Interior 1st Gen OMP Hub/Aftermarket Steering Wheel Ready To Go In, Need a How- To

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    minsanity Well-Known Member

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    #1 minsanity, Dec 20, 2012
    Hi, guys! I've been searching high & low for a clear & detailed steering wheel swap DIY to no avail. Any help w/ pics on resistor, horn & retention of turn indicator canceling would be so much appreciated.

    I've an 02 R53 w/ the 2 spoke MFSW.
    Ready to go in are an OMP Hub w/ resistor + an old school Luisi wheel w/ horn button (1 plug terminal for + & 1 spring wire that helps press fit tight into the boss kit as ground). Since Luisi & OMP don't share same allen bolt PCD, I also have an adapter ready.

    I've seen the 2 spoke non MFSW removal. Questions are:
    1. There are 2 airbag plugs-green & black. OMP only has 1 resistor. This goes to the green & leave the black alone?
    2. Is there any drilling on the OMP hub to accommodate turn signal canceling retention?
    3. Do I have to cut off the stock horn plug & connect to the new wheel? Brown wire as ground?
    4. Any chance of having the radio & cruise buttons transferred to work?

    Hoping for tips or maybe a complete HOW-To Thread. Thanks & Merry Christmas, guys!
     
  2. Mr. Jim

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    #2 Mr. Jim, Dec 20, 2012
    I would think that the resistor is replacing the airbag so it would go in-between the two wires not to just one. But check the schematic first.
     
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    #3 minsanity, Dec 20, 2012
    I understand, Jim. What's making me doubt is that behind the airbag, there are 2- 2wire plugs. 1 green, 1 black. However, the OMP hub just came w/ 1 resistor & this thread I found only used it for the green 1. Link:
    Drivers airbag wiring.

    I'm getting conflicting views, some say I'd need 2 resistors; 1 for each plug.While the link above just says green.:confused5:
    My intention is to make this reversible should I go back stock MFSW. I need a good horn & functioning signal indicator cancel w/o having the airbag light triggered as I don't have access to an airbag reset tool.

    Was planning to tackle this Christmas wish over the holiday break. Hoping for proper guidance from anyone who've tried this swap w/o hitches to play Santa. I swear I've been very behaved & good all year!:biggrin5:

    Thanks much!
     
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    #4 Mr. Jim, Dec 20, 2012
    Ok so each plug had two wires, gotcha. Then the blacks are grounds going in and out so it makes sense that the resistor go between the two greens. I'll check out the link and get back with ya.
     
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    #5 Mr. Jim, Dec 20, 2012
    That thread looks good, but I think he thinks the resistor is what he's calling the fuse.

    They are some guy guys over there and someone should answer your question.

    Let us know how you make out.
     
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    #6 minsanity, Dec 20, 2012
    Thanks much, Jim! You're right. It actually seems like a fused resistor. If the black is ground, then that makes perfect sense havin' just 1 resistor. I shall await your feedback on schematics. I haven't had much feedback over the other side of the pond yet.
    Appreciate your help, Mr. Jim! A blessed Christmas!
     
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    #7 Nathan, Dec 21, 2012
    When I went to an aftermarket wheel I had the Cruise Control buttons relocated. Look to the right of the wheel in the image below.

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    #8 minsanity, Dec 21, 2012
    :drool ENVY!!!!! Wow, Nathan, I recall seeing a thread that showed that! What did you ever do w/ the airbag, its resistors & that dreaded/feared airbag light? Would you know if removing the airbag fuse do the trick of not triggering the light even w/o resistors? I know, I presume I'd have no functional airbags after pulling that fuse?

    Could you spare some time for a HOW-TO? Pleeez?
    A huge THANKS!!!! Enjoy the Holidays!
     
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    #9 Nathan, Dec 21, 2012
    Put a piece of black electrical tape on the back of the gauge face so I can't see the light.
     
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    #10 minsanity, Dec 21, 2012
    Great answer to a trick question!:lol:
    That should be my last resort should things not go as intended. Also, that speedo gauge face removal seems pretty messy. Mine being an 02 is a bit mor complex, right?

    Is it too late for a HOW-TO, Nathan?
    If I transfer my cruise buttons, those from the 2 spoke won't look close to perfect as yours! Great job there!
     
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    #11 Nathan, Dec 21, 2012
    I'd send a PM to Chase, I know he did this recently.

    There is an How To for an R56 Seat Swap that has some info on Airbag resistors.
     
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    #12 minsanity, Dec 21, 2012
    Thanks, Nathan! Loved what you did!:Thumbsup:
     
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    #13 minsanity, Dec 23, 2012
    After all your replies; Nathan's pic & electrical tape SRS light cover; & corresponding w/ rkde across the pond, I finally found the courage to pursue my Christmas wish.....Thanks all. rkde was instrumental as he emailed me detailed guidance on what to look out for, how the SRS system works & some good encouragement not to fear the light.:biggrin5: My appreciation goes out to this very busy guy w/ his epic chop-top R53 build everyone in the MINI world is waiting for! He still spared time to play Santa! Hats off!:Thumbsup:
    Though I made 1 wrong move & triggered the light (no1 elses fault but mine alone), I took comfort in the fact that it won't be permanent. Everything else from the horn to signal indicator cancel to the installation was perfect!:Thumbsup:
    I did not cut the protruding stub but superimposed the stockwheel's hole for this onto the new hub & drilled a 5/16" hole. Perfect fit.:Thumbsup:
    Here are a coupla crappy iphone pics. Thanks & Merry Christmas, M/A!
     

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    #14 cct1, Dec 23, 2012
    Wow!

    That looks awesome. I'd love to do this someday, but haven't summed up the courage as of yet.
     
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    #15 minsanity, Dec 23, 2012
    Just order a MINI specific OMP hub, get an extra 3.9ohm resistor & any MOMO, OMP, Sparco wheel, you'll be good. When your ready, just holler if you need guidance. Merry Christmas.
     
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    #16 BlwnAway, Dec 28, 2012
    Nathan, could you throw a link up for the cruise control relocate, I did a search & couldn't find it.

    I had been working on using my radio volume controls for my nitrous buttons, but have now decided to go with an aftermarket steering wheel & use the horn buttons on it instead, but I really do want to keep my cruise.

    Thanks.
     
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    #17 Nathan, Dec 28, 2012
    That's cause there was never one written.

    In short, the wires that connect to the Cruise button were ID'ed in the steering column harness. Then removed from the bundle and moved to the current switch location. A hole was cut for the switch to fit into. The switch is mounted with some homemade brackets. Then plugged in. I had nothing to do with the work, it was all done by a shop in Dallas.
     
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    #18 BlwnAway, Dec 28, 2012
    Thanks.
     
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    #19 minsanity, Dec 28, 2012
    Great job on the relocation, Nathan. Was tempted to find a way to do the same, but the 2-spoke buttons wouldn't look anywhere as neat. Just gave up, for now.
     

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