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KenL · Aug 1st, 2007, 05:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bond101 (original)

Heres mine, Il post some more exterior and interior pics in the coming week when aero kit and 18" are fitted and ****iblu roof graphic, oh and my new whalen shift knob! awesome!

Please post pics of your Whalen - was it easy to fit?

bond101 · Aug 1st, 2007, 08:23 PM

Yeh fitted fine, theres nothing to hol up the gaiter which worries me a little but it seems to hold itself which is what whalen said soo... heres a pic of it, iv got some ones of it fitted but not uploaded them yet..!

mister.t · Aug 1st, 2007, 08:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original)

Ollie: i bet that interior is a bugger to keep clean !

It is awkward yes. But it defo pays to keep on top of it. Looks great IMO. Nice little collection gathering now

- adam_Randell, I love the rims!!! Very smart

KenL · Aug 1st, 2007, 09:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bond101 (original)

Yeh fitted fine, theres nothing to hol up the gaiter which worries me a little but it seems to hold itself which is what whalen said soo... heres a pic of it, iv got some ones of it fitted but not uploaded them yet..!

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.

rec · Aug 1st, 2007, 10:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bond101 (original)

who me?

Well they came from the local mini garage, so unless they are buying them cheap and passing them off as real (completely believeable knowing car dealers!) then yes they are real, why do you ask?

just wondered, lookin at stripe possibilities for mine :]

Greenie1 · Aug 1st, 2007, 10:14 PM

What a shiny knob you have!

adam_Randell · Aug 2nd, 2007, 07:34 AM

okay, i may concider removing the neons! However, like the discussion about dump valves - you dont have to be a chav to have neons :-p

FergusM · Aug 2nd, 2007, 08:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original)

okay, i may concider removing the neons! However, like the discussion about dump valves - you dont have to be a chav to have neons :-p

I kinda like look of neon's....but would never never never do it as would get labelled as a chav.

However if you like them then leave them... all down to personal preference.

rec · Aug 2nd, 2007, 09:48 AM

it's interesting that a lot of people are goin for Coopers, without the Nav option and with manual aircon...

and i thought i skimped on the specs because of the cost, seems i'm not the only one :P

bond101 · Aug 2nd, 2007, 06:53 PM

Hey Updated pics of my mini, whadya all think?? Aerokit to come, surprisingly its taking longer to get a bodykit from oxford than it is to get a custom knob from america!

Oh and spec, (thought id start this he he)
Pw/B
Chilli Pacl (obv)
Xenons
Dsc
Hi-fi
Cream Colour Line
Punch Leather
Sports Susp.
Climate
18"
Whalen

Kaine · Aug 2nd, 2007, 08:14 PM

a few pics of our R56 Cooper

KenL · Aug 2nd, 2007, 09:11 PM

Very nice Kaine, what wheels are they?

Kaine · Aug 2nd, 2007, 09:19 PM

thanks

wheels are 17x7 BK Racing 299 - wifey's choice

supersaw · Aug 2nd, 2007, 09:46 PM

Got this 4 weeks ago,few problems with it,going back to the dealers next week

Matts Mini Adventure · Aug 2nd, 2007, 10:12 PM

This is my R56 launch cooper i bought this second had on may 5th, with 6,500 its now got 10,000 miles

and every mile a smile (omg that sounds corny) absolutley love it apart from what it costs me on insurance.

only problems are sunroof creeks and bonnet needs re-alining.

future plans aero kit, new alloys, sound kit.

tell me what you think

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?

KenL · Aug 3rd, 2007, 11:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Doug W. (original)

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?

Hmm, would the old knob fit back on when I sell it?

Could you make an interface piece, that was not visible, that would fit onto the R56 stick and allow me to use my lovely R50 knob?

Doug W. · Aug 3rd, 2007, 12:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original)

Hmm, would the old knob fit back on when I sell it?

I can't see any reason why the old knob would not fit.

Could you make an interface piece, that was not visible, that would fit onto the R56 stick and allow me to use my lovely R50 knob?

No.
In your case, you would be removing material from the old stick. If it were a case of ADDING material (i.e. making the stick longer), perhaps an interface piece would be required, and possible.

DerekH · Aug 5th, 2007, 05:36 PM

Hi Kaine i see your Wifey has very good taste one nice motor, and very nice wheels

adam_Randell · Aug 5th, 2007, 09:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ollie. (original)

- adam_Randell, I love the rims!!! Very smart

Cheers - thinking of getting them painted matte papper white spokes with a gloss black lip?

