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MiniFr34k · May 25th, 2005, 08:25 AM

Hey folks, im looking to buy a whalen. i know its a bit late but just curious to see if anyone else is interested in buying a one
(if possible get another group buy happening.?)

Cheers
-MF

edit: thought id change the title to get more people interested

Rampant Lion · May 25th, 2005, 11:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniFr34k

Hey folks, im looking to buy a whalen. i know its a bit late but just curious to see if anyone else is interested in buying a one
(if possible get another group buy happening.?)

Cheers
-MF

Hi MiniFr34k
I don't know about a group buy but I might be interest as we could possibly get cheaper P&H to Australia

Cheers
Benjamin

Doug W. · May 25th, 2005, 09:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniFr34k

Hey folks, im looking to buy a whalen. i know its a bit late but just curious to see if anyone else is interested in buying a one
(if possible get another group buy happening.?)

Cheers
-MF

I'd be more than happy to cut you a good deal, if you can come up with half a dozen or so orders.
Individually, the shipping is only $8.00; I'd be willing to waive that, and take a bit off the price, as well.

MiniFr34k · May 25th, 2005, 10:23 PM

Hey thanks Doug - thanks so much for the bargain!!

Now to get a few more people interested....

IrishCooper · May 25th, 2005, 11:07 PM

Does this go for the new pool ball shifters too? I am more curious about those cause there not on the whalen site. I want to know what colors are available.

whovous · May 26th, 2005, 12:03 AM

My impression was thtat they were actual pool balls, which should give a pretty good clue as to their colors. And mentioning that other site may be a no-no, but there are some small pix here:
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...hp?product=101

Doug W. · May 26th, 2005, 02:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by whovous

My impression was thtat they were actual pool balls, which should give a pretty good clue as to their colors. And mentioning that other site may be a no-no, but there are some small pix here:
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...hp?product=101

You're quite correct. I use actual pool balls, and insert my usual attachment mechanism into them.

FWIW, they are slightly larger in diameter and slightly heavier than the stock MINI knob.
2 1/4" diameter and 8 ounces.

IrishCooper · May 27th, 2005, 12:24 AM

I know there real pool balls but after looking on some billard websites i noticed that colors can vary from Manuf. to Manuf. and i would like to match it to my car as close as possible. The problem is i am not sure if i am doing Electric Blue or Hyper Blue. But i would want it to match

Doug W. · May 27th, 2005, 01:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by IrishCooper

I know there real pool balls but after looking on some billard websites i noticed that colors can vary from Manuf. to Manuf. and i would like to match it to my car as close as possible. The problem is i am not sure if i am doing Electric Blue or Hyper Blue. But i would want it to match

I think I would have an extremely tough time trying to match the pool ball color with the car color.
Probably best for me to not even try.

If you can locate something and purchase it yourself, I'd be happy to make a knob out of it.
I just had a customer do that very thing; he found a ball that he liked, mailed it to me, and I put the attachment mechanism into it for him.

maxXximus05 · May 27th, 2005, 02:18 AM

Hi there ppl,

Im interested in getting the Whalen, although I want to get the ALTA short shifter int he future aswell.

Does the Whalen fit onto the ALTA SS?

LagunaSol · May 27th, 2005, 04:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by IrishCooper

I know there real pool balls but after looking on some billard websites i noticed that colors can vary from Manuf. to Manuf. and i would like to match it to my car as close as possible. The problem is i am not sure if i am doing Electric Blue or Hyper Blue. But i would want it to match

I don't think I can find a ball to match my Chili Red car closely enough to not look ridiculous, so I'm pondering an 8-ball instead. That would look sweet! Is this group buy for anyone, or the Aussies only?

Magictux · May 27th, 2005, 10:02 AM

I'd be interested I think.. I haven't seen one in real life yet though...

Doug W. · May 27th, 2005, 01:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by maxXximus05

Hi there ppl,

Im interested in getting the Whalen, although I want to get the ALTA short shifter int he future aswell.

Does the Whalen fit onto the ALTA SS?

The Alta lever is threaded, which leaves you with two choices.

