Interior/Exterior girl with shift knob problems...
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2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Cleveland, OH
hi! hi!
i'm a newbie when it comes to manual cars. i just got my mcs and i love it. yet, the shift **** is hurting my hands. yes, the **** is kind of big for my hands. was wondering, has anyone experienced this problem? if yes, are there smaller shift ***** i can purchase? or other options? plus where?
i know i sound retard but this is all new to me.
any tips and suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
thanks!
i'm a newbie when it comes to manual cars. i just got my mcs and i love it. yet, the shift **** is hurting my hands. yes, the **** is kind of big for my hands. was wondering, has anyone experienced this problem? if yes, are there smaller shift ***** i can purchase? or other options? plus where?
i know i sound retard but this is all new to me.
any tips and suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
thanks!
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From: 14605
There are a couple of smaller, heavy metal types .... the jewel, the cream-of-the-crop is from Doug Whalen and you can search for threads about it or just look here :
http://www.whalenshiftmachine.com/home.htm
... a second is from UUC and Randy has it at Webb Motorsports (a NAM sponsor) - you can see it here : http://www.webbmotorsports.com/interior.php
http://www.whalenshiftmachine.com/home.htm
... a second is from UUC and Randy has it at Webb Motorsports (a NAM sponsor) - you can see it here : http://www.webbmotorsports.com/interior.php
2nd Gear
Joined: May 2003
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From: Annapolis MD
I didn't like my MCS shift **** either ... but it does make a nice paper weight on the desk! I picked up a shift know from Mini Mania ... it's solid brass and then chromed ... no markings at all, just a nice smooth ball to gently persuade from gear to gear ... ahem ... 
You can find it at:
MINIMANIA
Love mine!
Cheers
Geoff
You can find it at:
MINIMANIA
Love mine!
Cheers
Geoff
>>UUC Motorwerks...check out my sig.
dandp- is your UUC shorter than the factory shift ****? meaning a shorter throw?
i wanna keep this car as stock as possible but the 4-5 shift is
pretty tough with the huge factory shift **** and the loooong throw.
i do not want to get a short throw because on this car, i wanna kickass
without mods as much as possible and rely on my driving ability.
dandp- is your UUC shorter than the factory shift ****? meaning a shorter throw?
i wanna keep this car as stock as possible but the 4-5 shift is
pretty tough with the huge factory shift **** and the loooong throw.
i do not want to get a short throw because on this car, i wanna kickass
without mods as much as possible and rely on my driving ability.
6th Gear
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From: Bridgewater, NJ
UUC is a little taller than stock, but very heavy. I find the shifting better from 2-3, 4-5 seems a bit long, but I can't remember what stock was like
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4th Gear
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From: Dublin, NH
Changing the shift **** for a shorter throw and making the actual **** are two different modifications. The **** itself should just pull off if you pull up hard enough (just watch your face... it will hurt if you hit it) The new **** would just slide back on. I've heard lots of good things about the Whalen *****. I haven't replaced my shift **** yet (lots of other mods in line ahead of that) but it should be really easy to do. Search around, you should be able to find one.
Another option, if you want it to remain stock is to try different grips. Try making your hand into an L shape. When going into 2, 4 or 6 (or R if you have a 5-speed) pull with your fingers while your hand is an L-shape. when going into 1, 3, 5 push with the palm of your hand. This allows you to not grip the shifter. It may help or it may not help but it's worth a shot if you like the stock shifter.
Another option, if you want it to remain stock is to try different grips. Try making your hand into an L shape. When going into 2, 4 or 6 (or R if you have a 5-speed) pull with your fingers while your hand is an L-shape. when going into 1, 3, 5 push with the palm of your hand. This allows you to not grip the shifter. It may help or it may not help but it's worth a shot if you like the stock shifter.
6th Gear
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From: 14605
>>So what's so hot about the Whalen shift ****? ...
Why is a diamond better than glass? .... seriously though, the Whalen has a smaller diameter than stock (subjectively better) and weighs more than stock (again a subjective thing but seems to allow for more positive shifting: it goes where you push it). The attachment of the Whalen is also subjectively better: it locks into place instead of just snapping on; as i've posted before, for a machinery junky, this heavy-metal stuff can't be beat ...
Why is a diamond better than glass? .... seriously though, the Whalen has a smaller diameter than stock (subjectively better) and weighs more than stock (again a subjective thing but seems to allow for more positive shifting: it goes where you push it). The attachment of the Whalen is also subjectively better: it locks into place instead of just snapping on; as i've posted before, for a machinery junky, this heavy-metal stuff can't be beat ...
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From: Atlanta, GA
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From: Houston, TX
>>Why is a diamond better than glass? .... seriously though, the Whalen has a smaller diameter than stock (subjectively better) and weighs more than stock (again a subjective thing but seems to allow for more positive shifting: it goes where you push it). The attachment of the Whalen is also subjectively better: it locks into place instead of just snapping on; as i've posted before, for a machinery junky, this heavy-metal stuff can't be beat ...
ahhh... i see. sounds nice. :smile:
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From: A Den in Maryland
I have big hands, so the stock shift **** fits me just fine. I would like to find a heavier **** in the same size. The Whalen ***** are works of art, but how much smaller are they than stock? Anyone? Bueller?
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From: Rapid City Sd
Ok guys, after viewing this thread, I'm almost convinced to get a Whalen. $130 bucks for a shift ****? Is it really worth it? A few more testimonials and i'll be pushed over the edge. Then the decision becomes brushed or polished. Anyone out there who didn't like the Whalen?
>>Oh good lord! You guys are SUCH a bad influence!!!
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>>I only went to the Whalen site out of curiosity and now my order will be processed within 24 hours--what the hell just happened????
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>>I only went to the Whalen site out of curiosity and now my order will be processed within 24 hours--what the hell just happened????
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6th Gear
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From: 14605
You'll love it, OmToast .... one doesn't expect something as seemingly insignificant as a shift **** to change their whole Motoring experience, but the Whalen **** "transforms" the shifting process ...
On all my old BMC cars, the first thing i'd do was change to an AMCO solid walnut **** - it was an inexpensive, quick way of making it MY car with a better interior; the Whalen ain't cheap, but it absolutely makes the car more yours.
On all my old BMC cars, the first thing i'd do was change to an AMCO solid walnut **** - it was an inexpensive, quick way of making it MY car with a better interior; the Whalen ain't cheap, but it absolutely makes the car more yours.
