Short Shifter

Make Everyday Driving less Everyday

When you upgrade to this fully Adjustable Short Shifter, you won't miss a shift but you might miss shifting. MINI made a great car for the masses but you want your MINI to drive exactly the way you want it to. It would be crazy if the seat and steering wheel didn't adjust to your comfort, so why shouldn't the shifter.

The ONLY Shifter That Adjusts at Your Request

The Adjustable Shifter from CravenSpeed is the only short shifter that gives you the option to set and re-set the shift length and height at ANY TIME. Just as quickly as you can adjust the seat or mirrors, you can change the feel of this shifter. A locking collar sits near the base of the shifter and requires only a twist before the height and throw can be adjusted to your liking. You don't even need to look at what you are doing; with with our unique design, you cannot over adjust the shifter. Go ahead and move it from top to bottom without damaging your transmission.

Precision Made Parts From High Quality Materials

You should never expect anything else from us. We make our parts here in the USA, and we make them with care. Hybrid designed and CNC machined from Stainless Steel, and 6061 Aluminum; it is guaranteed to be unbreakable.

Shift Knob Options

This shifter is shipped with a knob adapter that is compatible with the stock MINI R53 shift knob, though you can remove the adapter to reveal an M12x1.25 thread which is compatible with many aftermarket shift knobs. While our popular MINI shift knob is not compatible out of the box, we can include the correct knob adapter by request. The shifter can be adjusted with the faux-leather boot in place, just feel the mechanism and twist. Of course, it is much easier with one of our Shift Well Covers .

What's your production date?

There are two different shifters for 1st gen MINIs depending on the production date of the car. The production date is noted on the label located on the drivers door jamb. Cars with a production date prior to 12/03 will need the shifter available on this page. SKU: CS-AA757-225.

If your production date is 12/03 or newer, you will need SKU: CS-AA760-988. Still not sure? You can pull up the plastic ring around the shift boot and check the shifter housing! If the housing is white with a grey retaining clip, your MINI was built before 12/03. If the main shift housing is black with a white retaining clip, your MINI was built in 12/03 or later.

This Shifter Kit is specifically designed for R53 MINI Coopers from 2002 to 2003. Take a look here if you are looking for an Adjustable Short Shifter for a different kind of MINI .