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Hey guys, I recently bought a red CF boot with black stitching from shiftstyle. His company makes some awesome shift boots that have top-notch quality. On a scale of 1-10 of difficulty, I would give this a 3 or so. I'd give it a three because of 2 reasons.
1. Because 1 of the clips to remove the center console is very difficult to take off, and it breaks very easily. So be very careful!
2. Because matching up the holes can be a bit hairy. Just be patient
None the less, this install should take you 15-30 mins depending on how long it takes you to get the center console removed at the beginning.
Step 1.
First remove your shift knob. The shift knob just unscrews counterclockwise. Then you need to take out the removable panel on the right side of the cup holders. It can simply be pried out with your fingernails and your screwdriver. (circled in red)
Then you need to proceed to lift up the edge of the panel with the screwdriver as pictured. Be careful not to scratch the plastic. You will hear a pop when the clip that holds down the left corner releases, just pull up to release. http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m...dpics006-1.jpg
Step 2:
Next insert your thumb through the hole that was created when you removed the small panel with your fingers and screwdriver. This hole is pictured in red. Then put your index finger in the hole just on top of the E-brake handle. The green circle represents where the clip will be that needs to be pressed in order to release that corner. Be careful this clip easily breaks! http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m...dpics007-1.jpg
This is the dreaded clip that i was talking about. http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m...modpics024.jpg
Sorry for the wordy post, but I'd rather give too much information than too little.
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2007 VRmica 6-speed manual
--HKS racing suction intake-LED footwell lights-custom shift boot-custom consol covers-red interior lighting-Limited edition Black 18x9.5 enkei PRF1- Seibon TS carbon fiber hood- Multi-color LED under car lighting- Strobe lights under wheel wells and in hood vents- 2 12" Alipine S subs- 2 amps & All new speakers--
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2007 VRmica 6-speed manual
--HKS racing suction intake-LED footwell lights-custom shift boot-custom consol covers-red interior lighting-Limited edition Black 18x9.5 enkei PRF1- Seibon TS carbon fiber hood- Multi-color LED under car lighting- Strobe lights under wheel wells and in hood vents- 2 12" Alipine S subs- 2 amps & All new speakers--
good job jordan, you wanna do mine
where did you get the replacement shift boot
a guy on here named shiftstyle sells them. 30 bucks for a shift boot, and if you take pictures you get it 5 bucks off
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2007 VRmica 6-speed manual
--HKS racing suction intake-LED footwell lights-custom shift boot-custom consol covers-red interior lighting-Limited edition Black 18x9.5 enkei PRF1- Seibon TS carbon fiber hood- Multi-color LED under car lighting- Strobe lights under wheel wells and in hood vents- 2 12" Alipine S subs- 2 amps & All new speakers--
Modifications: 30% Black Tint All Around, JDM Clear Corners, Brake Light Decal, Polak Customized Vinyls, AEM Cold Air Intake, and Tein S-Tech Lowering Springs 1.4" Front 0.7" Back
how does that CF stuff feel? ive been lookin at the suede
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RotaryRasp's Red LED Footwell Lights - racing beat rev8 catback - racing beat revi intake with duct - hoen xenonmatch foglights - hoen xenonmatch highbeams - foglight rewire mod
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Originally Posted by fugg
the rx8 is battle hardened from the forges of Mount Shangrila. It's eyes are of icy cold suns, it's growl can be heard from worlds beyond.
how does that CF stuff feel? ive been lookin at the suede
cf stuff is actually a stamped/molded pattern on a durable rubbery type stuff. even from a foot away it looks like real red cf but, when you feel it you know its not. i didn't want the suede because i thought it would look funny in my car. but to each their own.
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2007 VRmica 6-speed manual
--HKS racing suction intake-LED footwell lights-custom shift boot-custom consol covers-red interior lighting-Limited edition Black 18x9.5 enkei PRF1- Seibon TS carbon fiber hood- Multi-color LED under car lighting- Strobe lights under wheel wells and in hood vents- 2 12" Alipine S subs- 2 amps & All new speakers--
well thanks for the pics on how to take the shift boot out.. haha i been dumbfounded by it. so after i seen the pics i went and crappily made my own. i will post some pics up later.
