Paddles were deleted on all US build Coopers after around the first part of 2009. Yes the S models still have them.

 

The MC apparently now does not have paddle shifters. I think some prior model years may have had them. You can do just as well shifting the lever like a manual transmission. Search around, it may be possible to add them to your car. I do not know if they are all prewired.

 

I have a 2007 PW/PW MCS "a" and finally I'm out of the closet!
Yeah...thats right...in your face!
I love my auto!

 

You are not missing much. The paddles are attached to the steering wheel (turn with the wheel) and not to the stalk. It makes them difficult to shift when turning. I use the stick.

 

Updated 6/26/10, 5:35pm:

MINI AuTOs (MINI Automatic Transmission Owners) club roster:

1. TimL -- '05 MCS
2. Curious George -- '05 MCS
3. 10Zero -- '10 MCS
4. RJKimbell -- '08 MC
5. AggieMini11 -- '04 MC
6. Tall Mini -- '08 MC Clubman
7. 4130 -- '05 MCS
8. Ferroequine -- '06 MCS
9. BensMini -- '09 MC
10. morphix -- '06 MCS
11. VioletDC -- '06 MCS
12. MINIxB -- '09 MCS
13. MINI28741 -- '06 MCS Cabrio
14. lacynpiper -- '09 MC
15. SteelersFan -- '09 MCS
16. OXYBLUECOOP -- '07 MC
17. pilotart -- '08 MC
18. Prost -- '08 MCS Clubman
19. checkers -- '05 MCS
20. ej -- '05 MCS
21. mochi -- '09 MCS
22. sequence -- '09 MCS JCW
23. smurfette26 -- '05 MC Cabrio
24. gaffer -- '05 MC and '09 MC Clubman
25. Themajickman -- '07 MCS Cabrio
26. ran-o-matic -- '08 MC Clubman
27. calicoop -- '08 MCS
28. saturn -- '07 MCS
29. CalgaryX3 -- '03 MC
30. MinnieMama -- '08 MCS
31. onetigerlsu -- '09 MC
32. darmog -- '07 MCS JCW
33. Herleman -- '05 MC and '09 MC
34. tekron -- '06 MCS
35. old rebel -- '05 MC
36. zemina -- '10 MCS
37. Cactusflier -- '06 MCS
38. hexmonkey -- '09 MCS
39. ke4sfq -- '07 MCS
40. Kodan -- '10 MCS
41. AutoMCS -- '06 MCS
42. Tio Barry -- '10 MC
43. SteveB625 -- '04 MC
44. kopov -- '07 MCS
45. moe-jiller -- '09 MCS Clubman
46. BlimeyCabrio -- '06 MCS Cabrio
47. atcql -- '08 MC Clubman
48. gonzoe11 -- '09 MC
49. MINIchaser -- '08 MCS
50. riversong -- '05 MCS
51. ian3 -- '10 MCS
52. jnoll -- '09 MC Clubman
53. Warnen -- '08 MCS Clubman
54. Suzanne's Chili Red S -- '06 MCS
55. flint-hills-mini -- '07 MC
56. chiorozco -- '10 MC
57. wineguy -- '08 MCS JCW
58. slotibartfast -- '07 MCS
59. Hawkeye -- '09 MCS Clubman
60. danmay -- '01 MC
61. garbageburrito -- '10 MC Mayfair
62. futuremini -- '08 MCS JCW
63. MattSaint -- '10 MCS
64. clutchless -- '08 MCS
65. Davidoyo -- '09 MCS
66. George Hinkel -- '06 MCS Cabrio
67. edub -- '10 MC Cabrio
68. vader -- '10 MCS Cabrio
69. ddfs12 -- '10 MC Clubman
70. mattolson -- '07 MCS
71. interchange1 -- '09 MCS Cabrio JCW
72. old81 -- '07 MCS
73. TheCheatOSX -- '07 MCS
74. vereinmann -- '10 MCS Clubman
75. Hannibal King -- '10 MC Clubman
76. srmitch2 -- '06 MC Cabrio
77. mellanor -- '09 MCS Clubman
78. isthar -- '09 MCS Clubman
79. blackruk -- '06 MC
80. wzabrouski -- '06 MCS
81. welshmenwillnotyield -- '03 MC and '06 MCS
82. ceoengr -- '10 MCS
83. LittleBlueBEAST -- '09 MCS
84. TChezem -- '09 MCS Clubman
85. sunny cal -- '06 MCS Cabrio
86. newmini06 -- '06 MCS Cabrio
87. Scanner -- '05 MCS
88. cambunbosti -- '10 MC
89. beelzebufo -- '10 MCS
90. jsargevt -- '08 MCS
91. FamedChasers -- '06 MC
92. Curbiecooper -- '02 MC
93. ManassasMini -- '09 MCS Cabrio
94. Jared1010 -- '07 MC
95. Esham -- '07 MCS
96. NicoF -- '06 MCS
97. Frank123 -- '10 MCS Cabrio
98. kb30 -- '05 MCS
99. Senior -- '05 MC
100. ladyeeyore -- '10 MC Clubman
101. Chris Chappell -- '07 MCS
102. agondokusumo -- '05 MCS
103. Jaque_Mate -- '10 MCS Clubman
104. TheLex -- '10 MCS JCW
105. minimae -- '08 MCS Cabrio Sidewalk
106. exposition -- '06 MC
107. slapshot8999 -- '06 MCS
108. MaverickGun -- '10 MCS
109. cpe2008 -- '06 MCS
110. IamLili -- '10 MCS Camden
111. amberback -- '10 MC
112. gepperso -- '09 MCS Clubman
113. Mello_Yellow -- '04 MC
114. ckakats -- '08 MCS JCW
115. Spectral G -- '07 MCS
116. i3lacknek0 -- '10 MC
117. sekhmet101 -- '10 MCS
118. Springo -- '07 MCS

