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by DougW.
Fri 22 Feb, 2013 16:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles
Replies: 15
Views: 1850

Re: Aluminum bonnet release handles

Badman gee wrote:Received mine today doug,

Many thanks its excellent.
Glad you like it! Thanks again for your business!

-Doug
by DougW.
Thu 14 Feb, 2013 16:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles
Replies: 15
Views: 1850

Re: Aluminum bonnet release handles

Thanks, guys! All of the overseas orders are shipping today, via US Air Mail.

If anyone is still interested, I have five black anodized ones left over from the previous batch, and three bare aluminum ones remaining from this batch.

Cheers,

Doug
by DougW.
Sat 09 Feb, 2013 00:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles
Replies: 15
Views: 1850

Re: Aluminum bonnet release handles

the_youth wrote:Pics on website look good.
Don't suppose you do gear knobs with glass top so can have lit top like the m roadster?
Sorry, I don't do lighted gear knobs.
by DougW.
Fri 08 Feb, 2013 20:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles
Replies: 15
Views: 1850

Re: Aluminum bonnet release handles

Hmmm...wonder what happened to my piccie.
Let me try this again...

No luck posting the photo. Ideas??? :oops:
by DougW.
Fri 08 Feb, 2013 20:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles
Replies: 15
Views: 1850

Aluminum bonnet release handles

Hello folks, It's been a long time since I've posted on this forum, but I'm here to announce that I am once again machining a batch of aluminum bonnet release handles, and taking orders at this time. For those who have been here for years, you may remember previous postings; for the newbies, I am a ...
by DougW.
Wed 11 May, 2011 17:22
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Althulas wrote:Got mine as well Doug, nice job on the engraving.

Cheers Mark
Thanks! I thought it turned out well.

-Doug
by DougW.
Mon 09 May, 2011 20:41
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Naeem.m wrote:Got mine today too Doug. Excellent quality mate.
Thank you
Thanks!
by DougW.
Mon 09 May, 2011 20:26
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

marcusplowman wrote:Got mine today thanks Doug...awesome!

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Glad you like it!
by DougW.
Mon 09 May, 2011 20:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Althulas wrote:I have not but I was expecting that due to the extra work you did for mine but will let you know as soon as it is delivered.
Shipped it on the 3rd; should arrive soon.

-Doug
by DougW.
Mon 09 May, 2011 20:16
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Me Okay. In your case, it's most likely the good-old Customs department who is holding it up. That is not uncommon at all; I've occasionally had shift knobs and seat bushes take a couple of weeks to Canada. Let's give them a little more time. I'll check back with you in a few days; or if they do sh...
by DougW.
Mon 09 May, 2011 19:34
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Just wondering whether there is anyone here who has not received his order yet.
Anyone?
by DougW.
Tue 03 May, 2011 13:04
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

johnjo wrote:Mine has arrived
Great quality

Thanks!


what next :P
Well, I was thinking that maybe I should try selling my MINI and get back into an M Roadster, and try to think of some more Z3 goodies to make. :D
by DougW.
Sat 30 Apr, 2011 19:36
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Re: Black anodized (LHD)

Hi Dough, Do you know when you will be able to tell me if or when I will get one.? If you have some I would take one (Black anodized (LHD). Thank you, Claude + I should know by tomorrow. I'm currently wading through an ocean of e-mails, Paypal receipts, and PM's, and preparing orders for shipping o...
by DougW.
Sat 30 Apr, 2011 19:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Cloz wrote:Hi Dough
Do you have a black anodized (LHD) left?
Thanks

C
I won't know for sure, until I've got all of the existing orders taken care of.
It'll be close; I may have three or four leftovers.

-Doug
by DougW.
Fri 29 Apr, 2011 21:38
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Do you have any bare aluminium ones left? No, sorry! I'll have a few black ones left over after shipping current orders. I plan to make some more bare ones soon; I'll need to have them on hand after my website lady puts them on my site. I'll post something here, after I'm stocked up again.[/list]
by DougW.
Fri 29 Apr, 2011 20:07
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Thanks, guys!
by DougW.
Wed 27 Apr, 2011 20:08
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Sounds as though the Royal Mail is doing a great job! :D
by DougW.
Wed 27 Apr, 2011 15:29
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

I reckon if you upped the price to $25/$30 you would still get quite a bit of interest, could try that on the next batch once we all have ours :lol: bill I was thinking of doing that, and making the bare ones a standard item on my website. I think if I can speed up the machining process a bit, I co...
by DougW.
Wed 27 Apr, 2011 12:53
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Just received my alloy handle from Doug. Excellent finish, don't know how he does them for the price one very happy customer. It's very simple; I'm not making any profit! :oops: It makes my wife crazy; I'm running a $150K machine for thirty minutes and a $40K machine for another thirty minutes, and...
by DougW.
Tue 26 Apr, 2011 16:34
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Hard Top wrote:Thanks' Doug.

