7 replies to this topic

[Lewis998]

Hi all. I know that you have to change the steering column when you want to fit an MPI wheel to a pre injection mini, I was wondering if anyone can tell me,
A: what else needs to be done to fit one ?
B: do these changes have to take place to fit and an MG F steering wheel or other MG wheels ?

Any info is appreciated

[stevede]

Hi all. I know that you have to change the steering column when you want to fit an MPI wheel to a pre injection mini, I was wondering if anyone can tell me,
A: what else needs to be done to fit one ?
B: do these changes have to take place to fit and an MG F steering wheel or other MG wheels ?

Any info is appreciated

Hi

You need to change the column complete
You will need the later mounting bracket for the dash rail
Stalks (can use MGF ones - Cheaper)
Wheel (can use MGF one - Cheaper) - Recommend removing airbag for safety
Slipper ring for horn connection (will need to use a relay for the horn)
MPI steering lock
MPI cowl
Part of the wiring loom (stalks end) will make the job much easier

You will need to play around with the wiper wiring a little and move the wiring for the lights from the switch to the stalk.

Drop a PM to R1minimagic as he had an MPI column for sale the other day & may have some of the other bits.

Some detail in my project pages or drop me a PM and if I can help, I will.

Regards

Steve

[R1minimagic]

Hi,

I have everything apart form the steering wheel and ignition barrel but will probably have another MPi next week so should have everything.

Cheers
Dale

[minilester]

Hi all. I know that you have to change the steering column when you want to fit an MPI wheel to a pre injection mini, I was wondering if anyone can tell me,
A: what else needs to be done to fit one ?
B: do these changes have to take place to fit and an MG F steering wheel or other MG wheels ?

Any info is appreciated

Hi

You need to change the column complete
You will need the later mounting bracket for the dash rail
Stalks (can use MGF ones - Cheaper)
Wheel (can use MGF one - Cheaper) - Recommend removing airbag for safety
Slipper ring for horn connection (will need to use a relay for the horn)
MPI steering lock
MPI cowl
Part of the wiring loom (stalks end) will make the job much easier

You will need to play around with the wiper wiring a little and move the wiring for the lights from the switch to the stalk.

Drop a PM to R1minimagic as he had an MPI column for sale the other day & may have some of the other bits.

Some detail in my project pages or drop me a PM and if I can help, I will.

Regards

Steve

so if he converted to an MPi steering colum you can use the electrics from the MGF?

[stevede]

Hi all. I know that you have to change the steering column when you want to fit an MPI wheel to a pre injection mini, I was wondering if anyone can tell me,
A: what else needs to be done to fit one ?
B: do these changes have to take place to fit and an MG F steering wheel or other MG wheels ?

Any info is appreciated

Hi

You need to change the column complete
You will need the later mounting bracket for the dash rail
Stalks (can use MGF ones - Cheaper)
Wheel (can use MGF one - Cheaper) - Recommend removing airbag for safety
Slipper ring for horn connection (will need to use a relay for the horn)
MPI steering lock
MPI cowl
Part of the wiring loom (stalks end) will make the job much easier

You will need to play around with the wiper wiring a little and move the wiring for the lights from the switch to the stalk.

Drop a PM to R1minimagic as he had an MPI column for sale the other day & may have some of the other bits.

Some detail in my project pages or drop me a PM and if I can help, I will.

Regards

Steve

so if he converted to an MPi steering colum you can use the electrics from the MGF?

Stalks for the MGF are the same as the MPI

[Lewis998]

Great stuff guys, thanks for the reply's, going to have to wait till I can get some more spare cash together, was just looking in to what would have to be done when I get a chance to do it all

[M44K TS]

Even cheaper than MGF ones, Rover 200, 25, 400 MG ZR, ZR van, MG ZS, Honda Accord saloon, EG Civic, (if you want the lights and wipers on the opposite side to normal)

They all use the same style stalks as the MPI

[Lewis998]

Cracking, thanks for that man