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mgemie · Feb 6th, 2004, 02:25 PM

I was thinking of fitting a custom gear knob to my MO but i'm not sure of fitting type. The gear knob i'm looking at is stated as having a "Rubber Gromet fitting", would this suit a MO?

oo7dw · Feb 6th, 2004, 05:32 PM

i have a cooper s and i wanted to change the shift knob as well. how do you take it off? isn't it usualy just twisting it off? i've tried that and i don't think it twists off. HELP!

hburdin · Feb 6th, 2004, 05:48 PM

The Gear Knob isnt on a thread, its on a ratchet, a sharp pull vertically will release it

wigley · Feb 7th, 2004, 01:24 PM

Don't buy a replacement gear knob without checking out the Whalen Shift Machine. There are countless happy customers on MINI2 (including myself

) and countless forums showing the possible styles Doug Whalen can create for you.

Have a quick search in this forum for "Whalen"

Cheers
Stuart

obehave · Feb 7th, 2004, 02:08 PM

The Only Answer

mgemie · Feb 11th, 2004, 10:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wigley

Don't buy a replacement gear knob without checking out the Whalen Shift Machine. There are countless happy customers on MINI2 (including myself

) and countless forums showing the possible styles Doug Whalen can create for you.

Have a quick search in this forum for "Whalen"

Cheers
Stuart

I'm looking for a sort-of skull gear knob. Its just that i use skulls and other such things in my artwork (and yes before you make funny comments, I AM employed in the computing industry but i do publish artwork) and was trying to see if i could get such a gear knob for my mini. I'm guessing however that Doug Whalen couldnt make such a gear knob...
I'd just like to mention the fact that i'm not some kind of death-freak or goth-style dude since i use skulls and suchlike in my artwork. I'm actually a techno-freak

who's into computers + MINIs!!

Doug W. · Feb 11th, 2004, 11:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mgemie

I'm looking for a sort-of skull gear knob. Its just that i use skulls and other such things in my artwork (and yes before you make funny comments, I AM employed in the computing industry but i do publish artwork) and was trying to see if i could get such a gear knob for my mini. I'm guessing however that Doug Whalen couldnt make such a gear knob...
I'd just like to mention the fact that i'm not some kind of death-freak or goth-style dude since i use skulls and suchlike in my artwork. I'm actually a techno-freak

who's into computers + MINIs!!

No, I would not be able to make the knob in a skull shape, but I could engrave a skull, if you have a drawing.

Wouldn't be a lot different from this pirate, I suppose.

mgemie · Feb 12th, 2004, 07:00 AM

Cheers for the reply Doug, i'll have a think about the different options and get back to you.

Trainman · Feb 13th, 2004, 11:28 PM

I saw a Black MCS at Bingley Hall on the 25/01 and they had a cooper badge as their centre piece on the gearknob I thought it was stunning and would like one for my gear knob now.

I'm not sure if the owner is a member here but I would be intrested in finding out if it was an inset to the top of the knob or whether the whole knob had been made specially.

BTW does anyone know if the centre piece actually comes off on the gearknob ( the bit thats got the gears shown on it )?

obehave · Feb 13th, 2004, 11:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Trainman

I saw a Black MCS at Bingley Hall on the 25/01 and they had a cooper badge as their centre piece on the gearknob I thought it was stunning and would like one for my gear knob now.

I'm not sure if the owner is a member here but I would be intrested in finding out if it was an inset to the top of the knob or whether the whole knob had been made specially.

BTW does anyone know if the centre piece actually comes off on the gearknob ( the bit thats got the gears shown on it )?

Funny you should ask that. A number of people have had theirs just fall off

buz · Feb 13th, 2004, 11:45 PM

Can Doug do a red knob?
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Doug W. · Feb 14th, 2004, 12:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by buz

Can Doug do a red knob?
[/IMG]

That looks like anodized aluminum.

I've decided not to make aluminum knobs. I haven't gotten many requests for them, and anodizing is kind of expensive to have done in small quantities.

Sorry!

Doug

devilsushi2000 · Feb 20th, 2004, 06:25 PM

Hi Doug,
I love the gear knobs, i am just wondering roughly how much are they?

Doug W. · Feb 20th, 2004, 06:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by devilsushi2000

Hi Doug,
I love the gear knobs, i am just wondering roughly how much are they?

Thanks!
You'll find all of the info at www.whalenshiftmachine.com

If you have any more questions, you can e-mail me at whamac@msn.com

Doug

'THE MIGHTY IMP' · Feb 20th, 2004, 06:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Doug W.

No, I would not be able to make the knob in a skull shape, but I could engrave a skull, if you have a drawing.

Wouldn't be a lot different from this pirate, I suppose.

