GSR vs MR Steering Wheel

Jeremycafe · Oct 29, 2009, 11:41 AM

Was there a reason mitsu only put the AWC button on the GSR steering wheel and not the mr? Seems like a strange change to make between two models as I can't see any performance reason for it.

Isn't it more convenient to get to on the steering wheel than in the center if you are switching between two conditions on the fly?

DarthEvoX · Oct 29, 2009, 11:55 AM

As far as I'm aware if the car has Navigation/Blue Tooth then the AWC button is relocated to the center console because the steering wheel radio controls are required for that package.

**macPSU** · Oct 29, 2009, 11:57 AM

The MR has the audio controls on the left side of the steering wheel where the AWC switch is on the GSR. I believe the 2010 models might all have the AWC switch on the center console, I'm not 100%.

In my opinion, you don't switch modes often enough for the switch to be located on the steering wheel. It becomes a nuisance when you accidentally hit the switch while turning the wheel, etc.

More info on the differences between the two models here: Comprehensive list of differences between GSR and MR

►EvolutionX◄ · Oct 29, 2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by macPSU

In my opinion, you don't switch modes often enough for the switch to be located on the steering wheel. It becomes a nuisance when you accidentally hit the switch while turning the wheel, etc.

Agreed, I forgot that I would be driving off the road onto snow and from snow to gravel and need to switch it that often. Although a rally driver might find this useful on mixed tracks (dirt-pavement)

Jeremycafe · Oct 29, 2009, 12:31 PM

Alright you guys win. Guess it wouldnt really have any use at all for average drivers. I was watching too much rally on tv lately >_>

Ltdanish07 · Oct 29, 2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeremycafe

Alright you guys win. Guess it wouldnt really have any use at all for average drivers. I was watching too much rally on tv lately >_>

lucky...i dont seem to get it in my area....unless its on at 4am or something haha

beetle_orange · Oct 29, 2009, 01:35 PM

IF and when you install the bluetooth and volume control, you'd also feel the same that the AWC is better off in the center console.

Xtremist · Oct 29, 2009, 01:36 PM

I miss my bluetooth!

Jeremycafe · Oct 29, 2009, 01:52 PM

i get it on my hd package a lot. funny i never noticed until like the day after i got my MR ^^

wild01ride · Oct 29, 2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeremycafe

i get it on my hd package a lot. funny i never noticed until like the day after i got my MR ^^

Not to spoil the emotional connection between the two (lol!), but Rally only just started being aired by HDT at the beginning of Oct.!

Jeremycafe · Oct 29, 2009, 07:53 PM

haha. Ya way to ruin it for me. For a second there I thought it was meant to be

hehe, good stuff. All I have to say, I can't believe none of these guys roll off the side of the mountain. Friggen crazy.

kuvesh · Oct 30, 2009, 07:14 PM

i would prefer the awc button on the middle console. sometimes i accidentily change the awc steering when driving..

monkey_187 · Oct 31, 2009, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kuvesh

i would prefer the awc button on the middle console. sometimes i accidentily change the awc steering when driving..

I have done this one or twice, but I feel that it is in a good location. They also could of put it in the dash like on the older models.