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Old Oct 10, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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How Do You Like Your Whalen Shift ****?

So what's the final verdict on the Whalen *****? Do those of you that have them recommend them?
 
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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Love mine. I've had it for about 9 years. It can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter, though.

I also have a skull, and eight ball, and a couple others. Don't settle for just one! Epco has some fun ones for cheap, and they will do custom engraving.
 

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Old Oct 11, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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Placed my order today. Doug was great to deal with.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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I've had mine since around 2007, and still one of the best mods I've done. Doug does fantastic work, and have had quite a few people give some compliments over the years. I've always also considered getting the pool ball option down the road.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2013 | 06:13 PM
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Didn't think I'd like mine as much as I do.. Puts a smile on my face every drive.
Doug is a great guy to work with!!

 
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Old Oct 12, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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Two words - love it. It's true though that it'll be boiling hot in the summer and an ice cube in the winter, but that's what they make **** socks for.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2013 | 05:13 AM
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Nice **** ernesto! I google-imaged Whalen shift ***** and looked over about a hundred different designs. I didn't realize how much Doug was able to do with these *****. So I took different elements from different designs and made my own.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2013 | 07:00 AM
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So I took different elements from different designs and made my own.
That's the way to do it!!
 
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 07:27 AM
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Love love LOVE my Whalen Shift Machine ****:
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FWIW I live in FL and have never had the shifter be too hot to handle even in summer. Windows are tinted & so's the sunroof; when parked for a lengthy time I use a folding reflective windshield shade. Even parked outside at work it's never been scalding hot.

Doug is great to work with and produces a first-rate product.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2013 | 08:50 PM
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I live in FL and have never had the shifter be too hot to handle even in summer.
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I'm not worried about hot *****...

or cold ones for that matter. Looking forward to getting mine.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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Just installed my Whalen. It was smaller than I thought when I first opened it up, but it fits perfectly in the hand. Very impressed with the product..it's excellent. I emailed Doug right away to let him know how happy I was.

As for removal of the old ****, one good yank and it popped right off and out of the boot.. piece of cake.
 
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