Whalen Shift Machine (shift knob)

Driv3r · 01-04-2006, 06:17 PM

I got it roughly 5 days ago, And since then i Think i may have downshifted and floored the car more times than in the past few months. This thing is amazing it makes you want to just grab it or feel it. I was kind of scared because of a 130$ shift knob but now it makes the whole car feel different believe it or not. the weight and how much lower it is than stock is what impresses me. It sits at least an inch lower and weighs 18oz. compared to 3oz. I would really recommend this to any person who is thinking about changing the shift knob, you WILL NOT regret it! Finally this knob in brushed aluminum looks tight on my aluminum trim and black interior.

Pics coming real soon

The pics are crappy becuz the screen on the camera broke so i sont know what i took and cant turn off flash sorry.

Upd:Here are the pics

Also, Its much lower than in the pics because of the car being in first and the angle isnt so well. but it does sit perfect.

BMW0 · 01-04-2006, 06:42 PM

Nice pics.

Jason · 01-04-2006, 06:53 PM

I had that knob on my M-Coupe... that thing was huge! But its heft really does help shifting a bit.

Driv3r · 01-04-2006, 07:31 PM

pics uploaded

Black325i · 01-04-2006, 08:47 PM

Not bad...weighting does make a difference. Feels much more "direct" IMO. Nice pics...

Hula-Hula · 01-04-2006, 08:53 PM

looks cool... isnt it cold sometimes?

Driv3r · 01-04-2006, 09:35 PM

yea its rather cold or hot, but hey i live in miami so if its hot i have good tints which doenst make it too hot inside and it never get "COLD"

01-04-2006, 06:17 PM	#1
Driv3r Colonel 178 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami Beach, FL iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Whalen Shift Machine (shift knob) I got it roughly 5 days ago, And since then i Think i may have downshifted and floored the car more times than in the past few months. This thing is amazing it makes you want to just grab it or feel it. I was kind of scared because of a 130$ shift knob but now it makes the whole car feel different believe it or not. the weight and how much lower it is than stock is what impresses me. It sits at least an inch lower and weighs 18oz. compared to 3oz. I would really recommend this to any person who is thinking about changing the shift knob, you WILL NOT regret it! Finally this knob in brushed aluminum looks tight on my aluminum trim and black interior. Pics coming real soon The pics are crappy becuz the screen on the camera broke so i sont know what i took and cant turn off flash sorry. Upd:Here are the pics Also, Its much lower than in the pics because of the car being in first and the angle isnt so well. but it does sit perfect. __________________ 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6SPD-Interlagos Blue - 6SPD - SSK - AA Headers -AA Tune - Navigation w/ Splashscreen Mod - 3M Crystalline Series 60 - Carbon Splitters - Swissvax Treated - Bridgestone 2012 Yamaha FZ8 - Matte Black/Grey - Michelin Pilot Pure 2CT - Vortex Rear Sets - Yoshimura R-77D & Fender Delete - Spectro Race Oil - GP Reverse Shifting Last edited by Driv3r; 01-04-2006 at 07:19 PM..
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01-04-2006, 06:42 PM	#2
BMW0 Colonel 241 Rep 2,059 Posts Drives: AW E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Nice pics. __________________ 330i 6MT l 255 HP @ 5900 rpm 214 lb-ft Torque @ 3500 rpm l Alpine White l Beige l Aluminum l ZSP l 494 l PDC "Freude am Fahren" = "Joy to Drive" Last edited by BMW0; 01-04-2006 at 08:03 PM..
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01-04-2006, 06:53 PM	#3
Jason Administrator 41303 Rep 21,248 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I had that knob on my M-Coupe... that thing was huge! But its heft really does help shifting a bit.
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01-04-2006, 07:31 PM	#4
Driv3r Colonel 178 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami Beach, FL iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	pics uploaded __________________ 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6SPD-Interlagos Blue - 6SPD - SSK - AA Headers -AA Tune - Navigation w/ Splashscreen Mod - 3M Crystalline Series 60 - Carbon Splitters - Swissvax Treated - Bridgestone 2012 Yamaha FZ8 - Matte Black/Grey - Michelin Pilot Pure 2CT - Vortex Rear Sets - Yoshimura R-77D & Fender Delete - Spectro Race Oil - GP Reverse Shifting
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01-04-2006, 08:47 PM	#5
Black325i '06 325i / Jet Black / 6sp manual / Sports Package / Active Steering / Adap Lights 1 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Not bad...weighting does make a difference. Feels much more "direct" IMO. Nice pics...
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Hula-Hula Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,964 Posts Drives: ♥ Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nürburgring iTrader: (0)	looks cool... isnt it cold sometimes? __________________
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01-04-2006, 09:35 PM	#7
Driv3r Colonel 178 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami Beach, FL iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	yea its rather cold or hot, but hey i live in miami so if its hot i have good tints which doenst make it too hot inside and it never get "COLD" __________________ 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6SPD-Interlagos Blue - 6SPD - SSK - AA Headers -AA Tune - Navigation w/ Splashscreen Mod - 3M Crystalline Series 60 - Carbon Splitters - Swissvax Treated - Bridgestone 2012 Yamaha FZ8 - Matte Black/Grey - Michelin Pilot Pure 2CT - Vortex Rear Sets - Yoshimura R-77D & Fender Delete - Spectro Race Oil - GP Reverse Shifting
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