Interior/Exterior F56 shift knobs

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Old 01-08-2018, 11:11 PM
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Its a different feel, and position you hardly can judge without having it used.


Sure i can shift as quick with the the standard stick, however as I have saved 2000 bugs by not ordering the auto, and have still 2000 from the not ordered "25 kg Panorama Roof Head Stoner", i couldn't resist to improve physical handling, like on other MINIs from me

That was even more problem to install my R56

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I think I like it better without the boot.
 
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Originally Posted by hadjiikong
According to the website it is still using the H pattern instead of just pulling it for up shift and pushing it to down shift. If I was going through all that hassle to install not to mention cost it should be pull/push to shift.
Still a less expensive option than what is available for my Mustang...the Bremer Sequential Shifter retails for a cool $2400, so its pricetag of $1438 USD isn't too bad. I still gladly row through the gears in my Mustang as $2400 is almost 10 track days and ~50 auto-x's. Since I have the auto in my Clubby, I can use my pull/push shifter all day long, every day...
 
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I would be more inclined to pay the price if it was sequential instead of H pattern.
 
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Originally Posted by vetsvette
I would be more inclined to pay the price if it was sequential instead of H pattern.
CAE you can use it for a sequential as well

A original stick for a squential is as expansive as the CAE if not more
 
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CAE & Recaro<br/>
 
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Not to derail the thread, but are you using your stock belts with your Recaros?
 
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Originally Posted by Mini_Vinnie
Not to derail the thread, but are you using your stock belts with your Recaros?
yes, as the seats get "TUV" (MOT) approval", if you change a safety feature you have to do that, to have a clean ride on public roads.
 
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I have my Sparco's set up so I can use the stock belt or my 4 point cam-loc harnesses. The 4 points are too much hassle for daily use anyway.
 
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Originally Posted by vetsvette
I have my Sparco's set up so I can use the stock belt or my 4 point cam-loc harnesses. The 4 points are too much hassle for daily use anyway.
My fat back, glues to the seat, and i need no harnesses, thats by the way the great about those bucket seats.

I also ordered a "6" and hope i can shape that into that

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Old 01-17-2018, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Clutch Wotan
yes, as the seats get "TUV" (MOT) approval", if you change a safety feature you have to do that, to have a clean ride on public roads.

Woah, I didnt know you had to get approval to do that?
 
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He's in Germany Vince. Lots of odd (to us) rules and regs in EU and UK.
 
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He's in Germany Vince. Lots of odd (to us) rules and regs in EU and UK.
Whew .... (backing off the ledge now)
 
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Originally Posted by Mini_Vinnie
Woah, I didnt know you had to get approval to do that?
Even the side holders require a ABE, anyhow with the ABE Iam free to shape the seats as I like - and no pol.control clown can argue, I leave a recaro sticker under the seats.
 
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Anybody here install the cravenspeed short shift kit for an f56 themselves? Expecting mine soon and second guessing the install....
 
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I did mine in about 30 minutes. It is very easy. the hardest part is removing the retaining clip. I would strongly suggest buying the replacement one they sell Will make life so much easier.

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