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B4d4Bing · Apr 22nd, 2003, 11:53 PM

on mini configurator online £50 option in CVT cooper...pretend the auto coop is a smg m3...aahh dreams!!

any pics of the paddle shift for the coop??

ARitz · Apr 23rd, 2003, 01:52 AM

I hope it can be retro-fitted to my 2002 CVT

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Please share any info that you find.

-Andrew

MiniMan7 · Apr 23rd, 2003, 02:11 AM

Anyone have any pics?

fishie <///>< · Apr 23rd, 2003, 02:17 AM

yeah, does anyone know if this could be retro-fitted?

nfo · Apr 23rd, 2003, 02:21 AM

good question!
i was wondering the same thing!
c'mon....who's got the info?

cooper4us · Apr 23rd, 2003, 05:47 AM

Prefer to use the Steptronic from the gear shift selector. the E-shift steering wheel paddles are mostly a toy in my view and only useful for race track drivers.

But if you like them, more power to ya....

MiniMan7 · Apr 23rd, 2003, 05:50 AM

I think the new steering wheel paddles are cool...

Technomage · Apr 24th, 2003, 01:13 AM

I asked a MINI usa Rep to look into them for me. I will let you know If I get any answers.

jeremyp · Apr 24th, 2003, 02:00 AM

My local dealer had said it's not available (yet).

MiniMan7 · Apr 24th, 2003, 02:09 AM

I guess we shouldn't expect to see pics of them for a while.

digitalpussi · Apr 24th, 2003, 04:40 AM

I want I want!!! I hope they can be retrofitted!!!!

MiniMan7 · Apr 24th, 2003, 04:56 AM

I don't see why it wouldn't be able to be retrofitted. It's probably going to be costly, but I imagine they'll be able to do it!

godzappa · Apr 24th, 2003, 10:47 AM

Was at my local MINI (Oakville) dealer today and my "Motoring Advisor" John said they had a CVT with the new shifters a week or two ago but it went right out again for an order, so still have yet to see them in person, I'd settle for a photo but it seems no one on MINI2 has one yet :-/ I didnt see any photos on the Miniusa site either

Technomage · May 1st, 2003, 07:49 AM

From roadfly.org which got it from Vancover Board

fishie <///>< · May 1st, 2003, 07:53 AM

way cool. *drool*

MiniMan7 · May 1st, 2003, 09:01 AM

Hmm, I don't like them too much, I imagined more of a paddle where the buttons on the back of the MFSW are.

jeremyp · May 1st, 2003, 04:43 PM

Hmmm. They're not the prettiest solution are they?!

JP

cjay · May 1st, 2003, 05:33 PM

It's a great idea but if it is going to look that ugly I'll pass! If they did something more like a Ferrari Paddle Shift (and on a Cooper S) I'd be running to my nearest dealer!

mark-tifosi · May 1st, 2003, 05:51 PM

hmm.. im a little sceptical.. actually i dont believe they are real..

for starters its not even a multi-funtion wheel, i couldnt see the option being available on a normal wheel for reasons such a wiring etc..

secondly, most manufacturers put an up/down shift on both sides of the wheel, which this doesnt seem to have. you may be able to explain this by saying that it could be a push/pull paddle-like operation, but you could never get your hand around the back of the wheel in normal driving. its just not ergonomic looking. oh and there is no labeling, and the buttons would more than likely be a contrasting colour to the wheel trim (a safety aspect)

i think we've been had

Minty · May 1st, 2003, 06:11 PM

those are the proper paddel shifts!

no retro fit kit listed yet.

Apr 22nd, 2003, 11:53 PM	#1
B4d4Bing MINI2 Resident Doctor!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 06:08 PM Posts: 587 Offline	CVT cooper gets sterring wheel mounted gear change!! on mini configurator online £50 option in CVT cooper...pretend the auto coop is a smg m3...aahh dreams!! any pics of the paddle shift for the coop?? MY MINI WAS A: 03 Chilli Red White Cooper S I'VE HAD IN BETWEEN: BMW Z4 2.5 V6, Golf GTi 2.0T DSG AND I'M BACK TO: 04 Dark Silver Mini cooper S

Apr 23rd, 2003, 02:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 03:08 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Anyone have any pics? http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 23rd, 2003, 05:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
cooper4us MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 01:08 PM Posts: 1,423 Offline	Prefer to use the Steptronic from the gear shift selector. the E-shift steering wheel paddles are mostly a toy in my view and only useful for race track drivers. But if you like them, more power to ya.... '02 MINI Cooper CVT On Order: 2004 MCS (Est production date: 9/5/03)

