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n3nyongmini · Jun 24th, 2003, 09:25 PM

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I'm beginning to think it might be worth the extra trouble to try and import a MINI from Canada

Or at least a MFSW with paddle shifters...

Anybody know if these shifters work via "remote" or are there some more connections that need to be made behind the steering wheel.

This'd be a HOT mod. I wouldn't think that it would be that hard to unload a MFSW to someone without, as I understand that the "MF" parts are "remote"...

Is it as simple as a steering wheel swap?

I'm really interested in working this out.

mini-mario · Jun 25th, 2003, 12:29 AM

i'd really love to have that option on the car. well i need the car first but yeah...

anyway that would be rally nice to have. i know someone on the board has them in the states i think california not sure though.

Montymouse · Jun 25th, 2003, 05:52 AM

They are available in Canada as I have them on my March 03 MINI. I too have not had the opportunity to use them yet as I am still running it in. I can't wait, they look like fun.

mini-mario · Jun 25th, 2003, 09:35 AM

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Originally posted by Montymouse
They are available in Canada as I have them on my March 03 MINI. I too have not had the opportunity to use them yet as I am still running it in. I can't wait, they look like fun.

really?!?!?! can they be dealer installed or do they have to be ordered from the factory cause the paddles aren't on my option sheet???

moneypennyf · Jun 25th, 2003, 11:36 PM

Hi I picked my new mini - automatic with steptronic on Saturday ans it has changed. no longer are they little paddles on the steering wheel - It s now on the gear stick. you pull it over to the right when you are in drive anhd use it forwards and backwards to change up aqnd doen gear.

Looks much much classier than the old paddles!!!!!

I'm very happy with it. Will take a pick and post it later.

Faye

Paul · Jun 25th, 2003, 11:45 PM

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Originally posted by moneypennyf
Hi I picked my new mini - automatic with steptronic on Saturday ans it has changed. no longer are they little paddles on the steering wheel - It s now on the gear stick. you pull it over to the right when you are in drive anhd use it forwards and backwards to change up aqnd doen gear.

Looks much much classier than the old paddles!!!!!

I'm very happy with it. Will take a pick and post it later.

Faye

That's the system it's always used since day one, the paddles are the new thing.

mini-mario · Jun 26th, 2003, 05:37 AM

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Originally posted by Paul Mullett
That's the system it's always used since day one, the paddles are the new thing.

thats whats on my option sheet. to tell you the truth i'd like to have both but the paddles should be on the stock where the signal and wiper controls are instead of on the wheel

n3nyongmini · Jun 26th, 2003, 06:09 AM

one more time -

Anybody know if these shifters work via "remote" or are there some more connections that need to be made behind the steering wheel.

This'd be a HOT mod. I wouldn't think that it would be that hard to unload a MFSW to someone without, as I understand that the "MF" parts are "remote"...

Is it as simple as a steering wheel swap?

Lumspeed · Jun 27th, 2003, 01:55 AM

To the Paddle owners !.

Please explain why you can't use them during the 'Running in period ' ???.

If this is a specified option ? , I would be using them from day one.

Paul · Jun 27th, 2003, 09:06 AM

In the UK the paddles are a £50 additional option at the time of order.

Jock · Jun 27th, 2003, 08:31 PM

Lumspeed........Obviously the paddles can technically be used during the 'running in period' I guess if myself and others aren't using them it's down to personal choice really......dropping the CVT into sports drive increases the revs by 1000rpm which could easily push the revs over the 4500rpm recommended running in period limit etc.......