Would it be ok to link you to the Dutch Z forum?

I think I am going to have to start asking for a % (Titan) :lol:

HT
That would be fine (except for the %) :wink:
by DougW.
Tue 26 Apr, 2011 13:08
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Hi Doug, Have you got any for LHD? HT If my count is correct, I should have one bare LHD one and four black ones. I don't want to accept any further paid orders until I receive the black ones from the anodizer and start shipping orders; there's always a chance that I've mis-counted, and I don't wan...
by DougW.
Sun 24 Apr, 2011 15:32
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Fender2004 wrote:Money sent via Paypal
Thanks, Alan! Shipping tomorrow, via US Air Mail.
by DougW.
Sun 24 Apr, 2011 12:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Please let us know when you are ready to process new orders as I would like to purchase one Cheers At this time, I have 1 bare one that's not spoken for. Also, I'm taking 15 to the anodizer, but I only have orders for 8; so there will be 7 black ones available. Let me know if you would like one.
by DougW.
Sat 23 Apr, 2011 13:26
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

colliemcc wrote:Hi Doug
If you have any left over I would like to buy one of you
Thanks
Colm

Thanks!

At this point, I have one bare RHD on hand.
After I receive the others back from the anodizer and ship my current orders, I will have seven of those left over.
by DougW.
Thu 21 Apr, 2011 12:02
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Thanks, guys! I will post here (I will also e-mail) when these handles begin to ship; plain ones may begin shipping tomorrow. I'm a little behind schedule, because of the huge response. At this point, I cannot accept any more orders. I may have a few extras left over after filling current orders, bu...
by DougW.
Fri 15 Apr, 2011 02:14
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

marcusplowman wrote:Payment gifted thanks Doug... Transaction ID: 7N405869W18508640 ...black anodised RHD please :)
Got it; thanks!
by DougW.
Thu 14 Apr, 2011 18:16
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Titan wrote:
Boysie wrote:black anodised please
Bad choice - that will show the teeth marks :shock:

:twisted:
Teeth marks??? :?
by DougW.
Wed 13 Apr, 2011 21:43
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Update: I'm nearly ready to take a bunch of these handles to the anodizing shop. The non-anodized ones will be shipping soon.

I'm making quite a few extras, but I'm only taking orders through Friday, then I'll cut it off.

Thanks for the great response!

-Doug
by DougW.
Mon 11 Apr, 2011 11:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

What about international shipping? Also, how easy are they to fit? I've been shipping seat rail bushes and custom gear knobs all over the world, for nine years. I ship via US Air Mail, except for a few countries whose mail system is completely unreliable. The bonnet handle has one screw; removing a...
by DougW.
Sun 10 Apr, 2011 13:19
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

shantybeater wrote:Payment sent, cheers Doug

Please let me know if you get anywhere with the seat belt guides, very interested in a solution, i've actually got one that needs fixing at the moment
Will do; thanks!
by DougW.
Sun 10 Apr, 2011 13:19
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Orinoco wrote:Hi
I've sent you $18 via Paypal for an aluminium finsished one.

Unique Transaction ID #31H817642E814843V

Regards
Orinoco
Thanks! I'll post here, when these things begin shipping.
by DougW.
Sat 09 Apr, 2011 21:39
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

What would be nice are seat belt guides. I don't have access to machining facilities at present, but if anyone does, I'd be happy to design the parts in Pro/Engineer for you. I suppose I could take a look at it. I've been asked before about making replacement guides, but I've never seriously consid...
by DougW.
Sat 09 Apr, 2011 19:04
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

I'm in if this is a goer, do you take payment by Paypal ? Yes, Paypal is great. whamac@msn.com is the address. I'm machining them as I type this. Thanks! -Doug Cool, $18 sent as gift via paypal :D I was unsure whether to order silver or black but I think I'll give silver a go. Thanks Got it, John. ...
by DougW.
Sat 09 Apr, 2011 18:25
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Vic-Z3 wrote:Hi ....................

Have we a picture of one in situe :?:
Thank You
From another forum:
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.p ... 227&page=2

It's been determined that these also fit 3-series cars.

