1st Gen R52 Cooper Convertible Odd feel in steering while cornering

I think I figured something out. I think the reason I feel the movement in the steering wheel in a hard corner is that I am hanging on to it to keep myself upright. :idea:

I have a schroth harness that I had not installed partly because I was avoiding a scene with my wife (what's that? why do you need that? how much was it? etc.) and partly because I didn't think the red color (got it used, couldn't be picky, see my post about trading it for a black one) would look all that good in my car (BRG/tan & black leather). Anyway, last night when the above revelation came to me, I decided to take the plunge and install it. My daughter (10) got in the car this morning for her ride to the bus stop saw it and said "that's cool, I want one!" Haha. Now I stay where I belong in the car, light touch on the wheel, no more problem. At least I think that's it, gotta hit a few more curves to make sure.

 

:lol: I know, but I am a design guy and it makes me want to do things I have no business thinking about. When I was a kid, we had a green '49 Pontiac convertible with red leather. On my way to work, I caught myself wondering what a BRG Mini would look like with a red interior. :ihih:

 

:lol: OK, I can't afford to do it anyway. Not the first mistake my budget has saved me from.