Aug 1st, 2007, 05:57 PM	#21
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 5,258 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bond101 (original) Heres mine, Il post some more exterior and interior pics in the coming week when aero kit and 18" are fitted and **iblu roof graphic, oh and my new whalen shift knob! awesome**! Please post pics of your Whalen - was it easy to fit? Red/Black R56 Cooper

Aug 1st, 2007, 08:23 PM	#22 (permalink)
bond101 MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 49 Offline	Yeh fitted fine, theres nothing to hol up the gaiter which worries me a little but it seems to hold itself which is what whalen said soo... heres a pic of it, iv got some ones of it fitted but not uploaded them yet..! Attached Thumbnails

Aug 1st, 2007, 08:55 PM	#23 (permalink)
mister.t Ambitious, but useless Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 1,970 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original) Ollie: i bet that interior is a bugger to keep clean ! It is awkward yes. But it defo pays to keep on top of it. Looks great IMO. Nice little collection gathering now - adam_Randell, I love the rims!!! Very smart 2007 R56 Cooper

Aug 1st, 2007, 09:40 PM	#24 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 5,258 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bond101 (original) Yeh fitted fine, theres nothing to hol up the gaiter which worries me a little but it seems to hold itself which is what whalen said soo... heres a pic of it, iv got some ones of it fitted but not uploaded them yet..! 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. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Aug 1st, 2007, 10:13 PM	#25 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 1,222 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bond101 (original) who me? Well they came from the local mini garage, so unless they are buying them cheap and passing them off as real (completely believeable knowing car dealers!) then yes they are real, why do you ask? just wondered, lookin at stripe possibilities for mine :] Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

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Aug 1st, 2007, 10:14 PM	#26 (permalink)
Greenie1 vroom, vroom! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Suffolk/Essex Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 347 Offline	What a shiny knob you have!

Aug 2nd, 2007, 07:34 AM	#27 (permalink)
adam_Randell 07' Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 664 Offline	okay, i may concider removing the neons! However, like the discussion about dump valves - you dont have to be a chav to have neons :-p

Aug 2nd, 2007, 08:44 AM	#28 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 659 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by adam_Randell (original) okay, i may concider removing the neons! However, like the discussion about dump valves - you dont have to be a chav to have neons :-p I kinda like look of neon's....but would never never never do it as would get labelled as a chav. However if you like them then leave them... all down to personal preference.

Aug 2nd, 2007, 09:48 AM	#29 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 1,222 Offline	it's interesting that a lot of people are goin for Coopers, without the Nav option and with manual aircon... and i thought i skimped on the specs because of the cost, seems i'm not the only one :P Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Aug 2nd, 2007, 06:53 PM	#30 (permalink)
bond101 MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 49 Offline	Hey Updated pics of my mini, whadya all think?? Aerokit to come, surprisingly its taking longer to get a bodykit from oxford than it is to get a custom knob from america! Oh and spec, (thought id start this he he) Pw/B Chilli Pacl (obv) Xenons Dsc Hi-fi Cream Colour Line Punch Leather Sports Susp. Climate 18" Whalen Attached Thumbnails

Aug 2nd, 2007, 08:14 PM	#31 (permalink)
Kaine MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: hills of shropshire Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 144 Offline	a few pics of our R56 Cooper

Aug 2nd, 2007, 09:11 PM	#32 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 5,258 Offline	Very nice Kaine, what wheels are they? Red/Black R56 Cooper

Aug 2nd, 2007, 09:19 PM	#33 (permalink)
Kaine MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: hills of shropshire Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 144 Offline	thanks wheels are 17x7 BK Racing 299 - wifey's choice

Aug 2nd, 2007, 09:46 PM	#34 (permalink)
supersaw MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bristol Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 64 Offline	Got this 4 weeks ago,few problems with it,going back to the dealers next week Attached Thumbnails

Aug 2nd, 2007, 10:12 PM	#35 (permalink)
Matts Mini Adventure MINI Mad Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lincoln Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 729 Offline	This is my R56 launch cooper i bought this second had on may 5th, with 6,500 its now got 10,000 miles and every mile a smile (omg that sounds corny) absolutley love it apart from what it costs me on insurance. only problems are sunroof creeks and bonnet needs re-alining. future plans aero kit, new alloys, sound kit. tell me what you think Click For Lincolnshire MINI Club Website

Aug 2nd, 2007, 10:29 PM	#36 (permalink)
Doug W. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Local Time: 03:10 AM 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?

Aug 3rd, 2007, 11:55 AM	#37 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 5,258 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Doug W. (original) 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? Hmm, would the old knob fit back on when I sell it? Could you make an interface piece, that was not visible, that would fit onto the R56 stick and allow me to use my lovely R50 knob? Red/Black R56 Cooper

Aug 3rd, 2007, 12:47 PM	#38 (permalink)
Doug W. MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Freeport, IL Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 507 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original) Hmm, would the old knob fit back on when I sell it? I can't see any reason why the old knob would not fit. Could you make an interface piece, that was not visible, that would fit onto the R56 stick and allow me to use my lovely R50 knob? No. In your case, you would be removing material from the old stick. If it were a case of ADDING material (i.e. making the stick longer), perhaps an interface piece would be required, and possible.

Aug 5th, 2007, 05:36 PM	#39 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 825 Offline	Hi Kaine i see your Wifey has very good taste one nice motor, and very nice wheels

Aug 5th, 2007, 09:59 PM	#40 (permalink)
adam_Randell 07' Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 04:10 AM Posts: 664 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ollie. (original) - adam_Randell, I love the rims!!! Very smart Cheers - thinking of getting them painted matte papper white spokes with a gloss black lip?

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