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jagjag01 · Nov 11th, 2007, 05:23 AM

Hello everyone. Just got my new blue 2007 Mini Cooper with the new 6 speed auto about three weeks ago. I commute to work and have noticed that automatic seems to get lost at low speeds. I'll be coasting along traffic and when I accelerate it'll hesitate before shifting up. Sometimes this shifts can be rather abrupt, almost like a slip. Using the paddle shifters, no delay. Anyone notice this?

Fanis · Nov 14th, 2007, 03:14 PM

Mine is fine...but I use it mostly at DS function.

cellularcoffee · Nov 14th, 2007, 08:55 PM

It gets better after a month when the transmission adapts to your driving style. But you can improve the shifting speed by pressing the sport button

Quote: Originally Posted by jagjag01 (original)

Hello everyone. Just got my new blue 2007 Mini Cooper with the new 6 speed auto about three weeks ago. I commute to work and have noticed that automatic seems to get lost at low speeds. I'll be coasting along traffic and when I accelerate it'll hesitate before shifting up. Sometimes this shifts can be rather abrupt, almost like a slip. Using the paddle shifters, no delay. Anyone notice this?

djam43 · Nov 19th, 2007, 03:27 PM

Got no problem with mine in any mode.

Stiggy · Nov 20th, 2007, 05:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by cellularcoffee (original)

It gets better after a month when the transmission adapts to your driving style.

Is the gearbox really adaptive? I've just about finished running mine in, so it's in for a shock!

cellularcoffee · Nov 21st, 2007, 07:55 PM

"The transmission is adaptive as well, and because of the drive by wire system, very responsive to throttle input."

MotoringFile » Archive » Cooper S Automatic Reader Review

Onurleft · Nov 23rd, 2007, 05:28 PM

I have noticed it when not in the DS mode, seems to get confused maybe when changing the throttle when it's about to shift. Other than a little sluggish when not in DS mode everything is great!

Stiggy · Nov 24th, 2007, 09:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cellularcoffee (original)

"The transmission is adaptive as well, and because of the drive by wire system, very responsive to throttle input."

MotoringFile » Archive » Cooper S Automatic Reader Review

Thanks for the link, but I can't seem to make it work. Also, if it's from 2005 it will refer to the old transmission presumably.

The only odd thing I've noticed is the way it decides to change into low gear sometimes but not others when decending hills!

superunleaded · Jan 25th, 2008, 09:27 PM

I've just taken delivery of an S and I am really happy with it, beautifully put together, really classy cabin, sensational performance and roadholding. I have had 3 earlier minis and this one blows them away.

However...

In D when pulling away from standstill the car hesitates and then suddenly it lurches forward except if I am ultra cautious on the gas. That is quite disconcerting at junctions.

Should I expect this 'feature' to diminish as the car gets run in?

cellularcoffee · Feb 1st, 2008, 06:47 PM

Go to this link: Miniologyâ„¢ » Blog Archive » 2008 MINI Convertible (full press write-up) and search for Adaptive Transmission Control

Quote: Originally Posted by Stiggy (original)

Thanks for the link, but I can't seem to make it work. Also, if it's from 2005 it will refer to the old transmission presumably.

The only odd thing I've noticed is the way it decides to change into low gear sometimes but not others when decending hills!

Nov 11th, 2007, 05:23 AM	#1
jagjag01 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Riverside, Californi Local Time: 10:23 AM Posts: 1 Offline	Slow shifts on the gen 2 automatic transmission? Hello everyone. Just got my new blue 2007 Mini Cooper with the new 6 speed auto about three weeks ago. I commute to work and have noticed that automatic seems to get lost at low speeds. I'll be coasting along traffic and when I accelerate it'll hesitate before shifting up. Sometimes this shifts can be rather abrupt, almost like a slip. Using the paddle shifters, no delay. Anyone notice this?

Nov 14th, 2007, 03:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fanis MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Local Time: 09:23 PM Posts: 154 Offline	Mine is fine...but I use it mostly at DS function. Caedite eos. Novit enim Dominus qui sunt eius.

Jan 25th, 2008, 09:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
superunleaded MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 07:23 PM Posts: 17 Offline	Pulling away from standstill I've just taken delivery of an S and I am really happy with it, beautifully put together, really classy cabin, sensational performance and roadholding. I have had 3 earlier minis and this one blows them away. However... In D when pulling away from standstill the car hesitates and then suddenly it lurches forward except if I am ultra cautious on the gas. That is quite disconcerting at junctions. Should I expect this 'feature' to diminish as the car gets run in?

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Nov 14th, 2007, 08:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
cellularcoffee MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 11:23 AM Posts: 42 Offline	It gets better after a month when the transmission adapts to your driving style. But you can improve the shifting speed by pressing the sport button Quote: Originally Posted by jagjag01 (original) Hello everyone. Just got my new blue 2007 Mini Cooper with the new 6 speed auto about three weeks ago. I commute to work and have noticed that automatic seems to get lost at low speeds. I'll be coasting along traffic and when I accelerate it'll hesitate before shifting up. Sometimes this shifts can be rather abrupt, almost like a slip. Using the paddle shifters, no delay. Anyone notice this?

Nov 19th, 2007, 03:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
djam43 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Local Time: 02:23 PM Posts: 55 Offline	Got no problem with mine in any mode.

Nov 20th, 2007, 05:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Stiggy Automatic for the People Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 07:23 PM Posts: 376 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cellularcoffee (original) It gets better after a month when the transmission adapts to your driving style. Is the gearbox really adaptive? I've just about finished running mine in, so it's in for a shock!

Nov 21st, 2007, 07:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
cellularcoffee MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 11:23 AM Posts: 42 Offline	"The transmission is adaptive as well, and because of the drive by wire system, very responsive to throttle input." MotoringFile » Archive » Cooper S Automatic Reader Review

Nov 23rd, 2007, 05:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Onurleft MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary Local Time: 11:23 AM Posts: 14 Offline	I have noticed it when not in the DS mode, seems to get confused maybe when changing the throttle when it's about to shift. Other than a little sluggish when not in DS mode everything is great!

Nov 24th, 2007, 09:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Stiggy Automatic for the People Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 07:23 PM Posts: 376 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cellularcoffee (original) "The transmission is adaptive as well, and because of the drive by wire system, very responsive to throttle input." MotoringFile » Archive » Cooper S Automatic Reader Review Thanks for the link, but I can't seem to make it work. Also, if it's from 2005 it will refer to the old transmission presumably. The only odd thing I've noticed is the way it decides to change into low gear sometimes but not others when decending hills!

Feb 1st, 2008, 06:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
cellularcoffee MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 11:23 AM Posts: 42 Offline	Go to this link: Miniologyâ„¢ » Blog Archive » 2008 MINI Convertible (full press write-up) and search for Adaptive Transmission Control Quote: Originally Posted by Stiggy (original) Thanks for the link, but I can't seem to make it work. Also, if it's from 2005 it will refer to the old transmission presumably. The only odd thing I've noticed is the way it decides to change into low gear sometimes but not others when decending hills!

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