You can buy a plastic adapter from Alta, which screws onto the lever and allows fitment of a stock knob (or my knob), or I can make a threaded knob to fit their lever.

The threaded ones that I make look exactly like my standard knobs, but have a set screw in the stem (located toward the dashboard side, so as to be out of view).
That's the only way to keep an engraved knob 'timed' correctly.

One advantage of the threaded version is that they're easier for me to make than my standard knob; therefore I can sell them cheaper.
E-mail or PM me for a price.

Tit · May 27th, 2005, 01:39 PM

i'm interested mate...what sort of Aussie $$$ are we looking at for an 8-ball??

Doug W. · May 27th, 2005, 02:14 PM

This is what I have in mind.

Aussies only, in this case.

Pool ball knobs; 10% off the normal price.

Stainless steel knobs; 10% off, + free shipping.

(All of this is contingent on my receiving a minimum of six orders).

How's that sound?

-Doug

Tit · May 27th, 2005, 02:23 PM

*runs off to Aussie section*

Todd! · May 27th, 2005, 02:30 PM

Somewhere is IL, there is a bar missing a whole swag of pool balls

They look awesome Doug!!

Keep up the good work!

Smurfn · May 27th, 2005, 07:30 PM

Another interested party here

Doug W. · May 27th, 2005, 07:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by smurfn

Another interested party here

Then you might need something like this.

Smurfn · May 27th, 2005, 07:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Doug W.

Then you might need something like this.

Fantastic

And I was just going to get SMURFN written on it in the smurf font

Now I am all confused

May 25th, 2005, 08:25 AM	#1
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 2,200 Offline	Australian Group Buy: Whalen Gear Knob. Hey folks, im looking to buy a whalen. i know its a bit late but just curious to see if anyone else is interested in buying a one (if possible get another group buy happening.?) Cheers -MF edit: thought id change the title to get more people interested Last edited by MiniFr34k : May 25th, 2005 at 10:52 PM.

May 25th, 2005, 11:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
IrishCooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bedford, TX. Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 123 Offline	Does this go for the new pool ball shifters too? I am more curious about those cause there not on the whalen site. I want to know what colors are available. Mykl Milligan '06 HB/W MCS Sport & Premuim, LSD '05 DS/W MCS Works (Dad's Car)

May 26th, 2005, 12:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
whovous motorist Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 05:22 AM Posts: 214 Offline	My impression was thtat they were actual pool balls, which should give a pretty good clue as to their colors. And mentioning that other site may be a no-no, but there are some small pix here: http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...hp?product=101 04 BRG/W MCS

May 27th, 2005, 12:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
IrishCooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bedford, TX. Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 123 Offline	I know there real pool balls but after looking on some billard websites i noticed that colors can vary from Manuf. to Manuf. and i would like to match it to my car as close as possible. The problem is i am not sure if i am doing Electric Blue or Hyper Blue. But i would want it to match Mykl Milligan '06 HB/W MCS Sport & Premuim, LSD '05 DS/W MCS Works (Dad's Car)

May 27th, 2005, 02:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 10,892 Offline	Somewhere is IL, there is a bar missing a whole swag of pool balls They look awesome Doug!! Keep up the good work! PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

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May 25th, 2005, 11:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rampant Lion MIA Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The LC Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 1,021 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniFr34k Hey folks, im looking to buy a whalen. i know its a bit late but just curious to see if anyone else is interested in buying a one (if possible get another group buy happening.?) Cheers -MF Hi MiniFr34k I don't know about a group buy but I might be interest as we could possibly get cheaper P&H to Australia Cheers Benjamin

May 25th, 2005, 09:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Doug W. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Local Time: 09:22 AM Posts: 507 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniFr34k Hey folks, im looking to buy a whalen. i know its a bit late but just curious to see if anyone else is interested in buying a one (if possible get another group buy happening.?) Cheers -MF I'd be more than happy to cut you a good deal, if you can come up with half a dozen or so orders. Individually, the shipping is only $8.00; I'd be willing to waive that, and take a bit off the price, as well.

