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supa-dupa-cooper · Feb 12th, 2008, 08:30 PM

Does anyone else find reverse gear hard to select??

Ive got a courtesy Cooper at the moment and ive really struggled to engage reverse, sometimes having to use 2 hands

The Dooper I borrowed a few weeks ago was the same, and im worried how im going to get on with it in my own when I pick it up

Maybe its just me and my dodgy left shoulder not being able to 'push' on it

I learnt to drive in a ONE D (also with 6 gears) and I always found that hard to get reverse in too

Are they all the same?

deanquartermaine · Feb 12th, 2008, 08:41 PM

Never had any issues with mine!!

supa-dupa-cooper · Feb 12th, 2008, 08:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by deanquartermaine (original)

Never had any issues with mine!!

Maybe I should have ordered an auto

KenL · Feb 12th, 2008, 08:46 PM

Give it a good slap!

118 · Feb 12th, 2008, 08:48 PM

not had any probs either

you need to go to the gym and do some weight lifting with that left arm of yours Jo

failing that, just eat spinach every time you need to reverse

supa-dupa-cooper · Feb 12th, 2008, 08:49 PM

Just me being a weakling then!

deanquartermaine · Feb 12th, 2008, 08:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

Maybe I should have ordered an auto

What my car ain't auto, god forbid no chance I would ever order and auto, no offence to auto drivers!

118 · Feb 12th, 2008, 09:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

Just me being a weakling then!

just give it a good thump Jo

supa-dupa-cooper · Feb 12th, 2008, 09:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by deanquartermaine (original)

What my car ain't auto, god forbid no chance I would ever order and auto, no offence to auto drivers!

Lol I know yours isnt an Auto

I was just saying 'maybe I should have ordered an auto'

bubblegoose · Feb 12th, 2008, 09:31 PM

If anything Jo, I find it easier to get it in reverse than the 1st Gen

Maybe it is just you being a "weakling" like you say..

supa-dupa-cooper · Feb 12th, 2008, 09:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bubblegoose (original)

If anything Jo, I find it easier to get it in reverse than the 1st Gen

Maybe it is just you being a "weakling" like you say..

Really?!

Ahh well

Maybe I will get used to it once I get the car and use it everyday

Yes well

big-kev · Feb 12th, 2008, 09:42 PM

When i had a cooper i found reverse a bit awkward too !! I suppose you just get used to it.

Overboost-Rich · Feb 12th, 2008, 10:38 PM

I must admit I found finding reverse a bit tricky when I first got my R56 MCS but you do get used to it after a while. I guess its a safety feature so you don't accidently pop into reverse as you have to put a bit of effort into engaging the gear!

Best not attempt any quick 3 point turns until you have mastered it!

118 · Feb 12th, 2008, 10:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Overboost-Rich (original)

I must admit I found finding reverse a bit tricky when I first got my R56 MCS but you do get used to it after a while. I guess its a safety feature so you don't accidently pop into reverse as you have to put a bit of effort into engaging the gear!

Best not attempt any quick 3 point turns until you have mastered it!

I still manage that and I'm on my second S

ShaunSheep · Feb 12th, 2008, 10:45 PM

I had that particular courtesy car a couple of weeks ago and found reverse gear a bit of a struggle - thought I was just having a weak day LOL

Having said that I've never had any trouble selecting reverse in my S so I'm sure the Dooper will be just fine

supa-dupa-cooper · Feb 13th, 2008, 06:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ShaunSheep (original)

I had that particular courtesy car a couple of weeks ago and found reverse gear a bit of a struggle - thought I was just having a weak day LOL

Having said that I've never had any trouble selecting reverse in my S so I'm sure the Dooper will be just fine

So we've both driven the exact same car and had trouble?!

That means im allowed to blame the car! Yay!

jordangpboy · Feb 13th, 2008, 07:15 AM

It will loosen up over time. Mine was tough when I first got it. Now its fine.

andrewcregan · Feb 13th, 2008, 07:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jordangpboy (original)

It will loosen up over time. Mine was tough when I first got it. Now its fine.

Exactly what I would say

Yoastie · Feb 13th, 2008, 08:09 AM

Don't mean to add to confusion...but... mine seems loose, rather than tight. I have found myself reversing away from traffic lights... (well, maybe not that bad)

jordangpboy · Feb 13th, 2008, 08:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Yoastie (original)

Don't mean to add to confusion...but... mine seems loose, rather than tight. I have found myself reversing away from traffic lights... (well, maybe not that bad)

Yeah you have to watch that your not too over enthusiastic with it!

