2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
Sponsored by:

shifter middle boot replacement

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-17-11, 05:26 AM
  #1  
Senior Member

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Trueno102's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: California
Posts: 547
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
shifter middle boot replacement

hey guys, is there any cheaper dust boot replacement besides the mazdatrix
its for a 91 s5 n/a
Old 09-17-11, 09:36 AM
  #2  
Boston Acoustics SPG555's
iTrader: (1)
 
bostonspgs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Florida
Posts: 477
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I think we have all tried to find one , with no success . 65 dollars isn't too bad in comparison to the time you'll spend trying to find a cheaper replacement
Old 09-17-11, 09:53 AM
  #3  
rotors excite me

iTrader: (16)
 
SpeedOfLife's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Central Iowa
Posts: 4,083
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 6 Posts
There have been guys in the past who make custom ones, find the right supplier/online store and you might get a better price or something different that you want more.
Old 09-17-11, 10:24 AM
  #4  
Senior Member

iTrader: (1)
 
schaft's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: ohio
Posts: 556
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
You could always go to junk yards and look for a car with a rubber shift boot then cut it to size...I used one out of a old mustang
Old 09-17-11, 10:54 AM
  #5  
rotors excite me

iTrader: (16)
 
SpeedOfLife's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Central Iowa
Posts: 4,083
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 6 Posts
Oh... you mean the rubber under the leather? Sorry, I misunderstood.
Old 09-18-11, 02:52 PM
  #6  
Senior Member

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Trueno102's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: California
Posts: 547
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
yeah i meant the rubber part under the leather, a lot of sound comes through so i need to buy one, but 60bucks is a lot for that piece
Old 09-18-11, 04:47 PM
  #7  
Moderator

iTrader: (3)
 
j9fd3s's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: https://www2.mazda.com/en/100th/
Posts: 30,778
Received 2,563 Likes on 1,823 Posts
Originally Posted by Trueno102
yeah i meant the rubber part under the leather, a lot of sound comes through so i need to buy one, but 60bucks is a lot for that piece
its worth it! makes the difference between driving a POS and a nice car. you'll wonder why you waited so long.

oh you should also replace the little boot on the trans, that leaks, and then the gear oil just eats the $60 boot, and then the vinyl shifter boot.
Old 09-18-11, 08:07 PM
  #8  
Junior Member
 
csomme's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: everywhere
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Yeah, I definitely need one as well, was wondering where I can get one, thanks for the info!
Old 09-18-11, 10:10 PM
  #9  
Junior Member

 
Babbs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Calagry, Alberta
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Just replaced mine. Got the boot and plate that bolts to the top of the shifter rod housing for $26 from the dealer. Reasonable price me thinks.

Babbs
Old 09-18-11, 10:12 PM
  #10  
Junior Member

 
Babbs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Calagry, Alberta
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Also I replaced the upper and lower bushings for the shifter ball. Shifting feels so much better now. About $10 each. Again reasonable.
Old 09-20-11, 06:49 PM
  #11  
Senior Member

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Trueno102's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: California
Posts: 547
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
hey guys, i went to the dealership for the first time, i went to the parts section and asked how much is a middle boot the one that prevents sound from going into the car, they said it is 74.36 but if i pay in cash i get a 10 percent discount so 67.36 for the part
is 67.36 a good price tor should i get it online
Old 09-20-11, 10:18 PM
  #12  
Senior Member

iTrader: (1)
 
marclong's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Jefferson , Ga
Posts: 392
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Call ray crowe at malloy mazda in Virginia. He will hook you up with the best price. And never lose his number.
Old 09-21-11, 10:39 AM
  #13  
S5 T2
iTrader: (6)
 
Bamato's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 948
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I actually ended up ordering one at a local mazda dealer. I don't remember how much I paid (was a year ago) but I know it was considerably less than Mazdatrix.
Old 09-21-11, 03:03 PM
  #14  
Senior Member

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Trueno102's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: California
Posts: 547
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
i was hoping it would be less than mazdatrix, i live in the city of Azusa in california, and i went to west covina dealership and they wanted 67 bucks for it
Old 09-21-11, 03:47 PM
  #15  
S5 T2
iTrader: (6)
 
Bamato's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 948
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I want to say the dealer out here wanted $47 for mine. Could try giving them a call, they may ship...

CardinaleWay Mazda - 480.355.4444
Old 09-21-11, 06:47 PM
  #16  
Junior Member

 
Babbs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Calagry, Alberta
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
If this is for the 3 boot set, I would just buy it from your dealer. Remember that your time has some value too. You may also want to get a quote from another nearby dealer and if it's cheaper, tell West Covina to match it. I've done it and 9 times out of ten it works.

Babbs.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Glazedham42
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
6
05-02-22 02:41 PM



Quick Reply: shifter middle boot replacement



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:01 AM.