Weird...I didn't start this thread. Well who uses the shifter without a boot? I use an aluminum **** that matches the shifter bar and the rubber boots seem to keep the heat out fine enough.

 

I got no boot.. looked old and worn etc.. I like it without it anyways..

p.s. i dont think a shifter boot would stop heat if it was on there or not..

 

No but the rubber boots will.

 

Actually I can tell you from first-hand experience that it keeps more heat out than you'd think. Try going a summer with no AC and no boot. Feels like a heater blasting through that opening. Hell, it's right above the exhaust. The rubber blocks A LOT of heat or cold, and the boot helps to seal out these extremes.

 

I can agree with this !!

 

Does the rubber shifter boot do anything besides keep out heat and cold? I'm wondering because i know my rubber boots are melted(was that way when i bought the car ~1000 miles ago). I know i should replace them but i'm working on other things and could use the money. If it does more than keep out heat/cold i'll leave it on the bottom of the list, but should i place more importance on it?

Erik

 

nothing to worry about.. its not a nessity.. if u dont like one dont drive with one... u might notice warmness but it wont hurt anything... just keep on truckin

 

I've had it where I would get a little nautious if I drove around for a long time, the exaust would come up a little bit, I'm so glad I replaced mine...