MINI AuTOs by model:

R50_____ 14
R52_____ 2
R52S____ 7
R53_____ 20
R55_____ 9
R55S____ 10
R56_____ 15
R56S____ 39
R57_____ 1
R57S____ 4

 

I believe the paddle shifters only come with the S models. Otherwise, yes, you just move your selector over and gently push up or down.

 

Also, I sold my auto MC '06 about 3 weeks ago and bought a new MCCSa '10

 

Duly noted; congrats!

 

Well, i remember renting an '09 MC a few months ago, and it had the paddle shifters. It doesn't really bother me much anyway, since i kept forgetting to shift. lol

 

It doesn't any more. I can't remember the production date they went away, but I'm sure someone will pipe in with it.

 

Paddle shifters were dropped on MCs for the 2010 model year, only remaining on the MCS.

But you're not missing much really. Shift time is slower than a shift at the stick, and like it was said earlier kinda a pain to use in a turn.

I have paddles on my '10 MCS, and it was cool for a little bit....but I just use the stick now when I'm in a shifting mode. About the only time I use a paddle anymore, for the most part, is when I'm in "D" mode, and I want to use engine back pressure to slow instead of the brakes....I'll down shift using the paddles.

 

Perhaps for you, but quite the opposite for me and many others here. I find it quite easy to shift gears in the twisties or track using the paddles while turning the car.

both hands on the wheel = total and complete control

of course, your results may vary

 

It was effective with post-January 2009 builds. therefore, some 09 models have them, some don't, and it was only in the US. Canadian Coopers, I believe, still have them

 

I honestly don't like the paddles. My MC doesn't have them but the Clubman loaner I had a few weeks ago did and I quickly got fed up with them. I rest my hands on the spokes and the paddles got in my way.

 

ok so i own a 2003 mini hardtop that has a cvt. i am currently experencing LOTS of troubles with it. when i start my mini and drive it the steering and everything is normal. after driving it for about 20 minutes, my sound system cuts out, my power steering cuts out and a few other things too. however if i turn it off and restart it everythings normal for 20 minutes then its all gone again. does anyone have any ideas of whats wrong with it? Ive checked all fuses, refilled all fluids, and done a few other things but nothings working.PLEASE HELP! ive not been driving it for five months and it makes me very sad.

 

Count me in. 2009 MCSa, hopefully going Stage 1 soon. I love being able to calmly cruise in awful traffic and then push the lever over, press the sport button, and take off like hell when necessary...

 

My 09 just a Cooper has paddle shifters on it ! I have no clue what they do = what do they do ?
El Tiger

 

Updated 6/28/10, 9:50pm:

MINI AuTOs (MINI Automatic Transmission Owners) club roster:

