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scot63 · Oct 20th, 2003, 07:06 PM

Hello All,

Can those of you with the CVT transmission give me your feedback as to the crispness of the shifting. When you shift is there a noticible lag?

Thanks,

scot

shputz · Oct 20th, 2003, 11:14 PM

Scot,

There's a whole forum dedicated to the CVT, I recommend you check it out at http://www.mini2.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=624 (don't know if I did the link right, but you can find it off the main forums page)
The CVT doesn't shift per se, it just steadily increases speed. It really has a lot of personalities, a simple one in D mode, a sportier one in SD, and then the variety of the Steptronic mode. They're all fun, and you can read all about them in the CVT forum, where a lot of owners have done a lot of terrific research.

Good luck!
Jim

scot63 · Oct 20th, 2003, 11:28 PM

Thanks! On my way there now.

scot

nonsequitur · Oct 21st, 2003, 09:46 PM

Scott, you appear to have a Cooper S in your profiles? What has been your reaction to the CVT?

scot63 · Oct 21st, 2003, 09:57 PM

Nonsequitur,

I plan to purchase a Mini Cooper in the future. But I'm torn between the horsepower of the Cooper S and the CVT shifting offered with the Cooper base.

My primary use for the car is daily commuting (with a smile on my face). My morning commute is most often stop-and-go, while my evening commute is 50% stop-and-go, 50% not.

Ideally, i want the best of both worlds - power with an auto-tranny that allows me to click shift.

So i'm asking about the CVT to get a feel for it's functionality.

scot

shputz · Oct 21st, 2003, 10:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by scot63

Nonsequitur,

I plan to purchase a Mini Cooper in the future. But I'm torn between the horsepower of the Cooper S and the CVT shifting offered with the Cooper base.

My primary use for the car is daily commuting (with a smile on my face). My morning commute is most often stop-and-go, while my evening commute is 50% stop-and-go, 50% not.

Ideally, i want the best of both worlds - power with an auto-tranny that allows me to click shift.

So i'm asking about the CVT to get a feel for it's functionality.

scot

Scott,

Your daily travels sound like mine, and I find the CVT to be terrific and lots of fun. I can leave it in D and just do the mindless commute (and get better mileage), or flick it into SD for a more aggressive drive. Or, if I want to have more fun and be more involved, I can do the manual shifting. Any way you choose, it's great to have choices! I'm really happy with the CVT.

Jim

nonsequitur · Oct 21st, 2003, 11:34 PM

Spend some time in the CVT Forum as shputz suggested. You'll see lots of comment there, some teasing, and a respected amount of honest research on What this car offers and How to drive it. We find ours to be everything "MINI" promised -- and more.

scot63 · Oct 21st, 2003, 11:44 PM

I have been checking the CVT forum and the weath of information has helped a lot.

thanks,

scot

Oct 20th, 2003, 07:06 PM	#1
scot63 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: North Bay, CA Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 4 Offline	CVT Performance Hello All, Can those of you with the CVT transmission give me your feedback as to the crispness of the shifting. When you shift is there a noticible lag? Thanks, scot

Oct 20th, 2003, 11:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
shputz Loves Kim & Ian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA, USA Local Time: 06:26 PM Posts: 196 Offline	Scot, There's a whole forum dedicated to the CVT, I recommend you check it out at http://www.mini2.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=624 (don't know if I did the link right, but you can find it off the main forums page) The CVT doesn't shift per se, it just steadily increases speed. It really has a lot of personalities, a simple one in D mode, a sportier one in SD, and then the variety of the Steptronic mode. They're all fun, and you can read all about them in the CVT forum, where a lot of owners have done a lot of terrific research. Good luck! Jim - QUICKER - 2003 MC, CVT, CR/W, white bonnet stripes w/ black pinstripes and John Cooper sig, premium/cold weather package, sport seats, gauges, aux audio input

Oct 21st, 2003, 09:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
nonsequitur Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle area, WA Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 1,466 Offline	Scott, you appear to have a Cooper S in your profiles? What has been your reaction to the CVT? '02 MINI Cooper CVT (prod. date: 6/12/2002; Indi Blue/Black roof, R-81 7-hole 15x5.5" or NZO 16x6.5") '67 Austin Cooper S 1275 Mk1 (build date: 6/26/1967; Tartan Red/Black Roof, Minilite 10x4.5" or 10x6.0")

Oct 21st, 2003, 10:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
shputz Loves Kim & Ian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA, USA Local Time: 06:26 PM Posts: 196 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by scot63 Nonsequitur, I plan to purchase a Mini Cooper in the future. But I'm torn between the horsepower of the Cooper S and the CVT shifting offered with the Cooper base. My primary use for the car is daily commuting (with a smile on my face). My morning commute is most often stop-and-go, while my evening commute is 50% stop-and-go, 50% not. Ideally, i want the best of both worlds - power with an auto-tranny that allows me to click shift. So i'm asking about the CVT to get a feel for it's functionality. scot Scott, Your daily travels sound like mine, and I find the CVT to be terrific and lots of fun. I can leave it in D and just do the mindless commute (and get better mileage), or flick it into SD for a more aggressive drive. Or, if I want to have more fun and be more involved, I can do the manual shifting. Any way you choose, it's great to have choices! I'm really happy with the CVT. Jim - QUICKER - 2003 MC, CVT, CR/W, white bonnet stripes w/ black pinstripes and John Cooper sig, premium/cold weather package, sport seats, gauges, aux audio input

Oct 21st, 2003, 11:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
nonsequitur Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle area, WA Local Time: 03:26 PM Posts: 1,466 Offline	Spend some time in the CVT Forum as shputz suggested. You'll see lots of comment there, some teasing, and a respected amount of honest research on What this car offers and How to drive it. We find ours to be everything "MINI" promised -- and more. '02 MINI Cooper CVT (prod. date: 6/12/2002; Indi Blue/Black roof, R-81 7-hole 15x5.5" or NZO 16x6.5") '67 Austin Cooper S 1275 Mk1 (build date: 6/26/1967; Tartan Red/Black Roof, Minilite 10x4.5" or 10x6.0") Last edited by nonsequitur : Oct 22nd, 2003 at 05:00 AM.

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Oct 20th, 2003, 11:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
scot63 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: North Bay, CA Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Thanks! On my way there now. scot

Oct 21st, 2003, 09:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
scot63 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: North Bay, CA Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Nonsequitur, I plan to purchase a Mini Cooper in the future. But I'm torn between the horsepower of the Cooper S and the CVT shifting offered with the Cooper base. My primary use for the car is daily commuting (with a smile on my face). My morning commute is most often stop-and-go, while my evening commute is 50% stop-and-go, 50% not. Ideally, i want the best of both worlds - power with an auto-tranny that allows me to click shift. So i'm asking about the CVT to get a feel for it's functionality. scot

Oct 21st, 2003, 11:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
scot63 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: North Bay, CA Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 4 Offline	I have been checking the CVT forum and the weath of information has helped a lot. thanks, scot

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