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Ckforker 07-08-18 02:36 AM

Any FB folks convert their shifter boot to leather?
 
I've searched, but nothing definitive. Has anyone converted the rubber boot to something like an SA leather boot? I see some Miata boots that seem like they could work. I've not been successful in dyeing mine back to the maroon.
Thanks

7aull 07-08-18 03:34 AM

Had Redlinegoods.com make me one for my SA... excellent work...they might even have an FB boot template available.

Stu Aull
80GS
AZ

hawk 7 07-08-18 07:46 AM

https://www.redlinegoods.com/FBshiftboot.php

tommyeflight89 07-08-18 12:37 PM

I really recommend the Redline product. I got the grey/charcoal Alcantara booth for my FB as well as the matching E-brake boot. Adds a nice touch.

Good fitment, reasonable prices and fast shipping from Europe!

GSLSEforme 07-08-18 02:02 PM

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f1fbdff284.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...4278f2f309.jpg
Redline boot here too,good people,good product.
My oe shift boot pins were not bad,had one of their leather boots in my GSL. Replaced boot and shift knob.

Couple pics...

Ckforker 07-08-18 04:13 PM

Excellent, exactly what I'm looking for.

LongDuck 07-09-18 01:47 AM

I went with a generic MOMO branded leather boot to match my shift knob, as the top of the boot is the threaded nut that attaches to the bottom of the knob, making for a nice looking setup. All of the plastic pins broke off of my surround, however, so I just measured the leather boot twice, drilled very small holes around the inside of the plastic surround spaced perfectly to match heavy duty staples, and then pushed staples through the leather from the inside to the outside wherever I needed to fit the holes I drilled. Bend the tips of the staples outward and instant attachment. You want enough staples so there's no gaps in the surround, and once installed this way, there's no way to tell how it's attached because everything's hidden inside. Good luck, and it's a lifetime fix vs. messing with rubber boots, plastic pins and metal clips.

t_g_farrell 07-09-18 08:39 AM

Never liked those FB plastic boots myself. They look cheap.

broccolini 07-11-18 09:51 PM

redline here too.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d008de61d3.jpg

Ottoman5000 07-14-18 01:09 AM

Gonna need to get me one of these


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