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DrJ · Jan 16th, 2005, 04:08 PM

here's mine and I love it

jimskater · Mar 16th, 2005, 04:44 AM

Here's mine. Love it to death. Won it in a raffle, no less.

Doug W. · Mar 16th, 2005, 12:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Nick-o

What do you use to design your Whalen?

Could you use photoshop for example and let Doug convert it to CAD?

I don't have the necessary software for converting, so I usually enlist the services of a graphics person (who is also one of you MINI owners!).
He can convert jpegs or other formats into DXF, which is what I require. However, there is an extra charge involved.

If you have a particular design in mind, simply e-mail me. I'll see what steps need to be taken, so that I can engrave it.

Doug

whamac@msn.com

silvertoy · Apr 27th, 2005, 03:31 AM

Drew up this baby in AutoCAD, sent it to Doug, Talk about TOP NOTCH. Fast, very helpful and a terrific guy to boot. HIGHLY recommended.

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture60228.html

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture60229.html

miniXL · Apr 27th, 2005, 09:59 AM

abbydog3 · Apr 27th, 2005, 06:31 PM

Can't wait to see the real thing!

Will post when I have it in-hand.

It arrived today! It is even better is person. If you havn't seen one in person, you should see it. Wonderful.

This will be my first Mini mod.

Attached two new pictures.

abbydog3 · Apr 28th, 2005, 02:30 PM

Just got the pictures of the final product.

I will let you know when I have it in my hands.

Doug Whalen is a true artist, I am proud to have a car to showcase his work. I cannot say enough how much I enjoyed doing business with him.

If you havn't checked out his web site, visit Whalen web site to see what I am talking about.

What a refreshing pleasure to do business with a true professional. Thanks, Doug.

Cheers.

Dewy · Jul 1st, 2005, 07:15 PM

Thanks Doug!

Rampant Lion · Jul 2nd, 2005, 03:36 AM

Even better in real life!

minigolf · Jul 3rd, 2005, 11:38 PM

Oops, how slack of me, I've had my pool ball shifer for a few weeks now and haven't posted the results in this thread.

At first it took me a while to get used to the new knob as it sits a fraction higher than OEM, but now it doesn't bother me one bit. I love how it brightens up the cabin and how smooth it feels too!

Absorbine_Sr · Aug 2nd, 2005, 04:37 PM

I received my Whalen from Doug yesterday. Simple design, but I really like it and it goes well with my JCW.

A_Sr.

rkw · Sep 18th, 2005, 12:06 AM

This Whalen for my 2006 MCC has an overall bead-blasted finish, with a brushed ring portion for highlight. Bead-blasted finish is ideal for those of us who don't want a shiny knob, and brushing adds an understated accent. I debated between brushing the shift pattern circle area vs a brushed surrounding ring. I went with the ring, but a brushed circle should also look great. Thanks Doug for your fine work!

I painted the shift pattern using the technique suggested by jimz68 at NAM (thanks Jim): paint the shift pattern with an automotive touchup pen, then lightly wipe with acetone.

minigolf · Sep 19th, 2005, 03:16 AM

That looks fantastic.

OldRick · Sep 26th, 2005, 08:10 PM

2.4" Yellow billiard ball - no number. Weighs 10 oz. Can also be had in Red from Doug.

nulltty · Sep 27th, 2005, 04:48 PM

old on the left, new on the right.

Smurfn · Sep 28th, 2005, 06:51 PM

Oops, I haven't posted mine yet either

ollies · Oct 1st, 2005, 07:47 AM

picked up my new whalen today and love it,just want to say thanks doug we got there in the end

tradiuz · Oct 4th, 2005, 06:49 PM

Here is the design I've been working on...

OldRick · Oct 8th, 2005, 06:45 PM

And another - like minigolf's.

If anyone is unclear on how to fill the design with black or color, it's easy:

Paint the engraving and the area around it with an enamel or other solvent-based paint. Enamel or almost any spray paint will do.

