hi i was just wondering i want to replace my stock shift **** with a BMW shoft **** is it conpatible and is it going to fit? i have manauly trasnmission, MCS 03.

 

It won't fit correctly.
It will slip down onto the shift lever, but the anti-rotation key inside the Bimmer **** will not reach down into the slot at the top of your lever, and the **** will be able to spin around.

 

Plus, it's more fun to have a Whalen
http://www.whalenshiftmachine.com/in...5c01a36c72e3f8

Is it my birthday, yet? Can't wait.

 

do any one know where i can look for better shift ****? other than whalen?

 

i found this pic on the website, do you guy know where i can buy or oder one like this pic.http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Im...oper_S_003.JPG

 

Yep, that's the R56 **** -- not sure if it's compatible with the R53.

May want to read the following though:
http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/1468

 

It's not compatible with the R53 cars.
For 2007, MINI modified the shift lever, switching to the same dimension that's used for the BMW lever.

So it's the same situation as with a BMW ****. The R56 **** will fit on the lever, but will spin around.

 

There is NO shift **** better than the Whalen!

Jim

 

You took those words right out of my mouth

 

They are way over priced.

 

^ Not if you get a custom-made one.

Many examples here (plus some more ideas for the OP):
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=115205

 

Remember: "You get what you pay for"
Jim

 

It's obvious that you are a skilled machinist with years of experience.
What would you be willing to make these for, in small quantities?

Don't forget to include in your price quote custom CNC engraving, as well as lots of computer time, helping to generate the designs.

Sharpen your pencil, come up with a good number, and perhaps I'll consider outsourcing to you.

 

$150? that is not expensive at all...especially in small quantities...

i work on cnc machines and do really intricate engravings and carvings and what not....

considering a $50/hour wage for a cnc operator/designer and an average of 1-2 hours for custom work, materials cost, operating expense i.e. oxygen depending on the type of cnc, the cost of cnc machine itself, and try t turn a profit....all and all very fairly priced....

thats the problem with people, they want everything for nearly free, never considering the seller always wanting the better end of the deal

"oh its just a little engraving a few curves here and there and tahts all"

 

None of that is the point, to people who look at an item for what it is.

$150 for a two and a half inch (give or take) ball, no matter how wonderful it may look, is excessive to some-to-many people.

I'm making my own, as well. If it comes out well, and stays in place, I'll post some pics.

Zip

 

Actually, all of that is EXACTLY the point.
In order to look at an item for what it is, a person first has to KNOW what it is.
Most folks these days have absolutely no clue about custom-designed, engineered and individually-fabricated items.
Chalk it up to the "mass-produced in China, sold at every Wal Mart" mentality.

 

For custom shift ***** the Whalen is in my opinion top notch. Robin Cassidays wood ***** look to be really nice also.

I really disliked the OEM **** so here is what I just bought from Doug.... I just got back from the first drive with it and have no buyers remorse .

 

Even my non-car-geek wiff noticed the difference in the way the Whalen made our Liq-Yel 03 shift ...Now that's worth the price of admission...I love it ! You won't be sorry!!!!

 

You had Doug make a Peugeot shift **** for your Mini?

 

Hey, why not? After all, I made this Lamborghini **** for my BMW.

(Actually, I used a "blem" BMW **** to test the engraving program, before doing the "real" Lambo ****.)

 

thank for all the input about R56 shift ****, the link is good information, however im thinking about the whalen shift **** , it looks cool and uniquie however my concern is what if i have sweaty palm. shifter will be steaky as hell!. anyhow if R56 wont fit with R53 , im looking to get the JCW shift **** then.. any one have any information about JCW shift ****? and do you think changing the **** will void my warranty?

 

Naw not derived at with Puegeot in mind,,,

 

no

 

you're entitled to think what you want...i just never thought, especially after purchases a mini...that size has anything to do with the price of something i mean, for 30k i can get a much bigger car that gets me from point a to point b, but the mini just looks so much better...

in any case, i hope your home-made 2.5 inch ball works out for you

 

are we really debating whether it's the size of the ***** that matters?