1st Gen R52 Cooper Convertible R52 with tight gear shifts (6spd)

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    docraja New Member

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    #1 docraja, Jan 22, 2015
    06 Cooper S convertible, car runs great for the most part, considering it's approaching 90K.
    BUT I have a few questions and concerns :
    The gear box feels kinda tight when shifting in and out of gears. The dealer said there's no problem. Any suggestions why this is the case or what to watch for ?

    Also, looking for Mini experts in the Chicagoland area.
     
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    #2 minintrigue, Jan 22, 2015
    Mine is the same way, at least when everything is cold. Or rather not up to operating temperature. I changed my transmission fluid to redline (I think) in my 06, and the difference between the two was significant. Has your fluid ever been changed? Does it get better when warmed up?
     
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    #3 CHKMINI, Jan 22, 2015
    Check your shift cables, they may need replaced.
     
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    #4 mrntd, Jan 22, 2015
    Also the socket are for the shifter could be dirty and gummed up.
     
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    #5 Eric@Helix, Jan 22, 2015
    If it's resistant when cold, check your trans fluid level, it may be low. If you can peek under your car, follow the axles back to the differential and see if there's moisture at the diff right where the axles go in. If yes, that could be your problem.
     
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    #6 docraja, Jan 22, 2015
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    Thanks ALL for responding.

    Not much different even after it warms up.
    The trans fluid was changed little over 2 year ago, about 8K miles ago.
    I didn't see any leaks underneath.

    Thinking about going the fluid change route again. Is redline the best choice?
     
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    #7 docraja, Jan 24, 2015
    Any Mini experts around the Chicagoland area?
    Repair shop recommendations?
     
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    #8 Ernesto, Jan 24, 2015
    Welcome to M/A docraja!!

    for most of my regular work I go to Dan at Import Service Center in Glenview..
    Import Service Center 847.724.4336

    He is a former MINI owner and Chicago MINI Motoring Club member, and does good work at a decent price. If you go.. tell him Steve from the Chicago MINI Club sent you.
     
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    #9 narvarr, Jan 31, 2015
    How's your clutch pedal feel? A weak slave cylinder will give you a stiff shifting feel as well.
     

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