1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Short shift adapter: no dust cover...problems?

  1. Dave.0

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    #2 Dave.0, Oct 17, 2016
    No issues at all leaving it off. I have a Helix Short shifter installed for 8 years now and I have never had an issue since is behind the exhaust heat shield.
     
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    #3 fridayxiii, Oct 17, 2016
    Thanks Dave. :Thumbsup: I actually switched my order, so I'm getting the Helix SS now. The extra 17% reduced throw with Helix changed my mind.
     
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    #4 Dave.0, Oct 17, 2016
    Can't go wrong with Helix parts. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #5 mrntd, Oct 20, 2016
    I cut the cover then made an aluminum box and riveted to the cover. It took a few tries to get the size right. If you want the measurements PM me
     
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    #6 ScottinBend, Oct 20, 2016
    No way could I run with out the dust cover in my area.........lava rock cinders are used in the winter and they get EVERYWHERE ! !
     
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    #7 Dave.0, Oct 20, 2016
    Really? We use Salt and it gets everywhere also. BUT it does NOT get behind the exhaust heat shield in the transmission tunnel.
     
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    #8 fridayxiii, Oct 21, 2016
    Living in FL, I don't have to worry about the extraneous crap spewed on the roads for ice & snow as you northerners do :biggrin5:

    Do you notice more heat coming from the shifter area? I actually called Helix to get their take on running without the dust cover, and they said that's the only drawback. But again, being in FL, summer is hotter than hell anyway, so I doubt that a little more heat will really make a difference...
     
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    #9 DneprDave, Oct 21, 2016
    You don't drive the Mistress when there's salt on the road anyway!
     
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    #10 ScottinBend, Oct 24, 2016
    Lava cinders break down into a very abrasive dust......and it gets everywhere. Seriously.....everywhere.

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    #11 Dave.0, Oct 24, 2016
    Yes, I do. It a lot of fun passing big SUV's in a small, super clean MINI in the snow. :lol::lol::lol:

    All wheel drive does not help if you don't know how to drive in the snow to begin with. :ihih::lol: