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Over the last week or so I have been reverting GBMINI#2 back towards its original stock specification – for example I have removed the euro shelf (thanks to Gary at MINI Peabody for cutting the required hold in the stock knee bolster), my auto-up-windows MINI circuit, and the recently purchased chrome hoop toggle switch panel – all these parts will be transferred to GBMINI#3.

But today I removed my Whalen gear shift knob and replaced the (not original but factory) lapis blue shift knob:

Of course I don’t plan to install the Whalen in GBMINI#3 😉 But I figured the next owner would prefer a shift knob that indicates where each gear is!

The interesting thing is that, driving home tonight, I rather liked the feel of the original shift knob – a little smaller and easier to hold, and not quite as high so a bit more “short shift” than the Whalen. But when I installed the Whalen, I liked these same differences …
So it seems that change is the key. I have read of studies that proved this – change something in the work place and improve productivity; does not matter what changes, or even if it is later changed back – the key is change.

Does anyone want to buy a Whalen shift knob with GBMINI written on it? 😉

Finally the MINI USA owners lounge has updated to show GBMINI#3 as “en route”:

Again the reality is that GBMINI#3 has been on the ocean for more than a week, and is due to arrive state side this weekend!
Is it possible that it will be delivered to MINI Peabody by next Wednesday – only four weeks after the order was placed?