Jun 24th, 2003, 09:25 PM	#21
n3nyongmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Antonio Local Time: 01:01 PM Posts: 67 Offline	Great idea - Quote: I'm beginning to think it might be worth the extra trouble to try and import a MINI from Canada Or at least a MFSW with paddle shifters... Anybody know if these shifters work via "remote" or are there some more connections that need to be made behind the steering wheel. This'd be a HOT mod. I wouldn't think that it would be that hard to unload a MFSW to someone without, as I understand that the "MF" parts are "remote"... Is it as simple as a steering wheel swap? I'm really interested in working this out. Derek

Jun 25th, 2003, 12:29 AM	#22 (permalink)
mini-mario MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 10 Offline	i'd really love to have that option on the car. well i need the car first but yeah... anyway that would be rally nice to have. i know someone on the board has them in the states i think california not sure though. trying to find one in the area

Jun 25th, 2003, 09:35 AM	#24 (permalink)
mini-mario MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 10 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Montymouse They are available in Canada as I have them on my March 03 MINI. I too have not had the opportunity to use them yet as I am still running it in. I can't wait, they look like fun. really?!?!?! can they be dealer installed or do they have to be ordered from the factory cause the paddles aren't on my option sheet??? trying to find one in the area

Jun 25th, 2003, 11:36 PM	#25 (permalink)
moneypennyf MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Local Time: 07:01 PM Posts: 20 Offline	Hi I picked my new mini - automatic with steptronic on Saturday ans it has changed. no longer are they little paddles on the steering wheel - It s now on the gear stick. you pull it over to the right when you are in drive anhd use it forwards and backwards to change up aqnd doen gear. Looks much much classier than the old paddles!!!!! I'm very happy with it. Will take a pick and post it later. Faye MINI COOPER: Cosmos Black with Cordoba beige leather and patina trim with every concievable added option!

Jun 25th, 2003, 11:45 PM	#26 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:01 PM Posts: 40,352 Online	Quote: Originally posted by moneypennyf Hi I picked my new mini - automatic with steptronic on Saturday ans it has changed. no longer are they little paddles on the steering wheel - It s now on the gear stick. you pull it over to the right when you are in drive anhd use it forwards and backwards to change up aqnd doen gear. Looks much much classier than the old paddles!!!!! I'm very happy with it. Will take a pick and post it later. Faye That's the system it's always used since day one, the paddles are the new thing. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

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Jun 25th, 2003, 05:52 AM	#23 (permalink)
Montymouse MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Victoria, B.C. Local Time: 07:01 PM Posts: 29 Offline	They are available in Canada as I have them on my March 03 MINI. I too have not had the opportunity to use them yet as I am still running it in. I can't wait, they look like fun.

Jun 26th, 2003, 05:37 AM	#27 (permalink)
mini-mario MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 10 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Paul Mullett That's the system it's always used since day one, the paddles are the new thing. thats whats on my option sheet. to tell you the truth i'd like to have both but the paddles should be on the stock where the signal and wiper controls are instead of on the wheel trying to find one in the area

Jun 26th, 2003, 06:09 AM	#28 (permalink)
n3nyongmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Antonio Local Time: 01:01 PM Posts: 67 Offline	does ANYBODY know? one more time - Anybody know if these shifters work via "remote" or are there some more connections that need to be made behind the steering wheel. This'd be a HOT mod. I wouldn't think that it would be that hard to unload a MFSW to someone without, as I understand that the "MF" parts are "remote"... Is it as simple as a steering wheel swap? Derek

Jun 27th, 2003, 01:55 AM	#29 (permalink)
Lumspeed MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gateshead . North East England . UK . Local Time: 07:01 PM Posts: 176 Offline	To the Paddle owners !. Please explain why you can't use them during the 'Running in period ' ???. If this is a specified option ? , I would be using them from day one. Lumspeed

Jun 27th, 2003, 09:06 AM	#30 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:01 PM Posts: 40,352 Online	In the UK the paddles are a £50 additional option at the time of order. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jun 27th, 2003, 08:31 PM	#31 (permalink)
Jock MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: UK Local Time: 08:01 PM Posts: 34 Offline	Lumspeed........Obviously the paddles can technically be used during the 'running in period' I guess if myself and others aren't using them it's down to personal choice really......dropping the CVT into sports drive increases the revs by 1000rpm which could easily push the revs over the 4500rpm recommended running in period limit etc....... majorforcebewithyou........

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