May 25th, 2005, 10:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 2,200 Offline	Hey thanks Doug - thanks so much for the bargain!! Now to get a few more people interested....

May 26th, 2005, 02:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Doug W. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Local Time: 09:22 AM Posts: 507 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by whovous My impression was thtat they were actual pool balls, which should give a pretty good clue as to their colors. And mentioning that other site may be a no-no, but there are some small pix here: http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...hp?product=101 You're quite correct. I use actual pool balls, and insert my usual attachment mechanism into them. FWIW, they are slightly larger in diameter and slightly heavier than the stock MINI knob. 2 1/4" diameter and 8 ounces.

May 27th, 2005, 01:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
Doug W. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Local Time: 09:22 AM Posts: 507 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by IrishCooper I know there real pool balls but after looking on some billard websites i noticed that colors can vary from Manuf. to Manuf. and i would like to match it to my car as close as possible. The problem is i am not sure if i am doing Electric Blue or Hyper Blue. But i would want it to match I think I would have an extremely tough time trying to match the pool ball color with the car color. Probably best for me to not even try. If you can locate something and purchase it yourself, I'd be happy to make a knob out of it. I just had a customer do that very thing; he found a ball that he liked, mailed it to me, and I put the attachment mechanism into it for him.

May 27th, 2005, 02:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
maxXximus05 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Western Syd Local Time: 08:22 PM Posts: 40 Offline	Hi there ppl, Im interested in getting the Whalen, although I want to get the ALTA short shifter int he future aswell. Does the Whalen fit onto the ALTA SS?

May 27th, 2005, 04:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
LagunaSol MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Utah Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 251 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by IrishCooper I know there real pool balls but after looking on some billard websites i noticed that colors can vary from Manuf. to Manuf. and i would like to match it to my car as close as possible. The problem is i am not sure if i am doing Electric Blue or Hyper Blue. But i would want it to match I don't think I can find a ball to match my Chili Red car closely enough to not look ridiculous, so I'm pondering an 8-ball instead. That would look sweet! Is this group buy for anyone, or the Aussies only?

May 27th, 2005, 10:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
Magictux -Mr T- Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Goulburn NSW Oz Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 1,856 Offline	I'd be interested I think.. I haven't seen one in real life yet though...

May 27th, 2005, 01:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
Doug W. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Local Time: 09:22 AM Posts: 507 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by maxXximus05 Hi there ppl, Im interested in getting the Whalen, although I want to get the ALTA short shifter int he future aswell. Does the Whalen fit onto the ALTA SS? The Alta lever is threaded, which leaves you with two choices. You can buy a plastic adapter from Alta, which screws onto the lever and allows fitment of a stock knob (or my knob), or I can make a threaded knob to fit their lever. The threaded ones that I make look exactly like my standard knobs, but have a set screw in the stem (located toward the dashboard side, so as to be out of view). That's the only way to keep an engraved knob 'timed' correctly. One advantage of the threaded version is that they're easier for me to make than my standard knob; therefore I can sell them cheaper. E-mail or PM me for a price.

May 27th, 2005, 01:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tit Still kickin' along Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 3,134 Offline	i'm interested mate...what sort of Aussie $$$ are we looking at for an 8-ball??

May 27th, 2005, 02:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
Doug W. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Local Time: 09:22 AM Posts: 507 Offline	This is what I have in mind. Aussies only, in this case. Pool ball knobs; 10% off the normal price. Stainless steel knobs; 10% off, + free shipping. (All of this is contingent on my receiving a minimum of six orders). How's that sound? -Doug

May 27th, 2005, 02:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
Tit Still kickin' along Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 3,134 Offline	runs off to Aussie section

May 27th, 2005, 07:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 42,582 Offline	Another interested party here http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

May 27th, 2005, 07:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
Doug W. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Local Time: 09:22 AM Posts: 507 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by smurfn Another interested party here Then you might need something like this. Attached Thumbnails

May 27th, 2005, 07:39 PM	#20 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 42,582 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Doug W. Then you might need something like this. Fantastic And I was just going to get SMURFN written on it in the smurf font Now I am all confused http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

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