I used a q-tip and some Krylon spray paint that I sprayed on a sheet of newpaper to make a tiny puddle. It doesn't matter how sloppy a job you do, as you are going to remove the excess after the paint has dried.

Let it dry overnight. The paint will shrink into the engraving as it dries. To completely fill the engraving when done, use several coats and let them dry thoroughly.

When dry, use a smooth-surfaced rag, like an old shirt, and dampen it with the appropriate paint solvent - don't thoroughly wet the rag, as all you want to do is wipe off the excess paint from the surface of the knob, without getting the paint in the lines wet and wicking it out of the engraving.

LMB · Feb 24th, 2006, 12:34 PM

Time to bring this thread back to life.

Shame some links have been lost when the forum changed over.

I went for the standard design - I love it to bits.

Jan 16th, 2005, 04:08 PM	#41
DrJ DrJ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Staffordshire, UK Local Time: 08:13 AM Posts: 172 Offline	here's mine and I love it Attached Thumbnails [ MCS Works, Eibachs, EBC Greenstuff Discs and Pads, Whalen Shift Machine, Toyo Proxes T1-R's Hold on Tight

Mar 16th, 2005, 04:44 AM	#42 (permalink)
jimskater Heading down the aisle Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 12:13 AM Posts: 6,701 Offline	Here's mine. Love it to death. Won it in a raffle, no less. Attached Thumbnails www.scmm.org GP 0101

Apr 27th, 2005, 09:59 AM	#45 (permalink)
miniXL Small + Car = Big Smiles Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 07:13 AM Posts: 383 Offline	:-) Attached Thumbnails

Apr 27th, 2005, 06:31 PM	#46 (permalink)
abbydog3 She is still in breakin Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Local Time: 01:13 AM Posts: 139 Offline	Can't wait to see the real thing! Will post when I have it in-hand. It arrived today! It is even better is person. If you havn't seen one in person, you should see it. Wonderful. This will be my first Mini mod. Attached two new pictures. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by abbydog3 : Apr 30th, 2005 at 09:55 PM. Reason: added pictures

Apr 28th, 2005, 02:30 PM	#47 (permalink)
abbydog3 She is still in breakin Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Local Time: 01:13 AM Posts: 139 Offline	Final product Just got the pictures of the final product. I will let you know when I have it in my hands. Doug Whalen is a true artist, I am proud to have a car to showcase his work. I cannot say enough how much I enjoyed doing business with him. If you havn't checked out his web site, visit Whalen web site to see what I am talking about. What a refreshing pleasure to do business with a true professional. Thanks, Doug. Cheers. Attached Thumbnails

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Mar 16th, 2005, 12:45 PM	#43 (permalink)
Doug W. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Local Time: 07:13 AM Posts: 507 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Nick-o What do you use to design your Whalen? Could you use photoshop for example and let Doug convert it to CAD? I don't have the necessary software for converting, so I usually enlist the services of a graphics person (who is also one of you MINI owners!). He can convert jpegs or other formats into DXF, which is what I require. However, there is an extra charge involved. If you have a particular design in mind, simply e-mail me. I'll see what steps need to be taken, so that I can engrave it. Doug whamac@msn.com

Apr 27th, 2005, 03:31 AM	#44 (permalink)
silvertoy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Local Time: 03:13 AM Posts: 28 Offline	Drew up this baby in AutoCAD, sent it to Doug, Talk about TOP NOTCH. Fast, very helpful and a terrific guy to boot. HIGHLY recommended. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture60228.html http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/picture60229.html

Jul 1st, 2005, 07:15 PM	#48 (permalink)
Dewy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Calgary Local Time: 01:13 AM Posts: 7 Offline	Whalen Works Thanks Doug! Attached Thumbnails

Jul 2nd, 2005, 03:36 AM	#49 (permalink)
Rampant Lion MIA Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The LC Local Time: 05:13 PM Posts: 1,021 Offline	Here is mine and it is awesome!!! Even better in real life! Attached Thumbnails