-Doug
by DougW.
Fri 08 Apr, 2011 19:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Tufarlian wrote:Hi Doug,

Payment sent from me too :-)

Cheers
Mark
Got it, Mark.

Thanks! I'll let you know when it's shippping.

Best regards,

Doug
by DougW.
Fri 08 Apr, 2011 19:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

TitanTim wrote:Cheers Doug, payment sent :wink:

Tim.
Got it; thanks!

-Doug
by DougW.
Fri 08 Apr, 2011 19:24
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Jonttt wrote:I'm in if this is a goer, do you take payment by Paypal ?
Yes, Paypal is great. whamac@msn.com is the address.

I'm machining them as I type this.

Thanks!

-Doug
by DougW.
Fri 08 Apr, 2011 13:16
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

They sell for $18.00 each, bare bead-blasted aluminum, and $23.00 for black anodized. No charge for US Air Mail shipping. What about international shipping? Also, how easy are they to fit? I've been shipping seat rail bushes and custom gear knobs all over the world, for nine years. I ship via US Ai...
by DougW.
Fri 08 Apr, 2011 11:44
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Hi Doug Thanks for the offer - provided you remember we need RH Drive versions :wink: An indication of cost and shipping would be useful please RH drive is no problem; I made a couple of those with my last batch, three years ago. They sell for $18.00 each, bare bead-blasted aluminum, and $23.00 for...
by DougW.
Thu 07 Apr, 2011 21:48
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Aluminum bonnet release handles.
Replies: 111
Views: 10430

Aluminum bonnet release handles.

I don't know whether anyone here might be interested, but I'm currently machining a batch of aluminum bonnet release handles.
It's something that I've done previously, when I have some open machine time.

Here is a current thread.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh ... p?t=852448
by DougW.
Mon 19 Apr, 2010 23:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Moving seats £1600 to fix!
Replies: 29
Views: 2956

I must say that I'm a huge believer in the free enterprise system; it's what makes the world go around. But let's be frank; your new "solution" is quite simply the same basic item that I've been machining and selling for eight years now, offered for sale at a little more than half my usual...
by DougW.
Tue 16 Mar, 2010 22:37
Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
Topic: seat runners
Replies: 5
Views: 2609

Sorry, I forgot to answer your question about the seat tilt mod being detrimental to the runners.

I honestly do not believe it has any ill effect on the rail on all.
I have long legs, and I did the tilt to my last two M Roadsters; it greatly increased the seat comfort for me!
by DougW.
Tue 16 Mar, 2010 22:34
Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
Topic: seat runners
Replies: 5
Views: 2609

"Myredzed" is correct; typically, I e-mail the installation instructions when I receive an order.
Having the instructions on my site is a great idea, though! I'll have to put in a call to my website lady.
by DougW.
Tue 16 Mar, 2010 14:49
Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
Topic: seat runners
Replies: 5
Views: 2609

I make bushes to fit the Z3 cars, but I have no idea whether they will fit the Z4 models.

Doug Whalen
www.whalenshiftmachine.com
by DougW.
Fri 01 Jan, 2010 23:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Tilting the Front Seats..
Replies: 29
Views: 3489

I used 24mm couplers, and left them the full length.
Some people don't like that much tilt, but I thought it felt perfect.
by DougW.
Sat 28 Nov, 2009 14:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Seat doctor!!
Replies: 14
Views: 1421

tomf84 wrote:This'll be the product then.

Thanks for that. Very enterprising selling 4 bits of plastic for $30...
Eight bits for $30.00, actually; and no charge for postage.
by DougW.
Fri 10 Jul, 2009 16:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rocking seats....again!
Replies: 7
Views: 1340

Taking the seat out and replacing the bushings is the only proper way to fix the problem. By the way; the reason that I make the bushings overly thick is because they must fit snugly between the carrier and the adjusting nut. Since the bushing carriers and adjusting nuts are cast parts, they will no...
by DougW.
Tue 17 Mar, 2009 22:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Seat rocking - but I am not great at DIY!
Replies: 23
Views: 1955

The 24mm are what I used, and it made a nice difference. You'll sit "down" in the seat much more with that added height in the front.
by DougW.
Tue 17 Mar, 2009 01:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Seat rocking - but I am not great at DIY!
Replies: 23
Views: 1955

Here is one write-up for the tilt mod; VERY easy job, and makes a nice improvement, IMO.

http://www.mz3.net/articles/061.html
by DougW.
Tue 17 Mar, 2009 01:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Seat rocking - but I am not great at DIY!
Replies: 23
Views: 1955

With my overseas orders, I simply put the bushes into a letter envelope, avoiding customs delays and charges.

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