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plkdb · Nov 8th, 2006, 05:30 PM

Looking into getting a short throw shifter for my 05 MCS, which one do you guys have and would recommend? Thanks!

Bilbo Baggins · Dec 9th, 2006, 03:38 AM

Allot of which short shift to get depends upon what exactly you are looking for. What you expect from the kit.
Do you want the knob lower?
Do you want the knob at the same height?

I think those are the two biggest questions that need to be answered to start with.

If you think you like a low knob then there several kits such as the Alta, and Craven, and B&M, to name just a few, that all shorten the length of the throw by shortening the length of the shift lever inside the cab and lowering the knob.

If you think that you want to maintain the stock height of the knob there are kits that will do that also. They do it by lengthening the lever below the pivot point and are installed from below the car. Kits are available from Ultrik(MINI Mania), and Helix(Out Motoring), and MINI Madness.

Both end up with approximately equal shortening. One just leaves the knob closer to the steering wheel.

THE ITCH · Dec 9th, 2006, 08:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bilbo Baggins (original)

Allot of which short shift to get depends upon what exactly you are looking for. What you expect from the kit.
Do you want the knob lower?
Do you want the knob at the same height?

I think those are the two biggest questions that need to be answered to start with.

If you think you like a low knob then there several kits such as the Alta, and Craven, and B&M, to name just a few, that all shorten the length of the throw by shortening the length of the shift lever inside the cab and lowering the knob.

If you think that you want to maintain the stock height of the knob there are kits that will do that also. They do it by lengthening the lever below the pivot point and are installed from below the car. Kits are available from Ultrik(MINI Mania), and Helix(Out Motoring), and MINI Madness.

Both end up with approximately equal shortening. One just leaves the knob closer to the steering wheel.

Are you sure that the B&M is a shortened lever? I was under the impression that the B&M was the same height as stock. Thanks Steve

Bilbo Baggins · Dec 9th, 2006, 09:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by THE ITCH (original)

Are you sure that the B&M is a shortened lever? I was under the impression that the B&M was the same height as stock. Thanks Steve

I think you are correct. I just checked their site and I do not believe that their shifter is adjustable. I was thinking that is was in my first post.

It does not say specifically that it is stock length, but it also does not say that it isn't. So I'll give them the benifit of doubt.

Sorry for any confusion.

alski · Mar 27th, 2008, 05:04 PM

so B&M sounds a pain, as is a knob extention,
so is the craven the only solution to 05 mcs 6 speed box with milly cat back?

JMCS08 · Mar 27th, 2008, 06:35 PM

am i wrong but the ALTA on the lohen site is adjustable so you can choose also can be used with the milltek cat back..and comes with a nice Alta gear knob!

steve11 · Mar 28th, 2008, 06:08 AM

I have the Craven & love it. I have a 2.5" exhaust but am still able to use the shifter in the lowest position.

E-Gun · Mar 30th, 2008, 02:27 PM

Anyone encounter any problem after fitting short shifter kit??

Nov 8th, 2006, 05:30 PM	#1
plkdb MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 08:53 PM Posts: 9 Offline	Which short throw to get? Looking into getting a short throw shifter for my 05 MCS, which one do you guys have and would recommend? Thanks!

Dec 9th, 2006, 03:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 8,854 Offline	Allot of which short shift to get depends upon what exactly you are looking for. What you expect from the kit. Do you want the knob lower? Do you want the knob at the same height? I think those are the two biggest questions that need to be answered to start with. If you think you like a low knob then there several kits such as the Alta, and Craven, and B&M, to name just a few, that all shorten the length of the throw by shortening the length of the shift lever inside the cab and lowering the knob. If you think that you want to maintain the stock height of the knob there are kits that will do that also. They do it by lengthening the lever below the pivot point and are installed from below the car. Kits are available from Ultrik(MINI Mania), and Helix(Out Motoring), and MINI Madness. Both end up with approximately equal shortening. One just leaves the knob closer to the steering wheel. Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Dec 9th, 2006, 09:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 8,854 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by THE ITCH (original) Are you sure that the B&M is a shortened lever? I was under the impression that the B&M was the same height as stock. Thanks Steve I think you are correct. I just checked their site and I do not believe that their shifter is adjustable. I was thinking that is was in my first post. It does not say specifically that it is stock length, but it also does not say that it isn't. So I'll give them the benifit of doubt. Sorry for any confusion. Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Mar 27th, 2008, 05:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
alski dyno-mite, might not.... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: banbury Local Time: 02:53 AM Posts: 954 Offline	so B&M sounds a pain, as is a knob extention, so is the craven the only solution to 05 mcs 6 speed box with milly cat back? carefree

Mar 28th, 2008, 06:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
steve11 Mad Modder My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia Local Time: 11:53 AM Posts: 338 Offline	I have the Craven & love it. I have a 2.5" exhaust but am still able to use the shifter in the lowest position. Attached Thumbnails

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Dec 9th, 2006, 08:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
THE ITCH MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pulaski, NY Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 126 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bilbo Baggins (original) Allot of which short shift to get depends upon what exactly you are looking for. What you expect from the kit. Do you want the knob lower? Do you want the knob at the same height? I think those are the two biggest questions that need to be answered to start with. If you think you like a low knob then there several kits such as the Alta, and Craven, and B&M, to name just a few, that all shorten the length of the throw by shortening the length of the shift lever inside the cab and lowering the knob. If you think that you want to maintain the stock height of the knob there are kits that will do that also. They do it by lengthening the lever below the pivot point and are installed from below the car. Kits are available from Ultrik(MINI Mania), and Helix(Out Motoring), and MINI Madness. Both end up with approximately equal shortening. One just leaves the knob closer to the steering wheel. Are you sure that the B&M is a shortened lever? I was under the impression that the B&M was the same height as stock. Thanks Steve

Mar 27th, 2008, 06:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
JMCS08 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 02:53 AM Posts: 103 Offline	am i wrong but the ALTA on the lohen site is adjustable so you can choose also can be used with the milltek cat back..and comes with a nice Alta gear knob!

Mar 30th, 2008, 02:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
E-Gun MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 11:53 AM Posts: 89 Offline	Anyone encounter any problem after fitting short shifter kit?? 04 MCs Modification

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