Jul 3rd, 2005, 11:38 PM	#50 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 05:13 PM Posts: 14,017 Offline	Oops, how slack of me, I've had my pool ball shifer for a few weeks now and haven't posted the results in this thread. At first it took me a while to get used to the new knob as it sits a fraction higher than OEM, but now it doesn't bother me one bit. I love how it brightens up the cabin and how smooth it feels too! Attached Thumbnails Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Aug 2nd, 2005, 04:37 PM	#51 (permalink)
Absorbine_Sr MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 02:13 AM Posts: 3 Offline	I received my Whalen from Doug yesterday. Simple design, but I really like it and it goes well with my JCW. A_Sr. Attached Thumbnails

Sep 18th, 2005, 12:06 AM	#52 (permalink)
rkw MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Local Time: 12:13 AM Posts: 587 Offline	This Whalen for my 2006 MCC has an overall bead-blasted finish, with a brushed ring portion for highlight. Bead-blasted finish is ideal for those of us who don't want a shiny knob, and brushing adds an understated accent. I debated between brushing the shift pattern circle area vs a brushed surrounding ring. I went with the ring, but a brushed circle should also look great. Thanks Doug for your fine work! I painted the shift pattern using the technique suggested by jimz68 at NAM (thanks Jim): paint the shift pattern with an automotive touchup pen, then lightly wipe with acetone. Attached Thumbnails

Sep 19th, 2005, 03:16 AM	#53 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 05:13 PM Posts: 14,017 Offline	That looks fantastic. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Sep 26th, 2005, 08:10 PM	#54 (permalink)
OldRick 40-yr. sports car tweaker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Local Time: 12:13 AM Posts: 96 Offline	Yellow billiard ball 2.4" Yellow billiard ball - no number. Weighs 10 oz. Can also be had in Red from Doug. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by OldRick : Sep 26th, 2005 at 11:43 PM.

Sep 27th, 2005, 04:48 PM	#55 (permalink)
nulltty MINI2 Voyeur Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shakey California Local Time: 11:13 PM Posts: 247 Offline	old on the left, new on the right.

Sep 28th, 2005, 06:51 PM	#56 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 05:13 PM Posts: 42,582 Offline	Oops, I haven't posted mine yet either Attached Thumbnails http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Oct 1st, 2005, 07:47 AM	#57 (permalink)
ollies in a works Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gateshead Local Time: 08:13 AM Posts: 408 Offline	new whalen picked up my new whalen today and love it,just want to say thanks doug we got there in the end Attached Thumbnails ollies

Oct 4th, 2005, 06:49 PM	#58 (permalink)
tradiuz MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 02:13 AM Posts: 26 Offline	Here is the design I've been working on...

Oct 8th, 2005, 06:45 PM	#59 (permalink)
OldRick 40-yr. sports car tweaker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Local Time: 12:13 AM Posts: 96 Offline	And another - like minigolf's. If anyone is unclear on how to fill the design with black or color, it's easy: Paint the engraving and the area around it with an enamel or other solvent-based paint. Enamel or almost any spray paint will do. I used a q-tip and some Krylon spray paint that I sprayed on a sheet of newpaper to make a tiny puddle. It doesn't matter how sloppy a job you do, as you are going to remove the excess after the paint has dried. Let it dry overnight. The paint will shrink into the engraving as it dries. To completely fill the engraving when done, use several coats and let them dry thoroughly. When dry, use a smooth-surfaced rag, like an old shirt, and dampen it with the appropriate paint solvent - don't thoroughly wet the rag, as all you want to do is wipe off the excess paint from the surface of the knob, without getting the paint in the lines wet and wicking it out of the engraving. Attached Thumbnails

Feb 24th, 2006, 12:34 PM	#60 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 08:13 AM Posts: 24,859 Offline	Time to bring this thread back to life. Shame some links have been lost when the forum changed over. I went for the standard design - I love it to bits. Global Moderator

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