Guards for the buttons on the steering wheel, so you don't press them EVERY time you turn! (are others interested in this design?)

[wompser]

One of the things I like about the interior is all of the aircraft style guards that make you less likely to accidently flip on a switch you didn't intend to.

BUT...

I always hit the microphone button when I'm turning the wheel, especially in parking lots, which annoyingly makes my grenadier listen to what's being said and disrupt the music or my concentration!
To this end, I fabricated a couple of guards that protect these buttons:

It has a recess on the back side so the button is not depressed, and sits about .187 high, just enough so your palm does not hit the button when you turn the wheel, but the button is still easy to press when you need it.

would anyone else be interested in these? The design is still a prototype, but if there's enough interest, I could make up a batch of them.

 

[Zimm]

I do it all the time. I'd buy a set.

 

[Asnes]

Candidly, I’ve never had a problem accidentally activating those buttons.

 

[Commodore]

Yes please. Where do I send money. I hit the mic all the time.

 

[JKAlpine]

I don’t think I’ve ever hit them.

 

[Znarfgh]

Great solution - I constantly hit the mic button when turning one handed. I'm far away but would be interested in a set.

 

[mcdoogs]

I also hit the voice activation button often, those look really useful

 

[LC0013]

Interesting. I might be on board for a set. What material are they made out of?

 

[parb]

Totally would buy a set. This is something that truly annoys me!
Let me know where to send the money!!

Are the screw mounting into holes already in those locations? I'm not near my car so I can't check.

 

[AngusMacG]

Yes. When one handed turning I hit the Microphone button all to frequently.

 

[pjsb50]

I’m interested!

 

[rovie]

One of the things I like about the interior is all of the aircraft style guards that make you less likely to accidently flip on a switch you didn't intend to.

BUT...

I always hit the microphone button when I'm turning the wheel, especially in parking lots, which annoyingly makes my grenadier listen to what's being said and disrupt the music or my concentration!
To this end, I fabricated a couple of guards that protect these buttons:
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It has a recess on the back side so the button is not depressed, and sits about .187 high, just enough so your palm does not hit the button when you turn the wheel, but the button is still easy to press when you need it.

would anyone else be interested in these? The design is still a prototype, but if there's enough interest, I could make up a batch of them.

This also happens to me all the time. But isn’t this protection annoying If the steering wheel turns back automatically after turning. I always put my hand down lightly on the wheel.