|
Fastbrit
|
 |
« on: November 07, 2008, 18:01:14 pm » |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
bugnut68
|
|
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2008, 18:14:51 pm » |
|
I'm not very fond of that design. It looks too "street rod" billet-y in my opinion. But hey, that's all it is, an opinion, right?  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Zach Gomulka
|
|
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2008, 18:16:44 pm » |
|
Blech.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Born in the '80s, stuck in the '70s.
|
|
|
|
Fastbrit
|
|
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2008, 18:24:49 pm » |
|
Blech.
I knew, I just knew, you'd say that! |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Harry/FDK
|
|
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2008, 19:04:13 pm » |
|
At least they could have that Silver Mamba, powdercoated Black.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Done ? Not Yet.
|
|
|
|
Jason Foster
|
|
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2008, 20:33:41 pm » |
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
STRENGTH THROUGH JOY...........
Der Kleiner Panzers
|
|
|
|
lawrence
|
|
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2008, 20:51:03 pm » |
|
Black anodized  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
"Happiness is a Hot VW!"
|
|
|
|
jick
|
|
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2008, 21:20:56 pm » |
|
put a cooler T-handle on it and i think it could look pretty good....
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Zach Gomulka
|
|
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2008, 21:30:04 pm » |
|
Blech.
I knew, I just knew, you'd say that! Eh, what can I say  You know me too well! |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Born in the '80s, stuck in the '70s.
|
|
|
|
stealth67vw
|
|
« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2008, 22:03:16 pm » |
|
Belongs in a Ricer.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
John Bates
JB Machining Services
1967 street bug 2020lbs w/driver
12.34 @ 108 mph 1/4
7.76 @ 89mph 1/8
|
|
|
|
bugnut68
|
|
« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2008, 22:37:58 pm » |
|
Belongs in a Ricer.
Not yet... I don't see any LED lights in the knob. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Lee.C
|
|
« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2008, 22:45:08 pm » |
|
I don't really know why but I kinda like it - please don't hate me   |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
You either "Get It" or you don't......
|
|
|
|
empicolector
|
|
« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2008, 23:10:11 pm » |
|
Theirs products are very nice
the shifter should work great too but not really cal-look in my opinion
they made a digital dehne gaz gauge too
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Cornpanzer
|
|
« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2008, 23:48:30 pm » |
|
How could you not like it, it's EXTREME!!! Probably ICONIC too. Maybe even SANO!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
'67 Turbo Sedan
Ultra VW Contributor
|
|
|
karmann77
Newbie
Posts: 40
|
|
« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2008, 23:49:01 pm » |
|
I have a Vintage Speed roof rack on my Karmann Ghia, the quality is very high and the guy is nice to deal with. Dont think this shifter is realy the right kind of look for us Cal lookers, but would look sweet in a rod styled bug. Anyway its nice to see something new and different |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
JS
|
|
« Reply #15 on: November 07, 2008, 23:50:46 pm » |
|
It´s nice to see new good quality products on the market. Not very cal-look though.
Bet the german look guys will love it.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Signature.
|
|
|
|
Fastbrit
|
|
« Reply #16 on: November 07, 2008, 23:56:26 pm » |
|
Er, I like it....
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
yvre
Sr. Member
Posts: 412
Der Autobahn Scrapers
|
|
« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2008, 00:28:25 am » |
|
You're the only one...
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Mike Maize
|
|
« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2008, 01:09:21 am » |
|
I like it, I would paint the shift knob white though. It would work in the right car.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
lawrence
|
|
« Reply #19 on: November 08, 2008, 01:12:34 am » |
|
How could you not like it, it's EXTREME!!! Probably ICONIC too. Maybe even SANO!
It is definitely not OG, though.  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
"Happiness is a Hot VW!"
|
|
|
|
rick m
|
|
« Reply #20 on: November 08, 2008, 01:41:08 am » |
|
Perfect for the RAT ROD group.