Aaaargh, Jim lad, that be tonyt3's pirate, that be! aaargghhh!
or something....

'THE MIGHTY IMP' · Feb 20th, 2004, 07:02 PM

My regular semi leather knob is very cold in the winter, does any one find the metal shift machines' knobs get even colder? I imagine they would, but do they? Thinking of getting one.

shanemcr · Mar 25th, 2004, 05:02 AM

Anyone know the format of the artwork for a custom knob?

ChrisBray · Mar 25th, 2004, 08:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by hburdin

The Gear Knob isnt on a thread, its on a ratchet, a sharp pull vertically will release it

If it's anything like as stiff as the knob (!?!) in my old 3 series BM then be carefull (or less stupid than me). Pulled like crazy to get it off, unfortunately when it did suddenly give way, my hand very kindly introduced the gearknob to my forehead!

Maybe it's just me though. When i tried to remove the (non-airbag) streering wheel from the same car, I removed the retaining nut but the wheel was stuck tight on the shaft. So started hitting the wheel sharply towards me to try and loosen it. I think you can guess the outcome.

Learn form my mistakes

rmorin · Mar 25th, 2004, 01:21 PM

Anyone know a source for a nice, high quality all leather knob? The standard MINI knob is cold in the winter and hot in the summer.

Doug W. · Mar 25th, 2004, 01:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by shanemcr

Anyone know the format of the artwork for a custom knob?

If it's a fairly complex design, I need a DXF file of it. Otherwise I can probably just draw it myself, from a jpeg file.

In case you come up with a design that DOES require a DXF file, we have a real good source, right here on the forum, who can convert to that format.

Feb 6th, 2004, 02:25 PM	#1
mgemie Dude with a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 12:29 PM Posts: 213 Offline	Fitting Custom Gear Knob I was thinking of fitting a custom gear knob to my MO but i'm not sure of fitting type. The gear knob i'm looking at is stated as having a "Rubber Gromet fitting", would this suit a MO? 2004 IB/IB MINI

Feb 7th, 2004, 01:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
wigley miniturismo co uk My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Swindon Local Time: 01:29 PM Posts: 1,526 Offline	Don't buy a replacement gear knob without checking out the Whalen Shift Machine. There are countless happy customers on MINI2 (including myself ) and countless forums showing the possible styles Doug Whalen can create for you. Have a quick search in this forum for "Whalen" Cheers Stuart www.miniturismo.co.uk

Feb 11th, 2004, 10:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
mgemie Dude with a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 12:29 PM Posts: 213 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wigley Don't buy a replacement gear knob without checking out the Whalen Shift Machine. There are countless happy customers on MINI2 (including myself ) and countless forums showing the possible styles Doug Whalen can create for you. Have a quick search in this forum for "Whalen" Cheers Stuart I'm looking for a sort-of skull gear knob. Its just that i use skulls and other such things in my artwork (and yes before you make funny comments, I AM employed in the computing industry but i do publish artwork) and was trying to see if i could get such a gear knob for my mini. I'm guessing however that Doug Whalen couldnt make such a gear knob... I'd just like to mention the fact that i'm not some kind of death-freak or goth-style dude since i use skulls and suchlike in my artwork. I'm actually a techno-freak who's into computers + MINIs!! 2004 IB/IB MINI

Feb 11th, 2004, 11:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Doug W. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Local Time: 12:29 PM Posts: 507 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mgemie I'm looking for a sort-of skull gear knob. Its just that i use skulls and other such things in my artwork (and yes before you make funny comments, I AM employed in the computing industry but i do publish artwork) and was trying to see if i could get such a gear knob for my mini. I'm guessing however that Doug Whalen couldnt make such a gear knob... I'd just like to mention the fact that i'm not some kind of death-freak or goth-style dude since i use skulls and suchlike in my artwork. I'm actually a techno-freak who's into computers + MINIs!! No, I would not be able to make the knob in a skull shape, but I could engrave a skull, if you have a drawing. Wouldn't be a lot different from this pirate, I suppose. Attached Thumbnails

Feb 12th, 2004, 07:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
mgemie Dude with a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 12:29 PM Posts: 213 Offline	Cheers for the reply Doug, i'll have a think about the different options and get back to you. 2004 IB/IB MINI

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Feb 6th, 2004, 05:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
oo7dw MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 19 Offline	i have a cooper s and i wanted to change the shift knob as well. how do you take it off? isn't it usualy just twisting it off? i've tried that and i don't think it twists off. HELP!

