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Doug W. · Aug 2nd, 2007, 10:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original)

Looks very nice.

How do you remove the gaiter from the housing at the base of the gear stick? I hear that the gaitor is attached to the R56 gearknob.

I have a Whalen in my drawer from when I had an R50, sadly it is no use in the R56. I really miss it as I don't really like the knob in the R56.

Ken,

You actually could use the old gear knob if you were to mod the lever a bit.
All you have to do is deepen the slot in the lever, about 9-10 mm.

How handy are you with a round file?

Aug 2nd, 2007, 10:29 PM	#36
Doug W. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Local Time: 04:35 PM Posts: 507 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original) Looks very nice. How do you remove the gaiter from the housing at the base of the gear stick? I hear that the gaitor is attached to the R56 gearknob. I have a Whalen in my drawer from when I had an R50, sadly it is no use in the R56. I really miss it as I don't really like the knob in the R56. Ken, You actually could use the old gear knob if you were to mod the lever a bit. All you have to do is deepen the slot in the lever, about 9-10 mm. How handy are you with a round file?