DIY OEM Shift Boot Install on Automatic

SPOHN · 10-21-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I was able to install the whole 6sp console piece

Awesome buddy. And they said it can't be done. HA! You coming tomorrow?

Baer383 · 10-21-2011, 08:31 PM

Thanks Chris yeah I will be there between 11-12.

somatic · 10-21-2011, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

I was able to install the whole 6sp console piece

.....damnit lol ok, ima try to fix mine. did u just force it on??

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Originally Posted by dudesky

how do I give you rep?? lolol I don't know how to do it. tell me how bro! I love to give you a rep!

click on the little scale under my avatar you should see an option lol

Baer383 · 10-21-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by somatic

.....damnit lol ok, ima try to fix mine. did u just force it on??

click on the little scale under my avatar you should see an option lol

No I had to modify the shifter a little and the boot a little,if enough people are interested in this I took pics while I did it so I will post on this thread or make a new one to DIY.

somatic · 10-21-2011, 09:30 PM

Please post it here so it can be the official thread lol

Baer383 · 10-21-2011, 10:00 PM

Warning this mod is not for the light hearted it requires some grinding on the shifter housing & console piece.

Some of the pics aren't the best but for those of you able to do this can easily fill in the blanks.

After removing the silver cover you will see 4 clips that hold on the PRND plastic cover.

Here are the ones in the front.

After unclipping it just pull the black cover straight up and remove it.

You will see the little light with a bulb in it just pull it out and store it for later.

Here is where is gets tricky disassemble the shift boot and take the bottom piece and try to fit it over and you will see where it hits this is where you have to grind on the shifter housing.

You must also cut the bottom piece to fit(TRIM IT SLOWLY).

This is a little knob sticking off to the side just cut it off.

Take your time once all 3 pieces fit (the bottom to the console,the middle leather piece,and the silver trim ring)then just reassemble the boot assembly and install.

somatic · 10-21-2011, 11:45 PM

Original post has been updated, with credit to baer383

Jordo! · 10-21-2011, 11:52 PM

That looks good. Nicely done.

sapsec · 10-29-2011, 05:22 PM

Great mod - looks so much better. Question, how is the shift boot held or affixed to the shift lever under the knob? Does the top of the boot attach under the shift knob somehow? Also, in the photos it looks like method simply places the new shift boot over the P/D/N/R plate- Is this correct?

somatic · 10-29-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sapsec

Great mod - looks so much better. Question, how is the shift boot held or affixed to the shift lever under the knob? Does the top of the boot attach under the shift knob somehow? Also, in the photos it looks like method simply places the new shift boot over the P/D/N/R plate- Is this correct?

the bottom of the shift knob comes down enough that there's very little gab between the boot ring and the knob.

and, yes, with my method you leave the circular plate, as it wedges the boot in place

sapsec · 10-29-2011, 06:12 PM

Cool - Thanks for the info!

Baer383 · 10-29-2011, 06:31 PM

I ordered a aftermarket chrome shift knob which will be in next week so I will post pics of my 6sp conversion when I'm done.

sapsec · 10-29-2011, 06:35 PM

If anyone is in the process of doing this mod, can you post the dimensions of the shift boot? Height, diameter at bottom, diameter at the top and the overall length? Thinking of finding an aftermarket Alcantara boot and using that.

somatic · 10-29-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I ordered a aftermarket chrome shift knob which will be in next week so I will post pics of my 6sp conversion when I'm done.

make sure it has a clicker good luck
post pics!!!!!

Baer383 · 10-29-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by somatic

make sure it has a clicker good luck
post pics!!!!!

every one has been looking for a good knob and I have one coming,def. will post pics,part # and what ever else you guys need.

10-21-2011, 08:31 PM	#47 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	Thanks Chris yeah I will be there between 11-12. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

10-21-2011, 09:30 PM	#50 (permalink)
somatic A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 1,767 Drives: 2013 GS350 Rep Power: 16	Please post it here so it can be the official thread lol __________________ Passport 9500i HW\|Short Tail Exhaust\|Evo-r CF Fangs & Fog\|Blacked Out Roof\|Status Elite Intake 19/22\|AUTO Shift Boot DIY\|GTR Button\|Rear Limo Tint\|S2carbonworks hood dampeners\|Falken Rt-7m 20"s w/Jade Project Mu Tuner Lugs\|P:JDM Oil Cap\|Tow Hook\|SOLD

10-21-2011, 10:00 PM	#51 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	Warning this mod is not for the light hearted it requires some grinding on the shifter housing & console piece. Some of the pics aren't the best but for those of you able to do this can easily fill in the blanks. After removing the silver cover you will see 4 clips that hold on the PRND plastic cover. Here are the ones in the front. After unclipping it just pull the black cover straight up and remove it. You will see the little light with a bulb in it just pull it out and store it for later. Here is where is gets tricky disassemble the shift boot and take the bottom piece and try to fit it over and you will see where it hits this is where you have to grind on the shifter housing. You must also cut the bottom piece to fit(TRIM IT SLOWLY). This is a little knob sticking off to the side just cut it off. Take your time once all 3 pieces fit (the bottom to the console,the middle leather piece,and the silver trim ring)then just reassemble the boot assembly and install. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

10-21-2011, 11:45 PM	#52 (permalink)
somatic A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 1,767 Drives: 2013 GS350 Rep Power: 16	Original post has been updated, with credit to baer383 __________________ Passport 9500i HW\|Short Tail Exhaust\|Evo-r CF Fangs & Fog\|Blacked Out Roof\|Status Elite Intake 19/22\|AUTO Shift Boot DIY\|GTR Button\|Rear Limo Tint\|S2carbonworks hood dampeners\|Falken Rt-7m 20"s w/Jade Project Mu Tuner Lugs\|P:JDM Oil Cap\|Tow Hook\|SOLD Last edited by somatic; 10-22-2011 at 10:57 AM.

10-21-2011, 11:52 PM	#53 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	That looks good. Nicely done. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

10-29-2011, 05:22 PM	#54 (permalink)
sapsec Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 13 Drives: 2010 370z Touring Rep Power: 13	Great mod - looks so much better. Question, how is the shift boot held or affixed to the shift lever under the knob? Does the top of the boot attach under the shift knob somehow? Also, in the photos it looks like method simply places the new shift boot over the P/D/N/R plate- Is this correct? __________________ *Past Rides:* 2006 Audi A4, 2010 Audi TT, 2010 Porsche Cayman S 2011 Audi TTS, 2011 Audi Q5, 2011 Mini JCW

10-29-2011, 06:12 PM	#56 (permalink)
sapsec Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 13 Drives: 2010 370z Touring Rep Power: 13	Cool - Thanks for the info! __________________ *Past Rides:* 2006 Audi A4, 2010 Audi TT, 2010 Porsche Cayman S 2011 Audi TTS, 2011 Audi Q5, 2011 Mini JCW

10-29-2011, 06:31 PM	#57 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	I ordered a aftermarket chrome shift knob which will be in next week so I will post pics of my 6sp conversion when I'm done. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

10-29-2011, 06:35 PM	#58 (permalink)
sapsec Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 13 Drives: 2010 370z Touring Rep Power: 13	If anyone is in the process of doing this mod, can you post the dimensions of the shift boot? Height, diameter at bottom, diameter at the top and the overall length? Thinking of finding an aftermarket Alcantara boot and using that. __________________ *Past Rides:* 2006 Audi A4, 2010 Audi TT, 2010 Porsche Cayman S 2011 Audi TTS, 2011 Audi Q5, 2011 Mini JCW

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