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Old 05-01-2003, 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 05-01-2003, 01:27 PM
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it looks really unique!
nicely done!
 
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Old 05-01-2003, 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,
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Old 05-01-2003, 01:33 PM
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Thats HOT! I got CooperSpeed on my Whalen...
 
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Old 05-01-2003, 01:45 PM
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Enjoy your new ****...
 
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Old 05-01-2003, 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 05-01-2003, 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 05-01-2003, 02:08 PM
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Nice.
 
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Old 05-01-2003, 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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Bad @$$!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old 05-01-2003, 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 05-01-2003, 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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Is ther any way to make it lower and give you that short shift action ?
 
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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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Very trick and unique :smile: I like it

Mahalo,

Kevin
 
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Old 05-02-2003, 07:38 AM
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I'm no psychologist, but Trippy appears to be obsessed with his own ****.
 
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