A good gear change is about precision rather than effort. This short-shifter is designed around MINI One / Cooper / Cooper S (R50/R52/R53/R56/R57/R58) — 04-14, reducing lever movement and giving the change a more direct mechanical feel.

Key features

• Application: MINI One / Cooper / Cooper S (R50/R52/R53/R56/R57/R58) — 04-14
• Product type: Short Shifter
• Thread specification: M14 x 1.5
• Measured maximum metal OD within the first 35 mm immediately below the threaded section: 17.28 mm
• Reduced gear-lever movement on the compatible linkage

Design details

The catalogue thread specification is M14 x 1.5. A physical production sample measured on 2026-09-15 showed a maximum metal outside diameter of 17.28 mm within the first 35 mm immediately below the threaded section. This is a measured sample dimension rather than a nominal drawing tolerance.

On the car

Once correctly installed, the shorter lever movement gives each gear change a quicker, more positive feel without relying on an unusually heavy action.

Fitment notes

Confirm the listed vehicle, chassis, production year, engine or gearbox details: MINI One / Cooper / Cooper S (R50/R52/R53/R56/R57/R58) — 04-14. Compare the gearbox and linkage layout with the original before dismantling the selector mechanism.

What’s in the box?

• 1 × short shifter