Performance MINI

SHORT-SHIFTER

he most regularly referenced ‘owners’ favourite mod’ over the past couple of years has been a short-shifter. Despite all MINIs having a pretty sporty gear change from the factory, time and time again this seemingly simple product is put above suspension, brakes and other big upgrades as a bona fide game-changer. We decided to see what all the fuss was about and try one on our project car, so we contacted ZeroPointOne Technologies to supply one of its new R53/R56 kits, and the legends or on Instagram) to expertly fit it.

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