Just listed, starting bid is $60!

eBay: Whalen Shift Machine Shift **** - MINI

 

I have to warn you, though; the ***** are not interchangeable between BMW and MINI.

For some reason, BMW shortened one dimension on the shift lever when they designed the MINI. For that reason, my ***** (and stock *****) have to be made to fit one or the other.

A MINI **** will not properly fit a BMW, and vice versa.

Just a FYI.

 

(edited: previous no longer relavent)

Best of luck with this auction. At any price, the Whalen Shift Machine is an excellent addition to any MINI Cooper!

 

Thank you for the information Doug, I was not aware they were different. I did not mean to misrepresent the product or its pricing. I have adjusted the auction and appreciate your comments. Two of the images are from http://www.whalenshiftmachine.com If that causes a problem Doug, I would be happy to pull them and substitute my own.

 

I have no problem with that at all.

Good luck with the auction!

 

Thanks Doug. As always, pleasure dealing with you. BTW, any news on the Whalen Brake Machine to match the Shift Machine?

 

I was wondering the samething.

 

See.....I told ya he was cool.

...Les

 

See about five threads down...

 

I have edited my first post.

Whalen Shift Machines are excellent, and doubtless your auction will make the new owner very happy!

 

Well I was able to get ahold of one of the beautiful MOTD 2005 Edition Shift Machines, that is why I am selling my brushed Shift Machine.


[Another picture courtesy Doug]

I would love to be able to match that up with a polished Brake Machine, and after this sale, would have the down payment.

 

I have had several questions regarding the blemish mentioned in the auction. The reason that it is not pictured is because it is small and difficult to photograph. Below is a link to the best photo I could get of it:

http://www.welchco.net/ebay/whalen/dsc03676.jpg

When mounted, the blemish sits the the right rear of the **** and is very difficult to see. I simply mentioned it to be fair. Hope that helps.

 

I cannot believe there are no bids yet. Hopefully everyone is waiting to bid last minute. I just bought a 'used' Whalen that had some minor scratches. Once installed, you do not notice them. The blemish on SumWon's would not be noticed when installed.

That said, what everyone says about the Whalen is true. Every shift is so much smoother than with a stock ****. I was originally one of those people that did not believe the 'hype'. Well, it's not 'hype' and I wished I had acquired a Whalen earlier in my MINI life.

 

Wow, less than 24hrs and only $63?

 

Don't worry, it always comes down to the last 2 minutes on eBay. They should really have Express 1 hours auctions. Waiting 6 days or so for an auction to end and be outbid in the last 30 seconds is always heartbreaking.

Good luck on the sale. I'm sure it'll go for over $100 in the end!

Cheers,
Jason.

 

True enough, just would like to see it a little higher within the last 24hrs.

 

Hey! Who gave away my strategy?! Now everyone will be doing that!

 

Is the blemish on the **** very deep?
If not, maybe we can "sweeten the pot" a bit.

If you want, make a mention on your auction that I will re-brush the **** and get rid of the blemish, at no charge. It will be just like new.

All I would ask is $5.00 to cover the cost of shipping the **** back to the new owner, after re-finishing.

-Doug

 

Dayummm!! Is that customer service or what?

 

No not deep at all. You da man Doug!

 

SOLD!

I would like to thank everyone who stopped by and bid. Special thanks to Doug Whalen for his excellent support of the MINI commnunity!

 

I won!

Great deal and a special thanks to Doug for the offer to refurbish it for free.

 

Send it whenever you like; I'll turn it around the same day I receive it.

Doug Whalen
4944 Pearl City Rd.
Freeport, IL 61032

 

Thank you Doug I'l have Brian send it to you. Would paypal be fine to reimburse you for shipping?

Blake

 

That would be fine with me.
I just sent you a PM.

-Doug