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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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Best Shift ****, Non Metal
What shift **** do you think is the best that doesn't have metal on it. I hate it when it gets extremely hot and cold. So that knocks out Whalen. I also need it to be under $100. Thanks
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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I'm not certain, but I thought I remember seeing a Whalen shift **** made from a cue ball or 8 ball...

There are others made from wood, too. Check out http://www.robincasady.com/ShiftKnobs/index/html
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jonnieoh
I'm not certain, but I thought I remember seeing a Whalen shift **** made from a cue ball or 8 ball...

There are others made from wood, too. Check out http://www.robincasady.com/ShiftKnobs/index/html

yeah but the whalen 8 ball isn't different from any other pool ball shifter...
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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You may be right, except the super-easy method with which you mount it to the shift lever. Whalen's is super trick, and way better than any set screw style mounting post.

I'm just sayin'.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 02:03 PM
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I have a "6" ball from Whalen in my Cooper S and I love it. It's the perfect size and never too hot or too cold. Whalen's attachment mechanism is great, and it seemed appropriate for my BRG MINI with a 6-speed.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jonnieoh
You may be right, except the super-easy method with which you mount it to the shift lever. Whalen's is super trick, and way better than any set screw style mounting post.

I'm just sayin'.
i think i would just rather have a leather one
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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JCW Carbon/Leather or Carbon/Suede !
 
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Whalen makes one from a delrin material which would suit your needs. I saw one for sale on the marketplace a few weeks ago.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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Yeah, I would not get a new shift **** unless it came from Whalen Period...
 
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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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Have you looked at SickSpeed? They are an ebay company and their stuff is US made.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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Dont know what you want out of the shift ****, but i personally am waiting for this one:

http://store.bimmerworld.com/jaffste...***-p1184.aspx
 
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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It looks a little.. suspicious.


Originally Posted by KC Jr 54
Dont know what you want out of the shift ****, but i personally am waiting for this one:

http://store.bimmerworld.com/jaffste...***-p1184.aspx
 
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 08:56 PM
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Seems like you'd have to buy a short shifter along with that tall phallic thing.
Sorry it sorta does.
 
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Originally Posted by KC Jr 54
Dont know what you want out of the shift ****, but i personally am waiting for this one:

http://store.bimmerworld.com/jaffste...***-p1184.aspx
Does this fit the MINI?
 
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