Interior/Exterior Whalen Knob, The easiest mod for your MINI
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#30
Blow it off, one person can rain on a parade, but hey, we all love our WSM's, so ignore it. If you have the means, buy it, I plan on making it a collector's item for myself as well, and I will have 3 to choose from, to suit my mood.
#32
I placed my order yesterday. I don't know about the R50 or R53, but the stock **** on my R56 totally blows. When I drive I nearly always have my hand on the shift ****. I think I deserve to have something that feels good in my hand; looking great is just a big-time perk.
I don't completely understand the attitude in this thread. I see people spending crazy money on other mods... to each their own IMVHO. PEACE.
I don't completely understand the attitude in this thread. I see people spending crazy money on other mods... to each their own IMVHO. PEACE.
#33
Vendor & Moderator :: MINI Camera and Video & c3 club forum
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He's just jealous because he can't find a Whalen copy for $10 and use his own labor to make it fit like he did with his $309 exhaust.
Not that I have anything against doing this--I love a deal and the uniqueness of fitting something that isn't commonly done but I don't go around insulting people because they can afford not to!
But of course, for those than can afford this "luxury", they also realize the value that a single "shift ****" actually satisfies the urge for a short shift kit, a custom ****, as well as an emergency self defense weapon all in a single mod. If you can't understand the value in this, then you're lacking more than just "cents."
Richard
Not that I have anything against doing this--I love a deal and the uniqueness of fitting something that isn't commonly done but I don't go around insulting people because they can afford not to!
But of course, for those than can afford this "luxury", they also realize the value that a single "shift ****" actually satisfies the urge for a short shift kit, a custom ****, as well as an emergency self defense weapon all in a single mod. If you can't understand the value in this, then you're lacking more than just "cents."
Richard
#34
Seems we are talking about shift ***** and I think that $150 for one is a bit steep. That is all that I have said. I should be able to express my opinion on this board.
Octaneboy, I am sorry that you are too mechancially inept to install your own exhaust, and if you want to pay out the wazoo for one that is certainly your prerogative.
Mine looks/works/sounds great and I have had many complements on it.
Octaneboy, I am sorry that you are too mechancially inept to install your own exhaust, and if you want to pay out the wazoo for one that is certainly your prerogative.
Mine looks/works/sounds great and I have had many complements on it.
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#36
Dude, you have a lot to learn here. Richard, OctaneGuy, has done more "homegrown" engineering than most on this board.
If you saw a WSM **** for yourself, you would see that the machining on the attachment mechanism is top notch, and locks into place, with a collar. No screw in mechanism here.
You did not "just" say that the pirce was high, you were rude in your opinions. Yes, you are entitled to them on this board, it is a free country, but you bash one of the best vendors with one of the most creative custom products out there, just be prepared to defend yourself against Whalen's HUGE following.
#38
very familiar with lemmings, but each **** is custom made, with a custom graphic. very rarely are 2 made to look alike, so what is lemming about it?
For a new guy, you are really shaking the boat, aren't you? Way to get off to a good start.
Hope you are happy with your stuff, post up some pics of your car, your mods, and let us comment on those, fair is fair!!!
For a new guy, you are really shaking the boat, aren't you? Way to get off to a good start.
Hope you are happy with your stuff, post up some pics of your car, your mods, and let us comment on those, fair is fair!!!
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#40
Vendor & Moderator :: MINI Camera and Video & c3 club forum
iTrader: (6)
If I were to express my opinion about you right now, I would probably get a slap on the wrist. So no, WE are not free to express our opinions when it attacks another member or group of members.
Calling me mechanically inept?? Haha you know so little about what you talk about. How can any of us take you seriously? You mentioned you had a "kiddo" in one of your posts. If you're a dad, I feel very sorry for your offspring.
That's about as personal as I'm going to get with you. Have a nice day.
Richard
Calling me mechanically inept?? Haha you know so little about what you talk about. How can any of us take you seriously? You mentioned you had a "kiddo" in one of your posts. If you're a dad, I feel very sorry for your offspring.
That's about as personal as I'm going to get with you. Have a nice day.
Richard
Seems we are talking about shift ***** and I think that $150 for one is a bit steep. That is all that I have said. I should be able to express my opinion on this board.
Octaneboy, I am sorry that you are too mechancially inept to install your own exhaust, and if you want to pay out the wazoo for one that is certainly your prerogative.
Mine looks/works/sounds great and I have had many complements on it.
Octaneboy, I am sorry that you are too mechancially inept to install your own exhaust, and if you want to pay out the wazoo for one that is certainly your prerogative.
Mine looks/works/sounds great and I have had many complements on it.
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Just a little note about Whalen *****.
Not only is a Whalen **** an easy mod for your MINI,
It's both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
More like functional art if you can come up with a nice custom design (adds to the cost).
Doug is really good to work with and open to any ideas. The quality of his work is excellent and there are enough ***** out there already to appreciate what is possible. If you can see one in person to test drive a MINI with it, that would be best- see for yourself.
So drop those hints to friends and family around those gift giving times that a Whalen shift machine might be a really nice idea. Then you don't have to budget for one.
Not only is a Whalen **** an easy mod for your MINI,
It's both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
More like functional art if you can come up with a nice custom design (adds to the cost).
Doug is really good to work with and open to any ideas. The quality of his work is excellent and there are enough ***** out there already to appreciate what is possible. If you can see one in person to test drive a MINI with it, that would be best- see for yourself.
So drop those hints to friends and family around those gift giving times that a Whalen shift machine might be a really nice idea. Then you don't have to budget for one.
#46
My vote is for using a crappy OEM ****, it is more fitting to the task.
#47
Merciful Heavens I've lusted after THE **** for the past few years. Never got one for my 05 S. Now, I'm with a MCa, and can't get THE ****.
My son, who was in a machinist's course, tried to get me to get THE ****, as he knew the work involved. I was too cheap back then
Craftsmanship is a premium in the USA. What's $$$$$$$ given beauty?
Go, Doug
My son, who was in a machinist's course, tried to get me to get THE ****, as he knew the work involved. I was too cheap back then
Craftsmanship is a premium in the USA. What's $$$$$$$ given beauty?
Go, Doug
#49
Thanks for this heads-up I will keep my eyes open for this little beauty.
#50
Wow, did the thread I started get taken the wrong direction or what?
If somebody has a problem with the $150 price point for a brand new WSM, (because they can't afford it or don't believe it's worth it), then all I say is: Wait and watch the NAM Marketplace like I did.
It'll take some time for it to turn up because you will find people don't want to get rid of them. That is until they buy another one.
Otherwise to all you WSM Haters out there, do what I do when I find a thread where I think the people are crazy: go to a different thread where they are talking about something you do agree with. It's more productive for you and for everyone else.
If somebody has a problem with the $150 price point for a brand new WSM, (because they can't afford it or don't believe it's worth it), then all I say is: Wait and watch the NAM Marketplace like I did.
It'll take some time for it to turn up because you will find people don't want to get rid of them. That is until they buy another one.
Otherwise to all you WSM Haters out there, do what I do when I find a thread where I think the people are crazy: go to a different thread where they are talking about something you do agree with. It's more productive for you and for everyone else.