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Garret - ring me on 0862423031. I am in town right now and could show you the Simmonds wheel in my car if you like!
Robbie
2021 Plus Four -- Helga
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"Fettlebodge"--A chief of the PaddyMogs
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I had a leather M.L. for years it felt thick to grip , was changed last year to wood by M.L. and sent off to M.K. to blend in with the dash . At first I found it very thin and felt like it would snap at any time . But after a lot of chucking it around I think its better more feel and feed back in my fingers than the leather ever did . Its a bit like driving in bare feet . The wheel is slightly dished this is to stop me catching the side switches with my fingers . Ask Simon at M.L. for more info he is a nice chap and used to own a mog so he will understand .  
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I also have the Mota Lita leather wheel. I think it complements the walnut dash better than wood and matches my black leather upholstery. I tried the wooden wheel but as has been said I found it a little thin. Whoever designed the factory fit wheel should, as they say, consider his position ! Andy 
Laser red 4/4
Red Classic Mini Cooper Sport
Audi TT 2.0 TFSI Quatro
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When you come to changing over another tip is to leave the main nut on a couple of turns on the steering column so that when you pull it off it comes loose but does not hit you in the face.
That comment sounds as though it comes from experience?  Fortunately read and remembered that one, as could imagine it happening.
Ian
2011 Plus 4
Wild Mogs Reims 2019, Goodwood 2018, Isle of Man 2017, Carried on to Caramulo" 2016
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Also use a gear puller to remove the wheel. Don't wriggle it off as you can damage the splines.
Richard
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Whoever designed the factory fit wheel should, as they say, consider his position ! Andy The standard factory fitted wheel is made by Mountney. They probably could not homologate the car with a wood rim wheel.
Jays
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Also use a gear puller to remove the wheel. Don't wriggle it off as you can damage the splines. For my 2011 plus4 the steering wheel came off without a puller, I just gave it a couple of firm bashed with my hands to release it. I agree do not wiggle it off re damage to splines.
Ian
2011 Plus 4
Wild Mogs Reims 2019, Goodwood 2018, Isle of Man 2017, Carried on to Caramulo" 2016
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I quite like my factory standard leather wheel. I certainly prefer it to the thin wood rimmed wheel on my +4... Just wish I could raise it an inch  (Steady!!  )
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
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Ah yes Graham.....but your standard wheel has a lot more style than the current one!
Jays
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Haven't taken note of the current one! Still had the original on RTA too... Like the new avatar!
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'09 Gen2 MINI Cooper ragtop
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