Anyone ever try this: shift boot for the shifter?
Anyone ever try this: shift boot for the shifter?
Surfing overboost.com this morning and came upon a black gs400 with this: TRD shift *** and a shift boot:
Anyone ever try this? I think it looks much better than our current bezel. I might try it as a project.....
Anyone ever try this? I think it looks much better than our current bezel. I might try it as a project.....
Last edited by Blue98Gs3; Jan 16, 2004 at 06:40 AM.
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Here's my Momo shift **** and Momo boot.
It requires removal of the " PRND321" bezel underneath where the boot now is located. From what I remember, no tools are required to remove the bezel.
It requires removal of the " PRND321" bezel underneath where the boot now is located. From what I remember, no tools are required to remove the bezel.
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i dunno, it looks cool i guess, but a real standard shift boot is more wider then it is tall, or at least more squared out i believe, so with this shift boot it looks a little funny IMO.
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Originally posted by Blue98Gs3
I think ill do this....
RMMGS4, How did you attach the shift boot?
I think ill do this....
RMMGS4, How did you attach the shift boot?
There are universal boots out there that you could try with the stock shift ****.
The key thing to focus here is to have the boot fit the rectangular hole of the console. The boot is actually not even attached to the console. You can pull more material out or push it downwards. You just need to play with it until it looks right.
I'll have to check with my dealer, I think they ordered a particular model of boot since I think there is more than one type available.
If you can get a store to let you fit a boot before buying it, that would be good.
Last edited by RMMGS4; Jan 17, 2004 at 11:45 AM.
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Instructions: By memory
This is from memory, so if I missed something or you have questions just let me know.:
1. The silver trim ring (black or chrome on everyone else's car) is plastic. Just grab the top nearest the ashtray and pull towards the rear of the car. It is flexible. Once you get the top loose, you'll figure out the rest.
2. Pull the ashtray out. See another recent post on how to do this.
3. Pull the woodgrain center console out by prying up the rear nearest to the center arm rest. There are clips on both sides. Disconnect the VSC switches and other wiring. They are all plug in, so you just need to find the tab that locks the plug in place and just squeeze it and pull at the same time.
4. The center shifter cover is held on with tabs on all four corners. Just pry up gently with a small screwdriver.
5. The whole center piece (The one that says PRND321) is left off along with the lighting for it.
6. Now just play with the boot to see how to fold it , such that it allows the shifter to move from park to 1st gear without bunching up.
That's it.
1. The silver trim ring (black or chrome on everyone else's car) is plastic. Just grab the top nearest the ashtray and pull towards the rear of the car. It is flexible. Once you get the top loose, you'll figure out the rest.
2. Pull the ashtray out. See another recent post on how to do this.
3. Pull the woodgrain center console out by prying up the rear nearest to the center arm rest. There are clips on both sides. Disconnect the VSC switches and other wiring. They are all plug in, so you just need to find the tab that locks the plug in place and just squeeze it and pull at the same time.
4. The center shifter cover is held on with tabs on all four corners. Just pry up gently with a small screwdriver.
5. The whole center piece (The one that says PRND321) is left off along with the lighting for it.
6. Now just play with the boot to see how to fold it , such that it allows the shifter to move from park to 1st gear without bunching up.
That's it.
Lead Lap
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I had the MOMO leather shift boot and shifter on my car and it looked very sweet. Sold the shift boot and shifter when I parted everything from the car. It's one mod that looks really nice for the interior.
Originally posted by LexRoc
I remember reading a thread a while ago, that a boot cover from an Acura NSX will fit perfectly.
Anyone else remember that, or am I just
??
I remember reading a thread a while ago, that a boot cover from an Acura NSX will fit perfectly.
Anyone else remember that, or am I just
??
When I had my boot made I especially told them that I will be shifting down to 2 and L alot, so they will measure it and make it right so it won't be stretched too badly.
