I mean, that's really it, I had instaleld at helix yesterday afternoon... what a world of a difference. I'm not sure I shift faster, but the feel is 100% better, this is what it should feel like "out of the box"

My mods may not be extensive yet for the Cooper, but this is my favorite as of yet - mostly because unlike a lot of the mods, i feel this every single time i shift.

awesome

 

sweet..... gotta change your sig now!

how much did installation cost? i was thinking about getting that done, but probably should while i get the new exhaust installed, eh?

-ABT-

 

just 39.99 plus 1 hour labor

yeah, had i known better i probably would have done exhaust at the same time...

well, maybe not, i like to do them 1 at a time so i appreciate them for a month or so before i do another

it is very worthwhile, you'll definitely LOVE it

 

Can you put an aftermarker shift **** on top of it? I would rather die than part with my UUC ****

 

The helix ss kit doesnt change the part that you see in the car at all - so anything that fits on the stock shifter will fit on this.

the helix piece is just something that goes into the underside of the transmission for a 40% reduction i think.

I dont have an aftermarket **** (might get on) but I can definitely get anythign that goes with the stock shifter

 

Are the '04 shifters ready yet?

 

I ordered a Rogue shifter which is similar or the same as Helix. Rogue has a shifter for '04 MINI's. I haven't installed it yet since my MCS isn't due for a couple more weeks. Here is a link to the Rogue.

 

>>Are the '04 shifters ready yet?

I'm waiting for the MINI Mania's short shifter for 04, because it comes with a cover. It should be out soon. :smile:

 

I placed my order with Eric at Helix, but I havnt heard anything for the 04's yet. does anyone know if they are ready? I am waiting to install it!! Its going to be great. Is the labor hard to do? Anyone have a link or info on the install?

 

>>...for a 40% reduction i think.

I thought Helix, Rogue, MINI Mania, and Mini Madness all seem to have a similar design with 20% reduction. Is there a change for the 04? :smile:

 

they sure did change the desgin for 04's. Last I heard from Eric is the new desgin is at the machine shop... no eta as of yet. I am looking to hear from him soon.

 

>>Is the labor hard to do? Anyone have a link or info on the install?
Try this website! It's for MINI Mania short shifter, but essentially the same design as Rogue, Helix, and MINI Madness. :smile:

 

From the Helix web site:

"It keeps the shift **** in the proper place, and shortens the throw by 34%."

 

I'm enjoying my first week with the Helix short shifter. Dare I say, it's the shiznit-o-bamsnipsnapsap!

 

indeed.

 

so does anyone know how helix is coming on the short shifters for the 04's? I havnt heard from him.

 

Would a Whalen **** improve the feel of the Helix short-shifter or be counter-productive. Has anyone tried it?

 

>>Would a Whalen **** improve the feel of the Helix short-shifter or be counter-productive. Has anyone tried it?

Should work just fine.
HELIX SS plus Whalen= FUN

Call HELIX13 if you want to check if it fits the 04

 

I talk to Eric fairly often and he said the 04 short shifter should be ready in about 2-3 weeks-ish. As soon as they're available we have them on our site....

 

I have the Whalen **** along with the Helix short shifter. I think the Whalen **** contributes the shiznit-o-bam to the shiznit-o-bamsnipsnapsap.

 

thanks outmotoring for the info. I understand that the boys at helix are busy, but I am excited for the short shifter. I am about to install an intake in a few weeks. I just dont want to wait anymore. That seems to be the story with my MCS.. wait for delivery, wait for extra spending cash to get some mods done... wait for the stuff to be shipped. I ready to play.... sorry all for my short little vent session. ok, I will look for it on your site before I call Eric and buy him anymore. Im done now thanks kids for reading!!!! :smile: