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Rakey · May 23rd, 2008, 12:35 PM

Anyone got anything other than the standard R56 gear knob fitted on their MINI?

If so what?

Links and photos of what you have and where you got it would be appreciated, as I want to change the knob in our R56

AprilWhine · May 23rd, 2008, 01:03 PM

I have a lovely Whalen knob in my clubbie. Fuzzy installed it about a week ago, says it's not nearly as hard as he was led to believe. No pictures yet but will post one up soon.

Rakey · May 23rd, 2008, 04:56 PM

Was considering a Whalen, but wanted to know if there were other options available, but look forward to the photos

minisoopercooper · May 23rd, 2008, 05:19 PM

is there any other option than a Whalen

kevkbuk · May 25th, 2008, 03:28 PM

It's a shame it only comes in CF but the JCW knob is very nice. Much better shape the stock and is a little taller so easier to reach.

airbusA346 · May 25th, 2008, 03:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kevkbuk (original)

It's a shame it only comes in CF but the JCW knob is very nice. Much better shape the stock and is a little taller so easier to reach.

Why is it a shame that it only comes in Carbon Fibre?

Irlmin · May 26th, 2008, 09:08 PM

I got an AC Schnitzer gearknob fitted when We were passing through Achen last July , very happy with it .
G

Rakey · May 27th, 2008, 10:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Irlmin (original)

I got an AC Schnitzer gearknob fitted when We were passing through Achen last July , very happy with it .
G

Lets have a look at it then Gerard

kevkbuk · May 27th, 2008, 10:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original)

Why is it a shame that it only comes in Carbon Fibre?

Cos its the only piece of carbon fibre in my cabin and I've no intention of adding anymore. Having said that it doesn't look too bad, and for the improved feel is a small price to pay.

RVW · Jun 21st, 2008, 08:36 PM

Martin-- go get the Whalen. You know you want one

Pic of mine waiting to be fiited to my Dubman

andrewcregan · Jun 21st, 2008, 09:26 PM

What was the P+P from the US?
Was that an original design for you - if so, again I would be interested in cost.
I have been to the Whalen website, but a lot of stuff is price on application.

adam_Randell · Jun 21st, 2008, 09:38 PM

Slightly drifting off the gearknow subject (sorry) anyone know how to get the handbrake off? i have followed the instructions but cant seem to do it!?

RVW · Jun 21st, 2008, 10:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by andrewcregan (original)

What was the P+P from the US?
Was that an original design for you - if so, again I would be interested in cost.
I have been to the Whalen website, but a lot of stuff is price on application.

Your best bet is to PM Doug or contact him via his website. He is a Gentleman and does not bite

I picked a design that he had already done. But he can do almost anything.

TheBigNewt · Jun 24th, 2008, 09:06 PM

I have one of these, and an ebrake handle to match. Stunning IMO. The pix are of the actual piece that you'll get from the pieces he has already prepared by hand.
Shift Knobs from RobinCasady.com

Rakey · Jun 24th, 2008, 09:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by TheBigNewt (original)

I have one of these, and an ebrake handle to match. Stunning IMO. The pix are of the actual piece that you'll get from the pieces he has already prepared by hand.
Shift Knobs from RobinCasady.com

Thanks for that, but I'm sorry but those are really a very personal choice

Goonery · Jun 24th, 2008, 10:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original)

Slightly drifting off the gearknow subject (sorry) anyone know how to get the handbrake off? i have followed the instructions but cant seem to do it!?

Might seem obvious but just yank it up a bit and press the button then slam it down and start driving

May 23rd, 2008, 12:35 PM	#1
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 02:39 AM Posts: 50,153 Offline	Knobs!!! Anyone got anything other than the standard R56 gear knob fitted on their MINI? If so what? Links and photos of what you have and where you got it would be appreciated, as I want to change the knob in our R56 The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

May 23rd, 2008, 01:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 08:39 PM Posts: 16,120 Offline	I have a lovely Whalen knob in my clubbie. Fuzzy installed it about a week ago, says it's not nearly as hard as he was led to believe. No pictures yet but will post one up soon. Global Moderator

May 23rd, 2008, 04:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 02:39 AM Posts: 50,153 Offline	Was considering a Whalen, but wanted to know if there were other options available, but look forward to the photos The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

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airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 02:39 AM Posts: 8,934 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by kevkbuk (original) It's a shame it only comes in CF but the JCW knob is very nice. Much better shape the stock and is a little taller so easier to reach. Why is it a shame that it only comes in Carbon Fibre? Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

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Irlmin Peoples Republic Of Cork Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cork Ireland Local Time: 02:39 AM Posts: 1,138 Offline	I got an AC Schnitzer gearknob fitted when We were passing through Achen last July , very happy with it . G www.miniclub.ie

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May 23rd, 2008, 05:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
minisoopercooper ClosetiusHideiousExposeio Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bristol Local Time: 02:39 AM Posts: 21,207 Offline	is there any other option than a Whalen

May 25th, 2008, 03:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
kevkbuk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 02:39 AM Posts: 652 Offline	It's a shame it only comes in CF but the JCW knob is very nice. Much better shape the stock and is a little taller so easier to reach.

May 27th, 2008, 10:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 02:39 AM Posts: 50,153 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Irlmin (original) I got an AC Schnitzer gearknob fitted when We were passing through Achen last July , very happy with it . G Lets have a look at it then Gerard The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

May 27th, 2008, 10:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
kevkbuk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 02:39 AM Posts: 652 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original) Why is it a shame that it only comes in Carbon Fibre? Cos its the only piece of carbon fibre in my cabin and I've no intention of adding anymore. Having said that it doesn't look too bad, and for the improved feel is a small price to pay.

Jun 21st, 2008, 08:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
RVW 003 On a Mission My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cabbage County Local Time: 02:39 AM Posts: 4,184 Offline	Martin-- go get the Whalen. You know you want one Pic of mine waiting to be fiited to my Dubman Mine is the POWER and the GLORY UNI ON JACK OWNERS CLUB GB006 www.clubmanregister.co.uk

Jun 21st, 2008, 09:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
andrewcregan Andrew ATC Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 02:39 AM Posts: 670 Offline	What was the P+P from the US? Was that an original design for you - if so, again I would be interested in cost. I have been to the Whalen website, but a lot of stuff is price on application.

Jun 21st, 2008, 09:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
adam_Randell MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 02:39 AM Posts: 1,550 Offline	Slightly drifting off the gearknow subject (sorry) anyone know how to get the handbrake off? i have followed the instructions but cant seem to do it!? adam_randell www.midzmodified.com

Jun 21st, 2008, 10:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
RVW 003 On a Mission My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cabbage County Local Time: 02:39 AM Posts: 4,184 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by andrewcregan (original) What was the P+P from the US? Was that an original design for you - if so, again I would be interested in cost. I have been to the Whalen website, but a lot of stuff is price on application. Your best bet is to PM Doug or contact him via his website. He is a Gentleman and does not bite I picked a design that he had already done. But he can do almost anything. Mine is the POWER and the GLORY UNI ON JACK OWNERS CLUB GB006 www.clubmanregister.co.uk

Jun 24th, 2008, 09:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
TheBigNewt MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arizona Local Time: 07:39 PM Posts: 38 Offline	I have one of these, and an ebrake handle to match. Stunning IMO. The pix are of the actual piece that you'll get from the pieces he has already prepared by hand. Shift Knobs from RobinCasady.com

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Jun 24th, 2008, 09:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 02:39 AM Posts: 50,153 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TheBigNewt (original) I have one of these, and an ebrake handle to match. Stunning IMO. The pix are of the actual piece that you'll get from the pieces he has already prepared by hand. Shift Knobs from RobinCasady.com Thanks for that, but I'm sorry but those are really a very personal choice The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Jun 24th, 2008, 10:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
Goonery 6X therapist My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 02:39 AM Posts: 13,669 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original) Slightly drifting off the gearknow subject (sorry) anyone know how to get the handbrake off? i have followed the instructions but cant seem to do it!? Might seem obvious but just yank it up a bit and press the button then slam it down and start driving

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