What is a quick shift kit?
A quick shift kit simply replaces the original gear lever mechanism so that gear changes require less movement of the gear lever. A precision manufactured kit such as this B&M item will also greatly improve the speed and location of each gear change.

What are the benefits?
Driving a car with a quick shift is difficult to put into words. Ask anyone who’s used one and they’ll rave about how it simply ‘feels’ so much better. Positive and accurate gear changes not only improve your driving pleasure but they can improve your performance too. Less time is lost in the actual change, and there’s less chance of missing a gear.

Why fit one to the Mini Cooper?
Mass produced cars always seem to have cheaply manufactured gear linkages. They may be OK at first, but a year or two down the line there’s so much slack in the gear change that shifting is more like stirring a bowl of porridge! Often the driver won’t even realise because the deterioration is so gradual.

By fitting a B&M kit to the new Mini the throw is reduced by up to 33%. The feel of the gear change is vastly improved resulting in a smooth sweet shift which complements the sporty steering and suspension of this car.

What’s included?
This kit includes a beautifully machined alloy lever with blue anodised detailing. It almost seems a shame to cover it up with a gaiter. The shifter is designed to accept the standard gear knob. Detailed fitting instructions and a new tube of lubricant are included.

Which models will this kit fit?
This B&M kit is suitable for all later Mini Cooper and Cooper S models (manufactured from 2004). This includes all 5 and 6 speed versions. This kit will not fit earlier models made before 2004.

Is my Mini an early or late model?

Early models (up to 2004) have a white plastic housing around the gear lever (lift up the gear gaiter to see this). Later models (after 2004) have a grey plastic housing. The change-over date was August 2004. You can find the production date of your Mini by looking at the note on the driver’s side door shut.