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MiniMan7 · Feb 6th, 2003, 07:26 PM

Is that just a temporary cover?

AidenL · Feb 6th, 2003, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mike Clarke
I don't know about knob warmers,I need a knob cooler.
Left my car outside for 2 hours today and my knob was too hot to hold.
Outside temparature reading 44.5 degrees celsius.

OMG !! 44 degrees, I've never experienced that kinda temp, outside of a sauna !!

MiniMan7 · Feb 6th, 2003, 08:01 PM

It once reached about 48° to 49° celsius over here. I didn't have my Mini back then, but I'm sure it would've been very toasty.

thanos30 · Feb 6th, 2003, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiniMan7
Is that just a temporary cover?

The knob is original, just covered in leather. It can be considered temporary, since it can be removed from the bottom (I'd lift the knob off first). Otherwise the knob is unaltered.

The shaft cover is new, I removed the original, copied the pattern (mostly just a quarter circle), and put it on. Though I did skip making the base holes. The base of the shaft cover is squeezed by the grey plastic ring (the visible one) and an inner black plastic ring, which also has pegs and clips to connect to the car and the cover (these are the holes I skipped). You can't really tell in the picture, but they are separate parts - the knob cover is completely independent from the shaft cover.

I'm not happy with the color, but then, I was also unhappy with the original black/grey. At least now is feels much better.

zoooooom · Oct 13th, 2004, 03:18 PM

YES its getting to be that time of year again!!

obehave · Oct 13th, 2004, 04:01 PM

Getting a tit nippley outside is it?

mikeythemini · Oct 13th, 2004, 04:18 PM

lol time to get rubbing briskly

zoooooom · Dec 29th, 2005, 09:17 PM

Its that time of year again

118 · Dec 29th, 2005, 09:34 PM

it certainly is

Gr8Dain · Dec 30th, 2005, 01:35 AM

My wife has a red glove over her Whalen in the mornings. It is like the transmission is waving to you. Then you get to shake hands when driving

oo7indenver · Dec 30th, 2005, 04:03 AM

Shame we can't post video on here to compare how we warm our knobs. Personally I think using both hands to warm it is best.

118 · Dec 30th, 2005, 07:36 PM

i actually prefer to get the maid to warm mine

mooneymini · Dec 30th, 2005, 08:01 PM

it was either the new bentley or the new rolls royce that coms with an electric heated knob.
I was watching top gear when they were talking about it, and i thought how usless, and how bad can it be that you need an electric knob warmer!
Now I have a mini, I definatley need an electric knob warmer

BlackFerret · Dec 30th, 2005, 08:05 PM

twas so cold this morning i was sure it had shrivelled......

though after a firm grip and some rubbing soon got it back to its warm state

118 · Dec 30th, 2005, 08:20 PM

if the worst situation should arise and my maid cannot be there, then i just sit with it between my legs for a while until it's warm

mike58 · Dec 30th, 2005, 09:20 PM

I've never found anything better than the original Egvol ( German) Knob Warmer.
A bit priceybut v. v. effective.
See page one /two of this thread

Feb 6th, 2003, 07:26 PM	#81
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:37 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Is that just a temporary cover? http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Feb 6th, 2003, 07:32 PM	#82 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Mike Clarke I don't know about knob warmers,I need a knob cooler. Left my car outside for 2 hours today and my knob was too hot to hold. Outside temparature reading 44.5 degrees celsius. OMG !! 44 degrees, I've never experienced that kinda temp, outside of a sauna !! *Global Moderator*

Feb 6th, 2003, 08:01 PM	#83 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:37 PM Posts: 2,897 Offline	It once reached about 48° to 49° celsius over here. I didn't have my Mini back then, but I'm sure it would've been very toasty. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Feb 6th, 2003, 09:22 PM	#84 (permalink)
thanos30 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Local Time: 04:37 PM Posts: 204 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MiniMan7 Is that just a temporary cover? The knob is original, just covered in leather. It can be considered temporary, since it can be removed from the bottom (I'd lift the knob off first). Otherwise the knob is unaltered. The shaft cover is new, I removed the original, copied the pattern (mostly just a quarter circle), and put it on. Though I did skip making the base holes. The base of the shaft cover is squeezed by the grey plastic ring (the visible one) and an inner black plastic ring, which also has pegs and clips to connect to the car and the cover (these are the holes I skipped). You can't really tell in the picture, but they are separate parts - the knob cover is completely independent from the shaft cover. I'm not happy with the color, but then, I was also unhappy with the original black/grey. At least now is feels much better. Attached Thumbnails '02 Indi Blue Cooper, white wheels and roof w/ US flag

Oct 13th, 2004, 04:18 PM	#87 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	lol time to get rubbing briskly Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Oct 13th, 2004, 03:18 PM	#85 (permalink)
zoooooom MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Aberdeen,Scotland Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 2,467 Offline	YES its getting to be that time of year again!!

Oct 13th, 2004, 04:01 PM	#86 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 07:37 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Getting a tit nippley outside is it?

Dec 29th, 2005, 09:17 PM	#88 (permalink)
zoooooom MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Aberdeen,Scotland Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 2,467 Offline	Its that time of year again

Dec 29th, 2005, 09:34 PM	#89 (permalink)
118 salmon feet..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 19,766 Offline	it certainly is * The Italian Job 2008...... Team 50 - please sponsor us by clicking on my sig! * clicky here to visit the UJ Owners Club thread

Dec 30th, 2005, 01:35 AM	#90 (permalink)
Gr8Dain Gotta Get Out More!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern, VA, US Local Time: 06:37 PM Posts: 833 Offline	My wife has a red glove over her Whalen in the mornings. It is like the transmission is waving to you. Then you get to shake hands when driving Click For my Gallery (Fancy Huh?)

Dec 30th, 2005, 04:03 AM	#91 (permalink)
oo7indenver Steve In Reno Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno Local Time: 04:37 PM Posts: 97 Offline	Shame we can't post video on here to compare how we warm our knobs. Personally I think using both hands to warm it is best.

Dec 30th, 2005, 07:36 PM	#92 (permalink)
118 salmon feet..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 19,766 Offline	i actually prefer to get the maid to warm mine * The Italian Job 2008...... Team 50 - please sponsor us by clicking on my sig! * clicky here to visit the UJ Owners Club thread

Dec 30th, 2005, 08:01 PM	#93 (permalink)
mooneymini 01 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 861 Offline	it was either the new bentley or the new rolls royce that coms with an electric heated knob. I was watching top gear when they were talking about it, and i thought how usless, and how bad can it be that you need an electric knob warmer! Now I have a mini, I definatley need an electric knob warmer

Dec 30th, 2005, 08:05 PM	#94 (permalink)
BlackFerret Here and There Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 496 Offline	twas so cold this morning i was sure it had shrivelled...... though after a firm grip and some rubbing soon got it back to its warm state

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Dec 30th, 2005, 08:20 PM	#95 (permalink)
118 salmon feet..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 19,766 Offline	if the worst situation should arise and my maid cannot be there, then i just sit with it between my legs for a while until it's warm * The Italian Job 2008...... Team 50 - please sponsor us by clicking on my sig! * clicky here to visit the UJ Owners Club thread

Dec 30th, 2005, 09:20 PM	#96 (permalink)
mike58 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: uk, Glasgow Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 194 Offline	I've never found anything better than the original Egvol ( German) Knob Warmer. A bit priceybut v. v. effective. See page one /two of this thread

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