http://forums.bimmerevolution.com/viewtopic.php?t=847

Pretty cool! Seen these offered for BMW steptronic before but this is the first time I've seen it for MINIs.

 

This was also on Gabe's site yesterday...pretty cool.

Gabe's

 

Very nice, Thanks for the link.
Hope it sets the standard for the future.

 

It's been out for about a year on the BMW side. The only prerequisite for paddle shifting is the steptronic option on your automatic transmission. I've seen pics of a few BMWs with it installed and it looks sweet!

 

looks very cool and I'm interested in them for when I FINALLY get my MC sometime next year... still debating on waiting for the convertible or not.

 

wow I want it.

 

They look cool, and they certainly are functional. The pro drivers use them. I keep wondering if they would interfere with steering. However, I actually like the idea of shifting manually with my CVT using the shifter with my right hand (although I haven't done it yet, as I need to finish breaking it in first - 1225 miles now). Maybe I'm old fashioned, as I've had 3 stick shift cars before and I like using the shifter. I also had an automatic (1978 or so) Accord with 2 speed automatic that preferred you to use the manual shifter (or leave it in 2nd all the time). Shifting that way is fun. But I can see the advantage of keeping your hands on the steering wheel. Right now I don't want it but who knows, as it may grow on me in the future.