Feb 12th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#1
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 19,029 Offline	Reverse Gear on R56... Does anyone else find reverse gear hard to select?? Ive got a courtesy Cooper at the moment and ive really struggled to engage reverse, sometimes having to use 2 hands The Dooper I borrowed a few weeks ago was the same, and im worried how im going to get on with it in my own when I pick it up Maybe its just me and my dodgy left shoulder not being able to 'push' on it I learnt to drive in a ONE D (also with 6 gears) and I always found that hard to get reverse in too Are they all the same? * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Feb 12th, 2008, 08:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
deanquartermaine MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Worksop, Notts Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 504 Offline	Never had any issues with mine!! http://www.nottsminiclub.co.uk Winner of Your Cars in Modern MINI Magazine July 2008

Feb 12th, 2008, 08:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 19,029 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by deanquartermaine (original) Never had any issues with mine!! Maybe I should have ordered an auto * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Feb 12th, 2008, 08:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 5,210 Offline	Give it a good slap! Red/Black R56 Cooper

Feb 12th, 2008, 08:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
118 white wrinkly fingers.... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 19,307 Offline	not had any probs either you need to go to the gym and do some weight lifting with that left arm of yours Jo failing that, just eat spinach every time you need to reverse * The Italian Job 2008...... Team 50 - please sponsor us by clicking on my sig! * clicky here to visit the UJ Owners Club thread

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Feb 12th, 2008, 08:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 19,029 Offline	Just me being a weakling then! * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Feb 12th, 2008, 08:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
deanquartermaine MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Worksop, Notts Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 504 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original) Maybe I should have ordered an auto What my car ain't auto, god forbid no chance I would ever order and auto, no offence to auto drivers! http://www.nottsminiclub.co.uk Winner of Your Cars in Modern MINI Magazine July 2008

Feb 12th, 2008, 09:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
118 white wrinkly fingers.... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 19,307 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original) Just me being a weakling then! just give it a good thump Jo * The Italian Job 2008...... Team 50 - please sponsor us by clicking on my sig! * clicky here to visit the UJ Owners Club thread

Feb 12th, 2008, 09:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 19,029 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by deanquartermaine (original) What my car ain't auto, god forbid no chance I would ever order and auto, no offence to auto drivers! Lol I know yours isnt an Auto I was just saying 'maybe I should have ordered an auto' * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Feb 12th, 2008, 09:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
bubblegoose Settled.. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In the Office! Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 3,486 Offline	If anything Jo, I find it easier to get it in reverse than the 1st Gen Maybe it is just you being a "weakling" like you say.. MINI2's Loveable Goose NW Minis - Pub Meets & Banter

Feb 12th, 2008, 09:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 19,029 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bubblegoose (original) If anything Jo, I find it easier to get it in reverse than the 1st Gen Maybe it is just you being a "weakling" like you say.. Really?! Ahh well Maybe I will get used to it once I get the car and use it everyday Yes well * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Feb 12th, 2008, 09:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
big-kev the memories!!!! My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: nottingham england Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 5,763 Offline	When i had a cooper i found reverse a bit awkward too !! I suppose you just get used to it.

Feb 12th, 2008, 10:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
Overboost-Rich Proud R56 MCS Owner! Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 52 Offline	I must admit I found finding reverse a bit tricky when I first got my R56 MCS but you do get used to it after a while. I guess its a safety feature so you don't accidently pop into reverse as you have to put a bit of effort into engaging the gear! Best not attempt any quick 3 point turns until you have mastered it!

Feb 12th, 2008, 10:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
118 white wrinkly fingers.... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 19,307 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Overboost-Rich (original) I must admit I found finding reverse a bit tricky when I first got my R56 MCS but you do get used to it after a while. I guess its a safety feature so you don't accidently pop into reverse as you have to put a bit of effort into engaging the gear! Best not attempt any quick 3 point turns until you have mastered it! I still manage that and I'm on my second S * The Italian Job 2008...... Team 50 - please sponsor us by clicking on my sig! * clicky here to visit the UJ Owners Club thread

Feb 12th, 2008, 10:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
ShaunSheep SLOW!!! Sheep!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 2,789 Offline	I had that particular courtesy car a couple of weeks ago and found reverse gear a bit of a struggle - thought I was just having a weak day LOL Having said that I've never had any trouble selecting reverse in my S so I'm sure the Dooper will be just fine

Feb 13th, 2008, 06:22 AM	#16 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 19,029 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ShaunSheep (original) I had that particular courtesy car a couple of weeks ago and found reverse gear a bit of a struggle - thought I was just having a weak day LOL Having said that I've never had any trouble selecting reverse in my S so I'm sure the Dooper will be just fine So we've both driven the exact same car and had trouble?! That means im allowed to blame the car! Yay! * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Feb 13th, 2008, 07:15 AM	#17 (permalink)
jordangpboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 214 Offline	It will loosen up over time. Mine was tough when I first got it. Now its fine. www.dbrally.net MINI Cooper R50 CR/W - Sept 06 - Oct 07 MINI Cooper R56 PW/B - Oct 07 - ....

Feb 13th, 2008, 07:53 AM	#18 (permalink)
andrewcregan Andrew ATC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 626 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jordangpboy (original) It will loosen up over time. Mine was tough when I first got it. Now its fine. Exactly what I would say

Feb 13th, 2008, 08:09 AM	#19 (permalink)
Yoastie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 190 Offline	Don't mean to add to confusion...but... mine seems loose, rather than tight. I have found myself reversing away from traffic lights... (well, maybe not that bad)

Feb 13th, 2008, 08:31 AM	#20 (permalink)
jordangpboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 214 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Yoastie (original) Don't mean to add to confusion...but... mine seems loose, rather than tight. I have found myself reversing away from traffic lights... (well, maybe not that bad) Yeah you have to watch that your not too over enthusiastic with it! www.dbrally.net MINI Cooper R50 CR/W - Sept 06 - Oct 07 MINI Cooper R56 PW/B - Oct 07 - ....

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