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2007 VRmica 6-speed manual
--HKS racing suction intake-LED footwell lights-custom shift boot-custom consol covers-red interior lighting-Limited edition Black 18x9.5 enkei PRF1- Seibon TS carbon fiber hood- Multi-color LED under car lighting- Strobe lights under wheel wells and in hood vents- 2 12" Alipine S subs- 2 amps & All new speakers--
haha yeah i had this pretty neato Krew stamped material, i always carried it in my car, so after i figured out how to take apart the shift boot i stitched it onto the actually shift boot, looks pretty nice. haha. it wasnt very hard and i didnt ruin anything so if i wanted to undo it it wouldnt be hard.
haha yeah i had this pretty neato Krew stamped material, i always carried it in my car, so after i figured out how to take apart the shift boot i stitched it onto the actually shift boot, looks pretty nice. haha. it wasnt very hard and i didnt ruin anything so if i wanted to undo it it wouldnt be hard.
pics?
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RotaryRasp's Red LED Footwell Lights - racing beat rev8 catback - racing beat revi intake with duct - hoen xenonmatch foglights - hoen xenonmatch highbeams - foglight rewire mod
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Originally Posted by fugg
the rx8 is battle hardened from the forges of Mount Shangrila. It's eyes are of icy cold suns, it's growl can be heard from worlds beyond.
PICS or it never happened lol, na jk cool idea dude...im excited to see it
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2007 VRmica 6-speed manual
--HKS racing suction intake-LED footwell lights-custom shift boot-custom consol covers-red interior lighting-Limited edition Black 18x9.5 enkei PRF1- Seibon TS carbon fiber hood- Multi-color LED under car lighting- Strobe lights under wheel wells and in hood vents- 2 12" Alipine S subs- 2 amps & All new speakers--
ok so these shhould be the pics.. haha you can can see my Razo shift knob,nitto phone holder thing, and my cool saint christopher and lil cross thing i have around my shifter too.
hope you like.
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2007 VRmica 6-speed manual
--HKS racing suction intake-LED footwell lights-custom shift boot-custom consol covers-red interior lighting-Limited edition Black 18x9.5 enkei PRF1- Seibon TS carbon fiber hood- Multi-color LED under car lighting- Strobe lights under wheel wells and in hood vents- 2 12" Alipine S subs- 2 amps & All new speakers--
oh werd. thats pretty intense. not my first choice for pattern but it looks pretty official the way you did it so nice job.
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RotaryRasp's Red LED Footwell Lights - racing beat rev8 catback - racing beat revi intake with duct - hoen xenonmatch foglights - hoen xenonmatch highbeams - foglight rewire mod
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Originally Posted by fugg
the rx8 is battle hardened from the forges of Mount Shangrila. It's eyes are of icy cold suns, it's growl can be heard from worlds beyond.
thakns glad you guys like... i know that the pattern isnt the best matchignf ro the car, but hey i had to try it with something.. haha. its only took like three or four trys to get the fitment right..
um... some of you guys might have better luck with not matching the 4 slots with the four screw tabs and instead following the oem pattern and matching just 2 of the slots on the shift boot with those two things sticking out of the frame. (by those "two things sticking out of the frame" i am referring to the only other things sticking out of the circle that aren't screw tabs.)
um... some of you guys might have better luck with not matching the 4 slots with the four screw tabs and instead following the oem pattern and matching just 2 of the slots on the shift boot with those two things sticking out of the frame. (by those "two things sticking out of the frame" i am referring to the only other things sticking out of the circle that aren't screw tabs.)
not to be rude sounding, but that was the msot confusing thing i ever read.
he is referring to the slots cut out for the screw holes in step 6. and yes as he stated...every shift boot will be slightly different and you have to adapt to every situation. just fit the shift boot as best you can and it should look great.
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2007 VRmica 6-speed manual
--HKS racing suction intake-LED footwell lights-custom shift boot-custom consol covers-red interior lighting-Limited edition Black 18x9.5 enkei PRF1- Seibon TS carbon fiber hood- Multi-color LED under car lighting- Strobe lights under wheel wells and in hood vents- 2 12" Alipine S subs- 2 amps & All new speakers--
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