RM
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Rick Mortensen
Driving Hot VWs since 1970
|
|
|
|
2manytoys
|
|
« Reply #21 on: November 08, 2008, 02:13:19 am » |
|
I like it. I would loose the rifling holes, polish the handle add a boot to the bottom. Nice spot on top of the reverse lockout lever for line lock. Looks like a quality product, but unless I had one to trial run in the Notch,...I will have to go on guessing. I like seeing new products for our hobby pop up, keeps the love alive.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Patrick Friel -..2manytoys, not enough time or money
|
|
|
|
Steve D.
|
|
« Reply #22 on: November 08, 2008, 03:30:52 am » |
|
I met this guy at EBI and saw all his products in person, and I honestly don't know if there is a nicer quality product available in the vw scene- everything this guy makes is TOP NOTCH!!! The prices are a little high, but realistically there isn't anything avaliable that you can really compare his products to, so it's kind of a moot point. As far as aesthetics, would everybody be happier if he just made another Berg/Bugpack/Hurst/Empi copy? Keep in mind, some people out there actually like the look of the Empi Eliminator shifter...  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Über Alles
5 tracks, 5 days, 1000+ miles.
10.77 avg. on pump fuel.
238I
|
|
|
|
stealth67vw
|
|
« Reply #23 on: November 08, 2008, 08:32:17 am » |
|
Keep in mind, some people out there actually like the look of the Empi Eliminator shifter... Yeah, they look great in a Chevelle or Hemi Cuda. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
John Bates
JB Machining Services
1967 street bug 2020lbs w/driver
12.34 @ 108 mph 1/4
7.76 @ 89mph 1/8
|
|
|
|
Fastbrit
|
|
« Reply #24 on: November 08, 2008, 11:27:50 am » |
|
Keep in mind, some people out there actually like the look of the Empi Eliminator shifter... Yeah, they look great in a Chevelle or Hemi Cuda. Mmmmm, Hemi Cuda. NOW you're talking... But I still like the shifter.... |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Lids
|
|
« Reply #25 on: November 08, 2008, 13:15:05 pm » |
|
it seems most of their products have holes drilled in them, its probably really cheap in Taiwan for that kind of work |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Larry
Newbie
Posts: 26
|
|
« Reply #26 on: November 09, 2008, 23:17:06 pm » |
|
Hi all, I am the proprietor of a new UK based, performance parts company that will officially hit the scene in the New Year. We are the UK dealers for Vintage Speed and have the majority of the range in stock at the moment, including this awesome shifter! I agree it is not entirely Cal-Look and will not be to everyone’s tastes, but it is still an amazing piece of kit and something new and different to the scene. Just wanted to inform you all that it can be anodised black or to most other colours that you may require and I am sure, as like his other items can be ordered without the ‘Swiss cheese’, weight saving holes. An example of some of the other Vintage Speed items that we stock are: >68 Engine Lid stand offs at £18 Stainless steel Fuel Tank Clamps at £21 Stainless Steel Tacho Mounts for 3 3/8 size and Monster tachometer for LHD and RHD at £15 and £18. Stainless Steel Front Licence Plate brackets at £23. Roof Racks (for all you true die hard Cal-Look fans… ) for Type 1 Beetles and Karmann Ghias at £290 I hope you all agree that they are not unfairly priced. Our website will hopefully be up and running in the next 3 weeks so keep an eye on WWW.PROWAGEN.COM for other brands we stock. If you would like any information on any of the items now, PM myself or ‘Prowagen’ on here or alternatively email sales@prowagen.comCheers guys and sorry for the hijack of the thread Keith.. and glad you like the shifter…! Lawrence. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Martin Greaves
|
|
« Reply #27 on: November 09, 2008, 23:29:18 pm » |
|
The reverse lock-out is in the way of where you would put the line lock button. Not that i use mine any way. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Hahaha your killing me.........
|
|
|
Larry
Newbie
Posts: 26
|
|
« Reply #28 on: November 10, 2008, 09:45:35 am » |
|
The reverse lock-out is in the way of where you would put the line lock button. Not that i use mine any way. You could always fit a compact cylindrical switch in the top hole of the shifter....  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Martin
|
|
« Reply #29 on: November 10, 2008, 10:16:58 am » |
|
i think it looks very well made. may be a little chunky, but well done.
but hey what the hell do i know! lol
Martin,
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Martin 9 sec street car, its just simply not fast enough Swing axle to CV convertion is on the website now www.taylormachine.co.ukOFF/500 |
|
|
|
The Cal-look Lounge
Author
