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.

 

[Dopplemax]

Interested for sure.

 

[Zimm]

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

The first few times I thought it was another truck quirk.

 

[PDX_Keith]

Take my money! I do this all the time. I think it stems from my first truck when I was 15 having a suicide knob. Ha.
How was it to install?

 

[wompser]

Thanks for the replies everyone. To answer a couple of questions from the thread:
1. they're made from 6061 aluminum alloy, with a scotchbrite finish. They COULD be anodized to a different color (black, red, etc.) , but that would require far too much cost and complexity for a small batch of parts. The untreated aluminum already matches the other switch guards and trim pieces pretty nicely.
2. Yes, they use the existing m2 holes that are already on the steering wheel, so they would come with (4) longer m2 screws: installation is as simple as removing the 4 existing screws with an Allen key, and re-installing the screws.

Sounds like there is some interest... and some who have never have the problem!

 

[LC0013]

Since Aluminum, I would like a set!

 

[ADVAW8S]

I'm in, maybe sold through Grenadier works @Krabby. @Stu_Barnes