Topic: How To: Install Shiftboot from Shiftstyle.com (Read 5961 times)

dabears2k · « **on:** March 07, 2008, 12:56:05 AM »

First and foremost, my impressions.

1. The stock shiftboot is thin and a piece of crap. (see below)

The one from Shiftstyle.com is very thick and TOP QUALITY!! It actually makes the gear shifts quieter because the thick leather acts as an insulator.

2. The fittment on this is PERFECT if you have a stock shifter. If you have an STS, you will need to order the shorter shift boot from them, otherwise the material will bunch up.

3. The only tough part of the install is removing the plastic cap from the stock boot and re-installing it on the new shift boot. You will need some superglue or similar.

Now, to the install: (all pictures taken from passenger seat. Also, I had installed the boot already and then went back and did the how to, so all pictures include the new shift boot.)

Step 1:

Remove cup holder. Open center console and pull up on the front portion.

Step 2:

Unscrew Shift Knob (remember, righty tighty, lefty loosey)

Step 3:

Remove shift boot console

Step 4:

Remove 4 screws pictured to remove shift boot

Step 5:

Remove shift boot and remove plastic cup. The cup is glued in, so just pull the stock shift boot away. Don't worry about a little ripping.

Step 6:

Install plastic cup in shift boot (feed it in from the bottom). Put a small bead of super glue around the top and fold over the leather.

Step 7:

Reinstall the boot. Pull the slots in the leather over the plastic tabs in the shift console and replace the 4 screws.

Step 8:

Put shift boot back over the gear lever.

Step 9:

Replace cup holders

DONE. Total time is approximately 20 minutes. Very easy install.

This is a stellar piece and very well made. All the stitches are straight and very tight. I am extremely pleased with it. For those that are wondering, I ordered black alcantara with red stitching.

Post install pics:

JMS3GTL · « **Reply #1 on:** March 07, 2008, 12:59:05 AM »

that looks pretty sexy. i feel like getting one now

TruboPower · « **Reply #2 on:** March 07, 2008, 01:27:07 AM »

I got mine today as well, but I think im gonna sell it and get a different one, I ordered piping instead of stitching and the piping doesnt bunch up well

JMS3GTL · « **Reply #3 on:** March 07, 2008, 01:28:08 AM »

pics of the piping. the site doesn't have closeups
and that red stitching matches the red stitching on the seats well?

dabears2k · « **Reply #4 on:** March 07, 2008, 01:29:55 AM »

The red matches the seats perfectly.

TruboPower · « **Reply #5 on:** March 07, 2008, 02:53:09 AM »

Heres mine:

JMS3GTL · « **Reply #6 on:** March 07, 2008, 03:17:00 AM »

thank you

*Angel-Of-Darknes* · « **Reply #7 on:** March 07, 2008, 01:09:41 PM »

i dont know if the red or burgandy will match my seats the best

*Angel-Of-Darknes* · « **Reply #8 on:** March 07, 2008, 02:08:20 PM »

heres a picture of my interior let me know what you guys think.. go with red or burgandy thanks

CWM3 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 07, 2008, 03:11:51 PM »

Great write up. I am getting one now!

travicon · « **Reply #10 on:** March 12, 2008, 12:05:23 AM »

me likey. any idea if they make one for short shifters?

dabears2k · « **Reply #11 on:** March 12, 2008, 12:41:42 AM »

yes. They have one that is about 1.5" shorter for an STS

ShaleZoom3 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 12, 2008, 01:24:56 AM »

Quote from: *Angel-Of-Darknes* on March 07, 2008, 02:08:20 PM

heres a picture of my interior let me know what you guys think.. go with red or burgandy thanks

Burgundy would look nice.

*Angel-Of-Darknes* · « **Reply #13 on:** March 12, 2008, 02:43:48 PM »

yup thats what I was told from shiftstyle so i ordered it last week and will hopefully come in by the end of this week. ill post pictures when its here and installed.

garvinzoom · « **Reply #14 on:** March 12, 2008, 08:56:05 PM »

Nice write up!

On a side note I see in the one picture that you are wearing shorts. Aww I hate Ohio....

biped · « **Reply #15 on:** March 12, 2008, 10:05:24 PM »

sell me your stock shift boot?

*Angel-Of-Darknes* · « **Reply #16 on:** March 12, 2008, 11:17:51 PM »

if your asking for mine PM me

dabears2k · « **Reply #17 on:** March 12, 2008, 11:22:03 PM »

Quote from: G-MAN on March 12, 2008, 08:56:05 PM

Nice write up!

On a side note I see in the one picture that you are wearing shorts. Aww I hate Ohio....

I love in san diego. There is no time that I am not wearing shorts...

araw at bituin · « **Reply #18 on:** March 19, 2008, 01:11:54 AM »

looks great! you have any pics of the cf installed?

dabears2k · « **Reply #19 on:** March 19, 2008, 01:13:27 AM »

Quote from: araw at bituin on March 19, 2008, 01:11:54 AM

looks great! you have any pics of the cf installed?

what CF?

araw at bituin · « **Reply #20 on:** March 19, 2008, 01:16:07 AM »

Quote from: dabears2k on March 19, 2008, 01:13:27 AM

Quote from: araw at bituin on March 19, 2008, 01:11:54 AM
looks great! you have any pics of the cf installed?

what CF?

carbon fiber. is it real cf by the way?

dabears2k · « **Reply #21 on:** March 19, 2008, 01:17:01 AM »

Quote from: araw at bituin on March 19, 2008, 01:16:07 AM

Quote from: dabears2k on March 19, 2008, 01:13:27 AM
Quote from: araw at bituin on March 19, 2008, 01:11:54 AM
looks great! you have any pics of the cf installed?

what CF?
carbon fiber. is it real cf by the way?

What carbon fiber are you talking about? There is no carbon fiber.

araw at bituin · « **Reply #22 on:** March 19, 2008, 01:20:12 AM »

http://www.shiftstyle.com/color_chart.php

it says cf vinyl? it also has it in the material section when you order http://www.shiftstyle.com/order.php

araw at bituin · « **Reply #23 on:** March 19, 2008, 01:21:13 AM »

Quote from: dabears2k on March 19, 2008, 01:17:01 AM

Quote from: araw at bituin on March 19, 2008, 01:16:07 AM
Quote from: dabears2k on March 19, 2008, 01:13:27 AM
Quote from: araw at bituin on March 19, 2008, 01:11:54 AM
looks great! you have any pics of the cf installed?

what CF?
carbon fiber. is it real cf by the way?

What carbon fiber are you talking about? There is no carbon fiber.

o not on your car. i meant the site

kman13 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 23, 2008, 06:01:37 PM »

anyways, def not feelin the piping

ShiftStyle · « **Reply #25 on:** March 31, 2008, 05:08:45 PM »

Quote from: araw at bituin on March 19, 2008, 01:11:54 AM

looks great! you have any pics of the cf installed?

Here's black CF on an S2000:

ShaleZoom3 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 31, 2008, 06:01:00 PM »

looks like a pawn...hehe.

araw at bituin · « **Reply #27 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:14:56 AM »

ooo that looks great.

ShiftStyle · « **Reply #28 on:** April 01, 2008, 11:59:20 PM »

Quote from: araw at bituin on April 01, 2008, 12:14:56 AM

ooo that looks great.

Interested in one for your car?

travicon · « **Reply #29 on:** April 02, 2008, 01:53:14 AM »

Quote from: ShiftStyle on April 01, 2008, 11:59:20 PM

Quote from: araw at bituin on April 01, 2008, 12:14:56 AM
ooo that looks great.

Interested in one for your car?

i am i am i am!

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