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-   -   DIY OEM Shift Boot Install on Automatic (http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-do-yourself/43897-diy-oem-shift-boot-install-automatic.html)

pfdaxe 03-28-2014 02:07 PM
I used one that was listed for a 350Z and it's the same. Fit perfect :)

qickdraw 05-01-2014 06:53 AM
Just scrolled through all pages of this thread - great DIY guys! I'll be doing this real soon, hopefully in conjunction with a sweet red C/F surround from CF Element...!


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Jordo! 05-01-2014 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by qickdraw (Post 2802363)
Just scrolled through all pages of this thread - great DIY guys! I'll be doing this real soon, hopefully in conjunction with a sweet red C/F surround from CF Element...!


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Finding a boot/knob you like, plus rewiring the shifter so up is downshift and pulling back is upshift is really, really sweet -- I use that now as much or more than the paddles when playing around.

The last version of mine where I emplyed double sided 3M tape to really keep the boot and bezel clamped down has been the most successful and least likely to be dislodged :tup:

Jordo! 05-14-2014 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by pL4tiNumfi5t (Post 2730788)
Picked up the perforated M45 knob, matches the steering wheel nicely and sits a little lower. The auto shifter ring keeps popping up, so I got the manual ring as well. Hopefully I'll get around to installing everything in the next week or two, but I attached the knob in the meantime.
In case anyone is interested, the M45 knob finisher is available as a stand alone part.
34929-EG000
34126-EG000 (Zip tie can probably substitute)
http://www.ocinfinitiparts.com/nissa...0/J96900JK.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/pl4ti...-shifter-1.jpg http://www.the370z.com/members/pl4ti...-shifter-2.jpg

EDIT: After a bunch of dremel work & test fitting, I installed the OEM manual boot console. Also took the gamble of picking up a Murano hazard button to match the black of the aux power cap from my 7AT Aux Power Outlet Relocate DIY.
Unfortunately it wasn't quite the same size as the OEM silver one and the button insert in the console had to be sanded a bit wider to accommodate. Even though it snaps into place, the button is oriented 90° differently..the hazard symbol is more driver centric I suppose :icon17:

http://www.the370z.com/members/pl4ti...m6-console.jpg http://www.the370z.com/members/pl4ti...m6-console.jpg
Oh, sweet -- I may just order that finisher part too -- thanks! :tup:

Silly Rabbit 05-19-2014 06:14 PM
How much double sided tape are you using? I put 4 pieces, about 1/2-3/4" long each around the trim, but the silver ring won't stay in the socket. The leather keeps the silver ring from being able to go down far enough to secure it. With the leather boot installed, the ring can only go in about 1/8". One touch of the shifter and the ring pops up.

Edit:

Took another look and the little velvet strip had all rolled to the inside and were not doing anything. I adjusted them and the ring isn't popping out, but doesn't feel very secure. When you put the double sided tape, did you just replace the velvet strips with the tape? I originally put the tape on the inside of the leather lip and it didn't do anything.

Liking the look so far. Waiting on the m45 knob and finisher to arrive.

Jordo! 05-20-2014 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Silly Rabbit (Post 2825316)
How much double sided tape are you using? I put 4 pieces, about 1/2-3/4" long each around the trim, but the silver ring won't stay in the socket. The leather keeps the silver ring from being able to go down far enough to secure it. With the leather boot installed, the ring can only go in about 1/8". One touch of the shifter and the ring pops up.

Edit:

Took another look and the little velvet strip had all rolled to the inside and were not doing anything. I adjusted them and the ring isn't popping out, but doesn't feel very secure. When you put the double sided tape, did you just replace the velvet strips with the tape? I originally put the tape on the inside of the leather lip and it didn't do anything.

Liking the look so far. Waiting on the m45 knob and finisher to arrive.
Yep. I put the double sided tape in lieu of the velvet strips, and it seems to work very well.

Jordo! 05-27-2014 03:05 PM
Hmm, I just bought the finisher and little stay thing, and I actually prefer the look of my shifter without it -- go figure.

Anyone want to buy it off of me? Essentially unused (other than a test fit) -- shoot me a PM if you want it.

Silly Rabbit 06-27-2014 04:06 PM
Double sided tape works decent, but I wanted a better fit. It seemed to me that the issue was the bezel fits so close to the gear indicator that there isn't enough room for the leather boot. If you look at the bezel, you will see a small trim ring around the opening about 1/8" thick. I sanded the lip off so there is room for the leather boot. Now the bezel fits firmly back in it's original position. Very minimal modification to make it work. Not as slick looking as the manual bezel, but I didn't have to hack up my car.

Silly Rabbit 06-27-2014 04:43 PM
Decided to paint the bezel black. The flash makes the black look a different shade, but in person it isn't as drastic.

http://home.comcast.net/~todd.johnston/Boot.jpg

Silly Rabbit 06-27-2014 04:53 PM
Some pics without the flash
http://home.comcast.net/~todd.johnston/Boot2.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~todd.johnston/Boot3.jpg

Jordo! 06-28-2014 01:24 AM
^^^ Nice!

BTW, if you do decide to ever swap the up/down shifting like I did, another nice thing about adding the boot is that the "+" and "-" symbols don't need to be ignored or somehow swapped -- they are covered up completely by the boot.

Bullit79 07-18-2014 01:59 PM
A little off topic, but how do I install a boot for the e-brake? Do I have to remove the center console or does that trim around the e-brake pop off?

pfdaxe 07-18-2014 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Bullit79 (Post 2900593)
A little off topic, but how do I install a boot for the e-brake? Do I have to remove the center console or does that trim around the e-brake pop off?
I just slipped mine over and tucked it in. Done in about a minute.

http://www.the370z.com/members/pfdax...l-wire-mod.jpg

janglez 07-18-2014 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by pfdaxe (Post 2900670)
I just slipped mine over and tucked it in. Done in about a minute.

http://www.the370z.com/members/pfdax...l-wire-mod.jpg
very nice set-up

janglez 07-19-2014 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by pfdaxe (Post 2900670)
I just slipped mine over and tucked it in. Done in about a minute.

http://www.the370z.com/members/pfdax...l-wire-mod.jpg
where did you get the lit-up ring around the cup holder...thanks!


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