Apr 23rd, 2003, 05:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 03:08 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	I think the new steering wheel paddles are cool... http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 24th, 2003, 01:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
Technomage CVT is gone, S hole now.. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Culver City, CA Local Time: 11:08 AM Posts: 181 Offline	I asked a MINI usa Rep to look into them for me. I will let you know If I get any answers. -Technomage turned due to CVT problems Now Stylein in MCS CR/W All options except NAV and PDC. Garmin 2610 NAV. My MINI Adventure so far: http://www.bradherman.net/MINI

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Apr 23rd, 2003, 01:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
ARitz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hudson,Ohio Local Time: 10:08 AM Posts: 193 Offline	I hope it can be retro-fitted to my 2002 CVT . Please share any info that you find. -Andrew

Apr 23rd, 2003, 02:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
fishie <///>< MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alhambra, CA Local Time: 11:08 AM Posts: 366 Offline	yeah, does anyone know if this could be retro-fitted?

Apr 23rd, 2003, 02:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
nfo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 01:08 PM Posts: 332 Offline	good question! i was wondering the same thing! c'mon....who's got the info?

Apr 24th, 2003, 02:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
jeremyp MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 06:08 PM Posts: 77 Offline	My local dealer had said it's not available (yet).

Apr 24th, 2003, 02:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 03:08 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	I guess we shouldn't expect to see pics of them for a while. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 24th, 2003, 04:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
digitalpussi MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Downtown Los Angeles Local Time: 11:08 AM Posts: 173 Offline	I want I want!!! I hope they can be retrofitted!!!!

Apr 24th, 2003, 04:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 03:08 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	I don't see why it wouldn't be able to be retrofitted. It's probably going to be costly, but I imagine they'll be able to do it! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 24th, 2003, 10:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
godzappa MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St. Catherines, Onta Local Time: 02:08 PM Posts: 108 Offline	Was at my local MINI (Oakville) dealer today and my "Motoring Advisor" John said they had a CVT with the new shifters a week or two ago but it went right out again for an order, so still have yet to see them in person, I'd settle for a photo but it seems no one on MINI2 has one yet :-/ I didnt see any photos on the Miniusa site either

May 1st, 2003, 07:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
Technomage CVT is gone, S hole now.. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Culver City, CA Local Time: 11:08 AM Posts: 181 Offline	PICTURE!! From roadfly.org which got it from Vancover Board -Technomage turned due to CVT problems Now Stylein in MCS CR/W All options except NAV and PDC. Garmin 2610 NAV. My MINI Adventure so far: http://www.bradherman.net/MINI

May 1st, 2003, 07:53 AM	#15 (permalink)
fishie <///>< MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alhambra, CA Local Time: 11:08 AM Posts: 366 Offline	way cool. drool

May 1st, 2003, 09:01 AM	#16 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 03:08 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Hmm, I don't like them too much, I imagined more of a paddle where the buttons on the back of the MFSW are. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

May 1st, 2003, 04:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
jeremyp MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 06:08 PM Posts: 77 Offline	Hmmm. They're not the prettiest solution are they?! JP

May 1st, 2003, 05:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
cjay "No Works for me!" Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 04:08 AM Posts: 489 Offline	It's a great idea but if it is going to look that ugly I'll pass! If they did something more like a Ferrari Paddle Shift (and on a Cooper S) I'd be running to my nearest dealer!

May 1st, 2003, 05:51 PM	#19 (permalink)
mark-tifosi finished already Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dorset Local Time: 07:08 PM Posts: 462 Offline	hmm.. im a little sceptical.. actually i dont believe they are real.. for starters its not even a multi-funtion wheel, i couldnt see the option being available on a normal wheel for reasons such a wiring etc.. secondly, most manufacturers put an up/down shift on both sides of the wheel, which this doesnt seem to have. you may be able to explain this by saying that it could be a push/pull paddle-like operation, but you could never get your hand around the back of the wheel in normal driving. its just not ergonomic looking. oh and there is no labeling, and the buttons would more than likely be a contrasting colour to the wheel trim (a safety aspect) i think we've been had

May 1st, 2003, 06:11 PM	#20 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 07:08 PM Posts: 4,005 Offline	those are the proper paddel shifts! no retro fit kit listed yet. E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

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