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carl_a · Dec 14th, 2007, 09:41 AM

as a bove when was the getag gearbox 6 speed introduced on cooper s? rather than the midlands box.

cheers

BRMCooper · Dec 14th, 2007, 09:42 AM

54plate onwards, so thats september.

humph · Dec 14th, 2007, 10:19 AM

It was one of many changes made when the facelift came in July 04. Quote below is from this site's MINI history page.

"In July 2004 the first generation MINI had a "facelift" to coincide with the launch of the MINI Convertible. The new models had different (smooth) grill surrounds, new front and rear bumpers and headlights. Inside the face lifted MINI has a three piece rather than five piece dashboard, a new Getrag gearbox for the One and Cooper, and many other revisions. The Cooper S also jumped from 163 to 170 hp as standard. "

Full article here

http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...ni_generations

Capsaisin · Dec 14th, 2007, 12:09 PM

I thought the S always had a Getrag box, it was just the gear ratios changed for July 04 build onwards?
Only changed over for Cooper and ONE.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Dec 14th, 2007, 12:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Capsaisin (original)

I thought the S always had a Getrag box, it was just the gear ratios changed for July 04 build onwards?
Only changed over for Cooper and ONE.

Absolutely, at least somebody read the whole of the first post!

In addition, the One D has always been Getrag

MadUsa1 · Dec 14th, 2007, 12:34 PM

is it a big deal to change the gear ratios on a 2003 MCS to the later, closer ratios?

Is it a worthwhile upgrade?

humph · Dec 14th, 2007, 02:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original)

Absolutely, at least somebody read the whole of the first post!

In addition, the One D has always been Getrag

Oops my bad. Skim read the first post and then read the second.

Richard Crofts · Dec 14th, 2007, 03:32 PM

Cooper S has always had a 6 speed box made by Getrag. Only ONE and Cooper had a 5 speed Midland box. MINI swapped the Midland box to a 5 speed Getrag unit (which has proved to be only slightly better IMO) in 2004 (This coincided with the release of the "facelift" to all 3 cars). In addition to the ONE and Cooper boxes changing totally the Cooper S 6 speed got smaller ratio box (still Getrag) which has proven to be better 0-60

I believe that as others have said the D has always been a Getrag unit, or possibly the Toyota unit, but most definatly never been a Midland?!

R

MINIAC · Dec 14th, 2007, 03:49 PM

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Dec 14th, 2007, 09:41 AM	#1
carl_a MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 06:21 PM Posts: 12 Offline	when was getag gearbox introduced as a bove when was the getag gearbox 6 speed introduced on cooper s? rather than the midlands box. cheers

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BRMCooper LOBSTER! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 06:21 PM Posts: 371 Offline	54plate onwards, so thats september. ..::14.21@100.99MPH::.. 15% Pulley, CAI, Mani, Back Box, GRS Intercooler

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humph Back To My Old Self Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Wind Local Time: 06:21 PM Posts: 2,614 Offline	It was one of many changes made when the facelift came in July 04. Quote below is from this site's MINI history page. "In July 2004 the first generation MINI had a "facelift" to coincide with the launch of the MINI Convertible. The new models had different (smooth) grill surrounds, new front and rear bumpers and headlights. Inside the face lifted MINI has a three piece rather than five piece dashboard, a new Getrag gearbox for the One and Cooper, and many other revisions. The Cooper S also jumped from 163 to 170 hp as standard. " Full article here http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...ni_generations MODERN MINI - BEST COOPER NOMINEE - PLEASE VOTE FOR ME!!!

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Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 06:21 PM Posts: 4,630 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Capsaisin (original) I thought the S always had a Getrag box, it was just the gear ratios changed for July 04 build onwards? Only changed over for Cooper and ONE. Absolutely, at least somebody read the whole of the first post! In addition, the One D has always been Getrag Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009! Last edited by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo : Dec 14th, 2007 at 02:36 PM.

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humph Back To My Old Self Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Wind Local Time: 06:21 PM Posts: 2,614 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original) Absolutely, at least somebody read the whole of the first post! In addition, the One D has always been Getrag Oops my bad. Skim read the first post and then read the second. MODERN MINI - BEST COOPER NOMINEE - PLEASE VOTE FOR ME!!!

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Capsaisin cave capsicum Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Crewe Local Time: 06:21 PM Posts: 3,366 Offline	I thought the S always had a Getrag box, it was just the gear ratios changed for July 04 build onwards? Only changed over for Cooper and ONE.

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MadUsa1 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 07:21 PM Posts: 83 Offline	is it a big deal to change the gear ratios on a 2003 MCS to the later, closer ratios? Is it a worthwhile upgrade?

Dec 14th, 2007, 03:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 06:21 PM Posts: 3,174 Offline	Cooper S has always had a 6 speed box made by Getrag. Only ONE and Cooper had a 5 speed Midland box. MINI swapped the Midland box to a 5 speed Getrag unit (which has proved to be only slightly better IMO) in 2004 (This coincided with the release of the "facelift" to all 3 cars). In addition to the ONE and Cooper boxes changing totally the Cooper S 6 speed got smaller ratio box (still Getrag) which has proven to be better 0-60 I believe that as others have said the D has always been a Getrag unit, or possibly the Toyota unit, but most definatly never been a Midland?! R

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