[guyverprime]

Hello everyone.
Wanted to ask if anyone has added the paddle shifters to a Mini Cooper S hardtop 4 door with an automatic after they have taken delivery. Thanks Steve

 

[silver]

I thought all Automatic Cooper S came with the Paddle shifts. Mine does and it wasn't an additional option.

 

[siriuszero]

I thought all Automatic Cooper S came with the Paddle shifts. Mine does and it wasn't an additional option.

If you have an F56, it is definitely an extra option. It was standard on the R-series Cooper S Auto MINIs, but on the F-series, you need to option 2TB Sport Auto Transmission to get the paddles. This option also changes the transmission programming for faster shifts.

 

[Hat]

I think its market specific as to whether the S comes with the sport auto box (including JCW wheel with paddles) as std or as an option

 

[brandonbardsley]

Yeah, in the UK the Cooper S and SD can only be equipped with the 6spd manual or S A/T, therefore paddles come standard with the JCW steering wheel if equipped with the SA/T. In the UK we can't specify the standard A/T, that is only available on a One, Cooper & Cooper D in the UK.

 

[siriuszero]

Interesting.... Thanks for the knowledge, gents

In the US the Cooper S has THREE transmission options....endlessly confusing for customers...

 

[brandonbardsley]

Interesting.... Thanks for the knowledge, gents

In the US the Cooper S has THREE transmission options....endlessly confusing for customers...

So I guess it's like most BMWs in the UK then...

Are your options:
- Manual
- Automatic
- Sports Automatic?

 

[siriuszero]

So I guess it's like most BMWs in the UK then...

Are your options:
- Manual
- Automatic
- Sports Automatic?

Yep.

 

[Imperial]

If you have an F56, it is definitely an extra option. It was standard on the R-series Cooper S Auto MINIs, but on the F-series, you need to option 2TB Sport Auto Transmission to get the paddles. This option also changes the transmission programming for faster shifts.

So if that is the case, it is possible that my car was fitted with regular steering wheel without paddle shifters but I do have auto transmission which activates higher RPM when lever moved to the left + when sport mode is active my car had dynamic damper control So I don't know why the owner/MINI didn't just put in JCW steering wheel.

1) Without me putting another steering wheel, am I able to code the AT so it would become sport AT?
OR
2) Is it possible that my AT is already coded as Sport AT?

 

[ndal2]

Imperial can u share your vin?

 

[Imperial]

Imperial can u share your vin?

I have used MBW Vin decoder site and here are some screenshots

 

[Celoman]

So if that is the case, it is possible that my car was fitted with regular steering wheel without paddle shifters but I do have auto transmission which activates higher RPM when lever moved to the left + when sport mode is active my car had dynamic damper control So I don't know why the owner/MINI didn't just put in JCW steering wheel.

1) Without me putting another steering wheel, am I able to code the AT so it would become sport AT?
OR
2) Is it possible that my AT is already coded as Sport AT?

My understanding and what I read is that you can change it to Sport AT configuration with bimmercode. This changes way it shifts. I am still trying figure out if I just add a new steering wheel with shifts and it works or if you need an additional module.

 

[Imperial]

My understanding and what I read is that you can change it to Sport AT configuration with bimmercode. This changes way it shifts. I am still trying figure out if I just add a new steering wheel with shifts and it works or if you need an additional module.

I did code Sport AT but you have to use E-Sys PC program(bimmercode won't do it). You can change your current steering wheel to the one with paddle shifters(no additional modules needed). The coding can be done via E-Sys

 

[Carcreations]

I did code Sport AT but you have to use E-Sys PC program(bimmercode won't do it). You can change your current steering wheel to the one with paddle shifters(no additional modules needed). The coding can be done via E-Sys

I was wondering if you would be able to answer a question. I got paddle shifters to retrofit, but I am not sure where to plug them in? There doesnt seem to be a place.

 

[hacunha]

I was wondering if you would be able to answer a question. I got paddle shifters to retrofit, but I am not sure where to plug them in? There doesnt seem to be a place.

@Carcreations Did you get only the paddle shifters or the JCW Steering Wheel with Paddle Shift?

Per what I been reading, if you get this Steering Wheel, swap it and have the proper coding it should work.

I am only pending to confirm if I need to replace the item *4 connecting line.

Hope I have helped.

 

[Carcreations]

@Carcreations Did you get only the paddle shifters or the JCW Steering Wheel with Paddle Shift?
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Per what I been reading, if you get this Steering Wheel, swap it and have the proper coding it should work.

I am only pending to confirm if I need to replace the item *4 connecting line.

Hope I have helped.

Thank you! I think my current issue is the fact I bought the wheel and wiring harness for the steering wheel separately. I believe the wiring harness I got is faulty so that has been my issue. It has caused much pain, been trying to film a youtube video of it and there are going to be a ton of bloopers! XD Anyway, I think I just have to get a new harness and we should be good fingers crossed!