 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2003/12/22/#comment-3610 <p>I am picking up my 04 MCS on Chritmas Eve. I just checked it out on the dealer lot and it has the 3 spoke. It looks pretty cool, hopefully it as feels good - I will update once I have driven it.</p> I am picking up my 04 MCS on Chritmas Eve. I just checked it out on the dealer lot and it has the 3 spoke. It looks pretty cool, hopefully it as feels good – I will update once I have driven it.

]]> By: Robert http://www.motoringfile.com/2003/12/22/The3-SpokeMINISteeringWheelIsHere/comment-page-1/#comment-3609 Robert Mon, 22 Dec 2003 21:20:22 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2003/12/22/#comment-3609 <p>And the horn button is where?</p> And the horn button is where?

]]> By: Monkey Punch http://www.motoringfile.com/2003/12/22/The3-SpokeMINISteeringWheelIsHere/comment-page-1/#comment-3608 Monkey Punch Mon, 22 Dec 2003 18:37:12 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2003/12/22/#comment-3608 <p>I think the new steering wheel is great, though I do agree that the buttons on the front of the wheel are not as ergonomic then on the back. Its a good thing to have Mini produce variations on their steering wheels or whatever, that way each Mini you see has a better chance of being unique and diverse.</p> <p>Happy Holidays</p> <p>D</p> I think the new steering wheel is great, though I do agree that the buttons on the front of the wheel are not as ergonomic then on the back. Its a good thing to have Mini produce variations on their steering wheels or whatever, that way each Mini you see has a better chance of being unique and diverse.

Happy Holidays

D

]]> By: Mike http://www.motoringfile.com/2003/12/22/The3-SpokeMINISteeringWheelIsHere/comment-page-1/#comment-3607 Mike Mon, 22 Dec 2003 18:28:01 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2003/12/22/#comment-3607 <p>It looks like you might be able to see the speedo better. I don't quite see all of it with my current seat and wheel positionings. I still wouldn't get it because I love the controls on the back of the wheel...</p> It looks like you might be able to see the speedo better. I don't quite see all of it with my current seat and wheel positionings. I still wouldn't get it because I love the controls on the back of the wheel…

]]> By: andrew http://www.motoringfile.com/2003/12/22/The3-SpokeMINISteeringWheelIsHere/comment-page-1/#comment-3606 andrew Mon, 22 Dec 2003 16:39:11 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2003/12/22/#comment-3606 <p>Mine arrives at the VPC in Charleston, SC tomorrow with the new wheel. Hopefully i will see it before the new year!</p> Mine arrives at the VPC in Charleston, SC tomorrow with the new wheel. Hopefully i will see it before the new year!

]]> By: Victoria http://www.motoringfile.com/2003/12/22/The3-SpokeMINISteeringWheelIsHere/comment-page-1/#comment-3605 Victoria Mon, 22 Dec 2003 16:34:57 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2003/12/22/#comment-3605 <p>Looks like you can play Gran Turismo and drive a REAL car simultaneously! I agree with Dustin--my biggest problem would be relearning the controls.</p> Looks like you can play Gran Turismo and drive a REAL car simultaneously! I agree with Dustin–my biggest problem would be relearning the controls.

]]> By: Dustin http://www.motoringfile.com/2003/12/22/The3-SpokeMINISteeringWheelIsHere/comment-page-1/#comment-3604 Dustin Mon, 22 Dec 2003 16:08:51 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2003/12/22/#comment-3604 <p>My initial reaction to the original pics was one of "eeek, what?"... but after seeing this wheel in a car... me likey, very much! It has a great rally look. I would not, however, want to relearn where my finger controls are... I was dangerous enough on the road when I was trying to learn where my fingertip controls are on my Mini, but to drive an almost identical car with the buttons moved?... Terror on the roads!</p> <p>Vrrmmm, Dustin</p> My initial reaction to the original pics was one of “eeek, what?”… but after seeing this wheel in a car… me likey, very much! It has a great rally look. I would not, however, want to relearn where my finger controls are… I was dangerous enough on the road when I was trying to learn where my fingertip controls are on my Mini, but to drive an almost identical car with the buttons moved?… Terror on the roads!

Vrrmmm, Dustin

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