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Old May 1, 2003 | 01:21 PM
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I just got my Whalen "Shift-Machine" in the mail today. Whalen Shift-Machine
I sent Doug a GIF image of my design for a Lithium atom on Thursday, we did some back-and-forth
on Friday and Saturday, he built it on Sunday and I had it Thrusday. I mean REALLY!!!
A custom engraved shift-**** in 1 week!!!
See all the photos here Alan's shift-machine
Now I need to blast out of here and DRIVE!!!


 
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Old May 1, 2003 | 01:27 PM
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it looks really unique!
nicely done!
 
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Old May 1, 2003 | 01:28 PM
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What made you go with a lithium atom? Is there some significance?

The Whalen **** looks great.

See ya,
JS
 
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Old May 1, 2003 | 01:33 PM
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Thats HOT! I got CooperSpeed on my Whalen...
 
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Old May 1, 2003 | 01:45 PM
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Enjoy your new ****...
 
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Old May 1, 2003 | 01:53 PM
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That is cool. What type of finish is that? I have only seen the polished and brushed.
 
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Old May 1, 2003 | 02:01 PM
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>>That is cool. What type of finish is that? I have only seen the polished and brushed.

Doug may hate me for this, but I asked him to send it to me just bead-blasted.



 
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Old May 1, 2003 | 02:08 PM
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Nice.
 
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Old May 1, 2003 | 02:09 PM
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Cool finish, I thought it was the brushed all the time. I love the atom symbol on it!
 
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Old May 1, 2003 | 02:11 PM
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Bad @$$!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old May 1, 2003 | 02:14 PM
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>>Cool finish, I thought it was the brushed all the time. I love the atom symbol on it!

I know you have a cooperspeed logo, but to anyone else,
I would be totally honored if you wanted to call up Doug and
order this design.

He has already done the CAD work, so he should be able to
crank one out. (I'll bet it'll still cost you the extra $20 :smile: )

Hey, the fun-per-dollar is superb.


 
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Old May 1, 2003 | 02:26 PM
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>>What made you go with a lithium atom? Is there some significance?

Lithium really goes well with a MINI Cooper:

- Lithium is the lightest metallic element. It floats on water!
- Lithium metal has the highest specific heat of any solid element.
- Lithium carbonate is used to treat manic-depressive disorders.
- Lithium hydroxide is used to absorb carbon dioxide in space vehicles.


 
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Old May 2, 2003 | 06:05 AM
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Is ther any way to make it lower and give you that short shift action ?
 
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Old May 2, 2003 | 06:31 AM
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I just have to say that I think the custom **** is really, really, cool. It's probably more pricey than I'd spend now (at around a quarter of the price of a pulley upgrade, I would rather put the money toward performance than appearance for now)...but is still very neat. :smile:

So Trippy, which of the lithium interpretations does your **** represent?
 
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Old May 2, 2003 | 06:36 AM
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Very trick and unique :smile: I like it

Mahalo,

Kevin
 
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Old May 2, 2003 | 07:38 AM
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I'm no psychologist, but Trippy appears to be obsessed with his own ****.
 
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