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Old 12-29-2007, 04:56 PM
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Torn leather shift boot?

Just wondering if anyone else's shift boot has torn?

How much is it to replace and how hard is it to do it yourself?
(bumper-to-bumper warrranty is over)

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Old 12-29-2007, 05:00 PM
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It's super easy to do yourself. I have purchased an aftermarket suede shift boot from a guy on here that makes them. They're $30.00

His company is www.komodogoods.com

He's komodo1982 on www.rx7club.com

Hope that helps.
Old 12-29-2007, 06:07 PM
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The OEM isn't leather....

You can also buy leather boots from Polak or from Redline
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Thanks for the replies!
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get polak's. They are really that good.
Old 12-29-2007, 06:38 PM
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Polak's gets his boots from Redline, so they are the same boot. Highly recomended and super easy to install. Here's a pic of mine:

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And mine

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Old 12-29-2007, 09:21 PM
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how do u do the install? i might want 1 of these...
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Originally Posted by ivory8
how do u do the install? i might want 1 of these...
Remove the four screws visible in the picture then remove the retaining ring and old boot. Install the new boot over the same tabs (it only goes on one way) then reinstall the retainer ring and the screws. Trim off excess leather near the white clips to prevent interference.

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Thanks DarkBrew for the install pictures ... will come in handy!

some douchebag decided to kick my door in to try and break in tonight.

$300 deductible GONE ... and i was hoping to buy something for my car too...
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Here's a picture of the Komodo shift boot for comparison.

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here's mine, I ordered it with white stitching to match the leather seats.

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cool thx for the install pics. and..^----nice set up, i like it alot
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Heres mine. I figure one more cant hurt. I know the console needs to be cleaned. I order mine on ebay from a guy in England. Real nice leather.
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Originally Posted by Redpit10
Heres mine. I figure one more cant hurt. I know the console needs to be cleaned. I order mine on ebay from a guy in England. Real nice leather.
Wow....nice shift **** too
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