1. TimL -- '05 MCS
2. Curious George -- '05 MCS
3. 10Zero -- '10 MCS
4. RJKimbell -- '08 MC
5. AggieMini11 -- '04 MC
6. Tall Mini -- '08 MC Clubman
7. 4130 -- '05 MCS
8. Ferroequine -- '06 MCS
9. BensMini -- '09 MC
10. morphix -- '06 MCS
11. VioletDC -- '06 MCS
12. MINIxB -- '09 MCS
13. MINI28741 -- '06 MCS Cabrio
14. lacynpiper -- '09 MC
15. SteelersFan -- '09 MCS
16. OXYBLUECOOP -- '07 MC
17. pilotart -- '08 MC
18. Prost -- '08 MCS Clubman
19. checkers -- '05 MCS
20. ej -- '05 MCS
21. mochi -- '09 MCS
22. sequence -- '09 MCS JCW
23. smurfette26 -- '05 MC Cabrio
24. gaffer -- '05 MC and '09 MC Clubman
25. Themajickman -- '07 MCS Cabrio
26. ran-o-matic -- '08 MC Clubman
27. calicoop -- '08 MCS
28. saturn -- '07 MCS
29. CalgaryX3 -- '03 MC
30. MinnieMama -- '08 MCS
31. onetigerlsu -- '09 MC
32. darmog -- '07 MCS JCW
33. Herleman -- '05 MC and '09 MC
34. tekron -- '06 MCS
35. old rebel -- '05 MC
36. zemina -- '10 MCS
37. Cactusflier -- '06 MCS
38. hexmonkey -- '09 MCS
39. ke4sfq -- '07 MCS
40. Kodan -- '10 MCS
41. AutoMCS -- '06 MCS
42. Tio Barry -- '10 MC
43. SteveB625 -- '04 MC
44. kopov -- '07 MCS
45. moe-jiller -- '09 MCS Clubman
46. BlimeyCabrio -- '06 MCS Cabrio
47. atcql -- '08 MC Clubman
48. gonzoe11 -- '09 MC
49. MINIchaser -- '08 MCS
50. riversong -- '05 MCS
51. ian3 -- '10 MCS
52. jnoll -- '09 MC Clubman
53. Warnen -- '08 MCS Clubman
54. Suzanne's Chili Red S -- '06 MCS
55. flint-hills-mini -- '07 MC
56. chiorozco -- '10 MC
57. wineguy -- '08 MCS JCW
58. slotibartfast -- '07 MCS
59. Hawkeye -- '09 MCS Clubman
60. danmay -- '01 MC
61. garbageburrito -- '10 MC Mayfair
62. futuremini -- '08 MCS JCW
63. MattSaint -- '10 MCS
64. clutchless -- '08 MCS
65. Davidoyo -- '09 MCS
66. George Hinkel -- '06 MCS Cabrio
67. edub -- '10 MC Cabrio
68. vader -- '10 MCS Cabrio
69. ddfs12 -- '10 MC Clubman
70. mattolson -- '07 MCS
71. interchange1 -- '09 MCS Cabrio JCW
72. old81 -- '07 MCS
73. TheCheatOSX -- '07 MCS
74. vereinmann -- '10 MCS Clubman
75. Hannibal King -- '10 MC Clubman
76. srmitch2 -- '06 MC Cabrio
77. mellanor -- '09 MCS Clubman
78. isthar -- '09 MCS Clubman
79. blackruk -- '06 MC
80. wzabrouski -- '06 MCS
81. welshmenwillnotyield -- '03 MC and '06 MCS
82. ceoengr -- '10 MCS
83. LittleBlueBEAST -- '09 MCS
84. TChezem -- '09 MCS Clubman
85. sunny cal -- '06 MCS Cabrio
86. newmini06 -- '06 MCS Cabrio
87. Scanner -- '05 MCS
88. cambunbosti -- '10 MC
89. beelzebufo -- '10 MCS
90. jsargevt -- '08 MCS
91. FamedChasers -- '06 MC
92. Curbiecooper -- '02 MC
93. ManassasMini -- '09 MCS Cabrio
94. Jared1010 -- '07 MC
95. Esham -- '07 MCS
96. NicoF -- '06 MCS
97. Frank123 -- '10 MCS Cabrio
98. kb30 -- '05 MCS
99. Senior -- '05 MC
100. ladyeeyore -- '10 MC Clubman
101. Chris Chappell -- '07 MCS
102. agondokusumo -- '05 MCS
103. Jaque_Mate -- '10 MCS Clubman
104. TheLex -- '10 MCS JCW
105. minimae -- '08 MCS Cabrio Sidewalk
106. exposition -- '06 MC
107. slapshot8999 -- '06 MCS
108. MaverickGun -- '10 MCS
109. cpe2008 -- '06 MCS
110. IamLili -- '10 MCS Camden
111. amberback -- '10 MC
112. gepperso -- '09 MCS Clubman
113. Mello_Yellow -- '04 MC
114. ckakats -- '08 MCS JCW
115. Spectral G -- '07 MCS
116. i3lacknek0 -- '10 MC
117. sekhmet101 -- '10 MCS
118. Springo -- '07 MCS
119. bluemeanie357 - '09 MCS

MINI AuTOs by model:

R50_____ 14
R52_____ 2
R52S____ 7
R53_____ 20
R55_____ 9
R55S____ 10
R56_____ 15
R56S____ 40
R57_____ 1
R57S____ 4

 

Chelsealynn: Sounds like you may need a new battery - is yours original? - or have some other electrical fault

 

yes i have a new battery. i just got it about three months ago. the more i talk to people the more i am begining to think its an eletical problem. but i still dont even know where to start to have it looked at.

 

Representing the R50 set
Our new-to-us 2003 Justacooper has the CVT. And with only 40k miles and a fresh fluid change I'm hoping it lasts a good while!

 

2006 MCSa JCW... represent!

 

madmike007 did you change the head on your car? I was told the JCW engines where not avaiable on 05 & 06's with automatics.

 

Yes, I have the JCW head. All JCW upgrades were added after delivery. All other mods from the desire for more power. You look like you have some powerful upgrades there yourself. Nice MINI!

 

The kit was available, but not in the US (and Canada) because it (just barely) wouldn't pass California emissions. There's plenty of R53 JCW Automatics floating around in the UK and Europe. I've been building up my own JCW equivalent with the help of my friendly dealer - I'm just missing the head now.