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Wooly · Jul 27th, 2006, 01:39 AM

Sorry about this, second topic in a matter of seconds

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Activating the sports switch, the driver is able to enhance the highly dynamic qualities of the car to an even higher standard by shifting gears even faster in this special Sports Mode. A further benefit is that the driver is now able to shift gears manually by means of paddles on the steering wheel, like in Formula 1. In other words, the driver is not required to take his hands off the steering wheel when shifting gears and is able to fully concentrate on the process of controlling his car especially in an extreme situation.

so just to clarify, all manual models will have 6 gears, there will a normal automatic with that 5 clutch thing, and above with the paddles. the paddle one, will it be incorperated with the cvt transmission so you can either flick it to auto or you can use the paddles? (i dont know anything about the current cvt it might already be like that

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oh, and i havent found out who are supplying the gearboxes, who are making them?? is it still clunky and a bit stiff to change.

oh, im on mini overload at the minute

Paul · Jul 27th, 2006, 01:45 AM

The new manual 6 speed set up felt pretty much identical to the current set up, although the throw actually seems maybe a little longer, but not by much.

Not CVT, just automatic, and yes, the current Cooper S already has this type of function.

Root Ginger · Jul 27th, 2006, 06:53 AM

Also it only says the Cooper and S will have six speed and doesn't specify anything about the One at the moment.

Zipperblues · Jul 27th, 2006, 12:56 PM

No more getrag?

MINIAC · Jul 27th, 2006, 02:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Zipperblues

No more getrag?

The post originator is talking about an automatic ... I'm sure the manual will be a Getrag

Zipperblues · Jul 27th, 2006, 03:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC

The post originator is talking about an automatic ... I'm sure the manual will be a Getrag

Yes, but they didn't mention a getrag anywhere in the press release, and this used to be a big selling point. They also said that the car was completely redesigned--it seemed to imply that the gear box was different.

Jul 27th, 2006, 01:39 AM	#1
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 06:15 AM Posts: 1,054 Offline	Gearboxes. Sorry about this, second topic in a matter of seconds Quote: Activating the sports switch, the driver is able to enhance the highly dynamic qualities of the car to an even higher standard by shifting gears even faster in this special Sports Mode. A further benefit is that the driver is now able to shift gears manually by means of paddles on the steering wheel, like in Formula 1. In other words, the driver is not required to take his hands off the steering wheel when shifting gears and is able to fully concentrate on the process of controlling his car especially in an extreme situation. so just to clarify, all manual models will have 6 gears, there will a normal automatic with that 5 clutch thing, and above with the paddles. the paddle one, will it be incorperated with the cvt transmission so you can either flick it to auto or you can use the paddles? (i dont know anything about the current cvt it might already be like that ) oh, and i havent found out who are supplying the gearboxes, who are making them?? is it still clunky and a bit stiff to change. oh, im on mini overload at the minute

Jul 27th, 2006, 01:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 05:15 AM Posts: 40,514 Offline	The new manual 6 speed set up felt pretty much identical to the current set up, although the throw actually seems maybe a little longer, but not by much. Not CVT, just automatic, and yes, the current Cooper S already has this type of function. Trained Monkeys

Jul 27th, 2006, 06:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 05:15 AM Posts: 4,634 Offline	Also it only says the Cooper and S will have six speed and doesn't specify anything about the One at the moment. It was acceptable in the 80's

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Jul 27th, 2006, 12:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zipperblues MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Massachusetts Local Time: 01:15 AM Posts: 223 Offline	No more getrag?

Jul 27th, 2006, 02:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 09:15 PM Posts: 8,667 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Zipperblues No more getrag? The post originator is talking about an automatic ... I'm sure the manual will be a Getrag

Jul 27th, 2006, 03:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zipperblues MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Massachusetts Local Time: 01:15 AM Posts: 223 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC The post originator is talking about an automatic ... I'm sure the manual will be a Getrag Yes, but they didn't mention a getrag anywhere in the press release, and this used to be a big selling point. They also said that the car was completely redesigned--it seemed to imply that the gear box was different.

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