Feb 6th, 2004, 05:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
hburdin MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Local Time: 12:29 PM Posts: 10 Offline	The Gear Knob isnt on a thread, its on a ratchet, a sharp pull vertically will release it

Feb 7th, 2004, 02:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 08:29 AM Posts: 9,388 Offline	The Only Answer

Feb 13th, 2004, 11:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Trainman MINI2 Overdose! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brighton Local Time: 01:29 PM Posts: 2,379 Offline	I saw a Black MCS at Bingley Hall on the 25/01 and they had a cooper badge as their centre piece on the gearknob I thought it was stunning and would like one for my gear knob now. I'm not sure if the owner is a member here but I would be intrested in finding out if it was an inset to the top of the knob or whether the whole knob had been made specially. BTW does anyone know if the centre piece actually comes off on the gearknob ( the bit thats got the gears shown on it )? When I nod my head...... hit it!

Feb 13th, 2004, 11:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 08:29 AM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Trainman I saw a Black MCS at Bingley Hall on the 25/01 and they had a cooper badge as their centre piece on the gearknob I thought it was stunning and would like one for my gear knob now. I'm not sure if the owner is a member here but I would be intrested in finding out if it was an inset to the top of the knob or whether the whole knob had been made specially. BTW does anyone know if the centre piece actually comes off on the gearknob ( the bit thats got the gears shown on it )? Funny you should ask that. A number of people have had theirs just fall off

Feb 13th, 2004, 11:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
buz Poco Loco Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern California Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 137 Offline	Can Doug do a red knob? [/IMG] Attached Thumbnails

Feb 14th, 2004, 12:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
Doug W. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Local Time: 12:29 PM Posts: 507 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by buz Can Doug do a red knob? [/IMG] That looks like anodized aluminum. I've decided not to make aluminum knobs. I haven't gotten many requests for them, and anodizing is kind of expensive to have done in small quantities. Sorry! Doug

Feb 20th, 2004, 06:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
devilsushi2000 In Barbados until 1st Sep Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Berkshire - UK Local Time: 12:29 PM Posts: 888 Offline	Hi Doug, I love the gear knobs, i am just wondering roughly how much are they?

Feb 20th, 2004, 06:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
Doug W. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Local Time: 12:29 PM Posts: 507 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by devilsushi2000 Hi Doug, I love the gear knobs, i am just wondering roughly how much are they? Thanks! You'll find all of the info at www.whalenshiftmachine.com If you have any more questions, you can e-mail me at whamac@msn.com Doug

Feb 20th, 2004, 06:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
'THE MIGHTY IMP' Grinny's the Mini 4 me! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 01:29 PM Posts: 971 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Doug W. No, I would not be able to make the knob in a skull shape, but I could engrave a skull, if you have a drawing. Wouldn't be a lot different from this pirate, I suppose. Aaaargh, Jim lad, that be tonyt3's pirate, that be! aaargghhh! or something.... Ian M Grinny the mini - Trippin the light fantastic!

Feb 20th, 2004, 07:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
'THE MIGHTY IMP' Grinny's the Mini 4 me! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 01:29 PM Posts: 971 Offline	My regular semi leather knob is very cold in the winter, does any one find the metal shift machines' knobs get even colder? I imagine they would, but do they? Thinking of getting one. Ian M Grinny the mini - Trippin the light fantastic!

Mar 25th, 2004, 05:02 AM	#17 (permalink)
shanemcr on a three hour tour Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sunny Seattle Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 1,291 Offline	Anyone know the format of the artwork for a custom knob?

Mar 25th, 2004, 08:31 AM	#18 (permalink)
ChrisBray MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Manchester Local Time: 01:29 PM Posts: 74 Offline	Not too clever Quote: Originally Posted by hburdin The Gear Knob isnt on a thread, its on a ratchet, a sharp pull vertically will release it If it's anything like as stiff as the knob (!?!) in my old 3 series BM then be carefull (or less stupid than me). Pulled like crazy to get it off, unfortunately when it did suddenly give way, my hand very kindly introduced the gearknob to my forehead! Maybe it's just me though. When i tried to remove the (non-airbag) streering wheel from the same car, I removed the retaining nut but the wheel was stuck tight on the shaft. So started hitting the wheel sharply towards me to try and loosen it. I think you can guess the outcome. Learn form my mistakes Dink Dank Doo!

Mar 25th, 2004, 01:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
rmorin MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hagerstown, MD Local Time: 08:29 AM Posts: 128 Offline	All leather knob?? Anyone know a source for a nice, high quality all leather knob? The standard MINI knob is cold in the winter and hot in the summer.

Mar 25th, 2004, 01:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
Doug W. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Local Time: 12:29 PM Posts: 507 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by shanemcr Anyone know the format of the artwork for a custom knob? If it's a fairly complex design, I need a DXF file of it. Otherwise I can probably just draw it myself, from a jpeg file. In case you come up with a design that DOES require a DXF file, we have a real good source, right here on the forum, who can convert to that format.

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