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Mike Edwards · Nov 29th, 2006, 05:58 PM

Having test-driven one, does anyone know what changes have been made to the linkage to the Getrag 'box?

It feels so much better it would be a worthwhile mod even if it meant changing the entire linkage!

(The ride was significantly better on 17" wheels too...)

stealth haggis · Nov 29th, 2006, 06:56 PM

i would say its a whole new gear box having never driven an r56 i wouldnt know what its like but i like my coopers box now ive put 30k on it seems to match my driving well

Mike Edwards · Nov 30th, 2006, 05:35 PM

No - according to various sources the gearbox is the same - the changes have been made to the linkage (less severe springs for a start).

uncle albert · Nov 30th, 2006, 09:04 PM

Hmm, would be interested to hear more on this. Haven't driven an R56 myself, but changing gear seems to be the main issue halting progress in my car now.

James

stealth haggis · Nov 30th, 2006, 09:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by uncle albert (original)

Hmm, would be interested to hear more on this. Haven't driven an R56 myself, but changing gear seems to be the main issue halting progress in my car now.

James

time for a short shifter then im looking at the B&M one lohen do

uncle albert · Dec 1st, 2006, 05:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JWF (original)

time for a short shifter then im looking at the B&M one lohen do

Aye, I spose that is a possible solution. I also keep meaning to order myself a Whalen, as apparently they do wonders for the shift.

James

stealth haggis · Dec 1st, 2006, 05:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by uncle albert (original)

Aye, I spose that is a possible solution. I also keep meaning to order myself a Whalen, as apparently they do wonders for the shift.

James

whalen are good but think of the amazing combination of a whalen a top a proper short shift kit

only driven an S with a whalen on a track but it felt good and precise i just dont like the size of it and will be having a touring knob insted

ru81 · Dec 1st, 2006, 05:25 PM

If you believe dealers, my dealer told me the R56 has a totally new gear box compared with the outgoing model.

cct1 · Dec 1st, 2006, 07:49 PM

Personally I think the Whalen doesn't make THAT much of a difference. The stock knob is suprisingly heavy--heavier than it looks--the Whalen makes it only marginally easier to shift. I may be more psychological than anything; it's definitely not close to being in the same neighborhood of a short shifter.

I'm not trying to bash the Whalen--I love mine, and I'd strongly recommend them--but it's more of a cosmetic rather than a performance mod.

minioneandrew · Dec 5th, 2006, 06:20 PM

My 02 plate has almost done 60000 miles. Just recently i have had difficulty getting the gearbox into reverse gear...couple of times with 4th too...also sometimes makes that awful noise(like when u dont put your foot on the clutch). Is it time for a new gearbox...i have 5 months of warranty left if its going to break i want it to break before warranty runs out.

stealth haggis · Dec 5th, 2006, 08:08 PM

i would gte it checked mate as the midlands has been know to pack in a lot sooner know folk who have seen a good distance out of theirs but if it feels funny it could also be the clutch (not cheep

)

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Mike Edwards MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Herefordshire Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 814 Offline	R56 gearchange on an R53 Having test-driven one, does anyone know what changes have been made to the linkage to the Getrag 'box? It feels so much better it would be a worthwhile mod even if it meant changing the entire linkage! (The ride was significantly better on 17" wheels too...)

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Nov 29th, 2006, 06:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
stealth haggis MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 1,773 Offline	i would say its a whole new gear box having never driven an r56 i wouldnt know what its like but i like my coopers box now ive put 30k on it seems to match my driving well

Nov 30th, 2006, 05:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mike Edwards MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Herefordshire Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 814 Offline	No - according to various sources the gearbox is the same - the changes have been made to the linkage (less severe springs for a start).

Nov 30th, 2006, 09:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefrd/Bath/Cwmbran Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 818 Offline	Hmm, would be interested to hear more on this. Haven't driven an R56 myself, but changing gear seems to be the main issue halting progress in my car now. James

Nov 30th, 2006, 09:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
stealth haggis MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 1,773 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by uncle albert (original) Hmm, would be interested to hear more on this. Haven't driven an R56 myself, but changing gear seems to be the main issue halting progress in my car now. James time for a short shifter then im looking at the B&M one lohen do

Dec 1st, 2006, 05:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefrd/Bath/Cwmbran Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 818 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JWF (original) time for a short shifter then im looking at the B&M one lohen do Aye, I spose that is a possible solution. I also keep meaning to order myself a Whalen, as apparently they do wonders for the shift. James

Dec 1st, 2006, 05:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
stealth haggis MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 1,773 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by uncle albert (original) Aye, I spose that is a possible solution. I also keep meaning to order myself a Whalen, as apparently they do wonders for the shift. James whalen are good but think of the amazing combination of a whalen a top a proper short shift kit only driven an S with a whalen on a track but it felt good and precise i just dont like the size of it and will be having a touring knob insted

Dec 1st, 2006, 05:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
ru81 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 10:49 PM Posts: 271 Offline	If you believe dealers, my dealer told me the R56 has a totally new gear box compared with the outgoing model.

Dec 1st, 2006, 07:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
cct1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wisconsin Local Time: 05:49 PM Posts: 337 Offline	Personally I think the Whalen doesn't make THAT much of a difference. The stock knob is suprisingly heavy--heavier than it looks--the Whalen makes it only marginally easier to shift. I may be more psychological than anything; it's definitely not close to being in the same neighborhood of a short shifter. I'm not trying to bash the Whalen--I love mine, and I'd strongly recommend them--but it's more of a cosmetic rather than a performance mod.

Dec 5th, 2006, 06:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
minioneandrew MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ayrshire Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 327 Offline	My 02 plate has almost done 60000 miles. Just recently i have had difficulty getting the gearbox into reverse gear...couple of times with 4th too...also sometimes makes that awful noise(like when u dont put your foot on the clutch). Is it time for a new gearbox...i have 5 months of warranty left if its going to break i want it to break before warranty runs out.

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Dec 5th, 2006, 08:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
stealth haggis MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 1,773 Offline	i would gte it checked mate as the midlands has been know to pack in a lot sooner know folk who have seen a good distance out of theirs but if it feels funny it could also be the clutch (not cheep )